SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONPAYMENT OF 2027 ANNUAL LICENCE AND ISSUER FEES
1.1 BACKGROUNDPursuant to the provisions of sections 9 (2) (a) and 212 of the Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016 (the “Securities Act”) the Commission hereby informs all capital markets operators licensed or those whose securities are registered with the Commission to submit proof of payment of their 2027 annual licence or other fees, on […]
REGULATORY POSITION ON FOREIGN SECURITIES OFFERINGS AND CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) wishes to remind members of the public, issuers, capital-market operators and other market participants of the regulatory requirements applicable to securities that are offered, advertised, promoted, marketed or dealt in within Zambia. Under the Securities Act, Chapter 354 of the Laws of Zambia (the “Act”), securities offered to […]
🔔📢 NEWAPPLICATION DEADLINE AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA EXTENSION
The Zambia Sustainable Energy Enterprise Scale-Up Programme has extended the application deadline to 21st of September, 2026 and expanded its criteria so that it’s now open to enterprises established between 2018 and 2024, with 2 to 8 years of operations. Are you a Zambian-based enterprise established since 2018, working in sustainable energy, energy efficiency, or […]
Chemonics SME Programme
JOIN OUR INFORMATION SESSION | 8 SEPTEMBER Discover the sustainable energy business opportunities mapped and learn how you can benefit from the Zambia Sustainable Energy Enterprise Scale-Up Programme. 📅 8 September🕓 4:00 PM Central Africa Time (CAT) Join us to learn more about:• Sustainable energy business opportunities identified• The programme and what it offers• How […]
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO A STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING ON REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS(REIT) GUIDELINES PROPOSALS Notice is hereby given to capital market operators (CMOS) industry stakeholders, legal fraternity , real estate developers and agents, auditors, investors and the general public that a stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled to review proposals submitted by stakeholders on the Real […]
Zambia Sustainable Energy Enterprise Scale-Up Programme
Apply today to the Zambia Sustainable Energy Enterprise Scale-Up Programme, a new opportunity for Zambia’s sustainable energy enterprises. In partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia (SEC Zambia), Chemonics Egypt Consultants has launched a dedicated enterprise support programme for Zambian revenue-generating start-ups and fast-growing SMEs deploying renewable energy, energy efficiency, and waste-to-energy solutions […]
Public Censure – Olive Tree
On 11th June 20206, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ‘Commission’) imposed civil financial penalties on Olive Tree Equity Management Limited (“Olive Tree”) pursuant to Section 218(2)(a) of the Securities Act, Cap. 354 of the Laws of Zambia (the “Act”). The Commission’s decision followed a finding that Olive Tree had represented itself as a licensed […]
Public Censure – CKS Life Style
On 11th June 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘the Commission’) imposed civil financial penalties on CKS Lifestyle Global Solutions Limited (“CKS Lifestyle”) and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Cynthia Kunda Simwaka, pursuant to Section 218(2)(a) of the Securities Act, Cap. 354 of the Laws of Zambia (“Act”). The Commission also directed CKS Lifestyle and […]
Call for Comments – Invitatation to Capital Markets Operators Investors and Stakeholders- Revision of the Securities – REITS
The Securities and Exchange Commission(“the Commission”) wishes to inform all capital markets operators, investors, and stakeholders that it intends to undertake a comprehensive review of Securities (Real Estate Investment Trust) Guidelines, 2020. The reviews has been necessitated by the need to ensure that our regulatory framework remains relevant and robust, Promotes market integrity and facilities […]
WARNING AGAINST THE USE OF UNLICENSED CREDIT RATING AGENCIES Why CRAs Must Be Regulated
Credit ratings influence decisions that are made by investors, issuers, experts and members of the public regarding investments, loans, Insurance contracts and national borrowing costs. Unregulated Credit Rating Agencies (“CRAs”) may give inaccurate or biased ratings, leading to market losses and investor harm. Regulation ensures independence, transparency, and accountability of the providers of credit rating […]