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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The Mental Health Act, 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to provide for the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with mental illness, mental disorder, mental impairment or mental disability; to establish the National Mental Health Council and provide for its...

Zambia • 2019 • Health

The Nurses and Midwives Act, 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to regulate the education and training of nurses and midwives; continue the existence of the General Nursing Council and rename it as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia and provide for its...

Zambia • 2019 • Health

Value Added Tax Act

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

An Act to amend the Value Added Tax Act. The Act provides some new definition in section 8. It emphasizes that Tax is payable on the provision of electronic service in the Republic where that...

Zambia • 2019 • Finance

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency Act, 2019

Ministry of Health, Zambia

An Act to provide for an efficient and cost-effective system for the procurement, storage and distribution of medicines and medical supplies; establish Medical Stores Limited as the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency and provide...

Zambia • 2019 • Health

National Transport Policy

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

The goal of this policy is for an efficient and integrated transport system in Zambia by 2028 across the sectors namely aviation, maritime and warerways, railway, pipeline and road. The policy outlines the institutional arrangement,...

Zambia • 2019 • Transportation

Government Fleet Management Policy

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

The objective of this policy include to ensure equitable distribution and allocation of appropriate vehicles for officials across government ministries, department and agencies, that the procurement of government vehicles are based in the need of...

Zambia • 2019 • Transportation

National Transport Policy Implementation Plan: 2019- 2028

Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Zambia

This document outlines the framework for the implementation of the 2019 national transport policy. The document shows policy measures, outputs, performance measures, annual target, funding requirement and the role of the various stakeholders and institutions.

Zambia • 2019 • Transportation

Public Investment Management Guidelines

Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

This guidelines provides the framework for effective and efficient management of public investment projects and the use of public resources. The objectives of this guide include clarifying the roles of stakeholders and institutions involved in...

Zambia • 2019 • Economy

Smart Zambia Electronic Government Master Plan 2018 - 2030

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

This document is the government blueprint for harmonisation, integration and mainstreaming of ICTs in the public service. The straategy for acheiving this policy include strengtheing the regulatory framework around electronic government, coordinate investment in ICT...

Zambia • 2019 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Government Communication Policy

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

The vision of this policy is ” a well coordinated approach to Government communication that leads to a well-informed public.” The objective of the policy include: promote public access to information to enable citizens effectively...

Zambia • 2019 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Implementation Plan for the National Higher Education Policy

Ministry of Education, Zambia

This document is a guide for the implementation of the National Higher Education Policy with clear linkage of strategic objectives, mesures, activities and strategies of the implementation of the policy.

Zambia • 2019 • Education

Media Development Policy

Ministry of Information and Media, Zambia

The vision of this policy is “A free, responsible, pluralistic and sustainanle media industry.” The objectives of the policy include: promoting freedom of expression and diversity in the media; to promote transparency; promote democratic dialogue;...

Zambia • 2019 • Information, Communication, and Technology

National Higher Eduacation Policy

Ministry of Education, Zambia

This policy aims to coordinate, regulate and improve higher education and skills training in Zambia. Some measures outline by the policy include: human resource development; improving the quality of higher education institutions; capacity building for...

Zambia • 2019 • Education

National Population Policy

Ministry of National Development and Planning, Zambia

The objectives of this policy include: to take advantage of demographic opportunities; to address rural-urban migration; and to incorporate demographic consideration in national economic planning.

Zambia • 2019 • Economy