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 Employment and Labour Market Policy

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

The general objective of this policy is to support inclusive economic growth and development in Zambia through the promotion of gainful and decent work in all sectors of the economy.

Zambia • 2017 • Labour

National Employment and Labour Market Policy: Implementation Plan

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

This document is the implementation plan of the National Employment and Labour Market Policy. The document outline the policy measures, activities, output, responsible unit, and estimated resources for the implementation of the policy.

Zambia • 2017 • Labour

The Appropriation Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of monies required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending 31st December 2017, not exceeding in the aggregate sixty-four...

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

2016-2018 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and the 2016 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 • 2016 • Finance

The Excess Expenditure Appropriation Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of monies aggregating seven billion, four hundred and three million, seven hundred thousand Kwacha.

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

The Skills Development Levy Act 2016

Ministry of Labour, Zambia

An Act to provide for the imposition, payment and collection of a skills development levy at the rate of 0.5 percent of gross emoluments; and to provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2016 • Labour

The Compensation Fund Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to provide for the administration and management of the Compensation Fund established under the Constitution; establish the Compensation Fund Committee and provide for its composition and functions; provide for the accounting and audit...

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

The Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies

Ministry of Tourism and Arts, Zambia

An Act to establish the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies and provide for its functions; constitute the Council of the Zambia Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Studies and provide for its functions; provide...

Zambia • 2016 • Culture and Tourism

The Securities Act 2016

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to regulate the capital markets to foster fair and efficient trading; to continue the existence of the Securities and Exchange Commission and provide for its functions and powers. The Act also license and...

Zambia • 2016 • Trade, Industry and Investment

Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act 2016

Government, Zambia

An Act to amend the Constitution of Zambia. It emphasizes that a person who was a citizen of Zambia, immediately before the commencement of this Constitution, shall continue to be a citizen of Zambia and...

Zambia • 2016 • Democracy and Governance

Standing Orders 2016

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

This document provides procedures on the first meeting of a new assembly; proceedings of a new session not being the meeting of a new assembly; sitting of the assembly; a quorum of the house; business...

Zambia • 2016 • Justice

The Patents Act 2016

Ministry of Commerce Trade & Industry, Zambia

An Act to provide for the protection and administration of patents; to provide for the patentability of an invention. It is designed o provide for the process for obtaining letters patent for an invention; to...

Zambia • 2016 • Trade, Industry and Investment

The Supplementary Appropriation Act 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise supplementary expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of monies required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending 31st December 2016, not exceeding in the aggregate...

Zambia • 2016 • Finance

Supplementary Appropriation (2014) Act, 2016

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

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

Zambia • 2016 • Finance