Mining 2026

ZAMBIA Trends and Developments

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Harriet Mdala, Maloba Nalomba, Chilufya Lwando Sinkala and Hlezipe Alexis Halwiindi MAY & Company

MAY & Company is an innovative full-service corpo - rate law firm committed to providing comprehensive legal solutions to businesses of all sizes. The firm brings a fresh perspective, innovative approaches, and a passion for delivering exceptional client ser - vice. It has highly regarded partners who are known

within the Zambian market as being among the best in their practice areas. The team brings together key expertise in corporate and commercial work, ena - bling clients to access the full spectrum of legal ser - vices in the commercial space.

Authors

Harriet Mdala of MAY and Company focuses on mergers and acquisitions, energy, extractives and infrastructure within the Zambian market. She also serves as the key relationship partner for the Zambia Association of

Chilufya Lwando Sinkala of MAY and Company has experience in mergers

and acquisitions, infrastructure development projects, and data protection. In mergers and acquisitions, she has extensive experience in managing significant deals, overseeing negotiations, conducting due diligence, and finalizing agreements. In project development, she provides strategic advice on infrastructure development projects, such as road projects, and social and industrial infrastructure projects- negotiating complex legal arrangements to ensure agreements are bankable and acceptable to her clients. On the data protection front, she assists her clients with meeting privacy and security regulations which are essential in today’s digital landscape.

Manufacturers (ZAM) and is a member of the board of the French Business Circle. Additionally, she is recognised in Chambers and Partners Global 2025.

Maloba Nalomba of MAY and Company is recognised for her strategic counsel to executives and organizations in the mining and natural resources sector. Maloba provides comprehensive legal support

tailored to the complexities of mining law and industry-specific challenges. Her experience also encompasses managing mergers and acquisitions involving mining companies, offering commercial and corporate advisory services, and addressing risk and compliance issues specific to the mining industry.

Hlezipe Alexis Halwiindi of MAY and Company has expertise in corporate and commercial law, specialising in areas critical to the mining sector. Her extensive experience includes advising clients on complex mining-

related transactions, such as structuring deals, reviewing commercial agreements and navigating intricate regulatory frameworks. She has significant expertise in managing competition law matters relevant to the mining sector, including addressing anti-competitive practices and ensuring merger control compliance. In the banking and finance domain, she assists mining clients with financing arrangements, loan structuring, risk management, and compliance with sector-specific regulations. She has a strong background in environmental law and specialised training in climate change.

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