Cabinet has approved Zambia’s accession to the amended International Sugar Agreement (ISA 1992) to foster efficient global sugar trade. The country has been a signatory since December 1992 and a ratified member since June 21, 2000.
This is according to a press statement released to the media by Chief Government Spokesperson, Cornelius Mweetwa.
Mr Mweetwa stated that the 19th Cabinet Meeting was held at State House on Monday, October 6, 2025, chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema where they focused on policy and legislative matters aimed at enhancing national development.
He added that cabinet approved the ratification of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Employment and Labour to promote inclusive employment, labour standards, and sustainable enterprises.
Mr Mweetwa further said that cabinet approved the introduction of Local Content Regulations in the mining sector to increase participation of Zambians in the mining value chain, accelerate job creation, and poverty reduction.
“Cabinet has also approved the issuance of the Animal Identification and Traceability (Cattle) Regulations, 2025, to establish a comprehensive framework for livestock management and trade,” he said.
Mr Mweetwa added that cabinet approved amendments to the Civil Aviation Authority Act and Civil Aviation Act to align with international best practices and standards and approved statutory instruments to operationalise the Social Workers Association of Zambia (SWAZ) Act of 2022.
“Zambia will host the Poultry Futures Forum 2025 on November 25-26, 2025, to accelerate inclusive and sustainable growth in the poultry sector,” Mr Mweetwa added
Mr Mweetwa stated that Zambia will host the 18th Africa Leather Value Chain Forum from November 24-28, 2025, to reaffirm its strong partnership with the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute and will also host the 26th WaterNet/Water Research Fund for Southern Africa/Global Water Partnership Southern Africa Symposium from October 29-31, 2025.
“Cabinet reflected on the importance of the Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Development between Zambia and China, signed on June 12, 2025, which aims to deepen commercial relations and strengthen economic cooperation,” he added.
