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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Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2013) Act, 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of monies aggregating five hundred and seventy-three thousand, six hundred and thirty-five Kwacha.

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

Second National Agricultural Policy Implementation Plan: 2016-2020

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

This document is the implementation plan of the second national agricultural policy. The plan elaborates the government support for key stakeholders for the development of the agricultural sector, the implementation framework, the institutional arrangement and...

Zambia • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise supplementary expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of monies required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending on 31st December 2016. It must not exceed...

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

National Policy on Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs

Chiefs and Traditional Affairs, Zambia

The objectives of this policy include promoting local participation in development at the chiefdom level, for transparent and accountable leadership by chiefs, promoting unity and stability at the chiefdom level, strengthening the chieftaincy institutions, and...

Zambia • 2016 • Culture and Tourism

The Electoral Process Act 2016

Government, Zambia

An Act to provide for a comprehensive process for a general election; provide for the conduct of elections by the Electoral Commission of Zambia and empower the Commission to make regulations in matters relating to...

Zambia • 2016 • Democracy and Governance

The Citizenship of Zambia Act 2016

Government, Zambia

An Act to provide for the composition, functions, tenure and procedures of the Citizenship Board of Zambia; make procedural provisions for the acquisition, deprivation and renunciation of citizenship of Zambia; repeal and replace the Citizenship...

Zambia • 2016 • Democracy and Governance

The Transitional Period And Inauguration Of President Act 2016

Government, Zambia

An Act that provides for the administration and security procedures during the transitional period. It outlines the procedures and formalities for inauguration and assumption of office of President by the President-elect; the venue and place...

Zambia • 2016 • Democracy and Governance

Second National Agricultural Policy

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

The objectives of this policy include increasing agricultural production and productivity; promoting agricultural research and development; improving efficiency in agricultural markets; improving food security in Zambia; increasing private sector participation in the agricultural sector; and...

Zambia • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Higher Education Loans And Scholarships Act 2016

Ministry of Education, Zambia

An Act to establish the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board; establish the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Fund; provide for the granting, administration, investment, payment and recovery of loans; provide for the administration and...

Zambia • 2016 • Education

The Service Commission Act, 2016

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

This relates to human resource management in the Zambian public service outlining the composition, functions, operations and management of various commissions in the Zambian public service.

Zambia • 2016 • Labour

The Skills Development Levy Act, 2016

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

This is an Act of Parliament outlining the provisions for the imposition, collection and payment of skills development levy as well as other related matters.

Zambia • 2016 • Labour

The Public Audit Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to enhance the independence and autonomy of the National Audit Office and strengthen its functions; provide a framework for promoting efficiency, accountability, effectiveness and transparency of public administration through active oversight and audit...

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

The Passport Act 2016

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

An Act to provide for the vesting of powers and duties for the issuance of, and control over, passports and travel documents; provide for the issuance of passports and travel documents; provide for the recognition...

Zambia • 2016 • Transportation

The State Audit Commission Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to provide for the membership, functions, operations and financial management of the State Audit Commission; and provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

The Electoral Commission of Zambia Act 2016

Government, Zambia

An Act to provide for the membership, functions, operations and financial management of the Electoral Commission of Zambia; repeal and replace the Electoral Commission Act, 1996; and provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2016 • Democracy and Governance