The Computer Society of Zambia (CSZ) To provide guidance and direction to members and to all professionals in the informatics and information technology industry. The Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct are a statement of principles to wish every professional should subscribe:

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.