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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Appropriation Act 2005

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of moneys required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending on the 31st December, 2005, not exceeding in the...

Zambia • 2005 • Finance

Appropriation Act 2004

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of moneys required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending on the 31st December, 2004, not exceeding in the...

Zambia • 2004 • Finance

National Agricultural Policy (2004-2015)

Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia

The main thrust of the National Agricultural Policy is to achieve an increased production, sector liberalization, commercialization, promotion of public and private sector partnerships and the provision of effective services that will ensure sustainable agricultural...

Zambia • 2004 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2003) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of the moneys aggregating sixty-eight billion, three hundred and eight million, forty-four thousand, five hundred and seventy-seven kwacha required for the services of the Republic during the financial...

Zambia • 2003 • Finance

Supplementary Appropriation (2003) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of moneys aggregating three hundred fifty-one billion, one hundred forty-one million, one hundred thirty-one thousand, one hundred and thirty-nine kwacha required for the services of the Republic during...

Zambia • 2003 • Finance

Electricity Act (Amendment)

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

An Act to amend the Electricity Act. Section 31 of this Act repeals the Electricity Act of 1956.

Zambia • 2003 • Energy

Energy Regulation (Amendment)

Ministry of Energy, Zambia

An Act to amend the Energy Regulation Act. Section 5 of this document amends the principal Act by repealing and substituting section 4.

Zambia • 2003 • Energy

National Cultural Policy

Community Development and Social Services, Zambia

This policy aims to promote positive local traditions while discouraging negative ones and to enshrine democratic values and national unity at the core of cultural values. The strategies adopted by the policies include increasing access...

Zambia • 2003 • Culture and Tourism

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2002) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of the moneys aggregating forty-five billion four hundred and eighty-one million one hundred and eighty-seven thousand seven hundred and sixty five Kwacha required for the services of the...

Zambia • 2002 • Finance

Supplementary Appropriation (2002) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of moneys aggregating one hundred sixty-six billion, eight hundred fifty-seven million, six hundred eighty-seven thousand, eight hundred and fifty-three kwacha required for the services of the Republic during...

Zambia • 2002 • Finance

Independent Broadcasting Authority (Amendment) Act 2002

Zambia, Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority

An Act to establish the Independent Broadcasting Authority and to define its functions; to provide for the control and regulation of broadcasting and diffusion services, and to provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2002 • Information, Communication, and Technology

National Road Fund Act 2002

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to establish the National Road Fund Agency and to define its functions; to establish the National Road Fund and to provide for related matters.

Zambia • 2002 • Economy

National HIV/ AIDS/ STI/ TB Council Act 2002

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to establish the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council, define its functions and provide for its composition. It is designed to constitute the Secretariat of the Council, define its functions and provide for its composition and...

Zambia • 2002 • Health

Appropriation Act 2002

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to authorise expenditure from the general revenues of the Republic of money required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ending on the 31st December 2002 not exceeding in the...

Zambia • 2002 • Finance