The Department is responsible for facilitating and promoting research, investment and product development in culture and traditional affairs in order to preserve cultural and traditional heritage and contribute to socio-economic development.

The Department performs the following specific functions:

1. Facilitate the review, formulation and implementation of culture and traditional affairs policies and legislations;
2. Facilitate the maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of cultural infrastructure;
3. Ensure the safeguarding of Zambia’s folklore, the tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
4. Promote investment in the cultural and creative industries;
5. Promote and implement bilateral and multilateral cooperation in culture;
6. Collaborate with local stakeholders on culture matters;
7. Provide entertainment at state and public functions;
8. Facilitate the production, distribution, broadcasting and preservation of cultural information;
9. Facilitate training in culture;
10. Facilitate and promote research in culture;
11. Mainstream culture in tourism; and
12. Monitor and evaluate cultural programmes and projects. The Department shall be headed by a Director who shall be assisted by one Chief Culture and Folklore Officer, one (1) Assistant Director-Traditional Affairs , ten (10) Provincial Cultural Affairs Officers and one (1) Information, Education and Communication Officer.

Tourism

National Parks and Wildlife

Culture and Traditional Affairs

Hostels Board of Management

Planning & Information

Human Resource & Administration

Finance

Zambia Tourism Agency

Zambia Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Studies

National Heritage Conservation Commission

National Museums Board