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 Agricultural Policy (Revised Draft)

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

This policy is required to address the existing challenges and other issues that have emerged. It highlights the vision of the sector, outlines policy objectives and measures that Government and other actors in the sector...

Zambia • 2013 • Agriculture and Rural Development

2013-2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2013 Budget

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This document is divided into six chapters. The first chapter introduces the medium-term development goals and priorities. Chapter two discusses the macroeconomic overview. Chapter three outlines the fiscal strategy and forecast. Chapter four details revenue...

Zambia • 2013 • Finance

The Re-Denomination of Currency Act 2012

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to provide for the re-denomination of the existing currency; effective date of application of the re-denomination currency; circulation of the existing currency and the re-dominated currency; display of prices in both the existing...

Zambia • 2012 • Finance

The Civil Aviation Authority Act 2012

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

An Act to establish the Civil Aviation Authority and provide for its powers and functions; provide for the regulation and promotion of civil aviation; ensure civil aviation safety and security, and provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2012 • Transportation

The Persons with Disabilities Act 2012

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to continue the existence of the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities and define its functions and powers. It promotes the participation of persons with disabilities with equal opportunities in the civil, political,...

Zambia • 2012 • Justice

The Supplementary Appropriation (2010) 2012

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of money aggregating two trillion, four hundred and forty-nine billion, eight hundred and five million, six hundred and sixty-five thousand, eight hundred and thirty-eight Kwacha required for the...

Zambia • 2012 • Finance

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2009) Act 2012

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of money aggregating one hundred and forty-one billion, one hundred and ninety-nine million, five hundred and sixty-nine thousand, one hundred and eighty-seven Kwacha.

Zambia • 2012 • Finance

The Anti-Corruption Act 2012

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to continue the existence of the Anti-Corruption Commission and provide for its powers and functions. It provides for the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution and punishment of corrupt practices and related offences based on...

Zambia • 2012 • Justice

The Supplementary Appropriation (2012) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of money aggregating four billion, four hundred and sixty-seven million, five thousand, five hundred and four Kwacha, required for the services of the Republic during the financial year...

Zambia • 2012 • Finance