…AS SHE UNVEILS LINE-UP OF ACTIVITIES TO MARK 30 YEARS OF LAW REFORM By Innocent Siachitoba The Director of the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC), Mrs Hope M. N.Chanda, has reaffirmed that public participation is central to effective law reform in Zambia. Speaking on Sky FM on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, at 09:00 hours, Mrs …
On the sidelines of the 11th Ordinary Session of the Specialised Technical Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs, the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) held a meeting for the handover of the position of Secretary General of the Association of Law Reform Institutions for East and Southern Africa (ALRAESA) with the Kenya Law Reform …
ZLDC AND KENYA LAW REFORM COMMISSION HOLD MEETING FOR ALRAESA SECRETARY GENERAL HANDOVER Read More »
Hosted by the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC), ZAMPMUN 2026 is a national parliamentary simulation bringing together secondary school pupils and university students to engage in debates on law, policy and development. In 2026, the Conference is under the theme “From Reform to Representation: Strengthening Young Voices in Democracy.” As ZLDC marks 30 Years of …
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Law Reform Agencies of Eastern and Southern Africa (ALRAESA) was held in Lilongwe, Malawi, on 21 November 2025, following two days of discussion on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on law reform across the region. Zambia was represented through the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC), …
ZAMBIA ELECTED SECRETARY GENERAL OF ALRAESA AND PROPOSES TO HOST THE 2026 MEETING Read More »
From the 20th to the 21st of November 2025, in Lilongwe, Malawi, the 2025 Association of Law Reform Agencies of Eastern and Southern Africa (ALRAESA) Law Reform Conference turned its spotlight to a subject that is quickly shaping legal systems across Africa: the rising influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public governance and justice delivery. …
ZLDC ENGAGES IN REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND LAW REFORM Read More »
In the picture: Hon. Hon. Mrs. Justice Ruth H. Chibbabbuka (third) is accompanied by Ms. Lina Jere (second from right), Mr. Michelo Muhyila (second from left), Mr. Yamikani Ngoma (far left) , and Mrs. Thullani Nayanda Nakasamu (far right). ———————————————————– The Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC), led by Commission Chairperson, Hon. Mrs. Justice Ruth H. …
Photos: Teddy Likando (Assistant Research Officer-ZLDC) The Minister of Justice, Hon. Princess Kasune, MP, has unveiled the newly appointed 13-member Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) and received the Commission’s End-of-Term Report (2022–2025) during a ceremony held at Le Elementos Boutique Hotel in Lusaka. The unveiling follows Cabinet approval of the appointments in accordance …
REVIEW OF THE RENT ACT CHAPTER 206 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA AND THE LANDLORD AND TENANT (BUSINESS AND PREMISES) ACT CHAPTER 193 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA The right to adequate housing is recognised as a human right, emphasising the importance of ensuring fair and equitable access to housing. Tenant rights, such as …
REVIEW OF THE RENT ACT CHAPTER 206 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA AND THE LANDLORD AND TENANT (BUSINESS AND PREMISES) ACT CHAPTER 193 OF THE LAWS OF ZAMBIA The right to adequate housing is recognised as a human right, emphasising the importance of ensuring fair and equitable access to housing. Tenant rights, such as …
Hope Chanda-ZLDC Director & Commission Secretary PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 16th September 2025 ZAMBIA LAW DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOSTS 2ND NATIONAL LAW CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT The Zambia Law Development Commission (hereinafter “the Commission”) is a semi-autonomous statutory body established under the Zambia Law Development Commission Act, Chapter 32 of the …
