Lusaka Province
ZMD Office The ZMD provides a comprehensive range of weather and environmental services for the aviation community, from recreational pilots through to airports and global airlines. International responsibilities ZMD has international responsibilities for the provision of aviation services. National services As the designated Zambia meteorological service provider, ZMD provides expert advice and services for the CAA and NATS. Services for ATC By issuing ATC providers with real-time and forecast weather information, ZMD can help improve the efficiency of flight operations. ZMD also offers training to observers to meet ICAO requirements. A comprehensive range of high quality weather products, agreed with the CAA, as well as training courses for those who fly recreationally.

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.