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Liability for Environmental Pollution under Zambian Law 13 March 2025 Environmental pollution poses a significant threat to public health and natural resources. One of the principles of environmental and natural resources management and development under Article 255 (b) of the Constitution of Zambia is that the person responsible for polluting or degrading the environment must […]

Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Zambia’s Energy Sector Amidst Electricity Challenges – Minister’s Address to Parliament The Minister of Energy’s recent address to Parliament has shed light on Zambia’s pressing electricity challenges, reinforcing the urgent need for strategic investments in the sector. According to the Minister’s speech, the national installed capacity stands at 3,777 MW, but

Mandatory Procedural Requirements for Terminating Employment Due to Unsuccessful Probation: Insights from the Saviours Mundia Case IntroductionSection 27(3) of the Employment Code Act No. 3 of 2019 (the “Employment Code”) permits an employer to terminate an employment contract of an employee upon giving a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if, after an assessment, it is

12 November 2024Accessing Surface Rights Under Zambia’s Mines Act, 2015:Navigating Arbitration and Unreasonable Withholding of Consent Accessing Surface Rights Under Zambia’s Mines Act, 2015: Navigating Arbitration and Withholding of Consent IntroductionThe Mines and Minerals Development Act, No. 11 of 2015 (the “Mines Act”) grants mining rights holders the authority to carry out mining activities, but

Salient Provision Introduction Zambia became a signatory to and subsequently ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (“UNFCCC”) on 11 June 1992 and 28 May 1993, respectively. Subsequently, 23 years later, Zambia signed and ratified the Paris Agreement on 21 September 2016 and 9 December 2016, respectively. The overall objective of the two

A Review of the Public-Private Partnership (General) Regulations IntroductionOn 15 November 2024, the Zambian government enacted the Public-Private Partnerships Regulations (the “Regulations”), which are designed to operationalise the Public-Partnership Act No.18 of 2023 (the “PPP Act”). These Regulations provide comprehensive and detailed guidelines on key aspects of public-private partnerships (“PPP”) in Zambia, including a prescribed

Accessing Surface Rights Under Zambia’s Mines Act, 2015: Navigating Arbitration and Unreasonable Withholding of Consent Introduction The Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 (the “Mines Act”) empowers holders of mining rights to conduct mining operations. However, these rights are constrained regarding surface access to land not owned by the rights holders. A

Zambia’s Implementation of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement in the Green Economy and Climate Change Bill No. 18 of 2024 – Key Highlights Introduction Zambia signed and ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on June 11, 1992, and May 28, 1993, respectively. Over two decades later, Zambia became a party to

13 September 2024Review of the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill Introduction The Zambian government is set to usher in a new era of mineral resource management with the introduction of the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill of 2024 (the “Bill”). This legislation is poised to repeal and replace the Mines and Minerals Development Act of 2015 (the

14 October 2024Operationalisation of the Open Access Regulation On 19 July 2024, the Zambian government, through the Ministry of Energy, enacted the Electricity (Open Access) Regulations, SI No 40 of 2024 (the “Open Access Regulations”). These regulations provide a legal framework that allows qualified participants to access and use the electricity transmission and distribution system