CCPC Reports Key Achievements in 2025
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has announced a series of significant accomplishments for 2025, highlighting strides in regulatory enforcement, business compliance, and consumer advocacy.
Addressing the media at an end-of-year briefing, CCPC Executive Director Eunice Phiri Hamavhwa said the Commission maintained robust oversight to ensure fair competition across the market.
In 2025, the Commission handled 103 merger transactions, maintaining the same level as 2024, with a combined investment value of approximately K17.6 billion – up from K9.6 billion the previous year. These transactions facilitated the creation and preservation of 1,191 jobs, spanning sectors such as manufacturing, mining, services, agriculture, banking, ICT, health, education, media, and insurance.
Key transactions included the sale of a 45% stake in Consolidated Gold Company of Zambia Limited and the acquisition of Clotan Steel by BSI Steel Holdings. The Commission also approved cross-border mergers in collaboration with the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission, covering insurance and entertainment sectors.
The Commission investigated 19 abuse of dominance cases, with fines imposed on two enterprises. Investigations into restrictive business practices (RBPs) decreased by 7.3% to 38 cases, attributed to improved compliance and advocacy.
Notably, the ride-hailing company Yango Zam Limited was found to have contravened competition law and was fined, while also being directed to improve driver engagement and transparency on its platform. The Commission concluded two cartel investigations in agriculture and ICT sectors, finding limited anti-competitive impact but promoting future compliance through training initiatives.
Consumer protection remained a core focus, with 1,145 complaints resolved, resulting in refunds and services valued at over K4.8 million. The majority of complaints originated from the retail sector, including defective goods and lay-by disputes, followed by microfinance, ICT, and banking sectors.
Joint inspections with partners such as the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency and the Zambia Metrology Agency saw 1,960 trading premises inspected nationwide, with goods valued at over K627,000 seized for violations.
The Commission secured favourable rulings in multiple cases before the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal and received one judgment from the Court of Appeal, reinforcing its mandate. Non-tax revenue for 2025 totalled K58.9 million, exceeding the target of K55 million.
In April 2025, the Commission launched a Commercial Poultry Market Inquiry to address high market concentration, vertical integration, and limited competition. Recommendations included reviewing licensing agreements, enhancing regulatory oversight, and monitoring territorial restrictions.
The CCPC also strengthened regional and international collaboration with organisations such as COMESA, UNCTAD, ICN, ICPEN, and the African Competition Forum. Domestically, it marked World Consumer Rights Day with nationwide awareness campaigns and launched joint school initiatives with ZCSA to promote consumer education.
Mrs Hamavhwa concluded by thanking the government, regulatory partners, industry stakeholders, the media, and the public for supporting efforts to foster fair and transparent markets.
