All news: Zambia
Zambia strengthens disability inclusion through multi-stakeholder sensitisation of national policies in Western Province
The Government of Zambia has taken a major step toward inclusive governance by launching a nationwide sensitisation campaign to promote two newly adopted policies: the National Policy on Persons with Disabilities and the National Disability...
Zambia launches HIV and AIDS Guidelines for the Informal Economy and Private Sector Engagement Strategy
The Government of Zambia, in collaboration with employers and workers' organizations, has officially launched the HIV and AIDS Guidelines for the Informal Economy and the Private Sector Engagement Strategy (2025–2027).
Zambia advances labour standards compliance through ILO workshop
A three-day Normative Capacity-Building Workshop hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) at Pamodzi Hotel has marked a significant step forward in Zambia’s efforts to enhance compliance with international labour standards.
Zambia reaffirms commitment to productivity and decent work
The Government of Zambia has restated its strong commitment to improving productivity and promoting decent work as key drivers of national development.
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Zambia charts new course for tourism skills development at national workshop in Livingstone
Over 50 stakeholders from across Zambia’s tourism sector have convened in Livingstone for a landmark Tourism Sector Technical and Policy Foresight Workshop, supported by the European Union-funded International Labour Organization’s Skills...
From struggle to strength: How social protection is changing farmers' lives in Zambia
In the quiet fields of Kafue District, 70-year-old farmer Luka Mudekwa is living proof that support at the right time can change everything. A father of six and grandfather of four, Mr. Mudekwa has spent most of his life growing maize to feed his...
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Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States explore Employment Impact Assessments
Empower small businesses with knowledge- ignite Zambia’s clean energy future
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are central to the promotion of decent work, economic growth and social justice. Despite their significance, MSMEs face the triple challenge of low productivity, poor working conditions and high...
World Day Against Child Labour
Zambia stands up for children: fighting child labour together
On June 12, 2025, children, parents, and leaders gathered at Munkuye Primary School in Nkeyema to mark the World Day Against Child Labour. The theme was: “Progress is clear, but there is more to do: Let’s speed up efforts.”
New hope for youth and women: 96 graduates celebrate skills training milestone in Mazabuka
96 young men and women graduated from a transformative skills training programme jointly supported by Zambia Sugar Plc and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The initiative, aimed at enhancing youth employability and promoting sustainable...
Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique workers commemorate Labour Day in style
On 1 May 2025, workers across Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique came together in key locations to mark International Labour Day, a moment of unity and advocacy for workers’ rights, fair wages, and economic progress in the region.
Zambia establishes Mining Sector Skills Body to bolster workforce competency and industry growth
ARLAC Council calls for inclusive policies to tackle informality and promote decent work
African ministers convene in Zambia to tackle labour informality
Zambia ratifies the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
Zambia is the 46th Member State to ratify this convention.
ILO and UN hand-over $12,000 worth of advanced ICT equipment to enhance disability training in Zambia
Empowering change: SESA Project trains over 1,100 in renewable energy
LUSAKA (ILO News) – A four-year Swedish government funded International Labour Organization’s Skills for Energy in Southern Africa (SESA) project has officially closed with a call for all stakeholders to a develop a robust resource mobilisation...
Measuring green jobs in the context of a just transition
Zambia’s energy sector revolution: Private sector drives skills strategy for green innovation and job creation
LUSAKA (ILO News) - Energy sector skills strategy development has taken shape in Zambia with active participation of the private sector, the government and workers, as well as employers’ organizations at a workshop organized by European Union (EU)...
Stakeholders develop Cash Plus strategy for Zambia
LUSAKA (ILO News) - From 19 to 30 August 2024, over 100 Government officials, social protection practitioners, academia, development, and cooperating partners across the country gathered in Livingstone to develop the Cash Plus strategy as a means of...
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