Countryterritory zambia document type legislation date 2006 source fao, faolex long title an act to foster economic growth and development by promoting trade and investment in zambia through an efficient, effective and coordinated private sector led economic development strategy. This paper was prepared by ilosamat based on contributions from dr. University of zambia, school of law, 1971 administrative law 218 pages. Drawing on official statistics and data from the latest afrobarometer survey 20, the. Thisact may be cited as the employment amendmentact, 2015andshall bereadasone withtheemploymentact, inthisact referred to as the principal act. Republic of zambia 1995 edition revised volume 17 contents chapter 295. This act is correctly referred to as the employment act. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires interpretation protected worker means a worker to whom a statutory order made under this act applies. Zambia general statistics highlights population 12,935,368 2009 est. This act may be cited as the higher education act, 20, and shall come into operation on such date as the minister may, by statutory instrument, appoint. National heritage conservation commission act chapter 174. Zambia security intelligence service act chapter 110. The employment code act, 2019 national assembly of zambia.
This act may be cited as the employment special provisions act. A distinction is drawn between oral contracts of service, which. In certain cases, development requires a licence, permit or certificate of registration of the board of the agency. Constitution of zambia external link zambia national assembly. Employment act statutory instrument 46 of 2012 general. The minimum wages and conditions of employment act defines wage to include remuneration of any kind. Administrative law is that branch of law that governs the scope and activities of government agencies. More importantly, it is inevitable that an interim assessment of the psrp should be undertaken to. In 2012, the number of people who were completely jobless though available for work or were actively looking for work was 466,526 out of a labor force of 5,966,199. A distinction is drawn between oral contracts of service, which are governed by part iv of the employment act, and written contracts of service, which are governed by part v. A critical appraisal introduction this concise think piece seeks to broadly trace the background to zambias muchlauded public service reform program psrp that was launched in 1993.
In 2005, unemployment among girls and young women aged 1529 in urban areas was 41%. Promoting jobrich urbanisation in zambia o p e n d o c s. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for. An act to regulate the research, development, application, import, export, transit, contained use, release or placing on the market of any genetically modified organism whether intended for use as a pharmaceutical, food, feed or processing, or a product of a genetically modified organism. The zambia department of immigration aims to effectively and efficiently facilitate and regulate the entry and exit of persons and control the stay of immigrants and visitors in the country in order to contribute to internal security and sustainable. This act may be cited as the industrial and labour relations amendment act, 1997, and shall be read as one with the industrial and labour relations act, in this act referred to as the principal act short title cap. Official status of unemployment in zambia given the official definition of unemployment, we now consider the official status of employment in zambia.
Section 26b of part iv oral contracts defines the concept of redundancy and confers rights. This act establishes the zambia development agency and the trade and industrial development fund and makes provision in general for economic development in zambia. However, in the discharge of their functions administrative bodies must act with fairness. Youth employment challenges in zambia international. The law association of zambia act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Industrial and labour industrial relations act industrial relations court jurisdiction kamayoyo kuala lumpur labour relations act laws of zambia learned trial judge letter lieu of notice lusaka manager misconduct mubanga ngulube ngwira null and void offence organisation parties payment.
Jul 07, 2014 the employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia is the principal piece of legislation governing employee rights in zambia. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Government of the republic of zambia provided that this subsection shall not have effect in relation to the following. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. Local government association of zambia in pursuit of quality servicewelcome to the local government association of zambia web page. This act may be cited as the law association of zambia act. Before authorizing development, the board shall have regard to, among other things, the.
Fairness in english and zambian administrative law. This guide to law online zambia contains a selection of zambian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Republic of zambia the employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia chapter 268 the employment act the employment act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. This act may be cited as the minimum wages and conditions of employment act. By 1986 a noticeable decline in copper production resulted in the closure of many mining units and led to the implementation of a fiveyear plan to revive the company8. The employment act defines wages to mean the remuneration or earnings, however designated or calculated, capable of being expressed in terms of money and fixed by a contract of service or a contract of foreign service which are payable by an employer. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires interpretation the associationmeans the law association of zambia established by. Employment creation policies and strategies in zambia, prospects. The employment act defines wages to mean the remuneration or earnings, however designated or calculated, capable of being expressed in terms of money and fixed by a contract of service or a contract of foreign service which are payable by an employer to an employee or a casual. Hhs paid radio program on a local station in mpika cancelled, journalists threatened by dc 1,799.
Zambia has been facing the challenge of high unemployment since the early 1990s. Zambia has ratified the core ilo labour conventions, but procedural requirements frustrate holding legal strikes. A new act to regulate the employment of persons in zambia comes into effect 1,931. Jul 07, 2014 the employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia is the principal piece of legislation. Zambia zambia qualifications authority act, 2011 no. Acts of parliament post 1997 the employment code act no. Enactment short title and commencement zambia development agency no.
In zambia, the building and construction sector is one with high potential for the creation of employment through msme activity. Because of the sequencing of laws its title extends to it being chapter 268, found in volume 15 of the entire set of the laws of zambia. Government agencies are daily making important decisions that affect zambian citizens. This briefing paper focuses on unemployment in zambia. An act to establish the law association of zambia and to dissolve the law society of zambia 23rd march, 1973 part i preliminary 1. The contri butions to annual growth in per capita income of the increased unemployment rate 0. Economic inactivity, unemployment and underemployment. The employment act chapter 268 of the laws of zambia is the principal piece of legislation governing employee rights in zambia.
The repealed minimum wages and conditions of employment act chapter 276, volume 15 of the laws of zambia defined protected person to mean a worker whom a statutory order made under this act applies. The local government association of zambia aims to protect and promote the interests and autonomy of local authorities in zambia. Firearms act chapter 106 the defence act arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. An act to foster economic growth and development by promoting trade and investment in zambia through an efficient, effective and coordinated private sector led economic development strategy. Reform and crisis in zambias public administration.
Lgaz in the news councils tutored in integrated development planning. Tanganyika victoria memorial institute act chapter 177. This act may be cited as the industrial and labour relations amendment act, 1997, and shall be read as one with the industrial and labour relations act, in this act referred to. This act may be cited as the zambia development agency act, 2006 and shall come into force on such date as the minister may, by statutory instrument, appoint. This act amends the zambia development agency act, 2006 in provisions dealing with, among other things, the application for and the granting of a licence, permit or certificate of registration and the register of licences, permits and certificates of registration. Victoria memorial institute repeal act chapter 178. Unemployment is mainly caused by an absolute lack of jobs, and is especially high among the young. An overview of womens work and employment in zambia. The higher education bill, 20 northrise university.
Employment act, chapter 268, volume 15 of the laws of zambia. In the context of england and wales, fairness has been reinforced by both sections 2 and 3 of human rights act 1998 hra, which places a demand upon the courts and all administrative bodies to so construe legislation, as much as is possible, in compliance with the european convention of human rights echr and the rulings of its institutions. Zambia labour laws employment act employment special provisions act industrial and labour relations act industrial and labour relations amendments act. Gauging from public pronouncements, the government appears to be very concerned about youth unemployment and this, perhaps, is the reason for treating youth. Jun 26, 2012 the minimum wages and conditions of employment act defines wage to include remuneration of any kind. This act may be cited as the juveniles amendment act, 2011, and shall be read as one with the juveniles act, in this act referred to as the principal act.
Legislative provisions regulating termination of employment in zambia are found in the employment act, cap. This page provides you with the relevant information on local government and the associations work. Labour commissioner means the person appointed as such under section four of the. Publication date 2004 isbn 9982030175 9789982030175. Reform and the crisis in zambias public administration. A glimpse of zambias workforce legislation governing the rights and obligations of employers and employees is mainly contained in the 1993 industrial and labour relations act, which among other things, contains the principle of employee involvement, through the medium of works councils. This act may be cited as the zambia development agency amendmentact, 2010, and shall be read as one with the zambia development agency act, 2006, in this act referred to as principal act. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. This act may be cited as the citizens economic empowerment act, 2006 and shall come into force on such date as the president may, by statutory instrument, appoint. Fairness in english and zambian administrative law elias. Interpretation part ii law association of zambia 3. Zambia minimum wages 2012 international labour organization.