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Cabinet pledges support to ZABS as Zambia increases SME participation and liberalizes its economy. By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, 14 October 2025 – The Cabinet Office has pledged to provide robust policy and institutional support to the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) to help the institution meet rising demands for quality assurance and consumer protection amid Zambia’s growing economy. Mr. Hilton Chibeleka, Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet, made the pledge during a tour of ZABS headquarters in Lusaka, where he engaged with officials on operational challenges and strategies to enhance regulatory oversight and coordination with other government institutions and the private sector. “This engagement is not just a routine visit. We are here to understand your challenges and ensure that the Cabinet Office provides the necessary support to enhance your operations and the quality of products available to Zambians,” Mr. Chibeleka said. He emphasized ZABS’s critical role in ensuring that both...

... Collaborative Effort to Remove Trade Barriers Through Harmonization of Regulatory Standards Between Zambia and Malawi By Francis Maingaila ♥️  Lusaka, Zambia - December 22, 2024 - Zambia and Malawi are taking steps to improve bilateral trade by harmonizing regulatory standards, aiming to remove trade barriers and promote smoother commerce between the two nations. A partnership involving the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS), Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA), Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA), and the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) is central to this effort. The collaboration seeks to streamline regulations and foster more efficient cross-border trade. According to a joint statement issued by ZABS Senior Marketing and Communications Officer Nzali Chella (Ms.), ZCSA Acting Manager – Communications and Public Relations Brian Hatyoka (Mr.), and ZMA Senior Public Relations Officer Sandra Mwila (Ms.), MBS Director General Bernard Thole highlighted the commitment to finalizing a Me...

...Collaborative Efforts to Combat Harmful Substances in Paint and Protect Public Health Gain Momentum By Francis Maingaila Lusaka, Zambia24 – (22-10-2024) -The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has signaled its willingness to collaborate with the Children Environmental Health Foundation (CEHF) and other stakeholders in refining and improving regulations to include lead poisoning, which is not currently covered under compulsory standards.  Speaking at a consultative meeting held on October 22, 2024, at the Grand Palace Hotel in Lusaka, ZCSA Executive Director Gerald Chizinga emphasized the need for establishing a compulsory standard for lead content in paint, an area that ZCSA does not yet regulate, to better safeguard public health and the environment. The meeting, held on October 22, 2024, is part of the International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW), which marks 12 years of global action to eliminate lead in paint. The primary objectives of ILPPW are to raise awarenes...