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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The Food Safety Act, 2019

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

An Act to provide for the protection of the public against health hazards and fraud in the manufacture, sale and use of food; provide for a streamlined process for regulatory clearances for regulatory health requirements...

Zambia 2019 Agriculture and Rural Development

Income Tax (Amendment)

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to amend the Income Tax Act. Section 82A (1)(b) of the principal Act is amended by the insertion of the words “ other than the interest payable to a bank or financial institution...

Zambia 2019 Finance

The Local Government Act, 2019

Government, Zambia

An Act to provide for an integrated local government system; give effect to the decentralization of functions, responsibilities, and services at all levels of local government; ensure democratic participation in, and control of, decision making...

Zambia 2019 Democracy and Governance

The Mental Health Act, 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to provide for the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with mental illness, mental disorder, mental impairment or mental disability; to establish the National Mental Health Council and provide for its...

Zambia 2019 Health

The Nurses and Midwives Act, 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to regulate the education and training of nurses and midwives; continue the existence of the General Nursing Council and rename it as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and provide for its...

Zambia 2019 Health

Value Added Tax Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to amend the Value Added Tax Act. The Act provides some new definitions in section 8. It emphasizes that Tax is payable on the provision of electronic service in the Republic where that...

Zambia 2019 Finance

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency Act, 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to provide for an efficient and cost-effective system for the procurement, storage and distribution of medicines and medical supplies; establish Medical Stores Limited as the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency and provide...

Zambia 2019 Health

National Transport Policy

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

The goal of this policy is for an efficient and integrated transport system in Zambia by 2028 across the sectors namely aviation, maritime and waterways, railway, pipeline and road. The policy outlines the institutional arrangement,...

Zambia 2019 Transportation

Government Fleet Management Policy

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

The objective of this policy includes ensuring equitable distribution and allocation of appropriate vehicles for officials across government ministries, department and agencies, that the procurement of government vehicles are based on the need of ministries...

Zambia 2019 Transportation

National Transport Policy Implementation Plan: 2019- 2028

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

This document outlines the framework for the implementation of the 2019 national transport policy. The document shows policy measures, outputs, performance measures, annual target, funding requirement and the role of the various stakeholders and institutions.

Zambia 2019 Transportation

Public Investment Management Guidelines

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This guideline provides the framework for effective and efficient management of public investment projects and the use of public resources. The objectives of this guide include clarifying the roles of stakeholders and institutions involved in...

Zambia 2019 Economy

Smart Zambia Electronic Government Master Plan 2018 - 2030

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

This document is the government blueprint for harmonisation, integration and mainstreaming of ICTs in the public service. The strategy for achieving this policy include strengthening the regulatory framework around electronic government, coordinating investment in ICT...

Zambia 2019 Information, Communication and Technology

Government Communication Policy

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

The vision of this policy is a well-coordinated approach to Government communication that leads to a well-informed public.” The objective of the policy includes: promoting public access to information to enable citizens effectively participate and...

Zambia 2019 Information, Communication and Technology

Implementation Plan for the National Higher Education Policy

Ministry of Education, Zambia

This document is a guide for the implementation of the National Higher Education Policy with clear linkage of strategic objectives, measures, activities and strategies of the implementation of the policy.

Zambia 2019 Education

Media Development Policy

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

The vision of this policy is “A free, responsible, pluralistic and sustainable media industry.” The objectives of the policy include: promoting freedom of expression and diversity in the media; promoting transparency; promoting democratic dialogue; promoting...

Zambia 2019 Information, Communication and Technology

National Higher Education Policy

Ministry of Education, Zambia

This policy aims to coordinate, regulate and improve higher education and skills training in Zambia. Some measures outlined by the policy include human resource development; improving the quality of higher education institutions; capacity building for...

Zambia 2019 Education