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Zambia’s Draft Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Bill 2026 signals a major shift toward a more modern, unified framework for resolving disputes outside the courts. The Bill consolidates arbitration, mediation, and related processes into one statutory structure and is now progressing through the legislative process after being handed over by the Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC). Key objectives of the Bill To align Zambia’s arbitration rules with the UNCITRAL Model L

General public information only - not legal advice A road traffic offence does not always result only in a fine. Depending on the offence and the circumstances, a vehicle may be detained while enquiries are made, removed from the road, impounded, prohibited from use until defects are remedied, or, in specified cases such as certain cross-border transport offences, forfeited by court order after conviction. This article gives general public information for motorists, vehicle o

At the recent annual conference of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), legal professionals were encouraged to take a more active role in advancing mediation and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as practical tools for economic stability and social development. For clients and businesses, the message is increasingly clear: not every dispute needs to proceed straight to court. Public statements from Zambia’s Judiciary describe mediation in civil and commercia

The 2026 Bar-Bench Conference, held in Livingstone on 7 March 2026, brought together judges, lawyers and justice sector stakeholders under the theme “A Future-Ready Justice System: Safeguarding Judicial Independence and Ethical Practice in a Changing Legal Landscape.” For clients and prospective clients, the significance of that message is practical. A justice system that is independent, credible and efficient affects how contracts are enforced, how disputes are resolved, and

The opening of the 2026 High Court Criminal Sessions in Lusaka signalled a continued push within Zambia’s justice sector to reduce delays in criminal cases and improve consistency in outcomes. Official reporting from the event indicates a strong emphasis on the more structured use of plea bargaining and related ADR mechanisms in cases where that approach is appropriate. Deputy Chief Justice Michael Musonda, SC, said Zambia still lacks national sentencing guidelines

Zambia has opened 2026 with proposed reforms that could materially affect the financial services and agricultural sectors. The National Payment System Bill, No. 32 of 2025, and the Agriculture Marketing Bill, No. 35 of 2025 , were scheduled for Second Reading in February 2026. If enacted, both Bills will tighten regulatory oversight and formalise market structures in their respective sectors. This is not routine legislative housekeeping. These measures signal a deliberate

President Hakainde Hichilema delivered the keynote address at the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town from February 9-12, urging African unity, inclusive growth, and collaboration in the mining sector. He highlighted Zambia's reforms, including resuming production at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), attracting over $12 billion in new investments, and boosting copper output by 12% in 2024 and 8% in 2025, with a target of 3 million tons annually within a decade. Pos

The Bank of Zambia Currency Directives 2025 reinforce the Kwacha and Ngwee as the sole legal tender for domestic transactions in Zambia, meaning most payments within the country must now be settled in local currency rather than in USD or other foreign currencies. These directives apply to both private parties and Government when they undertake domestic transactions, unless a transaction falls under a specific exception listed in the Schedule. Under the new framework, any dome

​ Theotis Mutemi Legal Practitioners (TMLP) proudly recognizes the recent feature of Armanda Theotis as “Most Inspiring Business Woman 2026” in the January 2026 edition of CXO Outlook magazine, highlighting her exceptional leadership and transformative contributions to the business landscape. Her profile, showcased from page 22, reflects a consistent commitment to strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centered leadership that aligns strongly with the core value