About the Computer Society of ZambiaThe Computer Society of Zambia (CSZ) is a professional body for Information Technology (ICT) that declares it to be a forum of association of persons and organizations directly or closely involved in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Zambia. It is a non-profit, non-sectarian and wholly opposed to any form of discrimination based on race, color, creed, nationality or origin, social, gender or any apparent identification and it is a non-profit making organization. The society membership is open to any person or organization irrespective of nationality, religion, indiscrimination, race or sex associated with ICT who meets its requirements as specified in Section 3 of the CSZ constitution called Membership and Admission Regulations. Objectives of the the Computer Society of Zambia- To provide an educational curriculum examination scheme for members of the Society.
- To encourage the creation of interest in, and awareness of information technology in the country.
- To provide a vehicle for advising the government and industry on information technology and informatics as well as its implications for the country.
- To establish, propagate and advance information technology standards.
- To represent Zambia, in international fora, as the professional body for the advancement of information technology.
- To subscribe, affiliate or become a member of other bodies (nationally or internationally) with similar objectives, in the interests of the Society.
- To promote a forum for members to present results of any research, exchange knowledge and experience in the field of information technology.
- To promote the professional recognition and position of its members in the practice of informatics.
- To establish, enforce and regulate proper codes of conduct, ethics and professional standards for its members.
- To establish committees, sub-committees, branches or other subordinate bodies, for carrying out the objectives of the Society.
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