On 27th September, 2023 the ZLDC held a legal seminar at the Mulungushi Conference Centre in Lusaka on the topic “Constitution Making in Zambia: Finding the Way Forward’’. The need for a Constitution that stands the test of time has grown over the years from the desire of Zambians to have a popular, legitimate, …
CONSTITUTION MAKING IN ZAMBIA: FINDING THE WAY FORWARD Read More »
A few weeks ago I was chatting with a colleague who revealed to me that they knew very little about the work of the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC or the Commission) and I thought what an interesting coincidence with the start of our article series. In the coming 13 weeks, we are going to …
The Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel (CALC) is currently holding the Africa Regional Conference in Mombasa, Kenya under the theme, “The Future of Legislative Drafting in Africa – What lies ahead?” Today the Chairperson of the Zambia Law Development Commission Hon. Justice Ruth H Chibbabbuka and her counterpart Ms. Christine Agimba, Chairperson of the Kenya …
THE CONFLUENCE BETWEEN LAW REFORM, LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING AND LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT Read More »
20th October, 2023. The Zambia Law Development Commission on 19th October 2023, held it’s second Legal Seminar themed “Proffessionalism in the Public Service” at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka. Invited were key stakeholders in the Public service which included representation from the Public Service Management Division, selected Government Ministries, the Civil Society organizations and …
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Friday 22nd September 2023 Berlin, Germany Solicitor General Marshal Muchende SC says the New Dawn administration wants to create a number of millionaires in Zambia from genuinely earned income. Speaking when his delegation paid a courtesy visit at the Zambian Embassy in Berlin, Mr Muchende stressed that President Hakainde Hichilema wants to economically emancipate the …
In the Picture: The Solicitor General Marshal Muchende, with the Zambian delegation, Mrs. Dorcas Chileshe ,the Charge’D Affaires at the Zambian Embassy in Berlin, Dr. Frauke Bachler, Director General, German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) and Ms. Sonya Ouertani, Deputy Head of Section Africa, German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) By Innocent Siachitoba …
ZLDC ATTENDS INTERNATIONAL LEGAL COOPERATION MEETING IN BERLIN, GERMAN Read More »
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) engaged the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) in 2019 to review the Arbitration Act to set minimum standards and address other matters of concern. In this regard, the Commission is calling for submissions from stakeholders and members of the public to inform the process for the Review of the …
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS-REVIEW OF THE ARBITRATION ACT NO 19 OF 2000 Read More »
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS In line with its mandate, the Zambia Law Development Commission is in the process of reviewing 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 in order to develop a comprehensive legal framework and address …
Permanent Secretary Gender Division Ms.Mainga Kabika (Gender Division) handovers a report from Mrs. Mwenya Kaela Bwalya, the Permanent Secretary (Legal) in the Ministry of Justice By Innocent Siachitoba The Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) today the 31st August, 2023 handed over a project report and recommendations for the amendment of the Anti-Gender Based Violence Act, …
ZLDC HANDS OVER THE PROJECT REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF THE ANTI-GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ACT Read More »
Alternative dispute resolution refers to any method of resolving disputes without litigation. There are a number of dispute resolution mechanisms, that are alternative to litigation, these include inter alia, mediation, and arbitration. Arbitration is a process used, by the agreement of parties, to resolve disputes. In arbitration, disputes are resolved by a person or persons acting …
