The Importance of Holding Meetings in an Organisation: A Legal Guide for Businesses in Zambia Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC|LP) Discover why regular meetings are important for organisations in Zambia. Learn how meetings promote accountability, legal compliance, effective decision-making, and…

Receiving a call or message from the police requesting that you attend a police station for questioning can be an unsettling experience. Many people immediately assume that they are about to be arrested or charged with a criminal offence. However,…

Many tenants believe that a landlord has the right to disconnect essential services such as water or electricity whenever there is a dispute over rent or when the landlord wants the tenant to vacate the property. Likewise, some landlords assume…

By Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners Many tenants believe that a landlord has the right to disconnect essential services such as water or electricity whenever there is a dispute over rent or when the landlord wants the tenant to vacate the…

Receiving a court summons can be frightening or confusing. Some people believe that avoiding a process server, refusing to accept court documents or failing to attend court will make the matter disappear. It will not. A court summons is a…

The short answer is: not in every situation. Many people assume that because a lawyer is a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public, they can automatically commission, certify, or authenticate any document prepared or handled by their law firm.…

By Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC|LP) The short answer is generally no under the current Penal Code, a Judge cannot sentence a person to death for offences governed by the Penal Code. Many people still believe that a person convicted…

What Can Cause a Lawyer’s Practicing Licence to Be Suspended or Cancelled in Zambia? | Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC|LP) Learn the legal and professional reasons why a lawyer’s practising licence may be suspended or cancelled in Zambia. A legal…

Leave Days Under the Employment Code Act in Zambia: A Legal Guide for Employees and Employers Leave Days Under the Employment Code Act in Zambia | Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners (PC|LP) Learn about annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity…

Who Is an Administrator in an Organisation? A Quick Legal Guide for Businesses in Zambia Every organisation needs someone to keep its operations organised, efficient and compliant. That person is often the Administrator. What Does an Administrator Do? An Administrator…

The demand for private lending services in Zambia has grown significantly in recent years. Many entrepreneurs are interested in starting businesses that provide personal loans, salary advances, or business financing. However, before lending money as a business, it is important…

Proper financial record keeping is more than good business practice it is an important part of legal compliance and sound business management in Zambia. Why It Matters Risks of Poor Record Keeping Businesses that fail to keep proper financial records…