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Zambia tech policy & regulation
What is on the books and what is moving in Zambia across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.
Instruments we track in Zambia
Fintech & Payments · In Force
Zambia National Payment Systems Act 2007
The National Payment Systems Act, 2007 (No. 1 of 2007), assented to on 12th April, 2007, provides the legal framework for the management, administration, and su…
Fintech & Payments · Enacted
The National Payment System Act, No. 5 of 2026
The National Payment System Act, No. 5 of 2026, was assented to on 31st March, 2026, and subsequently published in the Supplement to the Government Gazette on 8…
Data Governance · In Force
Zambia Data Protection Act 2021
Establishes the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner under SMART Zambia.
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