History
The Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD) is an agency under the Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and a Board of Directors governs it. The company became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the Zambia Meteorological Department Act, Act No. 8 of 2001.In terms of the Act, the company provides two distinct services, namely public good services which are funded by government, and commercial services, where the user-pays principle applies.

Business overview
The Zambia Meteorological Department is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in Zambia and as a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) it complies with international meteorological standards. As an Aviation Meteorological Authority, ZMD is designated by the state to provide weather services to the aviation industry and to fulfill the international obligations of the government under the Convention of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The company also provides maritime weather forecasting services for the vast oceans around Southern Africa extending to Antarctica.

Strategic intent
The Zambia Meteorological Department will be the distinguished and self-sufficient provider of meteorological and climatological services.