Government authority businesses in Zambia

Authorities mandated by acts of parliament which are listed here like ZRA, JCA and PPCA.
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Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)
Government authority
Lusaka
Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) has a vital role to play in the economic development of Zambia. It contributes significantly to the economy and to the gross domestic product (GDP). ZAWA improves the quality of life among communities in wildlife estates and maintains sustainable biodiversity in national parks.
Food Reserve Agency (FRA)
Government agency
Lusaka
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) was established to ensure a reliable supply and meet local shortfalls in the supply of designated agricultural commodities. This agency also addresses issues affecting the food reserve and the stabilisation of prices. FRA's goal is to complete the value chain by providing market access to small scale farmers in rural areas.

Government authorities

Authorities mandated by acts of parliament which are listed here like ZRA, JCA and PPCA.

Find details on government authorities in Zambia here. Zambia is divided into ten provinces, each administered by an appointed deputy minister. Within these provinces, there are 72 local authorities or councils.

There are many authorities mandated by acts of parliament which are listed here like the Zambia Revenue Authority, Judicial Complaints Authority, and Police Public Complaints Authority, Zambia Information Communication and Technology Authority and many others. The government authorities have been given power by the state to enforce regulations on behalf of the government.

Local government authorities are called councils and there are currently 103 councils in Zambia, four city councils, 15 municipal councils and 84 district councils.

Government agencies in Zambia are statutory bodies. Below is a shortlist of some of them

  • Zambia Bureau of Standards.
  • Zambia Development Agency (ZDA)
  • Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
  • Zambia Weights and Measures Agency.
  • Patents and Companies Registration Agency.
  • Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission.
  • Business Regulatory Agency.
  • Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.