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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Rhodesia and Nyasaland Act, 1963

Government, Zambia

An Act to confer on her majesty in council powers requisite to provide for the dissolution of the federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, or the secession of any of the territories comprised in the federation;...

Zambia • 1963 • Democracy and Governance

The Occupiers' Liability Act

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zambia

An Act to amend the law as to the liability of occupiers and others for injury or damage resulting to persons or goods lawfully on any land or other property from dangers due to the...

Zambia • 1963 • Humanitarian Affairs

The Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Act

Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development, Zambia

An Act to provide for the establishment of a Zambia Professional Boxing Control Board and a Zambia Professional Wrestling Control Board; to define their objects; to prescribe their powers, duties, and functions; and to provide...

Zambia • 1962 • Youth and Sports Development

Diary Produce Marketing and Levy Act, 1962

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Zambia

This Act provides regulation for the operation and function of the diary produce board and for the regulation of marketing activities on diary produce as well as the imposition of levies on diary produce and...

Zambia • 1962 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Judgements Act

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to provide for the payment of interest on judgment debts.

Zambia • 1961 • Justice

The Inland Water Shipping Act, 1961

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

This Act provides regulation to ensure the safety of vessels used in inland waterways in Zambia, for the safety of passengers, cargos, crews and masters as well as other related matters.

Zambia • 1961 • Transportation

Scrap Metal Dealers Act

Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia

An Act to provide for the licensing of dealers in scrap metal; to regulate the business of such dealers; and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

Zambia • 1961 • Trade, Industry and Investment

High Court Act 1960

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

This Act amends the law with respect to the jurisdiction and business of the high court and with respect to the officers and offices of the high court, and also with respect to the administration...

Zambia • 1960 • Justice

Agricultural Lands Act

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

This Act provides for the establishment of the Agricultural Lands Board; to prescribe the composition and membership. It prescribes its powers and functions and provides for tenant farming schemes.

Zambia • 1960 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Pig Industry Act, 1960

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Zambia

This Act provides regulation for the pig industry in Zambia including the imposition and collection of levies on pigs produced in Zambia and for other related activities.

Zambia • 1960 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Land Survey Act, 1960

Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Zambia

This Act provides regulation for the registration and licensing of land surveyors, the protection of survey beacons and the establishment of Survey Control Board for the registration and licensing of land surveyors and for related...

Zambia • 1960 • Land, Housing and Natural Resources

The Sheriffs Act

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to make provision for the appointment of Sheriffs and other officers; to set out their respective powers and duties and the manner of the exercise thereof; and to provide for matters incidental to...

Zambia • 1960 • Justice

The Preservation of Public Security Act

Ministry of Defence, Zambia

An Act to make provision for the preservation of public security; and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Zambia • 1960 • Defence and Security

The Protected Places and Areas Act

Ministry of Defence, Zambia

An Act to make provision for the control of the entry of persons into certain places and for the control of the movements and conduct of persons within certain areas; and to provide for matters...

Zambia • 1960 • Defence and Security

Pools Act

Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, Zambia

An Act to provide for the regulation of pools competitions; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.

Zambia • 1960 • Youth and Sports Development

The Plant Pests and Diseases Act

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

An Act to provide for the eradication and prevention of the spread of plant pests and diseases in Zambia, for the prevention of the introduction into Zambia of plant pests and diseases, and for matters...

Zambia • 1959 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Societies Act

Government, Zambia

This Act provides for the better control of societies by registration and supervision and to provide for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto.

Zambia • 1958 • Democracy and Governance

General Loan and Stock Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to make the Minister of Finance a corporation sole, and to provide for matters incidental thereto.

Zambia • 1958 • Finance

Societies Act

Government, Zambia

An Act to provide for the better control of societies by registration and supervision; and to provide for matters connected.

Zambia • 1958 • Democracy and Governance

Registered Designs Act

Zambia

An Act to make provision relating to the registration of designs and for other purposes incidental thereto.

Zambia • 1958 • Infrastructure and Construction