Government calls for targeted legal reforms- Mutti
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Local NewsGovernment has called for targeted legal reforms to support the implementation of the Grow Zambia Agenda and accelerate economic transformation. speaking at the 2026 Association of Law Reform Agencies of Eastern and Southern Africa (ALRAESA) two days Conference in Lusaka, Speaker…
Government has called for targeted legal reforms to support the implementation of the Grow Zambia Agenda and accelerate economic transformation.
speaking at the 2026 Association of Law Reform Agencies of Eastern and Southern Africa (ALRAESA) two days Conference in Lusaka, Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, said that the effective legal frameworks are essential to unlocking opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy and manufacturing.
“Laws and regulations must be aligned with national development priorities to promote investment, increase production, expand exports and create jobs,” she said.
Ms Mutti added that reforms should address regulatory barriers, improve the business environment and strengthen private sector participation.
She also stressed the need for evidence-based research and public consultation in the law reform process.
“The impact of recommendations should be measured by their contribution to economic activity, access to justice and improved livelihoods,” Ms Mutti said.
And Solicitor General, Marshal Muchende, says legal reforms are critical to translating Zambia’s economic policies into practical outcomes under the Government’s 2026–2030 Growth Zambia Agenda.
Mr Muchende said that laws must be responsive to national development priorities, including job creation, investment, regional trade and value addition.
He has called for stronger regional cooperation among law reform institutions to address cross-border challenges in trade, environmental protection, migration and digital governance.
Mr Muchende cited legislative changes supporting women’s representation in Parliament and the legal protection of free education as examples of how reforms can translate policy into enforceable rights.
“Law reform is essential to ensuring that Zambia moves beyond economic stabilisation towards accelerated growth and improved livelihoods,” Mr Muchende said.
Meanwhile, Commonwealth Association of Law Reform Agencies (CALRAS)has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with regional law reform institutions to improve legal systems and share best practices.
CALRAS Vice-President and Malawi Law Commissioner, Rosemary Kumitsonyo, noted that collaboration between law reform agencies is essential for building institutional capacity and developing effective legal frameworks.
Ms Kumitsonyo said that the two associations share common objectives, including promoting law reform, exchanging expertise and encouraging regional and international cooperation.
She added that CALRAS works with the Commonwealth Secretariat to promote the role of law reform agencies and provide practical guidance on law reform methodology.
“Continued cooperation would provide opportunities for member institutions to address common challenges and strengthen law reform practices,” Ms Kumitsonyo said.
The conference, hosted by the Zambia Law Development Commission, is being held under the theme, “The Intersection Between Law Reform and National Development,” as the Commission marks 30 years of service.
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