The recent passage of the Land Survey (Amendment) Bill No. 12 of 2026 represents an important governance reform for Zambia’s land sector, but concerns have surfaced regarding technical expertise, political influence and operational efficiency. In an interview with Zambian Business Times Zambia Institute of valuation survey (ZIVS) chairperson Sonny Mulenga said the Bill does not seek to overhaul the Land Survey Act but instead focuses on restructuring the Survey Control Board, the institution responsible for licensing land surveyors, handling complaints and enforcing professional discipline. He explained that the current five-member Board is largely controlled by land-surveying professionals, while the proposed...
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