The Government of the Republic of Zambia has approved the publication of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Bill, which will now be gazetted and presented to Parliament for debate. Cabinet granted approval on 29 October 2025, marking a significant milestone in Zambia’s ongoing economic and governance reform agenda.

The Chandler Institute  is honoured to have supported the drafting of this landmark Bill, a key component of Zambia’s broader SOE Reform Agenda under the 2024 State-Owned Enterprises Policy. The initiative also forms part of Zambia’s commitments under the IMF-supported reform programme.

The SOE Bill aims to strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and ensure the financial sustainability of State-Owned Enterprises, promoting efficiency, accountability, and long-term value creation for the Zambian people.

This achievement underscores the Government’s commitment to sound governance, fiscal discipline, and sustainable economic management.

We extend our appreciation to our partners: the Ministry of Finance and National Planning - Zambia; the Ministry of Justice - Zambia; and Andrew Nkunika for their leadership and collaboration throughout this important reform process.

CIJ remains proud to support Zambia in strengthening its institutional frameworks and advancing key reforms that promote public sector excellence, accountability, and inclusive development.