MARCH 2026 PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AND COUNTRYWIDE INSPECTIONS

2026-03-31

Throughout March 2026, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) conducted a series of routine inspections and sensitisation exercises across Zambia in collaboration with local authorities and partner institutions. The activities focused on promoting consumer welfare, product safety, fair trading practices, and raising awareness of consumer rights, with particular emphasis on the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day.

Enforcement actions resulted in the seizure of non-compliant and expired goods valued at a combined total of K62,647.40 across multiple districts. In Lusaka Province, joint inspections at Chilenje Market and Kaunda Square Market led to the seizure of goods worth K8,817.00 and K2,198.00 respectively. In Southern Province, operations in Siavonga and Mazabuka yielded goods valued at K5,356.00 and K9,480.90, totaling K14,836.90. In Western Province, inspections in Lukulu and Luampa Districts resulted in the seizure of assorted goods worth K12,308.00. In Muchinga Province, an inspection in Chirundu District led to the seizure of goods valued at K18,702.50. In Northern Province, expired goods worth K5,785.00 were seized and disposed of in Luwingu District.

Sensitisation activities were also conducted across the country. In Solwezi, CCPC partnered with the Pensions and Insurance Authority to hold a consumer rights sensitisation at Mitech Market featuring dance, sketches, and one-on-one engagements. In Kasama, learners from Kasama Boys Secondary School participated in market inspections as part of World Consumer Rights Day activities, while an awareness event was held at Kasama Mall. School outreach sessions were conducted at Helen Kaunda Girls Secondary School in Kitwe, Musenga Primary School in Mungwi, Luwingu Day Secondary School, and Don Bosco Day Secondary School in Luwingu, with a focus on unsolicited deductions and consumer rights. Outdoor desk sensitisation exercises took place at ECL Mall in Kitwe, Kabuta Market in Chinsali, and Maiteneke Market in Mansa. A sensitisation session was also held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Luwingu District, while courtesy calls were made to Council Secretaries in Lukulu and Luampa alongside trader sensitisation. In Mansa, the office conducted inspections involving school clubs and multiple agencies including ZCSA, Zambia Police IP unit, and ZANIS.

CCPC is determined to work towards safer markets that will ensure  business compliance and a more informed consumer base that will access services and products with confidence.

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