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The September 2025 NOVUS Newsletter is here — your trusted update on Zambia’s evolving legal and commercial environment, with insights across finance, mining, pensions, data protection, and more.

We acted for Izwe Loans Zambia Limited in Izwe Loans Zambia Limited v. Beatech Enterprises Limited & Beatrice Chisanga (2025/HPC/0583) before the High Court.

The Court reaffirmed that under Section 110 of the Banking and Financial Services Act No. 7 of 2017, interest on non-performing loans may accrue up to the outstanding principal at default. This ruling provides certainty for lenders and borrowers, confirming that default does not suspend obligations while guarding against excessive claims.

Our team, led by Senior Associate @Mary G. Mbewe, was privileged to represent our client in this matter, which reinforces key principles in Zambia’s banking and financial law.

At NOVUS HM Legal Practitioners, we remain committed to delivering practical legal solutions that strengthen confidence in Zambia’s commercial and financial sector.

We are excited to share with you the first edition of our Newsletter for 2024!

We are delighted to announce that our Senior Associate Nchimunya Mwale has been promoted to Partner - Arbitration and Litigation. Nchimunya's appointment is a reflection of years of hardwork, commitment and loyalty to the Firm and its clients.

Please join us in congratulating Nchimunya.

All the best in your new role! #Partner #novushmlegal #careergrowth #arbitration #litigation

In this legal article, we highlight 8 instances when you will not be required to pay property transfer tax

The NOVUS Team is excited to share with you its first ever Newsletter

In order to keep our clients informed of changes in the intellectual property sector, we share 7 key points to take note of.

We highlight 10 key features of the Code, which NGOs, INGOs and Institutions with a child focus should be aware of. Click the link below to download the document.

The Firm has collaborated with the Global Legal Group(GLG) to provide the latest insights on Trademarks Law in Zambia, under the ICLG -Trademarks(2022). Click the link below to read the Firm’s Chapter.

The Firm has collaborated with Lexology to provide the latest insights on Employment Law in Zambia. Click the link below to read the Firm’s Chapter.

The Firm has collaborated with the Global Legal Group(GLG) to provide the latest insights on Trademarks Law in Zambia, under the ICLG -Trademarks(2021). Click the link below to read the Firm’s Chapter.

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