Zambia

Currency: Zambian kwacha (ZMW)

Timezone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)

Zambia is a Southern Africa country sharing its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Angola, and Namibia. The country’s population is approximately 18 million people comprising over 72 ethnic groups, including Bemba,Tonga, Chewa, Lozi, and Nsenga. The major languages spoken by the people include English, Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda, and Kaonde. The country has a tropical climate, and the terrain consists of plateaus, hills, and mountains. The Kafue National Park, which is home to various wildlife species, is one of the country’s major tourist attractions.

Zambia is the second-largest producer of copper in Africa, and it accounts for 60% of the country’s exports. Other sources of foreign exchange include Copper, Cobalt, Tobacco, Flowers, and Cotton. Politically, the country operates a presidential republic system of government which is administratively divided into 10 provinces including Lusaka —the capital. The major challenges facing the country include extreme poverty, high unemployment levels, and high debt burden, which is currently over 60 percent of GDP.

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National Financial Inclusion Strategy II 2024-2028

Ministry of Finance and National Planning

The National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028) outlines strategic objectives aimed at achieving its vision. These objectives include ensuring universal access to affordable and regular usage of various financial products and services, improving the quality...

Zambia • 2024 • Finance

Public Investment Plan, 2024

Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Development Planning, Zambia

The National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028) outlines strategic objectives aimed at achieving its vision. These objectives include ensuring universal access to affordable and regular usage of various financial products and services, improving the quality...

Zambia • 2024 • Economy

National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028)

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

The National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028) outlines strategic objectives aimed at achieving its vision. These objectives include ensuring universal access to affordable and regular usage of various financial products and services, improving the quality...

Zambia • 2024 • Finance

National Public Investment Management Strategy 2024-2026

Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Development Planning, Zambia

The National Financial Inclusion Strategy II (2024-2028) outlines strategic objectives aimed at achieving its vision. These objectives include ensuring universal access to affordable and regular usage of various financial products and services, improving the quality...

Zambia • 2024 • Finance

Public Investment Plan, 2024

This plan outlines the government’s proposed expenditures for public investment projects, which are in line with the needs of the economy and the public. Broadly, the plan is prepared to align with the Eighth National...

Zambia • 2024 • Economy

Trade Marks Act, 2023

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia

This is an Act to amend the National Pension Scheme.

Zambia • 2023 • Trade, Industry and Investment