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Statutory Updates
Get updated on important statutory changes in Zambia for 2025 and what you need to know as an employer.................
Zambia has introduced key statutory updates effective 1st January 2025, impacting National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) contributions. These changes reflect adjustments in line with economic trends and the revised National Average Earnings (NAE).
As part of these updates, the maximum deductible contribution ceiling for both employees and employers has increased. Here’s what you need to know:
This adjustment follows the increase in the National Average Earnings (NAE) to ZMW 8,541.00 for 2025, up from ZMW 7,454.00 in 2024, as reported by the Zambia Statistics Agency.
The total monthly NAPSA contribution rate remains at 10% of an employee’s gross salary, shared equally between the employer and the employee at 5% each.
To stay compliant with these statutory changes, employers should:
By staying informed and proactive, employers can ensure smooth payroll processing and compliance with Zambia’s updated statutory requirements.
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