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Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2026

This section amends Part II of the principal Act by replacing its heading and repealing section 4. This text is an amendment phrase introducing a substitution for the following text. The National…

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Zambia
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Act 2 of 2026
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Source version 8 Apr 2026
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“This section amends Part II of the principal Act by replacing its heading and repealing section 4.”

This section amends Part II of the principal Act by replacing its heading and repealing section 4. This text is an amendment phrase introducing a substitution for the following text. The National Disaster Risk Management Division is established in the Office of the Vice-President and must handle implementation of this Act. This provision repeals section 5 of the principal Act and replaces it with new text that follows. The Division must implement disaster risk management programmes and carry out listed disaster-management functions.

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This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 9 and replacing it with new text.

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§ 3The principal Act is amended in Part II by the repeal of theRepeal

This section amends Part II of the principal Act by replacing its heading and repealing section 4.

3. The principal Act is amended in Part II by the repeal of the heading and the substitution therefor of the following: PART II THE NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 4
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PART II

§ 4Section 4Substitution

This text is an amendment phrase introducing a substitution for the following text.

4. and the substitution therefor of the following:
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§ 4There is established the National Disaster RiskProvision

The National Disaster Risk Management Division is established in the Office of the Vice-President and must handle implementation of this Act.

4. There is established the National Disaster Risk Management Division in the Office of the Vice- President, which shall be responsible for the implementation of the provisions of this Act.
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§ 5The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 5 andRepeal

This provision repeals section 5 of the principal Act and replaces it with new text that follows.

5. The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 5 and the substitution therefor of the following:
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§ 5(1) The Division shall be responsible forRepeal

The Division must implement disaster risk management programmes and carry out listed disaster-management functions.

5. (1) The Division shall be responsible for implementing disaster risk management programmes and activities in the Republic. (2) Despite the generality of subsection (1), the functions of the Division are to— Cap. 1 Cap. 1 Repeal and replacement of heading to Part II Repeal and replacement of section 4 Establishment of National Disaster Risk Management Division Repeal and replacement of section 5 Functions of Division (a) act as the central planning, coordinating and monitoring institution, taking into account potential disaster risks, for— (i) the prevention and mitigation of a disaster; (ii) the preparedness and response to a disaster; and (iii) post-disaster recovery; (b) advise the Technical Committee on matters relating to disaster risk management and management of disaster relief operations; (c) warn the public of an imminent disaster and predict the effects of the disaster; 40 No. 2 of 2026] Disaster Management (Amendment) (d) maintain a data collection and dissemination system, national strategic reserves of essential commodities and equipment, for purposes of immediate disaster relief; (e) formulate disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and rehabilitation strategies and action plans to meet foreseeablere quirements in collaboration with Government agencies, non-governmental organisations, donor agencies and other cooperating partners; (f) prepare and update disaster risk management plans and the supporting disaster risk management manual; (g) prepare an over-arching national disaster contingency plan and coordinate cross sectoral disaster contingency plans; (h) establish an early warning system covering all sectors and hazard sources and maintain close links with different institutions that provide early warning services; (i) develop and sustain viable and effective structures and capacities at national, provincial, district and satellite level; (j)take necessary measures in order to prevent, alleviate, contain and minimise the effects of a disaster; (k) conduct public and media briefings on risks and disaster related programmes, progress and constraints; (l) act as an advisory and consultative body on issues relating to disasters and disaster risk management; (m) develop post-disaster reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders; (n) promote the recruitment, training and participation of volunteers in disaster risk management; Disaster Management (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2026 41 (o) establish and manage a national emergency operations centre, which shall be— (i) the nerve centre to monitor hazards, risks and emergencies; and (ii) linked to the normal operations of the Division; (p) act as a central clearing house for the reporting of a disaster and dissemination of information from the Council and Technical Committee before, during and after a disaster; (q) conduct comprehensive vulnerability and risk assessments before, during and after a disaster; (r) collaborate with other institutions and organisations which are responsible for disaster risk management at national, regional and international level; (s) promote the integration of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation for purposes of enhancing capacities and strengthening resilience of communities; and (t) maintain, and cause to be maintained, adequate response capacity and equipment to facilitate timely, effective and efficient response to a recurrent and anticipated disaster including— (i) ground and aerial assessment and analysis tools for capturing spatial and digital data and images; (ii) ground and aerial transportation and haulage equipment sufficient for timely and efficient dispatch of supplies to a disaster affected area; (iii) ground and aerial transportation equipment for timely and efficient dispatch of emergency response teams, equipment and materials; 42 No. 2 of 2026] Disaster Management (Amendment) (iv) warehousing infrastructure, equipment and tools which enable timely receipt, organisation, documentation and dispatch of relief supplies; and (v) equipment and tools for emergency reconstruction and rehabilitation of a disaster affected infrastructure. (3) The functions of the Division shall be guided by the humanitarian principle of do no harm. (4) The Division shall be the secretariat to the National Disaster Risk Management Structure. Amendment of section 7
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Part II

§ 6Section 7 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion ofRepeal

The Division must monitor and evaluate disaster risk management plans, business continuity plans, and related prevention, mitigation, and response initiatives.

6. Section 7 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (3) and the substitution therefor of the following: (3) The Division shall— (a) monitor— (i) progress with the preparation, and regular update, of disaster risk management plans and business continuity plans by a person, institution or organisation involved in disaster risk management; and (ii) formal and informal prevention, mitigation and response initiatives by Government departments and ministries, the private sector, non- governmental organisations and communities, including the integration of the initiatives with development risk plans; and Amendment of section 8 Repeal and replacement of section 9 Functions of Council (b) measure performance and evaluate the progress and initiatives referred to under paragraph (a).
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§ 7Section 8 of the principal Act is amended by the deletionSubstitution

This section amends Section 8 of the principal Act and replaces the text so that the National Disaster Risk Management Council is established.

7. Section 8 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of— (a) the marginal note and the substitution therefor of the following: Establishment of National Disaster Risk Management Council; and (b) subsection (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) There is established the National Disaster Risk Management Council.
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§ 8Section 8Repeal

This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 9 and replacing it with new text.

8. The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 9 and the substitution therefor of the following:
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§ 9The functions of the Council are toAmendment

The Council may formulate and update disaster risk policy, direct line ministries, mobilise resources, approve plans and guidelines, and recommend declaring a national disaster.

9. The functions of the Council are to— (a) formulate and update the national disaster risk management policy; Disaster Management (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2026 43 (b) direct line ministries to take up their responsibility during disaster and non-disaster periods; (c) mobilise resources for disaster risk management; (d) approve national disaster risk management plans and guidelines; and (e) recommend to the President, the declaration of a national disaster.
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§ 9Section 10 of the principal Act is amended by the deletionRepeal

Section 10 is amended: the marginal note is replaced and subsection (1) is replaced to say the National Disaster Risk Management Technical Committee is constituted.

9. Section 10 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of — Amendment of section 10 Repeal and replacement of section 11 Functions of Technical Committee (a) the marginal note and the substitution therefor of the following: Constitution of National Disaster Risk Management Technical Committee; and (b) subsection (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) There is constituted the National Disaster Risk Management Technical Committee.
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§ 10The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 11Repeal

This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 11 and replacing it with new text.

10. The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 11 and the substitution therefor of the following:
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§ 11The functions of the Technical Committee areAmendment

The Technical Committee must carry out listed functions, including advising the Council, coordinating implementation, supervising disaster risk management, controlling Trust Fund disbursements, and preparing early warning arrangements.

11. The functions of the Technical Committee are to— (a) recommend policy and programme direction to the Council; (b) co-ordinate the implementation of the decisions of the Council, using the sectoral skills and resources of line ministries; (c) supervise disaster risk management activities in the Republic and co-ordinate the disaster risk management of development and reconstruction programmes; content (d) supervise the work of the Division in the monitoring and review of disaster risk management plans; (e) control disbursement of funds from the Trust Fund; 44 No. 2 of 2026] Disaster Management (Amendment) (f) formulate a unified national early warning protocol to articulate responsibilities of institutions and agencies in charge of meteorological, hydrological, geological, biological and medical services; and (g) formulate a national early warning disseminating strategy to co- ordinate agencies that interact with communities and economic sectors. Amendment of section 13
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§ 11Section 13 of the principal Act is amended by the deletionSubstitution

Section 13 is amended so the Civil Service Commission must appoint the Division’s necessary staff as public officers.

11. Section 13 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (5) and the substitution therefor of the following: (5) The Civil Service Commission shall appoint, as public officers, other staff of the Division necessary for the performance of the functions of the Division. Amendment of section 14
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§ 12Section 14(1) of the principal Act is amended by theAmendment

Section 14(1) is amended to add a new paragraph about proposed addresses, locations, and coordinates for resettlement schemes, and to renumber the later paragraphs.

12. Section 14(1) of the principal Act is amended by the— (a) insertion of the following new paragraph immediately after paragraph (i): (j) proposed addresses, locations and coordinates for resettlement schemes;; and (b) renumbering of paragraphs (j) and (k) as paragraphs (k) and (l), respectively.
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§ 13The principal Act is amended in Part III by the repeal ofRepeal

This section amends the principal Act by replacing the heading for Part III with a new heading: “PART III PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES.”

13. The principal Act is amended in Part III by the repeal of the heading and the substitution therefor of the following: PART III PROVINCIAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
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PART III

§ 14The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 16Repeal

This section amends the principal Act by repealing section 16 and replacing it with new text.

14. The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 16 and the substitution therefor of the following:
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§ 16There is constituted a ProvincialRepeal

A Provincial Disaster Risk Management Committee is constituted in each Province and is a sub-committee of the Provincial Development Coordinating Committee.

16. There is constituted a Provincial Disaster Risk Management Committee in each Province of the Republic, which shall be a sub- committee of the Provincial Development Coordinating Committee. Repeal and replacement of heading to Part III Repeal and replacement of section 16 Constitution of Provincial Disaster Risk Management Committee Disaster Management (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2026 45 Repeal and replacement of section 19 Provincial Disaster Risk Management Coordinator Repeal and replacement of heading to Part IV Amendment of section 21
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Part IV

§ 15Section 15Repeal

This provision amends the principal Act by repealing section 19 and replacing it with new text.

15. The principal Act is amended by the repeal of section 19 and the substitution therefor of the following:
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§ 19(1) The Civil Service Commission shallProvision

The Civil Service Commission must appoint a Provincial Disaster Risk Management Coordinator as a public officer, and that coordinator must provide technical advisory support to specified committees.

19. (1) The Civil Service Commission shall appoint, as a public officer, a Provincial Disaster Risk Management Coordinator. (2) The Provincial Disaster Risk Management Coordinator shall provide technical advisory support to a Provincial Committee, District Committee and Satellite Committee.
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§ 16The principal Act is amended in Part IV by the deletion ofSubstitution

Part IV of the principal Act is changed by deleting its heading and replacing it with a new heading for District and Satellite Disaster Risk Management Committees.

16. The principal Act is amended in Part IV by the deletion of the heading and the substitution therefor of the following: PART IV DISTRICT AND SATELLITE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES
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PART IV

§ 17Section 21 of the principal Act is amended by the deletionSubstitution

Section 21 is replaced so that each district has a District Disaster Risk Management Committee, its members are listed, and the District Disaster Risk Management Co-ordinator serves as secretary.

17. Section 21 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of — (a) subsection (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) There is constituted a District Disaster Risk Management Committee in each district which shall be a sub-committee of the District Development Coordinating Committee.; (b) subsection (2) and the substitution therefor of the following: (2) A District Committee consists of the following part-time members appointed by the Provincial Permanent Secretary: (a) the District Commissioner, as the Chairperson; (b) seven representatives of Government departments in the district; (c) Members of Parliament in the district; (d) a representative of the Zambia Red Cross Society; (e) a representative each of the non- governmental organisations and community-based organisations involved in disaster management in the district; 46 No. 2 of 2026] Disaster Management (Amendment) (f)a representative of a religious organisation in the district; and (g) one person from the private sector with relevant knowledge and experience in matters relating to this Act; and (c) subsection (3) and the substitution therefor of the following: (3) The District Disaster Risk Management Co-ordinator shall be the secretary of the District Committee. Amendment of section 24
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§ 18Section 24 of the principal Act is amended by the deletionSubstitution

The District Disaster Risk Management Co-ordinator must consult specified institutions when exercising powers under the Act.

18. Section 24 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of subsection (3) and the substitution therefor of the following: (3) The District Disaster Risk Management Co-ordinator shall exercise the powers under this Act in consultation with the Division, Zambia Police Service, national security services and any other institution involved in disaster risk management in the district. Amendment of section 37
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§ 19Section 37(1) of the principal Act is amended by the deletionRepeal

Section 37(1) of the principal Act is amended by deleting paragraph (l) and replacing it with text on emergency procurement procedures under the Public Procurement Act, 2020.

19. Section 37(1) of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of paragraph (l) and the substitution therefor of the following: Act No. 8 of 2020 Repeal and replacement of heading to Part VII Amendment of section 38 (l) emergency procurement procedures in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, 2020;.
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Part VII

§ 20The principal Act is amended in Part VII by the deletion ofSubstitution

This section changes Part VII of the principal Act by replacing its heading with “PART VII NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS.”

20. The principal Act is amended in Part VII by the deletion of the heading and the substitution therefor of following: PART VII NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS
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PART VII

§ 21Section 38 of the principal Act is amended by the deletionSubstitution

The Division must prepare national disaster risk management plans for emergencies and disasters in the Republic.

21. Section 38 of the principal Act is amended by the deletion of— (a) the marginal note and the substitution therefor of the following: National disaster risk management plans; and (b) subsection (1) and the substitution therefor of the following: (1) The Division shall prepare over- arching national disaster risk management plans for emergencies and disasters in the Republic. Amendment of section 40
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§ 22Section 40 of the principal Act is amended byAmendment

Each sector must submit a disaster risk management plan to the Division, and the Division must coordinate disaster response if a sector plan’s capacity is overwhelmed.

22. Section 40 of the principal Act is amended by— (a) the insertion of the following new subsections immediately after subsection (1): Disaster Management (Amendment) [No. 2 of 2026 47 (2) Each sector shall submit to the Division a sector disaster risk management plan referred to under subsection (1) which shall be consolidated into the national disaster risk management plan. (3) The Division shall, where the capacity of a sector disaster risk management plan referred to under subsection (2) to respond to a disaster is overwhelmed, coordinate the response to the disaster in accordance with the national disaster risk management plan.; and (b) the renumbering of subsections (2), (3) and (4) as subsections (4), (5) and (6), respectively.
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§ 23Section 42(2) of the principal Act is amended by theAmendment

This provision amends section 42(2) by adding a new paragraph on minimum relief requirements for humanitarian response to a disaster and renumbering later paragraphs.

23. Section 42(2) of the principal Act is amended by the— (a) insertion of the following new paragraph immediately after Amendment of section 42 paragraph (d): General amendment (e) the minimum relief requirements in humanitarian response to a disaster;; and (b) renumbering of paragraphs (e) and (f) as paragraphs (f) and (g), respectively.
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§ 24The principal Act is amended by the deletion of theSubstitution

The principal Act is amended by replacing several named terms with updated disaster-risk-management terms and changing “Unit” to “Division” wherever those words appear.

24. The principal Act is amended by the deletion of the— (a) words “Disaster Management Co-ordinator” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “Disaster Risk Management Co-ordinator”; (b) words “disaster management plan” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “disaster risk management plan”; (c) words “national disaster management plan” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “national disaster risk management plan”; (d) words “sector disaster management plan” wherever the words appear and the substitution therefor of the words “sector disaster risk management plan”; and (e) word “Unit” wherever the word appears and the substitution therefor of the word “Division”. 4 8
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  • and replacement of section 5 Functions of Division (a) act

    Section 5

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  • of section 11 This section amends the principal Act

    Section 10

  • of section 16 This section amends the principal Act

    Section 14

  • of section 5 and This provision repeals section 5 of the principal Act

    Section 5

  • Part IV of the principal Act

    Section 16

  • principal Act

    Sections 7, 8, 15, 24

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  • This section amends Part II of the principal Act

    Section 3

  • This section amends the principal Act

    Section 13

  • This section changes Part VII of the principal Act

    Section 20

  • Vice-President and must handle implementation of this Act

    Section 4

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