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CCPC, PIA CONDUCT CONSUMER RIGHTS SENSITIZATION AT SOLWEZI MITEC MARKET
2026-03-20
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Solwezi Office, in collaboration with the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) yesterday conducted a consumer rights sensitization exercise at Solwezi Mitech Market in continuation of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) commemoration and in line with Financial Literacy Week.
The initiative through dance performances, sketches and one on one engagements aimed to raise awareness to the general public on consumer rights and fair trading practices among traders and consumers.
The exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to promote safe products and confident consumers.
CCPC
GOODS WORTH K14,836.90 SEIZED IN SIAVONGA AND MAZABUKA DURING INSPECTIONS
2026-03-19
Goods worth a combined total of K14,836.90 have been seized during joint inspection exercises by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and local authorities in Siavonga and Mazabuka districts in order to enforce compliance and promote consumer protection.
CCPC in collaboration with the Siavonga Town Council on Tuesday, 17th March 2026 carried out inspections of trading places in Siavonga District resulting in the seizure of assorted goods valued at K5,356 due to non-compliance with trading regulations.
Similarly, on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, CCPC working with the Mazabuka Town Council, conducted inspections in Mazabuka District which led to the seizure of goods worth K9,480.90.
During the exercise, traders were educated on fair trading practices, while consumers were informed about product safety and the Commission’s role in safeguarding their welfare.
The inspections form part of CCPC’s ongoing efforts to promote safe products, and building consumer confidence in line with the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day.
CCPC
CCPC SEIZES GOODS WORTH K18,702.50 THROUGH A JOINT INSPECTION IN CHIRUNDU DISTRICT
2026-03-18
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) Livingstone Office in collaboration with the Chirundu Town Council, conducted a joint inspection exercise in Chirundu District, resulting in the seizure of assorted goods valued at K18,702.50.
The exercise was aimed at promoting consumer protection, product safety, and fair trading practices.
During the operation, the inspection team examined a variety of goods across different trading points and business premises.
The seized items which included cooking oil, assorted drinks, biscuits, washing pastes among others were found to be in contravention of consumer protection and product safety regulations.
The goods were deemed non-compliant with established standards designed to protect consumers from unsafe, substandard, and unfairly traded products.
In addition to enforcement, the team sensitized traders on good business practices, including compliance with the law, proper product handling, and ethical conduct.
The exercise underscores the continued commitment of both institutions to strengthening market surveillance and ensuring consumers have access to safe and quality products.
CCPC
CCPC ATTENDS THE LAUNCH OF ZATP II LINE OF CREDIT TO BOOST AGRIBUSINESSES FINANCING
2026-03-18
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) yesterday, 17th March 2026 attended the launch of the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project II (ZATP II) Line of Credit and was represented by Executive Director Mrs. Eunice Phiri Hamavhwa.
The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Hon. Chipoka Mulenga who was represented by Permanent Secretary Investments and Industrialisation, Mr. Crusivia Hichikumba officially launched the facility, noting that the initiative aims to provide affordable financing to agribusinesses, producer organizations and agro-pro cessors.
The project is supported by the World Bank Group and it has been scaled up to US$170 million, with US$30 million allocated to the Line of Credit.
Through ZANACO, the facility is expected to support about 350 SMEs and enhance access to finance, particularly in underserved areas, said boost productivity and economic growth in the agricultural sector.
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