A Motor Insurance Policy is mandatory to be able to drive legally in Zambia. Broadly there are two types a) Third-Party Liability b) Comprehensive Package Policy.
A Third-Party Policy covers for losses faced in a situation where your vehicle damages any third-party such as a public property, person or third-party vehicle. The same is the minimum requirement to be able to drive legally in Zambia, as stated by the Motor Vehicles Act.
A Comprehensive Package Policy covers both third-party damages and liabilities and damages/losses caused to you and your own vehicle. The losses may arise due to an accident, theft, fire, natural calamities, and others.