Lusaka | May 16, 2026 – The tourist capital of Zambia, Livingstone provided a fitting backdrop for one of the most significant gatherings of human resource professionals on the continent. And the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) showed up, not just in attendance, but in force.

A delegation of twenty‑two Human Resource and Administration officers from the NPA’s Human Resource and Administration Department participated in the 2026 Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM) Conference, which took place from May 13 to May 15, 2026 at the prestigious Avani Resort in Livingstone.

The event combined the 14th Regional Summit and the 29th Annual General Meeting, a triple‑barrelled gathering of HR minds from across Zambia and the Southern African region.

The conference was officially opened with a speech delivered on behalf of President Hakainde Hichilema by Mr. Alfred Sakwiya, Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary, Management Development Division. In his address, the President declared that the reintroduction of free education is one of the most significant investments the Government has made towards securing Zambia’s future.

President Hichilema noted that Government has not only expanded access to education but has also strengthened technical education, vocational training, and digital skills development to prepare young people for emerging industries and future labour markets. He stressed that no economy can grow sustainably without a skilled and productive workforce, and that his administration has prioritised education and human capital development as key drivers of economic transformation.

The President challenged human resource professionals to ensure workers are continuously reskilled and upskilled to support employee motivation, institutional performance, and national productivity.

Meanwhile, ZIHRM President Kelvin Shamizinga restated the Institute’s commitment to advocating for policies that strengthen human capital development. He noted that organisations and HR professionals are facing increasing pressure due to rising demands, technological disruption, and shifting employee expectations.

For the NPA, this was not merely a conference. It was a strategic investment in people.

The Authority’s 22 officers were not passive participants. They were on the ground, engaging with cutting‑edge HR thought leadership, sharing best practices, and bringing back insights that will shape how the NPA recruits, develops, and retains the legal talent Zambia needs to deliver justice.

From workforce planning to employee wellness, from performance management to digital transformation, the lessons learned in Livingstone will echo across NPA offices nationwide.

As the delegation returns from Livingstone, they bring back not certificates of attendance alone, but fresh ideas, renewed energy, and practical tools to elevate human resource management across the Authority.

Management extends its appreciation to the team for representing the NPA with professionalism and distinction.

The message from Livingstone is clear: the NPA is serious about its people.