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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Strategy Paper on Industralisation and Job Creation

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

This document aims to expand the wood and wood products subsector; increase production of iron and steel; enforce sourcing of locally manufactured engineering products by the mining companies, and revive the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector by...

Zambia • 2012 • Labour

Zambia’s Trade with the EU

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

This document outlines Zambia’s trade with EU countries, including the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2016.

Zambia • 2012 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Public Service Records Management Policy

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

The objectives of this policy include: ensuring the reliability and usability of public records; improving the standardisation and processing of public records; and inspiring public trust in public information and records.

Zambia • 2012 • Information, Communication and Technology

Appropriation Act, 2011

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the republic of money required for the services of the republic during the financial year ending on the 31st December 2012 not exceeding the aggregate...

Zambia • 2011 • Finance

The Education Act (2011)

Ministry of Education, Zambia

An Act to regulate the provision of accessible, equitable and qualitative education and to provide for the establishment, regulation, organization, governance, management and funding of educational institutions. It also provides for the establishment of education...

Zambia • 2011 • Education

The Fisheries Act 2011

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

An Act to provide for the appointment of the Director of Fisheries and fisheries officers and provide for their powers and functions. It promotes the sustainable development of fisheries and a precautionary approach in fisheries...

Zambia • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Water Resources Management Act, 2011

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

An Act to establish the Water Resources Management Authority and define its functions and powers. It provides for the management, development, conservation, protection and preservation of the water resource and its ecosystems and also provide...

Zambia • 2011 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Liquor Licensing Act 2011

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to regulate the manufacture, possession, sale and supply of intoxicating liquors; to repeal and replace the Liquor Licensing Act, 1959; and provide for related matters

Zambia • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Trades Licensing (Repeal) Act 2011

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to repeal the Trades Licensing Act, 1968

Zambia • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Traditional Beer (Repeal) Act 2011

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to repeal the Traditional Beer Act, 1930

Zambia • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Registration of Business Names Act 2011

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to provide for the registration of business names. It repeals and replaces the Registration of Business Names Act, 1931 and provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2011 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Tolls Act 2011

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to establish and provide for the operation of toll roads. It provides for the charging and collection of tolls and for private sector participation in the tolling of roads. It repeals and replaces...

Zambia • 2011 • Finance

The Zambia Qualifications Authority Act, 2011

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to provide for the development and implementation of a national qualifications framework; establish the Zambia Qualifications Authority; provide for the registration and accreditation of qualifications; provide measures to ensure that standards and registered...

Zambia • 2011 • Justice