(o) ensure accurate, timely and reliable reporting of events and presentation of programmes; (p) carryout any other activity that may be carried out by a public broadcaster. (2) In the performance of its functions, the Corporation shall be subject to the same Laws and Regulations that apply to broadcasting operators in the private sector, and as a national broadcaster, shall be permitted to operate international services. (3) The Corporation shall maintain a research and development programme in pursuit of its general objectives which it may operate both within the Corporation and in collaboration with relevant institutions, businesses and others as it deems fit. 6. General powers of the Corporation The Corporation may do all such things as are calculated to facilitate or are incidental or conducive to the better carrying out of its functions under this Act and may, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing— (a) acquire, take on lease, purchase, hold and enjoy any property and sell, or otherwise dispose of the property, subject to the prior approval of the Minister; (b) establish and maintain offices and install any relevant broadcasting facilities and transmitting stations in any place in Uganda for purposes of its broadcasting functions; (c) enter into any contract, and any commercial or other arrangements which will facilitate the attainment of its objectives and profitability; (d) borrow or otherwise raise money on such security as may be necessary, and for that purpose, charge all or any part of the property of the Corporation, subject to the prior approval of the Minister; (e) charge for any service provided by the Corporation; (f) make programmes or commission the making of programmes by others, particularly by the independent production sector, for the purpose of promoting its objectives; (g) comply with the relevant regulatory supervision and with broadcasting standards and with community standards. PART III—THE BOARD. 7. Board of Directors