Policy & Regulation

PIA UNVEILS REGULATORY SANDBOX TO BOST INSURANCE INNOVATION, INCLUSION

By Cecilia Chiluba Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) has unveiled the Insurance Regulatory Sandbox, a key innovation aimed at fostering growth and advancement within the sector. The initiative provides a…

Cecilia Chiluba February 24, 2026

Policy & Regulation

FARMER URGES LAW MAKERS TO RECONSIDER TOBACCO BILL

A Tobacco Farmer has urged lawmakers to reconsider the Tobacco Control Bill 2025 because of its negative impact on the economy. Brian Hapunda emphasized that thousands of rural households depend…

Cecilia Chiluba February 12, 2026

Policy & Regulation

PACRA BENDS TO PRESSURE, EXTENDS COPYRIGHT BILL DEADLINE

The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit comments on the proposed copyright bill to March 31, 2026, following widespread criticism and calls…

Cecilia Chiluba February 9, 2026

Policy & Regulation

President Hichilema Assents to Bill 7, Calls for Unity, Civil Democratic Engagement

President Hakainde Hichilema has assented to Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 (Bill 7) of 2025, describing the moment as a historic milestone that belongs to all Zambians, regardless of political,…

Cecilia Chiluba December 19, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

ZACA URGES STRONGER REGULATION OF ONLINE MONEY LENDERS EXPLOITING CONSUMERS

Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has renewed calls for regulatory institutions, including the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), to urgently regulate, monitor, and, where necessary, de-register online money lenders accused of exploiting…

Cecilia Chiluba October 20, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

Tax Reform Key to Unlocking Growth, Say Breweries

Zambia’s Breweries sector has called for a reduction in excise taxes on beer, to unlock significant economic growth, support small-scale farmers and boost government revenues. In July 2025, Government increased…

Cecilia Chiluba September 13, 2025

Business & Finance News Policy & Regulation

BRRA Champions ‘One-Stop Shop’ Licensing for Accommodation Sector

Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says it has commenced formal engagements with the Ministry of Tourism and Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) on the need to adopt a single licensing system…

Cecilia Chiluba September 4, 2025

Health Policy & Regulation

ECONOMIST CALLS FOR RESOURCE RE-ALIGNMENTS AMID US$50 MILLION HEALTH SECTOR AID CUT

By Cecilia Chiluba An Economist says the $50 million cut by the US government calls for resource re-alignments because the move will destabilize Zambia's healthcare management system. Yesterday, the United…

Cecilia Chiluba May 9, 2025

Crime Policy & Regulation

ZAMBIA, MOZAMBIQUE RETRIEVE TWO TRAFFICKED INDIVIDUALS

By Amos Sikaonga Zambia and Mozambique`s Defense and Security agencies have retrieved two individuals who had been trafficked between the two countries. The two individuals include a seven months old…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025

Mining Policy & Regulation Tax

MINING SECTOR REQUIRES HOLISTIC REFORMS TO BALANCE INVESTOR APPEAL WITH NATIONAL BENEFIT-RESEARCHER

By Cecilia Chiluba A Researcher says Zambia’s mining sector requires holistic reforms to balance investor appeal with national benefit. Chaaku Collins Nyambozhi told Money News that key steps that need…

Cecilia Chiluba May 7, 2025