American Chamber of Commerce in Zambia

EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE: How Zambian businesses can avoid Legal Pitfalls. 

Introduction Whether the business is a greenfield or a large-scale corporate, navigating a dynamic employment law arena can be daunting. Understanding and ensuring employment law compliance is critical for businesses of all sizes and has the potential of not only preventing legal pitfalls but significantly impacting their overall success and sustainability. Employment law compliance is… Continue reading EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE: How Zambian businesses can avoid Legal Pitfalls. 

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Risk management and mitigation are essential components for the sustainability and growth of any business. The Zambian insurance sector, with its robust mechanisms and strategies, provides valuable lessons in managing and mitigating risks effectively. This article explores these best practices and offers actionable insights for the business community. 1. Comprehensive Risk Assessment The foundation of… Continue reading Untitled

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The proposed Materials and Regulation Commission Act in Zambia aims to address several critical issues within the mining sector. This legislation is set to replace the current Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015. The key objectives include establishing the Minerals Regulation Commission, enhancing regulation, monitoring compliance, and enforcing activities related to mining.… Continue reading Untitled

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Overview of ZambiaZambia is grappling with a significant energy crisis threatening its economic stability and development prospects. Despite being endowed with substantial natural resources, including vast potential for hydroelectric power, Zambia faces chronic power shortages and frequent blackouts. This crisis is rooted in a combination of factors, including outdated infrastructure, insufficient investment in new energy… Continue reading Untitled

AmCham Submits white paper on the localisation of data centers to the Minister of Science and Technology

The Chamber submitted a white paper to the Minister of Technology and Science on behalf of its members which focused on the Localization of Data Centres. On 23rd March 2021, the Zambian parliament enacted the Data protection Act number 3 of 2021(the“DPA”). This was formed to regulate the collection and storage of personal data which… Continue reading AmCham Submits white paper on the localisation of data centers to the Minister of Science and Technology

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AmCham Ministry of Tourism

AMCHAM ENGAGES MINISTRY OF TOURISM ON ADVOCACY ISSUES BEING FACED BY ITS MEMBERS IN THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR The Chamber hosted its first ever sector meeting with the hospitality industry as a way to engage its members using a dialogue platform. Some of the concerns brought forward include; setting up a business in Zambia is expensive… Continue reading AmCham Ministry of Tourism

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