By Anthony Chomba,
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has announced significant achievements in advancing fair competition and safeguarding consumer rights in Zambia.
CCPC Executive Director Eunice Phiri Hamavhwa revealed that in 2025, the Commission handled 103 merger transactions with a combined investment value of approximately K17.6 billion. She said the approved mergers led to the creation and preservation of 1,191 direct and indirect jobs across various sectors of the economy.
Ms. Hamavhwa highlighted notable merger transactions, including the sale of a 45 percent shareholding in Consolidated Gold Company of Zambia Limited by ZCCM-Investments Holdings PLC, as well as the acquisition of Clotan Steel by BSI Steel Holdings.
She further disclosed that the Commission investigated 19 abuse of dominance cases, resulting in two enterprises being fined for misuse of market power.
In addition, the CCPC probed 38 restrictive business practice cases, including a high-profile matter involving Yango Zambia Limited, which was found to have contravened Sections 8, 10, and 16(2)(a) of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act.
On consumer protection, Ms. Hamavhwa said the Commission successfully resolved 1,145 complaints, facilitating refunds amounting to K3,090,090.73. She added that the CCPC also secured product replacements, repairs, and re-performance of services for affected consumers, reinforcing its commitment to protecting consumer rights.
