10 November

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Zambia’s Economic Sector Insights (Manufacturing Sector) – Issue 2, Vol 1

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Authors: Jackie Jhala, Christine Mwambazi and Judith Mukololo. 10 November 2026 Manufacturing remains at the heart of Zambia's industrialisation, economic diversification and sustainable growth agenda. As the sector evolves, businesses are navigating an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape where compliance, governance, operational resilience and commercial decision-making are more interconnected than ever. We are pleased to release the latest edition of Zambia's Economic Sector Insights, focused on the Manufacturing Sector. This edition is led by Jackie Jhala, Partner and Head of the Manufacturing Sector and Corporate Advisory Department, with support from the Manufacturing Sector team members: Senior Associate Coleen Namuyamba and Associates Christine Mwambazi, Kawana...

04 November

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Corpus Advises Globeleq on the 40MWac Kafue Solar Project

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Corpus Legal Practitioners has advised Globeleq on the development of its 40MWac Kafue Solar Project in Zambia, acting as Lead local Counsel on the Project site structuring aspects of the transaction, which recently achieved financial close. Project Background and Proposal Submission The project originated under the GET FiT Zambia Solar PV programme. Proposals were submitted in 2018, with effective awards issued in August 2019 for two adjacent 20MWac projects, Sola One and Sola Two. The two projects were subsequently structured for implementation as a combined 40MWac facility under a single project company, Globeleq Kafue Solar Limited, with standardised GET FiT project agreements...

03 July

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Corpus Advises Citigroup on the Republic of Zambia’s Landmark US$1.36 Billion Bond Buy-Back

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Corpus Legal Practitioners has advised Citigroup Global Markets, acting as dealer manager, on the Republic of Zambia’s landmark debt-for-energy conversion transaction, which involved the repurchase of approximately US$1.3 billion of outstanding sovereign bonds. The transaction was funded in part by a US$600 million loan from the African Development Bank and achieved near-unanimous participation from bondholders in the tender offer. In its role as dealer manager, Citigroup played a central part in coordinating the execution of the buyback and engagement with investors. This innovative transaction is expected to generate approximately US$275 million in debt service savings over a 15-year period, which will be...

12 February

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Shaping the Future of Zambia’s Mining Sector: Key Updates from Mining Indaba 2026

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Author: Charles Mkokweza Date: 12 February 2026 One of the key interactive platforms at the Mining Indaba is the Zambia Breakfast hosted by the Association of Zambian Mineral Exploration Companies (AZMEC) in conjunction with the Zambia Chamber of Mines. It is usually sponsored by the top Banking and Financial institutions in Zambia. In the interaction between industry, stakeholders, etc., and the Minister this year some crucially important feedback was offered by Hon. Paul Kabuswe in the context of the thematic goal to achieve 3,000,000 tones copper production target by 2031: Q: Professionalism and Transparency at the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) – the Minister emphasised...

09 January

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THE NEW 2025 COMESA COMPETITION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS

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Authors: Sydney Chisenga and Jemimah Banda Date: 09 January 2026 On 4 December 2025, the COMESA Council of Ministers officially revoked the COMESA Competition Rules of 2004 (“2004 Rules”) and the COMESA Competition Regulations of 2004 (“2004 Regulations”). [embeddoc url="https://corpus.co.zm/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Legal-Alert-COMESA-Competition-and-Consumer-Protection-Commission-Rules-and-Regulations-2025.pdf" download="all"] ...

12 December

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Corpus Advises Dot Com Zambia PLC on its Oversubscribed Initial Public Offering on the Lusaka Securities Exchange

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Corpus is pleased to announce that it acted as Legal Advisor to Dot Com Zambia PLC in connection with its highly successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Alternative Market, concluded on 5 December 2025. The IPO achieved 114% oversubscription, attracting over 500 new shareholders and closing one week ahead of schedule. With 75% Zambian investor participation, this offering represents a significant milestone in broadening retail engagement within Zambia’s capital markets. Dot Com Zambia’s listing, the first of its kind driven entirely by retail investors, demonstrates the viability of innovative capital formation pathways for emerging and growth stage enterprises. It...

24 November

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Zambia’s Economy Sector Insights – Issue 1

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Authors: Charles Mkokweza, Sydney Chisenga, Jackie Jhala, Lupiya Simusokwe and various Associates 24 November 2025 We are delighted to launch the first issue of Zambia’s Economic Sector Insights, a publication developed by Corpus Legal Practitioners to provide clear, practical and forward-looking analysis across the sectors driving Zambia’s economic growth. This inaugural edition brings together thought leadership from our multidisciplinary team, covering: Energy & Extractives – regulatory reforms, competition considerations, data protection and development of energy projects in Zambia. Public Sector – transport regulation, NGO registration requirements, land tenure challenges and loan agreements. Manufacturing – intellectual property protection and compliance for establishing a retail pharmacy in Zambia. Services Sector – avoiding pitfalls in securing...

02 July

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COMPLIANCE: WHY YOUR COMPANY CAN’T AFFORD TO OPERATE WITHOUT A DATA

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Authors: Jackie Jhala and Christine Mwambazi Mukuka Date: 02 July 2025 As Zambia continues to roll out the enforcement of the Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 (“DPA”), organisations that collect and process personal data face growing legal and reputational risks. At the heart of compliance lies one foundational tool: the Data Privacy Policy. Yet, many companies, large and small, are still operating without one, exposing themselves to avoidable regulatory scrutiny. In this article, Partner and Head of Corporate Advisory, Jackie Jhala and Associate Christine Mwambazi Mukuka explore why a Data Privacy Policy is no longer optional, but essential for any organisation...

19 June

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PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL TO ENFORCE AN ARBITRAL AWARD IN ZAMBIA

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Authors: Sydney Chisenga and Francis Muzimu 19 June 2025 Arbitration has emerged as a preferred method of dispute resolution in commercial or business disputes due to its efficiency, confidentiality, and flexibility. An arbitral award being the final decision rendered by an arbitral tribunal, holds significant weight in resolving disputes. However, the enforcement of such awards often necessitates judicial intervention to ensure compliance. One of the complex legal doctrines that occasionally surfaces during this phase of enforcement is the concept of "piercing the corporate veil." This doctrine, traditionally rooted in corporate law, allows Courts to hold shareholders or parent companies liable for the obligations...

21 February

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Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors Set to Commence

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Authors: Jackie Jhala and Dalitso Ng'ona Date: 21 February 2025 Following the recent public notice issued by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, effective Friday, 28 February 2025, registration as a data controller or data processor under the Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021 (the “DPA”) is now set to commence. In this legal alert, Partner, Jackie Jhala and Associate, Dalitso Ng’ona outline key provisions of the DPA relevant to this requirement to help all businesses and individuals handling personal data to understand their compliance obligations. [embeddoc url="https://corpus.co.zm/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Legal-Alert-Registration-of-Data-Controllers-and-Data-Processors-Set-to-Commence-2.pdf" download="all"] ...