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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Public Private Partnership Act, 2009

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

This is an Act to promote the implementation of private finance initiatives in development projects and to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in public infrastructural projects as well as promote transparency and accountability in private sector...

Zambia • 2009 • Democracy and Governance

The Public Procurement Act 2008

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to continue the existence of the Zambia National Tender Board and re-name it the Public Procurement Authority; revise the law relating to procurement so as to ensure transparency and accountability in public procurement;...

Zambia • 2008 • Economy

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act 2008

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

An Act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, and the development and production of, petroleum in Zambia; to provide for title to and control of petroleum in Zambia; to provide for the...

Zambia • 2008 • Energy

Mines and Minerals Development Act 2008

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

An Act to revise the law relating to the prospecting for, mining and processing of minerals; to repeal and replace the Mines and Minerals Act, 1995; and to provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2008 • Energy

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2005) Act 2008

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of money aggregating eighty-three billion, three hundred and forty-one million, one hundred and thirty-five thousand, one hundred and seventy-seven Kwacha required for the services of the Republic during...

Zambia • 2008 • Finance

The National Energy Policy

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

This policy document is a guide to policymakers, decisionmakers and development managers in the government, private sector, Nongovernmental Organisations, civil society, on government’s intended actions in the energy sector.

Zambia • 2008 • Energy

2008-2010 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2008 Budget

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This document is divided into seven parts. The first part outlines the government’s macroeconomic objectives for the medium-term 2008-2010. The second part contains the government’s proposals on the allocation of resources by expenditure type, and...

Zambia • 2008 • Finance

National Implementation Framework: 2008 - 2010

Ministry of Education, Zambia

The vision of this policy is to achieve an innovative and productive life-long education and training accessible to all by 2030. The overall goal of the policy is for equitable accessible education and skills training...

Zambia • 2008 • Education

Supplementary Appropriation (2007) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of money aggregating five hundred and forty eight billion, two hundred and fifteen million, six hundred and fifteen thousand, seven hundred and one Kwacha required for the services...

Zambia • 2007 • Finance

Zambia Tourism Board Act 2007

Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Zambia

An Act to provide for the established of the Zambia Tourism Board and define its functions; to provide for the promotion and marketing of Zambia as a tourist destination within and without Zambia; and to...

Zambia • 2007 • Culture and Tourism

Anti-Terrorism Act 2007

Ministry of Defence, Zambia

An Act to prohibit the carrying out of any act of terrorism; provide for measures for the detection and prevention of terrorist activities; and for related matters.

Zambia • 2007 • Defence and Security

2007-2009 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2007 Budget

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This document is divided into five parts. The first part outlines the government’s macroeconomic objectives for the medium-term. The second part contains the government’s proposals on the allocation of resources by expenditure type, and the...

Zambia • 2007 • Finance

Biosafety Act, 2007

Ministry of Technology and Science, Zambia

This Act provides regulation on the research, development, application, import, export, transit, and sale of genetically modified organisms whether for food or other purposes. The objective of the Act is to ensure genetically modified organisms...

Zambia • 2007 • Science and Technology

Biotechnology and Biosafety Policy

Ministry of Technology and Science, Zambia

This policy aims to ensure the proper use of biotechnology does not affect the sustainable development of the country and for the safety of human, animal, the environment and biodiversity.

Zambia • 2007 • Science and Technology

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2006) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of money aggregating nine billion, three hundred and fifty-nine million, one hundred and fifty-one thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven Kwacha required for the services of the Republic during...

Zambia • 2006 • Finance

Supplementary Appropriation (2006) Act 2006

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of money aggregating three hundred and thirty-one billion, one hundred and forty-three million, two hundred and thirty-four thousand, eight hundred and ninety-one Kwacha required for the services of...

Zambia • 2006 • Finance

Appropriation Act 2006

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, 2006, not exceeding in the...

Zambia • 2006 • Finance

Zambia Development Agency Act 2006

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to foster economic growth and development by promoting trade and investment in Zambia.

Zambia • 2006 • Economy

The Green Paper 2006-2008

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This Green paper is divided into six sections. Section one is the introduction, while section two outlines the government’s macroeconomic intentions for the period 2006-2008. These proposed intentions will be a major input into the...

Zambia • 2006 • Finance