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 Population Policy

Ministry of National Development and Planning, Zambia

The objectives of this policy include: to take advantage of demographic opportunities; to address rural-urban migration, and to incorporate demographic consideration in national economic planning.

Zambia • 2019 • Economy

National Energy Policy

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

The aim of this policy includes: to strengthen institutional capacity in the energy sector; strengthen the regulatory framework in the energy sector; improve efficiency in energy use in Zambia; promote the use of sustainable and...

Zambia • 2019 • Energy

The Border Management and Trade Facilitation Act, 2018

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to provide for co-ordinated border management and control for the efficient movement and clearance of goods; give effect to the provisions of agreements on one-stop border posts; provide for simplified arrangements with adjoining...

Zambia • 2018 • Trade, Industry and Investment

The National Health Insurance Act, 2018

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to provide for sound financing for the national health system; provide for universal access to quality insured health care services; establish the National Health Insurance Management Authority and provide for its functions and...

Zambia • 2018 • Health

The Rating Act, 2018

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to provide for the levying of rates; provide for the assessment of rateable property, plant and machinery; provide for the appointment and powers of valuation surveyors; provide for the continuation of the Rating...

Zambia • 2018 • Finance

The Solid Waste Regulation and Management Act, 2018

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Zambia

An Act to provide for the sustainable regulation and management of solid waste; general and self-service solid waste services; the incorporation of solid waste management companies and define their statutory functions; the licensing and functions...

Zambia • 2018 • Utilities

The Constituency Development Fund Act, 2018

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This is an Act to provide for the management, disbursement, utilisation and accountability of the Constituency Development Fund established under the Constitution; establish Constituency Development Fund Committees in constituencies and provide for their composition and...

Zambia • 2018 • Economy

The Statistics Act 2018

Zambia, Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority

An Act to establish an integrated National Statistical System; provide for mechanisms for coordination, collection, management and dissemination of statistics; promote the use of statistical data and information at individual, institutional, national and international levels;...

Zambia • 2018 • Information, Communication and Technology

The Public Finance Management Act, 2018

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to provide for an institutional and regulatory framework for the management of public funds; the strengthening of accountability, oversight, management and control of federal funds in the public financial management framework; responsibilities and...

Zambia • 2018 • Finance

The Supplementary Appropriation (2018) Act, 2018

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This is an Act to authorise supplementary expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of monies required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending 31st December 2018, not exceeding in the aggregate seven...

Zambia • 2018 • Economy