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13/01/2026

Zambia’s Economic Gains Must Reach Consumers

📈 The kwacha has appreciated.
📉 Inflation is lower.
⛽ Fuel prices are stable.

Yet retail prices remain stubbornly high. This gap between national progress and household reality risks undermining consumer trust.

🛒 Why This Matters
- Stronger kwacha = cheaper imports
- Lower inflation = reduced cost pressures
- Stable fuel = lower transport & production costs
➡️ But consumers still face inflated retail prices

✅ Endorsement Recommendations for Authorities
To ensure fairness and protect households, we call on:

- Regulators 🏛️: Intensify oversight to ensure cost reductions are passed on.
- Competition Commission ⚖️: Prevent dominant retailers from exploiting market power.
- Consumer Watchdogs 👥: Launch transparency campaigns so citizens know their rights.
- Policy Makers 📜: Tie economic stability to enforceable consumer protection frameworks.

📢 Call to Action
Economic stability must translate into affordable goods and services.
Fair pricing is not optional—it is a legal and moral obligation.
Lawgistics Consultancy stands ready to support authorities in aligning Zambia’s economic gains with consumer empowerment.

08/11/2025

16/09/2025

Policy Brief: Decolonizing Zambia’s Legal System
Prepared by Lawgistics Consultancy
September 2025
1. Problem Statement

At independence (1964), Zambia inherited English common law and colonial statutes. While some laws provided early stability, several archaic colonial-era statutes remain in the Zambian statute books, despite being repealed or reformed in Britain and elsewhere. These laws are repugnant to constitutional rights, incompatible with democratic aspirations, and detrimental to human rights and the principles of governance.
2. Key Colonial and Archaic Statutes of Concern (20+)

- Penal Code (Cap. 87): Contains vagrancy offences and morality provisions rooted in Victorian law.
- Public Order Act (Cap. 113, 1955): Requires police permits for meetings and demonstrations.
- Societies Act (Cap. 119, 1957): Grants broad powers to deregister associations.
- Defamation of the President (s.69, repealed 2022): Criminalised criticism of the Head of State.
- Prisons/Correctional Laws: Historically punitive, only partially modernised in 2021.
- Witchcraft Act (Cap. 90): Criminalises accusations/practices, often misused in rural justice.
- Vagrancy and Idle Persons provisions: Criminalise poverty and homelessness.
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act: Makes minor offences non-bailable, leading to congestion of prisons.
- Preservation of Public Security Act: Grants sweeping executive powers, rarely justified.
- Sedition Laws under Penal Code: Restrict political dissent.
- Contempt of Court provisions: Broad and sometimes disproportionate, stifling free expression.
- Deportation and Citizenship-related laws: Retain discriminatory colonial frameworks.
- Marriage Act (colonial inheritance): Certain provisions marginalise women.
- Intestate Succession Act: Some provisions disadvantage widows and the girl child.
- Employment Act: Outdated provisions limiting worker protections.
- Customary Law Subordination: Lacks harmonisation with constitutional rights.
- Juvenile Act: Outdated child justice framework not aligned with CRC standards.
- Liquor Licensing Act: Retains colonial morality restrictions.
- Public Health Act: Contains outdated colonial-era provisions.
- Land Acquisition Act: Provides excessive state powers reminiscent of colonial expropriation.
- Emergency Powers Legislation: Retains colonial executive dominance.
3. Why Reform is Urgent
- Civil Liberties: Current statutes chill freedom of expression, assembly, and association.
- Customary Justice: Indigenous dispute-resolution systems remain marginalised.
- Human Rights Compliance: Archaic offences harm Zambia’s international standing.
- Development & Governance: Outdated laws undermine democratic governance and trust.
- Prison Congestion: Non-bailable minor drug offences overpopulate prisons, while serious offences such as defilement should instead be made non-bailable.
4. Policy Options
1. Do Nothing: Retain current framework — perpetuates rights violations.
2. Incremental Reforms: Repeal controversial provisions piecemeal.
3. Comprehensive Decolonisation Strategy (Recommended): Establish a formal process for systematic statute review.
5. Recommendations
Priority Actions (0–2 years):
- Repeal/amend Public Order Act and Societies Act.
- Modernise Penal Code.
- Fully integrate Correctional Service Act reforms.
- Review bail provisions to decongest prisons by making minor drug-related offences bailable while ensuring offences against the girl child (e.g., defilement, child trafficking) are non-bailable.

Medium-Term Actions (2–5 years):
- Establish Legislative Decolonization Commission.
- Harmonise customary law with constitutional guarantees.
- Revise legal education curricula.

Long-Term Actions (5+ years):
- Institutionalise statute law revision cycles.
- Strengthen judicial activism.
6. Implementation Roadmap
Timeline Action Lead Institution Partners
0–6 months Inventory of colonial-era statutes Ministry of Justice Law schools, NGOs
6–12 months Stakeholder consultations MoJ + Parliament Civil society, traditional leaders
1–2 years Enact priority reforms including bail law review Parliament AG’s Office
2–5 years Establish Decolonization Commission Executive + Parliament Donors, academics
5+ years Curriculum reform & statute review cycles Universities, MoE Judiciary, Law Association
7. Conclusion

Decolonizing Zambia’s legal system is a practical necessity for democracy, human rights, and development. Targeted reforms to at least twenty archaic statutes, coupled with long-term institutional reforms, will realign Zambia’s laws with constitutional values and the aspirations of its people.
Key Ask
The Government of Zambia should commit to a National Decolonization of Law Strategy, starting with the urgent repeal and reform of at least twenty identified colonial and archaic statutes, and ensure bail reform that decongests prisons while protecting the girl child.

Executive Summary
Problem
Zambia’s statute books still contain over twenty colonial-era laws inherited at independence in 1964. These laws, many already repealed in Britain, are inconsistent with democratic governance, human rights, and the aspirations of the Zambian people.
Examples of Archaic Statutes:
- Public Order Act (1955)
- Penal Code (Cap. 87)
- Societies Act (1957)
- Witchcraft Act (Cap. 90)
- Narcotic Drugs Act (minor offences non-bailable)
- Preservation of Public Security Act
- Marriage and Inheritance laws
- Land Acquisition Act
- Emergency Powers legislation
- Juvenile Act and others
Why Reform is Urgent:
- Protect civil liberties and democracy.
- Align laws with constitutional and human rights commitments.
- Restore trust in governance.
- Decongest prisons by reviewing bail laws.
- Ensure offences against the girl child remain non-bailable.
Recommendations:
- Repeal/amend Public Order Act and Societies Act.
- Modernise the Penal Code.
- Establish a Legislative Decolonisation Commission.
- Harmonise customary law with constitutional rights.
- Revise legal education curricula.
- Review bail laws.

Conclusion
Decolonization of Zambia’s legal system is essential for democracy, human rights, and development. A National Decolonisation Strategy should be prioritised to replace archaic colonial statutes with laws reflecting the will and aspirations of the Zambian people.
Prepared by Lawgistics Consultancy

30/07/2025

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18/06/2025

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21/05/2025

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21/05/2025

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02/02/2025

Join us in creating an exceptional hospitality experience in Ndola!
New Hotel in Ndola, Zambia – Multiple Job Vacancies
A newly established hotel in Ndola, Zambia, is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to join our team. We invite applications for the following positions:
1. Housekeeping Supervisor
Responsibilities:
• Oversee housekeeping staff and ensure high cleanliness standards.
• Train and supervise housekeeping team members.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and linen.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of housekeeping procedures and standards.
• Ability to train and motivate staff.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Hospitality Management or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
2. Bar Supervisor
Responsibilities:
• Oversee bar operations, including inventory and staff supervision.
• Ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
• Train and mentor bar staff.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong knowledge of beverages and bar management.
• Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and stock efficiently.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Certificate in Hospitality/Bar Management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
3. Maintenance Officer
Responsibilities:
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs in the hotel.
• Ensure the proper functioning of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance.
• Keep maintenance records and schedules.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Technical knowledge of maintenance systems.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Certificate/Diploma in Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance roles.
4. Chef
Responsibilities:
• Plan and prepare high-quality meals.
• Manage kitchen staff and operations.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor inventory and stock control.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Strong culinary skills and creativity.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Culinary Arts or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
5. Cook
Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparing and cooking meals.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Support the chef in daily kitchen activities.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Good knowledge of food preparation techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail in food presentation.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Certificate in Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food preparation.
6. Waitresses (4 positions)
Responsibilities:
• Greet and serve customers professionally.
• Take and deliver food and beverage orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dining area.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
• Prior experience in a restaurant or hotel is an advantage.

7. Housekeeping Assistants (2 positions)
Responsibilities:
• Clean and maintain guest rooms and public areas.
• Replenish toiletries and room supplies.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Follow hotel hygiene and safety protocols.
Skills and Knowledge:
• Attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures and supplies.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
• Experience in housekeeping is preferred.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their Application Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Certified Copies of Certificates as ONE PDF DOCUMENT to:
📧[email protected]
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Application Deadline: Friday, 21st February 2025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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14/02/2024

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