Policies / Policies from 2024

Policies from 2024

Policies with publication year 2024.

Labour Act 2024

Ministry of Labour and Employment

Lesotho2024Labour And EmploymentOther

This Act replaces the outdated 1992 Labour Code. It consolidates all labour and employment laws into a modern framework that strengthens employee protections, aligns national law with international labour standards, and extends the scope to include public-sector workers. It notably enhances guidelines for employment relationships, rights at work, and enforcement mechanisms.

High Court Civil Litigation Rules 2024

Ministry of Law and Justice

Lesotho2024Judiciary And Legal AdministrationRegulation

These rules, issued as Legal Notice No. 65 of 2024 and promulgated by the Chief Justice under constitutional and High Court Act provisions, came into effect upon publication in the Government Gazette on 21 June 2024. They establish a judge-driven approach to civil, commercial, matrimonial, and constitutional litigation, aiming to ensure that cases are handled justly, swiftly, and cost-effectively. The rules cover pleadings, evidence, judgment enforcement, and witness procedures.

Administration of Estates and Inheritance Act 2024

Ministry of Law and Justice

Lesotho2024Estates And Succession LawOther

The Administration of Estates and Inheritance Act (Act 2 of 2024), which came into force on April 2, 2024, comprehensively modernises laws governing the administration and distribution of estates in Lesotho. It consolidates and repeals outdated legislation such as the Wills Ordinance (1843), the Law of Inheritance Act (1873), and others, while expanding inheritance rights�ensuring equal entitlement for all children (including those born out of wedlock) and allowing individuals to freely draft wills. The Act also addresses distribution under both civil and customary law, aiming to remedy inequities and fragmentation in prior estate administration systems.

Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2024

Ministry of Finance

Malawi2024FinanceOther

Establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating public procurement and asset disposal. It creates the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money. The Act outlines procurement principles, competitive methods, disposal procedures, and promotes participation by micro, small, and medium enterprises. It also includes compliance mechanisms, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and administrative review processes

Insurance Act, 2024

Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Malawi2024FinanceOther

Aims to modernize Malawi�s insurance sector by updating licensing rules, strengthening oversight, and promoting digital insurance platforms. Builds on earlier legislation to improve consumer protection and market resilience.

Sierra Leone�s Medium-Term National Development Plan for the period 2024-2030

Ministry of Planning and Economic Development

Sierra Leone2024EconomyOther

This national development plan highlights the main priorities of the government. The plan is designed under 5 main issues. 1 Feed Salone, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity to ensure food security, inclusive economic growth and social stability; 2 Human Capital Development, focused on delivering inclusive skills and a healthy population for the 21st century demands through scaled-up investment in human capital development; 3 Youth Employment Scheme, catalyzing democratic sustainability, economic productivity and national security aimed at supplying 500,000 jobs for youths in the next five to seven years; 4 Technology and Infrastructure, focused on increasing investment in infrastructure, technology and digitalisation; and 5 Transforming the Public Service Architecture, to ensure efficiency and professionalism in the public sector to achieve effective service delivery and maximised development results.

Environmental Protection Agency Act, 2022

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Sierra Leone2024Environment And Climate ChangeOther

This Act was introduced to ensure the continuation of the Sierra Leone Environment Protection Agency. It aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental protection and management in Sierra Leone. The Act covers various aspects related to the protection, preservation, and sustainable management of the environment. It also addresses other matters that are connected to environmental protection and management.

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority_ Strategic Plan [2024-2027]

Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

Zimbabwe2024Public Procurement / GovernanceOther

Outlines PRAZ�s roadmap to modernize public procurement through digital systems, enhance transparency, and promote value for money. Focuses on regulatory reforms, capacity building, and full rollout of the e-Government Procurement system.

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