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Clear, practical guides on registration and compliance, immigration, solar, property, mining and trade - plus what the latest news means for your business.
Environmental·10 October 2026·3 min read
Waste Management Plans in Zambia: Why Your Business Needs One
What a waste management plan covers, when Zambian projects need one, and how a good plan cuts costs while keeping you compliant with ZEMA and your local council.
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Environmental·10 October 2026·3 min read
Zambia's New EIA Regulations 2026: What Developers Must Know
New Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations replaced the 1997 rules in January 2026. Here are the five project classes, ZEMA's timelines and the much higher penalties.
Clearing & Forwarding·10 October 2026·3 min read
Customs Clearance in Zambia: An Importer's Practical Guide
How importing into Zambia works: ZRA pre-clearance on ASYCUDA World, the documents customs expects, products that need extra certificates, and how to avoid border delays.
Industrial·10 October 2026·3 min read
PPE in Zambia: What Employers Must Provide and How to Buy It
Zambian law requires employers to provide suitable protective equipment free of charge. Here's what that means on site, and how to source PPE that actually protects.
Flight·10 October 2026·3 min read
Business Travel from Lusaka: How to Plan Trips Without Hassle
Visas, connections, changes and costs: a practical guide to planning business and investor travel to and from Zambia, and when a travel agent saves you money.
Real Estate·10 October 2026·3 min read
Buying Property in Zambia: A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers
From the offer letter to the title deed in your name: how buying property in Zambia works, what it costs, and the rules for foreign buyers.
Mining·10 October 2026·3 min read
Getting a Mining Licence in Zambia Under the New Mining Law
Zambia's Minerals Regulation Commission now grants mining rights. Here are the licence types, how long each lasts, citizen-ownership rules and the approvals you need.
Clearing & Forwarding·10 October 2026·4 min read
Export Permits in Zambia: What You Need Before Goods Leave
Exporting minerals, crops or other goods from Zambia? Here's how export permits and ZRA pre-clearance work, step by step, so your consignment isn't stuck at the border.
Immigration·10 October 2026·3 min read
Investor Permits in Zambia: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Planning to invest and live in Zambia? Here's how the investor permit works, the documents you'll need, and how it fits with company registration and residence.
Immigration·10 October 2026·3 min read
Zambia's New Immigration Law: Work Permit Types Explained
A new immigration law has replaced Zambia's 2010 Act. Here are the permit types it sets out, how long each lasts, and the new duties on employers of foreign staff.
Compliance·10 October 2026·3 min read
Labour Inspections Are Stepping Up: Is Your Business Ready?
The Ministry of Labour has told its offices to intensify company inspections. Here's what inspectors check and a simple checklist to get your business compliant.
Solar·10 October 2026·3 min read
Load-Shedding Has Eased. Is Solar Still Worth It in Zambia?
ZESCO says nationwide load-shedding isn't coming back. Here's how to decide whether a solar or backup system still makes sense for your home or business.
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