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Zambia - - Law, Act

Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management Act, 1997 (No. 11 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1997-04-18 | ZMB-1997-L-46834

Establishes the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management, which shall have the function of developing human resources management programmes and training persons involved in the field. Also establishes a Human Resources Management Council which shall govern the Institute.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 28 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-02-17 | ZMB-1997-R-47012

Requires developers of projects set out in Schedule 1 to provide an environmental project brief to the Environmental Council of Zambia. If the Council finds that the project will have a significant impact on the environment, it may require the developer to submit an environmental impact statement. Development plans which require briefs or impact statements include projects involving urban development, transportation, dams, rivers, mining, waste disposal, forestry, manufacturing, and certain types of agricultural activity. Briefs or statements shall address the impact of a project on biological diversity, sustainable use of land, and society, including effects on employment, migration and the local economy.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations (S.I. No. 29 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997 | ZMB-1997-R-107841

Zambia - - Law, Act

Public Service Pensions Act (No. 35 of 1996) - volume 15. -

Adoption: 1996-12-12 | ZMB-1996-L-65445

Part I: Preliminary. Part II: Public Service Pensions Fund Board (includes members of trade unions). Part III: Public Service Pensions Fund. Part IV: Finance and Management of Fund. Part V: Contributions. Part VI: Age of retirement (55 years). Part VII: Benefits on Resignation, Discharge or Dismissal. Part VIII: Benefits on Retirement. Part IX: Benefits for Spouses and Children Deceased Pensioners. Part X: Miscellaneous (information for payment of benefits, suspension of benefits, computation of pensions, etc.). 3 Schedules. Repeals the Civil Service (Local Conditions) Pensions Act.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Small Enterprise Development Act (No. 29 of 1996) - Volume 23 -

Adoption: 1996-12-12 | ZMB-1996-L-66212

Provides for establishment of Small Enterprise Development Board and defines its powers and functions. Also establishes Micro and Small Enterprise Development Fund. Divided into 7 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 3-6) establishes Small Enterprise Development Board. Part 3 (s. 7-17) regulates registration of micro and small enterprises. Part 4 (s. 18-23) makes provision for financial services and incentives. Part 5 (s. 24-27) deals with Micro and Small Enterprise Development Fund. Part 6 (s. 28-31) contains financial and other provisions; Part 7 (s. 32-36) miscellaneous provisions.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Pension Scheme Regulation Act (No. 28 of 1996) - Volume 15. -

Adoption: 1996-12-12 | ZMB-1996-L-66214

Provides for regulation and supervision of pension schemes. Also regulates appointment of Registrar of Pensions and Insurance, and defines his powers and functions.

Zambia - - Law, Act

National Pension Scheme Act (No. 40 of 1996) - volume 15. -

Adoption: 1996-12-12 | ZMB-1996-L-66215

Establishes National Pension Scheme Authority and constitutes National Pension Scheme. Divided into 7 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 3-7) provides for National Pension Scheme Authority. Part 3 (s. 8-13) deals with National Pension Scheme. Part 4 (s. 14-17) provides for contributions. Part 5 (s. 18-39) regulates benefits. Part 6 (s. 40-45) deals with management of scheme. Part 7 (s. 46-54) contains miscellaneous provisions.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Human Rights Commission Act (No. 39 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996-12-12 | ZMB-1996-L-66449

Provides for function, powers and composition of Human Rights Commission. Functions of Commission include investigation of human rights violations; investigation of any maladministration of justice; and proposing effective measures to prevent human rights abuse.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Local Government Service Regulations, 1996 (S.I. No. 115 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-06-28 | ZMB-1996-R-47396

Regulates the creation of posts, employment, discipline, dismissal and training in relation to local government workers.

Zambia - - Constitution

Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act, 1996 (No. 18 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996-05-28 | ZMB-1996-C-50029

Provides significant amendments to the Zambian Constitution. A new Preamble recognizes the equal worth of men and women and defines Zambia as a "Christian nation" with freedom of religion. Removes the entitlement from Art. 6 which allows a person married to a Zambian to apply to be registered as a citizen. Amendments to Part IV (The Executive) stricten the requirements to be President and broaden the powers of the National Assembly with regard to removing the President on grounds of incapacity. Also makes amendments to Parts V and VI, which regard the Legislature and the Judiciary respectively. The Act also inserts a number of new Parts into the Constitution. Inter alia, a new Part VII provides for the Defence Force, Police Force, Prison Service, and the Security Intelligence Service. Part VIII provides for local government. Part IX set forth principles of state policy and duties of citizens. The State shall endeavour to provide employment for the population and social benefits for the aged, the disabled, and other disadvantaged persons. The State shall also recognise the right to fair labour practices and safe and healthy working conditions. Part XII provides for an autonomous Human Rights Commission.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Judges (Conditions of Service) Act (No. 14 of 1996). -

Adoption: 1996 | ZMB-1996-L-65461

Zambia - - Law, Act

Lands Act (No. 29 of 1995) (Cap. 184). -

Adoption: 1995-09-13 | ZMB-1995-L-66219

Provides for continuation of leaseholds and leasehold tenure, continued vesting of land in the President and alienation of land by President, as well as for some related matters.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Preferential Claims in Bankruptcy Act, 1995 (No. 9 of 1995) (Cap. 83). -

Adoption: 1995-04-28 | ZMB-1995-L-64018

Provides for preferential payments in banksruptcy. Gives effect to ILO convention No. 173 on Protection of Workers' Claims in the event of Insolvency of the Employer. Priority debts are listed in section 2. Repeals Preferential Claims in Bankruptcy Act.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Affiliation and Maintenance of Children Act, Cap. 64. -

Adoption: 1995-04-28 | ZMB-1995-L-107959

An Act to provide for court orders as to paternity; to consolidate the law relating to the maintenance of children; to bring the law of Zambia into conformity with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child dated 20th November, 1989, to which Zambia is a State Party; to abrogate the application of so much of the Maintenance Orders Act, and of the laws of the United Kingdom, as provides for the maintenance of children; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Copyright and Performance Rights Act (Cap. 406). -

Adoption: 1994-12-31 | ZMB-1994-L-66210

Provides for copyright in literary, musical and artistic works, computer programmes, audiovisual works, sound recordings, broadcasts and cable programmes. Also makes provision for rights in performance. Section 10 regulates first ownership of copyright. Inter alia establishes that first ownership of copyright shall be subject to agreement under subsection 11(3) to assign ownership of copyright expected to arise in the future.

Zambia - - International agreement

Accord entre la Confédération suisse et la République de Zambie concernant la promotion et la protection réciproque des investissements, conclu à Lusaka le 3 août 1994.

Adoption: 1994-08-03 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-07 | INT-1994-IA-51279

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Factories (Plant Inspection and Examination Fees) Regulations (S. I. No. 61 of 1997). -

Adoption: 1994 | ZMB-1994-R-65339

Made under the Factories Act. Provides for inspection of steam boiler, steam receiver and air receiver as well as fees payable. Revokes the Factories (Plant Inspection and Examination Fees) Regulations 1995.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Constitutional Offices (Emoluments) Act, Cap. 263 (No. 41 of 1993). -

Adoption: 1993-12-24 | ZMB-1993-L-107966

An Act to provide for revised salaries for holders of offices to which Article 105 of the Constitution applies; to repeal the Constitutional Offices (Emoluments) Act, 1992; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Industrial and Labour Relations Act, 1993 (No. 27 of 1993)[as amended] - Volume 15 -

Adoption: 1993-04-30 | ZMB-1993-L-33394

Revises the law relating to matters concerning trade unions; the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions; employers' associations; the Zambia Federation of Employers; recognition agreements and collective agreements; settlement of collective disputes; strikes, lockouts, essential services and the Tripartite Labour Consultative Council; and the Industrial Relations Court.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training Regulations (No. 34 of 1973, amended by No. 50 of 1993) -

Adoption: 1993 | ZMB-1993-R-66466

Regulates composition and procedures of National Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Salaries and Conditions of Service Commission (Repeal) Act, 1992 (No. 25 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-07-27 | ZMB-1992-L-31250

Repeals the Salaries and Conditions of Service Commission Act, 1990.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ionizing Radiation (Fees) Regulations (No. 86 of 1992). -

Adoption: 1992 | ZMB-1992-R-66453

Divided into 9 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-3) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 4-12) sets forth limits to exposure to radiation. Part 3 (s. 13-15) provides for structural requirements and inspections of buildings. Part 4 (s. 16-18) deals with licensing; Part 5 (s. 19-24) with transport and storage of radioactive materials. Part 6 (s. 25-26) regulates activities of radiation safety officers. Part 7 (s. 27-28) deals with radioactive releases to the environment; Part 8 (s. 29) with exposure from consumer products. Part (s. 30-34) regulates cessation and suspension of operation, and decommissioning and abandonment of installation.

Zambia - - Constitution

The Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 (No.1 of 1991) -

Adoption: 1991-08-30 | Date of entry into force: 1991-08-24 | ZMB-1991-C-26620

This Constitution is divided into 9 Parts. Part III provides for protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual. Part VI concerns the Judicature. Other Parts are entitled National Sovereignty and the State, Citizenship, the Executive, the Legislature, Finance, and Service Commissions. Consolidated version available.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions)(Revocation) Order, 1991 (S.I. No. 73 of 1991)

Adoption: 1991-05-23 | ZMB-1991-R-26525

Under the authority of the Industrial Relations Act (Laws, Vol. X, Cap. 517), the order revokes the Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions)(No. 2) Order, 1987.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Union's Congress', Association's, and Federation's (Political Fund) Regulations, 1990. S.I. No. 64.

Adoption: 1991-05-22 | ZMB-1991-R-22411

Made under the Industrial Relations Act, 1990 (Labour Law Documents, 1991/2, 1990-ZAM 1) to regulate the establishment, operation and auditing of trade union political funds.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Conduct of Ballot Regulations, 1991. S.I. No. 65.

Adoption: 1991-05-22 | ZMB-1991-R-22412

Made under the Industrial Relations Act, 1990 (Labour Law Documents, 1991/2, 1990-ZAM 1) to regulate trade union ballot procedures, including notification, voting points, supervision, ballot boxes, counting of votes, etc.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Registration) Regulations, 1991. S.I. No.67.

Adoption: 1991-05-22 | ZMB-1991-R-22413

Made under the Industrial Relations Act, 1990 (Labour Law Documents, 1991/2, 1990-ZAM 1) to specify conditions of eligibility for trade union registration, with prescribed registration forms set out in a schedule.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Employers' Association (Registration) Regulations, 1991. S.I.No. 68.

Adoption: 1991-05-22 | ZMB-1991-R-22414

Made under the Industrial Relations Act, 1990 (Labour Law Documents, 1991/2, 1990-ZAM 1) to prescribe registration forms for employers' associations (set out in a schedule).

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zambia National Provident Fund (Statutory Contributions) Regulations, 1990 (S.I. No. 149 of 1990)

Adoption: 1990-10-02 | ZMB-1990-R-26528

Under the authority of the Zambia National Provident Fund Act, these Regulations, with accompanying Schedule, provide a revised list of statutory contribution to the Fund for employers and a list of deductions from employees for their statutory share. The Zambia National Provident Fund (Statutory Contributions) Regulations 1990 (S.I. No. 39 of 1990) are revoked.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Amendment)(No. 3) Regulations, 1990 (S.I. No. 123 of 1990)

Adoption: 1990-09-06 | ZMB-1990-R-26527

Under the authority of the Employment Act (Laws, Volume X, Cap. 512), Regulation 7 of the Employment Regulations is amended to provide that where a married couple is employed by one employer, the couple is not entitled to both housing and a rent allowance

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment (General) Order, 1990. S.I. No. 106.

Adoption: 1990-08-09 | ZMB-1990-R-20770

Supersedes the Minimum Wages and Conditions of Employment (General) Order, 1989, and makes general provisions for wages, leave entitlements, retirement and redundancy benefits, overtime, hours of work, etc.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1990. SI. No. 61.

Adoption: 1990-04-23 | ZMB-1990-R-20268

Amends the rate of rent allowance provided for under the Employment Regulations 1966 and provisions concerning the liability to provide housing or pay rent allowance to a married couple.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Teaching Service (Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 1990. S.I. No. 26.

Adoption: 1990-02-08 | Date of entry into force: 1989-08-18 | ZMB-1990-R-9469

Amendments in respect of, inter alia, the definition of "Pensionable age" to mean the fifty-fifth anniversary of an officer's date of birth.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prisons Rules. -

Adoption: 1990 | ZMB-1990-R-66207

Regulates various aspects of imprisonment. Part 7 (s. 142-156) deals with employment of prisoners. Provides for earnings scheme, rates of payment, grading of prisoners, prisoners unfit for normal labour, exercise for special prisoners, type and record of prisoners' labour, entries in employment book, allocation of labour to prisoners, ratio of escorts to working parties, restriction on working of prisoners, employment of prisoners in disciplinary capacity, and work on sundays and public holidays.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions) (Revocation) Order 1989. S.I. No. 163.

Adoption: 1989-11-22 | ZMB-1989-R-9045

Order made under the Industrial Relations Act (Laws, Vol. X, Cap. 517) (LS 1971-Zam. 2) revoking 1986 Order bearing the same title.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Special Provisions) Regulations (S. I. No. 56 of 1989). -

Adoption: 1989 | ZMB-1989-R-65448

Establishes the Employment Review Tribunal for the purpose of reviewing the decisions made under the Employment (Special Provisions) Act.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Corrupt Practices (Disclosure by Public Officials of Interest in Contracts and Proposed Contracts) Regulations 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 210.

Adoption: 1987-10-22 | ZMB-1987-R-4577

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Corrupt Practices (Prohibition of Abuse of Information Obtained in Official Capacity) Regulations 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 211.

Adoption: 1987-10-20 | ZMB-1987-R-4578

Zambia - - Law, Act

Posts and Telecommunications Act 1987. No. 18.

Adoption: 1987-09-25 | ZMB-1987-L-3971

Provides for the reorganisation of the postal and telecommunications administration; repeals the Posts and Telecommunications Corporation Act (Cap. 785). Sets forth, in s. 6, the terms of service of employees upon their voluntary transfer to the new entity.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions) (General Revocations) (Amendment) Order 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 137.

Adoption: 1987-06-30 | ZMB-1987-R-4576

Amends the list of statutory instruments in the schedule attached to the Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions) (General Revocations) Order 1987 (S.I. No. 124).

Zambia - - International agreement

Agreement between the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the Government of the Republic of Zambia on co-operation in the field of health and medical sciences. Done at Prague.

Adoption: 1987-06-18 | INT-1987-IA-22516

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Trade Unions (Deduction of Subscriptions) (General Revocations) Order 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 124.

Adoption: 1987-06-09 | ZMB-1987-R-3545

Revokes 15 Statutory Instruments issued from 1973 to 1987 under the Industrial Relations Act (LS 1971 - Zam. 2).

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Local Administration Service Regulations 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 101.

Adoption: 1987-05-08 | ZMB-1987-R-3477

Part I contains definitions and scope of application; Part II governs administration and appointments to the local administration service; Part III, discipline; Part IV, revision and inspection; and Part V, appeals. Part VI provides, inter alia, for the revocation of the 1975 Local Government Service Regulations.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Gazette Notice No. 495 of 1987. Rates of Assessment under the Workmen's Compensation Act.

Adoption: 1987-04-28 | ZMB-1987-L-3398

Cancels Gazette Notice No. 448 of 1987.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Teaching Service (Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 98.

Adoption: 1987-04-20 | ZMB-1987-R-3397

Amends or replaces most of the regulations contained in the Teaching Service (Pensions) Regulations, particularly in regard to contributions, retirement age and compulsory retirement, partial lump-sum payments, the calculation of pensions and survivors' benefits. New Regulations 4 and 4A establish the Teaching Service (Pensions) Fund and its Board.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service Commission (Amendment) Regulations 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 91.

Adoption: 1987-04-02 | ZMB-1987-R-3396

Amends Regulations 13, 21, 26, 27, 32, 34, 40 and 43 of the Public Service Commission Regulations, in particular regarding the filling of vacancies and retirement in the public or the national interest or on medical grounds.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Land (Conversion of Titles) (Definition of non-Zambian) Regulations 1987. Statutory Instrument No. 95.

Adoption: 1987-03-31 | ZMB-1987-R-3395

Provides, inter alia, that every trade union registered under the Industrial Relations Act (LS 1971 - Zam. 2), employers' associations registered under that Act whose membership includes less than 30 per cent non-Zambians and certain co-operative societies shall qualify as Zambian for purposes of the Land (Conversion of Titles) Act.

Zambia - - Law, Act

National Youth Development Council Act (No. 7 of 1986), as amended by Act No. 13 of 1994. -

Adoption: 1986-04-01 | ZMB-1986-L-66221

Establishes National Youth Development Council, and defines its functions and powers. Functions of Council include to advise Minister on progammes relating to youth development, and to assist and encourage organisations interested in youth development in initiation of youth training and development progammes.

Zambia - - Law, Act

Export Development Act, as amended through 1994 (No. 25 of 1985) - Volume 23 -

Adoption: 1985 | Date of entry into force: 1985-12-27 | ZMB-1985-L-66211

Establishes Export Board of Zambia, and defines its functions and powers.

Zambia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

National Service (General) Regulations -

Adoption: 1985 | ZMB-1985-R-66494

Comprehensive legislation on National Service. Divided into 12 parts. Part 1 (s. 1-2) contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 (s. 3) regulates registration. Part 3 (s. 4-6) provides for enlistment notice. Part 4 (s. 7) deals with National Service Hardship Committees. Part 5 (s. 8-10) regulates training in Service. Part 6 (s. 11-14) contains general provisions. Part 7 (s. 15-16) deals with branches, units, and ranks in Service; Part 8 (s. 17-18) with uniforms, weapons and other military stores. Part 9 (s. 19-26) contains staff regulations. Part 10 (s. 27-30) regulates preparation of charge sheet. Part 11 (s. 31) provides for trial procedure. Part 12 (s. 32) deals with advisory committee.