Land Transparency

The Land Transparency portal aims to provide information about land ownership, use, and related issues to the public. It is an initiative of the Land and Corruption in Africa(LCAII) project of Transparency International Zambia.

The Land Transparency portal’s objective is to contribute to addressing corrupt practices in land administration and land deals to improve the livelihoods of men and women in Africa.

Land Area

74,339,000 ha

Agricultural Land

32.1%

Forest Area

59%

Statutory Land

40%

Customary Land

60%

Women Owning Land

4.5%

Ways to Buy land

Buy Land From Individuals

Learn more on how to buy land from individuals

Customary Land Acquisition

Learn more on the processes involved on how to acquire customary land in zambia.

Statutory Land Acquisition

Learn more on the processes involved in statutory land acquisition in zambia

Customary Land To Statutory Land Conversion

Learn more on the processes involved in customary land to statutory land conversion.
Ministry of Lands Online Services
Access digital services and track your applications

Land Search

Search for available land parcels

Title Verification

Verify land title authenticity

Application Tracking

Track your land application status

Payment Portal

Pay land-related fees online

How to Use Online Services
Guide to accessing Ministry of Lands digital platforms
  1. Visit the Ministry of Lands official website
  2. Create an account or log in with your credentials
  3. Select the service you need from the dashboard
  4. Fill in the required information and upload documents
  5. Make payment through the integrated payment gateway
  6. Track your application status in real-time