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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Gender Equity and Equality Act 2015

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to establish the Gender Equity and Equality Commission and provide for its functions and powers; provide for the taking of measures and making of strategic decisions in all spheres of life to ensure...

Zambia • 2015 • Justice

The Insurance Premium Levy Act 2015

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to provide for the imposition, payment and collection of an insurance premium levy; and to provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2015 • Finance

Lands (Amendment) Act 2015

Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Zambia

An Act to amend the Lands Act

Zambia • 2015 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources

The Zambia Wildlife Act 2015

Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Zambia

An Act to provide for the winding up of the affairs of the Zambia Wildlife Authority. Among other objective, these regulations aim to establish the Department of National Parks and Wildlife in the Ministry responsible...

Zambia • 2015 • Culture and Tourism

The Tourism and Hospitality Act 2015

Ministry of Tourism and Arts, Zambia

An Act to provide for the sustainable development of the tourism industry through effective tourism planning, management, promotion and coordination to ensure sustainable tourism, to provide for an enabling and facilitating environment for the growth...

Zambia • 2015 • Culture and Tourism

The Mines and Minerals Act 2015

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

An Act to revise the law relating to the exploration for, mining and processing of, minerals, to provide for safety, health and environmental protection in mining operations, to provide for the establishment of the Mining...

Zambia • 2015 • Energy

Referendum Act 2015

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to amend the Referendum Act

Zambia • 2015 • Justice

The Forest Act 2015

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

An Act to provide for the establishment of National Forests, Local Forests, joint forest management areas, botanical reserves, private forests and community forests. It provides for the participation of local communities, local authorities, traditional institutions,...

Zambia • 2015 • Agriculture and Rural Development

The Urban and Regional Planning Act 2015

Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Zambia

An Act to provide for development, planning and administration principles, standards and requirements for urban and regional planning processes and systems. It provides a framework for administering and managing urban and regional planning for the...

Zambia • 2015 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources

The Tax Appeals Tribunal Act 2015

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to continue lhe existence of the Revenue Appeals Tribunal and rename it as the Tax Appeals Tribunal. It provides for the composition and functions of the Tax Appeals tribunal: repeal the Revenue Appeals...

Zambia • 2015 • Finance