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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Road Traffic Act, 2002

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

This is an Act for the establishement of a Road Transport and Safety Agency specifying its responsibility and function in traffic management, issuing of drivers license, vehicle registration, third-party insurance, road safety and the regualtion...

Zambia • 2002 • Transportation

Orhans and Vulnerable Learners's Bursary Scheme Guidelines

Ministry of Education, Zambia

This guidelines aim to: improve education for vulnerable groups; improve completion rates for vulnerable learners; improve the completion rate of female in secondary schools; and ensure gender equity in the education system.

Zambia • 2001 • Education

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (2000) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of the moneys aggregating sixty-eight billion, two hundred fifty-one million, one hundred twenty-three thousand, five hundred and fifty-three kwacha required for the services of the Republic during the...

Zambia • 2000 • Finance

Supplementary Appropriation (2000) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the Supplementary expenditure of moneys aggregating two hundred and ninety-nine billion, four hundred million, seven hundred and eleven thousand, two hundred and twelve kwacha required for the services of the Republic...

Zambia • 2000 • Finance

Estate Agents Act 2000

Ministry of Land and Natural Resources, Zambia

An Act to provide for the regulation of the practice and business of estate agents. It is designed to provide for the establishment of the Zambia Institute of Estate Agents and its functions and membership,...

Zambia • 2000 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (1994) Act 2000

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of money aggregating thirty-five billion, two hundred and twenty-eight million, five hundred and thirty-one thousand, seven hundred and thirteen kwacha required for the services of the Republic during...

Zambia • 2000 • Finance

Excess Expenditure Appropriation (1999) Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to approve the excess expenditure of the money aggregating fifty-five billion, sixty-six million, forty-seven thousand, three hundred and eighty-three Kwacha required for the services of the Republic during the financial year ended 31st...

Zambia • 1999 • Finance

Supplementary Appropriation (1999)

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to confirm the supplementary expenditure of money aggregating one hundred and sixty-nine billion, two hundred and eighty-three million, three hundred and nineteen thousand three hundred and fifty- nine kwacha required for the services...

Zambia • 1999 • Finance

Transfer of Convicted Persons Act 1998

Ministry of Justice, Zambia

An Act to provide for the transfer of inmates between Zambia and other specified or designated countries. It provides regulations for the hospitals or other institutions under orders made in the course of the exercise...

Zambia • 1998 • Justice