Zambia is referred to as the “real Africa” due to its rich cultural heritage and diverse wildlife.
Payroll and Benefits Guide - Zambia
Fun Facts
English is the official language of Zambia, inherited from the colonial era.
The traditional Zambian clothing includes colorful fabric wraps called “chitenges” or “kitenge.”
The national dish of Zambia is called nshima, a thick porridge.
Zambia has more than 73 ethnic groups.
The country is home to over 30 different wildlife species.
Contributions
Employee Payroll Tax
| Contribution Type | Rate |
| National Pension Scheme Authority | 5.00% |
| National Health Insurance | 1.00% |
Employer Payroll Tax
| Contribution Type | Rate |
| National Pension Scheme Authority | 5.00% |
| National Health Insurance | 1.00% |
| Skills Development Levy | 0.5% |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Salary pm Zambia is paid on a monthly basis.
13th Salary
No available data.
Work Hours and Week
8 hours per day, up to 48 hours per week
Overtime
Additional working hours are paid at a rate of 150% of their salary.
Leave
Paid Time Off
Annual leave is 24 days. Two days leave per month are accrued.
Public Holidays
The number of public holidays is 15. Sunday-falling public holidays are shifted to the following Monday.
Sick Days
The employer pays for sick days. Following the initial three full months of leave, the remaining three months are paid at half-pay.
Maternity Leave
Mothers are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. If there are multiple births, an additional 4 weeks of leave are given.
Paternity Leave
Fathers are entitled to 5 days of paid paternity leave.
Parental Leave
Family Responsibility Leave allows parents to have up to 7 days of leave.
Termination
Termination Process
It is prohibited to end a worker’s contract owing to subpar performance or behavior without first providing the worker a chance to be heard.
Notice Period
Written notice of 30 days must be provided, or money in lieu of notice may be utilized.
Severance Pay
25% of the employee’s basic pay received throughout the contract time must be reimbursed in circumstances of termination of employment of a worker with a fixed-duration contract.