Zambia

In Zambia, the Employment Code does not specifically prevent employers from executing background checks on potential hires. Whether these checks are done in-house or through a third-party agency is irrelevant in terms of legality. The types of background checks conducted in Zambia are extensive. They include verification of academic credentials and employment history. References are reviewed to corroborate the information provided by the candidate. Other checks include passport verification, which confirms the identity and nationality of an applicant. Credit checks can be carried out to gauge the financial responsibility of an individual. Civil records, address verification, FSA (Financial Services Authority) checks, bankruptcy status, GDB (Gross Domestic Product) related checks, and open media checks are other tools employed to provide a comprehensive assessment of a potential hire.