Second Report of The Committee of Government Assurances For The Third Session of The Tenth National Assembly

SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES FOR THE
FOURTH SESSION OF THE TENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTED ON 23RD

SEPTEMBER, 2009
Consisting of:
Mr C Kambwili, MP (Chairperson); Ms J Kapata, MP; Mr S Chitonge, MP; Mr J B Chongo, MP; Mr E

Kasoko, MP; Mr R S Mwapela, MP; Mr S Chisanga, MP; and Mr D M Syakalima, MP.
The Honourable Mr Speaker,

National Assembly,
Parliament Buildings,
LUSAKA.
Sir, following the guidelines that your Committee should table the Report of the previous Committee for
the Third Session of the Tenth National Assembly, your Committee studied the Report in detail and, on 11 th
November, 2009, adopted it.
Your Committee, now have the honour to present the Report.
C Kambwili, MP November, 2009

CHAIRPERSON LUSAKA
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SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES FOR THE
THIRD SESSION OF THE TENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTED ON 20TH JANUARY,
2009
Consisting of:
Mr S Katuka, MP (Chairperson); Mr E Kasoko, MP; Mr S Chisanga, MP; Mr R S Mwapela, MP; Mr S

Chitonge, MP; Mrs E K Chitika-Molobeka, MP; Mr J B Chongo, MP; and Mr L J Ngoma, MP.
The Honourable Mr Speaker,

National Assembly,
Parliament Buildings,
LUSAKA.
Sir,
Your Committee have the honour to present their Second report for the Third Session of the Tenth National
Assembly.
FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE
2. Under the Standing Orders of the House, your Committee are mandated to scrutinise all
assurances and undertakings made by Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers on the floor of the House
with the objective of ensuring that the same were implemented.
As your Committee is a General Purposes Committee, their mandate is not confined to any specific
ministry as the issues that they consider are applicable to all ministries depending on situations and the
issues involved.
PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE
3. Your Committee examined all contributions made by Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers as
recorded in the Daily Parliamentary Debates and extracted all statements which, in their view, amounted to
assurances. These were then referred to the Government ministries concerned to find out the actions taken
to implement the assurances
Upon receipt of submissions from the ministries and Government departments on the outstanding
assurances, your Committee then invited the respective Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executives to
appear before them and give updates on the implementation of the assurances under their respective
portfolios.
MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
4. Your Committee held twenty-three meetings during the period under review. This report deals
with the consideration of outstanding assurances.
TOURS OF THE COMMITTEE
5. In fulfillment of the programme of work, your Committee also undertook tours to inspect some
mine related operations which were reported as being implemented by both new and privatized mines.
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PART 1
CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSIONS ON VARIOUS ASSURANCES
SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

AND HOUSING
01/07 – Devolving of Functions to Local Authorities
On 30th November, 2007, the Hon Minister of Local Government and Housing assured the House as
follows:
“Mr Speaker….... it is important we decentralize some of the functions to the local authorities and
the communities so that they can undertake such jobs as supervising contractors in an effective
manner.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary submitted that even though the Decentralisation Implementation
Plan (DIP) had not been approved, substantial progress had been made by the Government towards the
devolving of functions to local authorities. He also reported that about 60% of the activities in the
DIP did not need Cabinet approval and it was for that reason that Cab inet Office had advised the
Ministr y to proceed with the implementation of some activities in the DIP that did not require Cabinet
approval. Thus, some of the activities lined up in the DIP such as capacity building in councils had
commenced.
In the year 2008, the Ministry, with assistance from Cooperating Partners, commissioned training in the use
of Finance and Audit Manuals in all the seventy two councils. The training aimed at enhancing financial
accountability in the use of public funds by councils. In addition, the council organisational structure
workshops had been held in all the provinces. The workshops were conducted to develop
organisational structures for councils b e fo r e devolution was done in line with the decentralisation
policy.
Committee’s Observations and Recommendations
Your Committee observe that there have been undue delay in the implementation plan for the
Decentralisation Policy. The issue of implementing it in a piecemeal manner is not appreciated.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to attach great value and urgency to the
implementation of the decentralisation policy. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
04/02 – Market Development
On 28th February, 2002, the Hon Minister informed the House that with funding from the European Union,
three markets in Libala, Chilenje and Nyumba Yanga were being improved upon. The programme would
be extended to other markets in the city and to Kitwe and Ndola.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that Ng'ombe Market was not among the markets selected for
improvement under the European Union (EU) support to the Urban Markets Development Programme.
However, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry might facilitate the construction of Ng’ombe
Market if the same was prioritized by Lusaka City Council and funds were available. This was because
service delivery had been delegated to the local authorities and this included planning.
Your Committee wonder why the response on the matter has focused on Ng’ombe Market in Lusaka while
the assurance is on all markets which are identified under the sponsorship of the European Union.
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In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to request for a progress report on all the markets under
the sponsorship of the European Union.
11/04 – Empowering of Councils with Equipment such as Graders
On 29th July, 2004, the Hon Minister made the following assurance on the floor of the House:
“Mr Speaker, I wish to inform this August House that the Government is determined to empower
all councils with equipment such as graders to enable them perform their duties effectively in the
reconstruction and maintenance of feeder roads. Mr Speaker, the intention of my Ministry is to
budget for the procurement of at least two graders in each province for the districts to share
themselves for a start.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Government through the Ministry of Works and Supply had procured
various pieces of road maintenance equipment which had already been distributed to the provincial
administrations in the country. The equipment was meant to assist all councils work on all roads in their
jurisdiction. The Government would however, continue to source for funding to acquire enough
equipment for distribution to all local authorities for sustainable road maintenance.
Your Committee observe with concern that the Ministry is not effectively coordinating the usage of road
equipment which has been delivered to provincial centres for all councils to use in their respective areas.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Ministry to put in place effective coordinating
modalities to ensure that the earth moving equipment, which has been centrally placed, is being put to good
use.
12/04 – Construction of Houses through Municipal Bonds
“Mr Speaker, I would like to state that this administration is trying to construct houses by raising
finances through Municipal Bonds. Our programme is to use “Special Purpose Vehicles’
meaning that we will create some form of organs that, indeed will be used for purposes of
Municipal Bonds.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the programme to construct houses in councils through
Municipal Bonds could not kick off as originally envisaged due to difficulties in securing assets and
income streams from the local authorities. In addition, the Government had released a total sum of K7
billion to selected councils that had set aside land for the construction of houses to enable them construct ten
houses in their respective districts.
In the meantime, the Government was reviewing the National Housing Bonds Trust with a view to making it
effective.
Your Committee observe with concern that the construction of houses through Municipal Bonds is taking
longer than necessary to be implemented.
Your Committee urge the Government to speed up the implementation of the project particularly to the
selected councils which have received the funds for the purpose. A progress report is awaited on the
matter.
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13/04 – Clearance of Outstanding Councils Debts
“Mr Speaker, the outstanding debts, currently in the books of the councils, we as Government,
have taken note. We have planned that for a period of two years, we will try to clear all these
debts.”
The Permanent Secretary reported that the Government had cleared all retirees' benefits in the municipal councils
and one city council (Livingstone). The Ministry was currently working on an exercise of paying retirees’
benefits in the remaining three city councils the following year.
Your Committee observe that the Government is doing everything possible to address the assurance as all
councils plus one city council have cleared all the retirees’ benefits. The only outstanding retirees’ benefits
are from three city councils, namely; Lusaka, Ndola and Kitwe.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to pay all the outstanding retirees’ benefits
in the Lusaka, Ndola and Kitwe city councils. An update report is awaited on the matter.
41/05 – Building Modern Markets in all Provincial Centres
On 30th March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Local Government and Housing made the following assurance
on the floor of the House:
“Mr Speaker, it is the intention of the Government to build markets like the new Soweto Market in
all Provincial Centres and, also in big cities like Livingstone, Kitwe and Ndola.”
In hi s u p date , th e P er man en t S ecr et ar y r ep o rted th at th e Go ver n m ent had no t

commenced the construction of modern markets in all provincial centres because of inadequate budget
provision to undertake the programme. He further reported that the exercise was a long term undertaking
because of the huge sums of money required. Each provincial centre would require between K1.5
billion and K2 billion.
Your Committee observe that it is taking too long to implement the assurance. They further observe that
the request to close the matter, as advised by the Permanent Secretary, is premature and untimely as
nothing has been achieved to warrant the closure of the assurance.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to urgently find the money to kick start this
project of constructing modern markets in all provincial centres. Only when this is done will your
Committee consider closing the assurance. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
42/05 – Welfare of Chiefs
On 23rd February, 2005, the Hon Minister of Local Government and Housing made the following assurance
“Mr Speaker, currently, we are working on a policy of Chiefs’ Affairs and this policy will take into
account issues such as the building and maintenance of Chiefs’ Palaces and whether or not
chiefdoms that were abolished in the past should be resuscitated.”
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In h is update, the P ermanen t Secr etar y r ep or ted that the Chief’ s Polic y had n ot yet been
approved by Cabinet. Your Committee would be informed when the Policy was approved.
Your Committee observe with concern that the response on the matter is the same as that of last year. The
Ministry needs to pressurise Government to present the Chief’s Policy before Cabinet for approval.
An update report is awaited on the matter.
SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION (PSMD)
25/05 – Formulation of a Comprehensive Pay Reform Strategy
On 23rd March, 2005, His Honour the Vice President made the following assurance on the floor of the
House:
“Mr Speaker, the Medium Term Pay Reform Strategy is the first step towards the formulation of a
comprehensive pay policy that will address all aspects of attraction motivation and regaining
competent and qualified personnel in the public service.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that in the previous submission, the Division reported that
the consultant had conducted diagnostic studies which included both Public Service and Grant Aided
Institutions and had since submitted a synthesis report which would form the basis for the development of a
comprehensive pay policy.
The Pay Policy
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported progress on the formulation of the comprehensive pay policy that
the consultant had submitted the final diagnostic studies syntheses report.
The consultant had also submitted a draft copy of the comprehensive pay policy for the Public service.
He pointed out that the next steps would include the appointment of a Government Committee of
Permanent Secretaries to consider the draft policy and submit the proposed the Government position to
Cabinet for approval and when adopted, implementation would commence.
Your Committee observe that the formulation of a comprehensive pay policy has reached an advanced
stage as it is awaiting due consideration by the Government Committee of Permanent Secretaries and the
eventual Cabinet approval and adoption before being implemented.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to await a progress report on the matter while urging the
Government to expedite the process.
66/05 – Teaching Service Commission
On 15th February, 2005, his Honour the Vice President assured the house as follows:
“Mr Chairman, the Commission intends to do the following programmes:
(i) conduct interviews and selection of candidates to fill vacant positions in high schools of
the restructured Ministry of Education. These interviews will, if necessary, be
decentralized to provinces and districts in order to expedite the process;
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(ii) undertaken tours to provinces to resolve Outstanding cases related to appointment on
probations, confirmations in appointments, promotions, retirements, discipline and so on
and general sensitisation of teaching; and
(iii) restructure the Commission under the Public Service Reform Programme.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Teaching Service Commission toured the central
Province from June to July, 2008, where they processed 4, 102 cases of appointments, confirmations,
retirements and regradings.
During the same year, the Teaching Service Commission also toured North-Western and Southern
provinces where they processed 3, 143 and 4, 171 cases respectively between August and December, 2008.
As regards the restructuring of the Teaching Service Commission, the Permanent Secretary reported that in
the previous submission, the Government’s intention was to await the outcome of the National Constitution
Conference before it could proceed with the restructuring process.
The Permanent Secretary reiterated that the Government was still committed to the restructuring of the
Teaching Service Commission in order to re-focus and improve its operations.
Your Committee observe with satisfaction that the Commission managed to tour the remaining province to
consider the pending appointments, confirmations, retirements and regradings. However, with regard to
restructuring of the Commission, your Committee observe that the exercise has been halted pending the
outcome of the National Constitutional Conference (NCC) which will determine how commissions like the
Teaching Service Commission will operate.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to rest the matter on tours of the Teaching Service
Commission to all provincial centres countrywide and to await a progress report on the restructuring of
service commissions.
SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
164/193 – Soldier’s Accommodation
On 15th July, 2005, the Hon Minister informed the House that the programme of constructing houses for
officers and servicemen was underway in Lusaka West while architectural drawings in Mufulira had been
completed although construction work had not yet commenced.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that in 2008, the Ministry of Works and Supply budgeted
K20 billion for the construction of housing units for the Defence Services. However, the Ministry of
Finance and National Planning only released a total of K6, 090, 000, 000.00 for the purpose.
On 18th July, 2008, the Ministry of Works and Supply submitted a list of thirty contractors for security
clearance with the Ministry of Defence. By November, 2008, only eleven contractors had been cleared.
The Ministry of Works and Supply went ahead and requested the Zambia National Tender Board to float
the tenders. In the first week of December, 2008, only five from the eleven cleared contractors had
responded to the tender. Therefore, Zambia National Tender Board responded with documents from the
five contractors. The Ministry of Works and Supply evaluated the tender documents on the 24 th and 26 th
December, 2008. None of the contractors, among the five, was responsive. Nevertheless, the closest bid
was identified and forwarded to Tender Board for negotiations. Tender Board rejected the request and
directed that the works be re-tendered in January, 2009.
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that in the meantime, the Ministry of Defence was making
efforts to hasten the process and avoid returning the funds back to the treasury. At this point, the three
Services were asked to find houses they could readily purchase, ZAF identified a block of nine flats around
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Natural Resources Development College (NRDC) area and expressed interest to purchase the nine units.
The authority was granted and the transaction was carried out at the sum of K3.950 billion. This meant that
from the amount of K6.090 billion that was received, a balance of K2.140 billion was returned to the
Treasury.
However, construction works for Zambia Army and Zambia National Service for the 2009 budget
allocation of K20 billion had not yet commenced due to ongoing tender procedures.
Your Committee observe that the shortage of accommodation for service men is still critical in the Defence
Forces. They wonder why the Ministry has to return K6 billion to the Treasury at the end of the fiscal year
2008 when no much construction works for the houses was done.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to release funding for the construction of
soldier accommodation early enough in the fiscal year to ensure its maximum usage for the intended
purpose. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
03/05 – Transport Problem
On 19th January, 2005, the Hon Deputy Minister made the following assurance on the floor of the House:
“Sir, with regard to transport, the Government, through the Ministry of Defence, is addressing
this problem seriously. We have so far procured a number of vehicles from Germany and we are
also expecting some more.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the lack of adequate and reliable transport in the
Defence Services continued to be a source of grave concern. Owing to inadequate annual budgetary
allocations, the services were not able to procure vehicles to meet their transport needs. This had adversely
affected their operations.
i) On July 14, 2008, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract with ACMAT of France for the
supply and delivery of Gun Towers (trucks) to Zambia Army.
Following the signing of this contract, the Government paid about a third of the contract value of
this procurement. Unfortunately, the Ministry had since fallen behind in payment of the second
installment which should have necessitated commencement of the delivery of the gun towers.
With this default in payment, delivery of this consignment of vehicles had delayed.
ii) The Zambia Air Force during the year 2008 procured an assortment of vehicles tabulated below:
- eight Scania Marcopolo buses;

- seven Nissan Cedric Saloon cars;
- sixteen Toyota Camry Saloon cars;
- six Toyota Hiace Ambulances;
- one Nissan Minibus;
- nine Tata Vans (4 x 4);
- thirteen Land Cruiser pick-ups;
- four Tata buses 65 seater; and
- two Tata buses 30 seater.
The procurement of the vehicles had been a positive step in addressing the transport problems in
Zambia Air Force.
iii) The Permanent Secretary reported that there were no vehicles purchased for the Zambia National
Service as there was no funding for that during the period under discussion.
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iv) On 10 th March, 2000, the Ministry of Defence entered into a contract with Inter-Commerz of
German for the supply and delivery of an assortment of second hand military vehicles and
associated equipment valued at USD 5,760,204.25. The Government remitted USD 3,500,000.00
in 2003 but only assorted vehicles worth USD 1,193,987.00 were delivered. To date the German
Company had not supplied vehicles and equipment worth USD 2,306,013.00. The Government
through the Ministry of Justice engaged Messrs Massman and Schroder, German Lawyers, to sue
Inter-Commerz in Germany.
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that in September, 2008, the Solicitor General and Principal
State Advocate from the Ministry of Justice traveled to Germany to meet the lawyers. A meeting was held
and instructions were issued to proceed with legal action against Inter-Commerz. The case was currently
before the Courts in Germany and the Ministry of Justice was in touch with the Embassy in Germany and
the Ministry of Defence.
Your Committee observe that the buying of gun towers will not necessarily address the critical shortage of
transport in the Defence Forces.
They contend that there is need to follow–up on the breached contracts between the Government of Zambia
and the German company Inter-Commerz, which never delivered the vehicles to Zambia.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to improve on the fleet of vehicles in the
Defence Forces to ease their transport problems and to make a follow-up on the breached contract with the
German company which matter is before the courts of law in German to ensure that the company delivers
the vehicles bought for the Zambian Government Defence Forces.
A progress report is awaited on the matter.
SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HEALTH
25/06 – Engagement of Countries in Receipt of Zambian Health Workers, Particularly the British
Government
On 23rd March, 2006, the Hon Minister of Health made the following assurance on the floor of the House:
“Mr Speaker, yes, Zambia has actually began to engage some of the countries that are receiving
some of our health workers, in particular, the British Government.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that significant progress had been made in implementing
Government Assurance item No. 25/06. He reported that the situation in the public health sector was
critical because of the shortage of Professional Health Care Workers. The shortage had almost crippled the
Ministry of Health's goal of providing health care service delivery to where it was needed most, namely, the
rural and remote areas of the country.
In order to curtail the high attrition rate and to attract and retain key medical professionals, the Ministry of
Health in 2007 launched the "Zambian Health Workers Retention Scheme Scale-up Plan" for the Zambian
citizens employed by the Ministry of Health. The Plan, which offered incentives at personal and facility
level was divided into different phases, which were as set out below:
Phase 1: The Permanent Secretary reported that phase 1 commenced in September, 2007 and covered
Medical Officers in Health Centers and District Hospitals in district category C and D and Medical
Consultants in Provincial Hospitals in district category A, B and C1.
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Under this scheme, Zambian consultants working in district category A, B and C were entitled to among
other things a one-off housing rehabilitation and a car loan. At the facility level, the Ministry had provided
modern medical equipment to replace obsolete items in order to ensure the workplace was conducive.
Medical officers working in Health centres and district hospitals in district category C and D received gross
monthly remuneration which is slightly lower than the Zambian consultants. In addition, like Zambian
consultants, officers in this category were also entitled to a one-off housing rehabilitation and a car loan.
For Zambian Medical Consultants and Senior Registrars working in urban health facilities in Lusaka, Kitwe
and Ndola accommodation based support was provided under the Plan in terms of upgrading of available
accommodation and/or construction of new accommodation and other benefits such as free uniforms.
Phase 2: The Permanent Secretary submitted that phase 2 commenced in July, 2007 and covered the
following cadre of Health Workers: Nurses, Tutors, Medical Licentiates, Clinical Officers, ZEN/ZEM,
Environmental Health Technologists, and Resident Medical Doctors.
Zambian Nurse Tutors working in Nurse Training Institutions and Schools in district category A, B and C
were reasonably well paid. In addition, there were facility incentives in terms of rehabilitation and
refurbishment of schools that were reopened in 2007 and 2008 through provision of new medical
equipment learning materials and transport. In addition, there was upgrading of selected staff
accommodation in phases.
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that Zambian Medical Licentiates working in Health Centers and
District Hospitals in district category C and D received a gross monthly remuneration which was slightly
lower than the medical officers in the same category. In addition, there was a one-off housing
rehabilitation, vehicle loan, provision of new medical equipment, improved water reticulation systems and
provision of solar panels for the clinics and each of the staff houses and also installation of radio
communication and interconnectivity.
Clinical officers, ZEN/ZEM/ and Environmental Technologists working in Health Posts, Clinics and Rural
Health Centers in district category A, B, C and D had also their own attractive remuneration package. In
addition, there was under the Plan rehabilitation of the clinics and staff houses, one motor bike per health
centre, new medical equipment to replace obsolete items at health centre, improved water reticulation
systems through sinking of boreholes with hand pumps and provision of solar panels for the clinic and each
of the staff houses and also installation of radio communication and interconnectivity.
For Zambian Resident Doctors working in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola Hospitals, there was accommodation
based support in terms of upgrading of available and/or construction of new accommodation and provision
of free uniforms.
Phase 3: The Permanent Secretary reported that phase 3 would have commenced in January 2009 to cover
Zambian lecturers at the School of Medicine, University of Zambia in district category A. In addition, there
was provision of rehabilitation of housing and new medical equipment to replace, obsolete items at the
School of Medicine. All the necessary documentation had been put in place and an action plan for its
implementation had been drawn. The Ministry still awaited the Global Fund to release the money for the
purpose and it was hoped that this would be effected by end of May, 2009.
For Zambian Nursing Services Managers, Principal Nursing Officers, Senior Nursing Officers, Theatre
Superintendents, Night Superintendents Pharmacists, Biomedical Scientists and Principal Physiotherapists
in Lusaka Kitwe and Ndola there would be accommodation based support in terms of upgrading of
available and/or construction of new accommodation and provision of free uniforms.
Phase 4: As for phase 4, the Permanent Secretary reported that it would commence in July, 2009 and
would cover Pharmacists, Laboratory Technologists, Biomedical Scientists, Radiographers,
Physiotherapists and other designated paramedical staff.
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For Zambians Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Enrolled Midwives, Radiographers, Physiotherapists,
Laboratory Technicians and Pharmacy Technicians in Lusaka, Kitwe and Ndola, there would be
accommodation based support in terms of upgrading of available and/or construction of new
accommodation and provision of free uniforms.
The Permanent Secretary reported that the scheme was fully operational and all members signed for a three
year period on the scheme and were subject to performance assessments. Members were paid a monthly
amount for the duration of the scheme, and on completion of the three year contract were eligible for an
end-of-contract bonus to the value of nine months of the allowance paid during the contract. The
allowances and bonuses were subject to taxation. The scheme was administered from Lusaka and
payments were made directly into the bank accounts of the individual members.
Phase 5: With regard to phase 5, the Permanent Secretary reported that it would include Medical
Personnel (Allied Health Professionals) working in Provincial Hospitals and the benefits for this cadre was
yet to be determined. However, the Plan was intended to cover all cadres in the health sector.
Currently, there were 643 members on the Zambian Health Workers Retention Scheme broken down as
follows: 97 Medical Officers, 146 Tutors and Lecturers and 400 Clinical Officers, Zambian Enrolled
Nurses, Zambia Enrolled Midwives and Environmental Technologists.
Your Committee observe that the Government, through the Ministry of Health, launched in 2007, the
“Zambian Health Workers Retention Scheme Scale-Up Plan” for the Zambian citizens employed by the
Ministry of Health. They further observe that this will help in retaining Zambian health workers.
However, your Committee observe that there is no mention of engaging countries which have employed
Zambian health workers, particularly the British Government, to contribute something to the Zambian
Government.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to, first and foremost, commend the Government for the
launch of the “Zambian Health Workers Retention Scheme Scale-Up Plan” and secondly, to urge
Government to engage all countries which have recruited Zambia health workers to pay the Zambian
Government some form of token and remit part of the tax Zambian in their countries pay to the Zambian
Government.
14/07 – Expansion of Chainama Hills Hospital into Second Level Provincial Hospital
On 13th July, 2007, the Hon Deputy Minister of Health made the following undertaking on the floor of the
House:
“Mr Speaker, Government………..will instead expand some other urban clinics like Chawama,
Chilenje, Kanyama and Matero to mini hospitals which will provide laboratory, x-ray, dental, in-
patient, theatre and blood transfusion services.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that progress had been made in implementing Government
Assurance item 14/07. The Provincial Hospital to be constructed in Lusaka would be constructed at
Chainama Hospital grounds and would be undertaken with the support of the People's Republic of China.
The ground breaking ceremony was done by the late President, Dr Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, SC. In
September 2008, a team comprising officers from the Ministries of Works and Supply and Health travelled
to China where the preliminary design and equipment for the provincial hospital to be constructed was
approved. The Chinese Government was currently working on the detailed drawings for the Provincial
Hospital. Upon completion of the drawings, the Chinese Government was expected to procure a contractor
to carry out the works. Though the Chinese Government had earlier assured that construction work would
start within the first quarter of 2009, confirmation from the Chinese Government was still being awaited as
to when the works would commence given that there were now in the second quarter of the year.
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Your Committee observe that the project is still on the drawing board. There is no tangible progress
observed on the ground.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to speed up the process of constructing and
expanding Chainama Hills Hospital into a second level provincial hospital. A progress report is awaited on
the matter.
05/01 – Rehabilitation of Chipata, Kasama, Kabwe and Livingstone Nurses Training Schools
The Hon Deputy Minister made the following assurance on the floor of the House on 20 th February, 2001:
“Also we have some money to improve Chipata, Kasama, Kabwe and Livingstone Nurses Training
Schools. We are going to rehabilitate these training schools and buy new equipment.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that considerable amount of work had bee done towards
implementation of an assurance item no 05/1. The rehabilitation of the above schools were undertaken
with supported funding from the Africa Development Bank under a project loan.
The Rehabilitation works of the Chipata, Kabwe and Livingstone Nursing Schools was completed by
contractors that were awarded contracts for those works.
The Rehabilitation of Kasama Nursing School was disrupted due to termination of the contract between
Ministry of Health and Tommorrow/Emsworth J.V. However, expansion of the school was currently under
way through initiatives being made by the Ministry of Health.
Other than those Rehabilitation works, Mini buses and Training manuals had been procured for the four
Schools.
Your Committee observe that the rehabilitation of all nurses training schools as contained in the assurance
have been done and completed except for Kasama Nursing School.
In view of the above, your Committee urge the Government to find a credible contractor to undertake the
remaining works for Kasama Nursing School. A progress report is being awaited on the matter.
SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
28/97 – Establishment of Police Air Wing
In reply to a question on when the Police Force would establish an Air Wing, the Hon Minister
had informed the House that when the money became available, his Ministry would establish the
Wing.
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that plans to establish a Zambia Police Force Air Wing was
still underway. At least K10 billion was needed for the project which included purchase of aircrafts,
training of pilots and engineers and other incidentals.
However, due to competing priorities, the 2009 budget ceiling could not allow the project to be factored in.
The competing priorities included procurement of riot kit, transport and uniform and dismantling of
outstanding utility bills and rentals.
The Ministry was hopeful that the 2010 budget ceiling allowing, the project would eventually take off.
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Your Committee express disappointment that the Government is not attaching importance and urgency to
the establishment of a Police Air Wing.
They advise the Minister to come back to the House and issue a ministerial statement over the delayed
implementation of the assurance.
27/05 – Use of Live Ammunition in Crowd Control
On 11th February, 2005 the Hon. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs assured the House as follows: -
"Mr Speaker, we are very concerned about the use of live ammunition and all efforts will be
made to ensure that we have non-lethal mechanisms of dealing with crowd control.
Therefore, we are looking into this issue. "
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Zambia Police Force was as committed as ever to
non-use of live ammunition in crowd control. Police officers had no intention of using live ammunition
unless their lives were in danger. Currently, the Police Force was in the process of procuring rubber bullets
and water cannons which were effective non-lethal means of crowd control.
In addition, the Police Force was also in the process of restocking its armoury by procuring more non-lethal
riot kit constituting tear smoke, shield, helmets and long buttons. Furthermore, the Police Force has also
retrained 750 officers in effective crowd control.
Your Committee observe with concern that stopping the use of live ammunition in crowd control and
obtaining non-lethal mechanisms to deal with crowd control is merely being given lip service as the matter
in reality is not being taken seriously.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to seriously implement this assurance as
innocent lives will continue to be lost through irresponsible and careless conduct of overzealous police
officers. They further urge the Government to urgently acquire crowd control riot kits as opposed to use of
live ammunition on unarmed unruly mobs like worker and student protests.
13/06 – Establishment of Forensic Laboratory
On 6 th February, 2006, the Hon. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs assured the house as follows:
"It is the intention of the Zambia Police Force to establish a modern fully equipped
forensic laboratory to train officers, both locally and abroad so as to prosecute such cases
successfully.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that a line had been created in the 2009 budget for the
construction of the Forensic Laboratory in Lusaka West. K2 billion had been set aside for the
commencement of the project.
Your Committee observe with concern that the establishment of the Forensic Laboratory is not yet in
place. They, however, take note of the fact that K2 billion has been set aside for the project.
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They impress upon the Government the importance of implementing such as important project without
further delay. They further advise the Government to provide a breakdown of the required K2 billion for
the commencement of the project.
45/87 - Renovation of Police Camps
On 8 th December 1987 the Hon. Minister assured the house that his Ministry was making every effort to
secure funds to carry out necessary renovations of Police Camps through out the country.
Construction of Ablution Blocks in Solwezi Police Camps 1, 2 and 3
The Permanent Secretary reported that even if the principal matter of the assurance had been closed, a
report had to be given on the construction works of the ablution blocks in Solwezi Police Camps 1, 2 and 3.
Your previous Committee was privileged to tour those police camps and as such, there was need to update
your Committee on the progress made so far.
The Permanent Secretary reported that building plans had already been done by the Ministry of Works and
Supply and were currently doing the Bill of Quantity. The total cost of the project would be determined
from the Bill of Quantity.
The department was also in the process of procuring an electronic ballistic microscope for which tender
procedures had been done.
Your Committee observe with dissatisfaction that Choice Build (Z) Limited has not completed the
remaining works as instructed by your previous Committee. The Contractor has not done the extra works
which was as a result of variation costs and the challenges which arose due to vandalized works.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee advise the Government to revisit the extra works which have
emerged as a result of delays by the contractor in order to enter into a cost sharing deal with him. A
progress report is awaited on the matter.
17/03 – Completion of Mwembeshi State Prison
On 4th November 2003, the Hon Minister informed the house as follows:
"We are trying to make all efforts to slot this requirement of Mwembeshi Prison in the next
year's budget and should that be approved, we are going to commence the works."
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry was committed to the completion of the
Mwembeshi State Prison. So far, a dormitory containing four cells which could hold up to 200 prisoners
had been completed.
A kitchen and dining hall had been constructed and ZESCO had been paid K110, 550, 000 for the
connection of power to the institution.
The tender process had been completed and the contractor had been identified to start the next phase for the
construction of the security wall, administration block and a second dormitory respectively. The contractor
had moved on site.
It was estimated that if adequately funded, K20 billion per year was required to complete the project in a
period of five years.
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Your Committee express happiness that the Government is implementing the project.
They urge the Government to expedite the remaining works. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
05/99 – Building of Two Juvenile Centres
On 26th November, 1999, the Hon Minister made the following assurance on the floor of the House:
"We are also discussing the issue of building two juvenile detention centers. Hon Members
are aware that we have only one juvenile reform school, Katombora, which is for males.
Those juveniles who are jailed for less than four years go to ordinary prisons. We believe
that building of juvenile centers for younger males will carter for that. At the same time, we
are looking at another one for females."
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the lack of female juvenile detention centres had been
a source of concern to the Ministry. Currently, there was only one juvenile centre in the country, which
was exclusively for male juvenile offenders. The centre is Katombora Reformatory School, which was
built in 1954 and is located sixty-two kilometres from Livingstone, in Kazungula.
The two juvenile centres to be built would be located in Lusaka and Kabwe which were centrally located.
Plots had been reserved for those two centres.
The cooperating partners under the Access to Justice had created a basket fund for the Criminal Justice
Institutions. The Ministry had been advised that the Funds would become available in the financial year
starting June, 2009.
The building department in charge of the Government building had already been furnished with all the
necessary specifications required regarding the project.
Your Committee observe that the juvenile centres to be located in Lusaka and Kabwe have not yet been
built.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to embark on these projects with due
seriousness and urgency. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
06/03 – Nsumbu Immigration Office
On 31st July 2003, the Hon Deputy Minister gave the following response to a question raised on the
floor of the House:
"A new immigration office will be built at Nsumbu Border Post as soon as funds are made
available. The Nsumbu Immigration Post will soon benefit from the fleet of vehicles which
the Immigration Department will be sourcing soon."
In her update, the Permanent Secretary commenced her submission by first of all referring to a point of
clarification of the office block at Nsumbu Border Control. She reported that there had been no
construction of a standard office block at Nsumbu contrary to what was reported in your Committee’s
Report. She sincerely apologised for the misinformation.
However, she reported that what was put up was a temporary wooden make-shift office structure as the
initiative of the officer at the border control on a self-help basis coupled with some support from the
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Regional Immigration Office, which was given in the form of provision of some pockets of cement and
iron sheets.
It was worth noting that the structure was indeed temporal and built at the already secured land where the
permanent structure should be erected once resources were made available.
With regard to the allocation of a vehicle to Nsumbu Border Control, the Permanent Secretary reported that
the ideal transport requirement for the border control was mainly water transport as the border control
needed to carry out a lot of patrols on the long stretch of the lake shores. A speed boat was already
available for the operations. The Ministry took note of the need for land transport and it was committed to
providing motor vehicle transport immediately the financial position improved.
Your Committee observe with concern that it has taken quite long to build a permanent structure at
Nsumbu Border Post. Further, your Committee are of the view that land transport was equally required for
the border post.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to urgently put up a permanent border
structure and provide at least a motor vehicle to service the border post.
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19/05 – Funding of Newly Opened Missions: Tripoli, Paris, Rome and Ottawa
On 3 rd March, 2005, the Minister of Foreign Affairs assured the House as follows:
“Mr Chairman, as the Ministry intensifies efforts to operationalise the creation of the career
diplomatic service, there is need to increase the Ministry’s allocation to meet operational costs on
RDCs for missions abroad, particularly, the re-opened areas. This will include purchasing new
chanceries and residences to cut down on the huge costs incurred through rentals.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported as set out below.
Progress report on Budget Allocations for these Missions was as follows:
Mission 2007 2008

Tripoli 5,095,213,216 5,427,189,426
Paris 4,495,461,940 6,294,738,951
Rome 4,040,312,167 5,472,121,191
Ottawa 3,239,020,013 6,747,496,911
With regard to the properties in those Missions, the status was reported as set out below:
a. Tripoli
The Mission was offered to purchase a Chancery at a total cost of US$1, 800, 000.00 in 2008. This
was to be factored into 2009 budget. However, the treasury allocated only K5 billion for the
rehabilitation of properties in Missions in the 2009 budget. Meanwhile the Mission was spending a
total of US$364, 067.80 per annum in rentals broken down as follows: Chancery US$66, 101.69,
Residence US$52, 881.36 and staff houses US$245, 084.70.
b. Paris
The Mission had since purchased both the Residence and the Chancery.
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c. Rome
The Residence was rehabilitated in 2008 and it was in perfect condition except for the swimming pool,
which was scheduled for rehabilitation in 2009 budget. A total of K122, 000, 000 (US$30, 500) had
been allocated. So far, K20, 33, 334 was released in March, 2009.
d. Ottawa
It was one of the seven Missions that benefited from K10 billion allocated for rehabilitation works in
2008 budget. A total of K1, 200, 000, 000 was allocated and K756, 467, 074 was released leaving a
balance of K434, 532, 926. Rehabilitation works were still in progress.
Your Committee observe with concern that funding to the above missions is not adequate for their smooth
operations.
In view of the above, they recommend to the Government that funding be increased to the Missions Abroad
as poorly funded missions reflect badly on the country’s economic and political wellbeing. An update
report is awaited on the matter.
22/05 – Renovations of Some Missions
On 3 rd March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Foreign Affairs assured the House as follows:
“Mr Chairman, some chanceries and residences in missions abroad such as Gaborone, Windhoek,
Dar-es-salaam and Washington DC are in a deplorable state and need urgent renovations. Sir, it
is imperative that these embassies meet international standards so that they reflect a positive
image of Zambia.”
Progress on Washington DC
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that following the release of K2, 580, 000, 000 in 2007 by
the Treasury, rehabilitation works at 1915 Spruce Drive in Washington DC were completed in August,
2008 and the house had since been occupied by the Minister Counsellor. Warranty was also given as per
correspondence.
With regard to rehabilitation of the Residence Chancery and other houses in Washington DC, the
Permanent Secretary submitted that the Mission submitted quotations and recommended that Messrs
Decortage Inc performed the works at a total cost of US$1, 129, 600.00 (approximately K4, 518, 400, 000)
broken down as follows:
i) Official Residence US$ 850, 000

ii) Chancery US$ 223, 000
iii) 5208 Linnean Drive US$ 28, 000
iv) 8355 East Beach Drive US$ 28, 000
TOTAL US$ 1, 129, 000
The Permanent Secretary further stated that it should be noted that the cost of the works were to be factored
into the 2009 budget. However, the Treasury allocated only K5 billion for rehabilitation of Mission
properties in the 2009 budget.
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Your Committee observe that rehabilitation of the Washington DC mission is progressing at a steady pace
despite the meager allocation of funds for the works.
Therefore, your Committee commend the Government for taking seriously the rehabilitation works of the
Mission. They further urge Government to provide adequate funding to speed up the rehabilitation works
the Mission.
Tour of the Maputo Mission in Mozambique
Regarding the tour of the Maputo Mission by the previous Committee in 2008, the Permanent Secretary
reported as follows:
Issuance of Title Deeds
The matter was being pursued at the highest levels of both Governments.
Renovation Works
The Mission had a total of K683, 891, 483 (US$189, 612) meant for the commencement of works as soon
as the Title Deeds were issued.
The monies sent for completion of construction works of the nine storey building were maintained in a
separate account and were not to be utilized in any way without authority from Headquarters.
Your Committee express disappointment that nothing of substance has been done so far to follow-up the
issue of the Title Deeds for the nine storey building donated by the Government of Mozambique to the
Zambian Government situated in Maputo.
Your Committee urge the Government to take this matter seriously by reporting action in real terms not as
if they were merely theorizing. There is need to report who is involved in pursuing the matter at the highest
level in getting the Title Deeds. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
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DEVELOPMENT
47/88 – TAZAMA Rehabilitation Programme
On 8th December 1998, the Hon Minister assured the house that a complete survey of the pipeline and essential repairs
had been carried out and that major rehabilitation of the pipeline was underway.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that from 1998 to 2000, Government managed to acquire a
loan amounting to US$22.0 million from the World Bank (WB) and US$20.0 million from the European
Investment Bank (EIB) for use on the rehabilitation of the TAZAMA Pipeline. Some of those funds were disbursed
and works were carried out. However, the rehabilitation works could not be completed due to the fact that the
financiers withdrew their funding as a result of Zambia's inability to meet certain World Bank conditionalities.
At the time of cancellation, 21% of the funds from the World Bank were utilized and 87% from the EIB. Due to this
development, TAZAMA had therefore, resorted to carrying out the rehabilitation works using its own
resources.
So far major portions of the pipeline including pumping stations had been worked on. However, a stretch
of about 10 kilometres of pipeline on the Tanzanian side still needed to be replaced and new pipes had already been
procured for the purpose. Further, the Government had provided funds to the tune of US$2.3 million for
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the completion of the 40,000 metric ton diesel tank in Ndola whose works were also halted as a result
of the withdrawal of the financing under the petroleum rehabilitation project.
Your Committee note the submission and resolve to request for a progress report on the matter.
26/93 – Mini – Hydropower Stations
The Hon. Minister assured the house on 7th February, 1995, that depending on the availability of funds, his Ministry
intended to develop more hydro power stations.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary submitted that the Ministry was facilitating the development of
mini-hydropower plants through Public Private Partnership (PPPs) and the private sector. To this
effect, the Ministry had developed a strategy to ensure that the abundant hydropower potential in the
country was developed for the sector to contribute effectively to the national economy. The
development of the sites which was more than 10MW would be spearheaded by the Office for Promoting
Private Power Investment (OPPPI) while sites which had a capacity of less than 10MW would be spearheaded by
Rural Electrification Authority (REA).
The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) had since developed an implementation schedule for the
development of mini hydropower sites. As p art of the implementation plan, in the Rural Electrification
Programme for 2009, REA had identified three mini hydro sites where feasibility studies will be
conducted to help package the projects for development. The mini hydro projects sites included Chavuma (2.5
MW), Chikata (3.5 MW) and Mumbotuta (1MW) projects.
In addition, the Government was also working in collaboration with the Cooperating Partners to develop some
of the mini hydro sites. These include Munjila (1MW) in Mwinilunga and Shiwangandu (1MW) in Chinsali
Districts. The project in Chinsali was expected to be developed by 2010 while the project in Mwinilunga was
expected to be completed by 2012.
Your Committee note the submission and observe with disappointment the slow pace at which this matter
is being addressed and resolve to request for a progress report on the current status on the matter.
52/05 – Strategic Oil Reserves
On 11th February, 2005, the Hon Minister of Energy and Water Development made the following assurance on
the floor of the House.
“Mr Chairman, on the issue of petroleum, this is a start. The Government is contemplating on
introducing strategic oil reserves in the country.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary submitted that as part of the introduction of national oil strategic reserves,
the Government provided funds to Tazama amounting to US$2.3 million to use for the completion of the 40,000
MT Diesel Tank at Bwana Mkubwa. The tank was expected to be commissioned within the second quarter of
2009 and it was expected to hold approximately twenty-five days of diesel strategic stock.
Your Committee observe that the 40, 000 MT Diesel Tank at Bwana Mkubwa was expected to be
commissioned within the second quarter of 2009 and it was expected to hold approximately twenty-five
days of diesel strategic stock.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to request for an update report on the matter.
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56/05 – Electrification of Kaputa District
On 17th February, 2005, the Hon Minister of Energy and Water Development made the following assurance on the floor of
the House:
“We have purchased a brand new generator for Kaputa. We have also as a Government paid K3 billion to
ZESCO to connect Kaputa to the National Grid.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary submitted that under the 2009 Rural Electrification Programme, Government through
the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) had provided the remaining balance of approximately K10.0 billion for
the connection of Kaputa District to the National Grid. The project was expected to be completed by 2010.
Your Committee express hope that soon Kaputa District will be connected to the national Grid with the
provision of K10 billion.
Therefore, your Committee resolve to await a progress report on the matter.
50/97 – Commercialisation of ZESCO
The Hon Minister assured the House as follows:
“To improve the commercial position of the company (ZESCO), the Government has set
out key objectives one of which is the commercialisation of ZESCO. This will make the
company financially viable. As part of the commercialisation, the Company will be
encouraged to make all divisions operate as separate business entities such as
generation, transmission and distribution.”
Your previous Committee had resolved to await the completion of the commercialisation
process. They reiterated their earlier caution that the matter was quite sensitive and should be
handled with utmost prudence.
In his update on the assurance, the Permanent Secretary submitted that the commercialisation of
ZESCO was on schedule. As at September, 2004, what remained was the post evaluation of
ZESCO’s business plan, which has been sent to the World bank after incorporating their
concerns. The final response was being awaited. The engagement of a Regulatory Expert to
provide consultancy services was on a course and the process would be finalised be finalised
before the end of December, 2005.
Your Committee note the submission and resolve to await a progress report on the matter.
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DIVISION
65/05 – Development and Implementation of Citizens’ Charters
On 15th February 2005, the Hon. Deputy Minister in the office of the Vice President made the following
assurance on the floor of the House.
“Mr Chairman, having undertaken study tours on this subject, the Division intends to use this
money on developing and implementing citizens’ charters in selected Ministries and institutions
before covering the rest of the civil services.”
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In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported progress to the Committee as set out below:
a. The Service Delivery Charters (the name of the Charters had been modified to correspond to
current international best practice) for the Public Service Management Division, Ministry of
Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of National Registration,
Passports and citizenship had been developed and finalised;
b. The Service Delivery Charter for the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development had not been
finalised as staff from the Ministry could not meet the Consultant to provide the requisite input,
due to commitments arising from recent developments in the Mining Sector. The Charter was
now expected to be finalised before 30th April 2009;
c. The process of printing of the finalised Service Delivery Charters in preparation for their launch
had been commenced and would be completed by the 30th April, 2009;
d. A mechanism/strategy for sensitising the general public about the Charters had been developed. The
mechanism/strategy spelt out among other things, the media and type of messages to be used for
different types of audiences. As part of the strategy, the public would be sensitized about the Charters
through launch meetings that would be attended by a cross section of the public and through media
discussions that would precede the launch. Once launched, the Charters would also be placed
on the web sites of the respective institutions for the general public to download or view the
contents of the Charters online;
e. MDD was currently in the process of agreeing the launch dates with the four institutions. All the Charters
were expected to be launched by 30 th June 2009; and
f. MDD had commenced planning for the development of Service Delivery Charters for an additional four
institutions within the year 2009.
In conclusion, the Permanent Secretary submitted that the Government was confident that in light of the
progress that had been made, the Science Delivery Charters for Public Service Management Division,
Ministry of Tourism, environment and Natural Resources, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
and the Department of National Registration Passport and Citizenship would be launched by 30th June,
2009.
In noting the submission, your Committee observe that tremendous progress on the matter has been made.
Your Committee urge the Ministry to ensure that the programme continued to its logical conclusion.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to have the matter closed but wish to advise the Division
not to stop implementing the programme in the remaining Ministries.
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AND INDUSTRY
14/98 – Normalisation of Border Trade between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo
On 14 th July 1998, the Hon. Minister informed the House that in order to ease cross-border smuggling
between Zambia and the former Zaire, the two countries had held consultations on the normalization
of trade between them.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remained
Zambia’s important bilateral trading partner and it was in the Ministry’s interest to conclude the agreement.
To this end, the Ministry had initiated the process of organising a bilateral meeting with Congo DR through
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by requesting them to set a date for the meeting.
Your Committee observe that the issue of normalizing border trade between Zambia and the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC) is beyond the means and competence of the Ministry. Consequently, your
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Committee wonder why the Minister issued such an assurance when he knew that the Ministry had no
means and competence to push for such an undertaking.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Minister to issue a ministerial statement on the matter
so that the nation is informed that the undertaking is after all not within the means and competence of the
Ministry.
14/05 – Zambia Malawi Mozambique Growth Triangle
On 17th February, 2005, the Hon. Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry made the following
assurance on the floor of the House:
“Mr Chairman, this is a joint study among Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, on the growth
triangle that was signed about two years ago in Nacala. The programme has been attracting
adequate donor financing to create activities in the growth triangle. I agree with Hon Kapita
that the money is most sufficient but at least, will get our work started.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and industry
was making efforts to resuscitate the operationalisation of the Zambia Malawi Mozambique growth
Triangle (ZMMGT).
The Zambia Malawi Growth Triangle Secretariat in collaboration with the private sector forum were
mandated to come up with a detailed R ep or t out lini ng the cu rr ent sta tu s o f th e ZM MGT
an d recommendations on the way forward. T h e r e p o r t a n d recommendations had since been
submitted to the Ministry.
Further, the Permanent Secretary submitted that on 13th July, 2008, the Minister of Commerce,
Trade and Industry along with his counterpart from Mozambique and the Malawian High
Commissioner accredited to Zambia, held a side meeting during the Southern African Development
Community (SADC) summit held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre to discuss the
Zambia Malawi Mozambique Growth Triangle Project. The meeting resolved that a follow up
ministerial meeting be convened in the margins of the SADC Summit in order to rejuvenate the
operations of the ZMMGT.
In this regard, the Ministry had scheduled an internal consultative meeting on Wednesday, 20th
May, 2009. The meeting would work towards consolidating Zambia’s position. The areas of
discussion would include among others:
a. discussion on the ZMM-GT Financial Statements and Status Report;

b. recommendations on the ZMM-GT Secretariat;
c. areas of cooperation;
d. procedure of redeveloping the MoU; and
e. development of Agenda for technical and ministerial Meeting.
The Permanent Secretary stressed on the fact that the Ministry was trying hard to come up with an
appropriate period, preferably in July, 2009, for the three Ministers and other stakeholders to
convene a meeting.
Your Committee observe that there are noticeable strides which are being made to realise the assurance.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to await a progress report on the outcome of the various
interventions which the Ministry was involved in regarding the realisation of the assurance.
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06/07 – The Rural Development Policy
On 13th November, 2007, the Hon Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry assured the
House as follows:
“Sir, my Ministry is working on the rural development policy, that we have decided that it is
important to address the supply constraint first and this means that we must provide
infrastructure.”
In his update, the P ermanent S ecretary reported that the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and
Industry was working with the Cap acity Building for Private Sector Development (CBPSD)
of the European Union to develop the rural industrialisation policy.
The Permanent Secretary went on to state that a consultant was engaged to undertake a rural
Assessment Study and a report had since been submitted to the Ministry. Subsequently, the
Ministry made comments, which were yet to be incorporated into the report. The Rural
Assessment study was pertinent for the development of the policy.
He further submitted that similarly, the Ministry was awaiting the completion of the National
Economic Census by Ministry of Finance and National Planning through the Central Statistical
Office as the information would provide an input in the Policy. The Economic Census listing
which was conducted at the end of 2007 to early 2008 was an important input into the Rural
Industrialisation Policy, as it would provide comprehensive statistics that would add value to the
process.
The Permanent Secretary also reported that, so far, the Central Statistical (CSO) had finished data
entry of the Economic Census data collected and validation of the data op-going. Preliminar y
results were expected soon.
It was expected that as soon as the preliminary results were released, the Ministry would be able to get the
much needed and awaited input into the Rural Industrialisation Policy.
In addition, the Ministr y was scheduled to undertake a countr ywide stakeholder consultation in
the third quarter of 2009 in order to develop a Rural Industrialisation Implementation Strategy.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry is doing everything possible to address the assurance.
In view of the foregoing, you Committee resolve to await a progress report on the matter.
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BROADCASTING SERVICES
14/96 – Decentralisation of Printing Presses
On 3 rd February, 1996, the Hon Minister assured the House that plans were underway to decentralize the
printing presses in provincial centres for publishing of vernacular newspapers fortnightly.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the printing press for Chipata had been
purchased and would be set up as soon as the construction of the building to house it was
completed.
In the 2009 budget, K6 billion had been set aside for the purchase of the second printing press
earmarked for Kasama – Northern Province. However, the allocation was not adequate as part of
the money had been used for constructing the building in Chipata as well as Kasama.
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Your Committee observe that only Chipata and Kasama as Provincial Centres have been cited in the
submission by the Permanent Secretary. They wonder when other provincial centres will be provided with
printing presses for publishing vernacular newspapers fortnightly.
In view of the forgoing, your Committee await a progress report on the matter.
08/95 – Establishment of Press Liaison Network
On 3 rd February, 1995, the Hon Minister assured the House as follows:
“It is also the intention of my Ministry to establish a Press Liaison Network which will link
ministries by computer to my Ministry for dissemination of information to the general public
through the media.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the establishment of the Press Liaison Network
had not worked because the same was dependent on line ministries appointing the officers. This
could work if the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services was the one to provide
officers in line ministries the same way the Ministry of Finance and National Planning appointed
accountants to other ministries. However, this would call for the expansion of the Ministry’s
establishment, which could not be done at the time due to financial constraints, which had led to
suspension of recruitments.
Your Committee observe with concern that the Press Liaison Network between the Ministries and the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is not yet established due to financial constraints.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to urge Government to provide adequate funds to the
Ministry to urgently establish the Press Liaison Network between Ministries and the Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting Services. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
08/98 – Press Attaches for Zambian Missions Abroad
On 18th February, 1998, the Hon Minister assured the House as follows:
“It is my Ministry’s intention to station properly qualified, professional, and experienced

journalists as Press Attaches at Zambian’s High Commissions and Embassies strategically all
over the world.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that it was the Ministry of Information’s plan to and
in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, support press attaches in all important
missions abroad. However, there would be no press attaches sent in 2009 due to lack of funds.
Your Committee express sadness that the Ministry is failing to send press attaches to all Zambian Missions
abroad due to lack of funds.
You Committee urge the Government to attach great importance to this exercise as the press attaches assist
greatly in portraying a positive image of our country. Therefore, such a noble exercise should be adequately
funded.
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05/05 (26/93) – Poor Television Reception in Chipata
On 19th January, 2005, the Hon Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services made the
following undertaking on the floor of the House:
“Lusaka/Chipata Microwave Link was digitalised and problems were being experienced with the
system. This has affected the signal delivery for re-broadcasting to the Zambia National
Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Television transmission in Chipata. The problem is, therefore,
temporary as ZAMTEL technicians are working hard to solve it. Zambia National Broadcasting
Corporation (ZNCB) on the other hand has continued to invest in the rehabilitation of
infrastructure in order to ensure the delivery of good quality programme to viewers.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the governing geographical terrain of Chipata was
mountainous. The television transmitter was located at a lower point, where the hills are higher
than the ZNBC mast. This meant that the hills were blocking the signal from being transmitted to
a wider area, thereby resulting in poor reception. ZNBC was working on that and the options were
to either have two different transmitters at different places or simply move the transmitter to a
higher point the way ZAIN had done it. That had its own costs, which at the moment were not
catered for in the 2009 budget.
Your Committee observe with satisfaction that Chipata town television reception has improved
tremendously. The area which has bad reception currently is Chadiza.
Your Committee resolve to have the matter closed as the assurance has essentially been addressed
SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF WORKS AND SUPPLY
16/07 – Replacing Pontoons with Bridges
On 20th November, 2007, the Hon Minister of Works and Supply made the following assurance on the floor
of the House.
“Mr Speaker, it is the Government’s policy that all pontoons must be replaced with bridges
eventually. At the moment, with limited resources, we are replacing them and one example is
Chembe.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the progress made on the replacement of pontoons with
bridges was that, the consultant, Messrs. Egis BCEOM was appointed to carry out the feasibility
study and detailed engineering design for the construction of the bridge across the Zambezi River at
Kazungula and the contract was signed on 24 th July, 2008. The consultant started to mobilise and
commenced the assignment on 22 nd September, 2008. The duration of the contract was twelve months.
The preparation of the tender document would immediately follow the completion of the design stage.
Zambia and Botswana were the only parties to the bridge construction since Zimbabwe withdrew from the
project.
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that the consultant, Messrs. Sheladia Associates Inc, who were
carrying out the detailed engineering design for the construction of the bridge across Kafue river at Chiawa,
had carried out and completed the design change of the type of bridge deck to the pre-stressed box girder
from reinforced concrete deck. The change in the design was being issued as Addendum No 02 to the
consultancy service contract. The additional expenditure to the consultancy service contract was
US$48,500.00 more and above the original contract sum of US$299,100.00 and ZMK17, 400,000.00 for the
foreign and local components respectively. The construction works were expected to commence in June,
2009.
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The letter of award for the contract to provide services for carrying out detailed engineering design and tender
document preparation for the construction of the bridge across Kafue River at Mufuchani in Kitwe was
awarded to Messrs. Arab Consulting Engineers in Association with Civilstrut Consulting Engineers at a
sum of US$342,000.00 with a contract duration of seven months. The contract was signed in December,
2008.The consultant started providing services in January, 2009. The Consultant had so far submitted the
inception report for comments by the Road Development Agency and World Bank.
The evaluation of the bids for the tender for the construction of the bridge across the Chambeshi
River at Mbesuma commenced on 17th November, 2008. The contract had been awarded to Messrs Sable
Transport at the contract sum of ZMK49, 000,000,000.00 for the duration of fifteen months from April
2009. There was a provision in the 2009 Annual Work Plan (AWP) for the construction of the
Mbesuma Bridge.
Further, the Permanent Secretary submitted that the Ministry of Works and Supply through the Road
Development Agency (RDA) had advertised a tender for the provision of consultancy services to carry out a
feasibility study and detailed engineering design for the construction of the bridge across Zambezi River in
Zambezi district. The tender closed on 9th January, 2009 and would be followed by tender evaluation leading
to the award of the consultancy contract by May, 2009.
Your Committee observe that all the earmarked bridges intended to replace the pontoons are still on the
drawing board.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to await a progress report on the matter.
Further, your Committee observe that there have been protracted discussions and negotiations on the
construction of Livingstone – Kazungula four ways bridge.
Your Committee hope that Zambia and Botswana being the only parties remaining to construct the bridge
will go ahead without further delay. The issue of designing over and over again should now come to an end
and commence the implementation part. The construction of the bridge should now commence as it has
been long over due.
18/04 – Kasempa Turn-Off Zambezi – Chavuma Road
On 16th July, 2004, the Hon Deputy Minister of Finance and National Planning made the following
“The estimated total cost of Kasempa Turn-off/Zambezi/Chavuma road is US $80 million, which
is approximately K383 billion. Efforts are being made to seek support from co-operating
partners.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the implementation of the improvement of the Kasempa
Turn Off - Zambezi - Chavuma road was divided into two separate contracts. The first one involved the
upgrading to bitumen standard of the road from Kasempa Turn Off up to Kabompo. The contract was
awarded to Messrs. Belga Construction Limited in 2001 at a contract sum of US46.40 million with
duration of 42 months. Due to erratic and inadequate funding resulting in very slow rate of progress on
site, a contract to carry out rehabilitation and maintenance of the section of the road between Mufumbwe
and Zambezi was awarded in July, 2006 to Messrs. China Geo Corporation. The intention was to ensure
that the project road, that is, the Kasempa Turn Off - Mufumbwe - Kabompo - Zambezi road, was kept in
good condition as the upgrading to bitumen standard of the road proceeded towards Kabompo. The
Mufumbwe - Zambezi road has been fully rehabilitated to gravel standard. The rehabilitation was,
completed in February, 2007. The road was now under regular maintenance until July, 2010. The
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funds for rehabilitation were provided by the European Union. The funds for maintenance were
provided by the Road Fund.
The construction to bitumen standard of the entire project road was being carried out in phases. It was hoped
that the section up to Kabompo might be completed in 2010. Coincidentally, the maintenance contract would
expire on 25th July, 2010.
The Permanent Secretary reported that to date, the contractor had completed a total of 91.5Km of the road
which was open to traffic and had been handed over to the RDA. An impressive 38Km against the targeted
22Km of tarred road was constructed during 2008. The con tr ac to r h ad no w se t up camp at
Mu fu mb w e and wo u ld com m ence construction of the remaining stretch early next year.
Your Committee observe that the works on the road are on-going. They also note that the road has been
divided into two separate contracts from Kasempa Turn-off to Kabompo to be upgraded to bitumen standard
and from Kabompo to Zambezi to be subjected to rehabilitation and maintenance of gravel road.
In the circumstances, your Committee wish to urge the Government to urgently source for adequate funding
to upgrade to bitumen standard the phase two project of the road as well. Further, the assurance does not end
at road works in Zambezi but go further to mention Chavuma. For this reason, the Ministry is urged to
include the entire road project up to Chavuma.
69/93 – Choma – Namwala Road
On 16th July, 1993, the Hon Minister informed the House that the Choma/Namwala road would be tarred in
phases as soon as the initial K90 million was released. He further stated that the project would be
implemented by the end of 1993.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the section between Namwala and Chitongo was
upgraded to bitumen standard by December, 1999. The section between Choma and Chitongo was
awarded to Messrs. Basil Reed in 1998. However, works did not commence until July 2000 when it was
eventually suspended due to lack of funds.
The Ministry through the Road Development Agency engaged Messrs. Basil Reed in negotiation about
the future implementation of the project. However, Messrs. Basil Reed was not willing to cooperate and
eventually it was mutually agreed by both parties to terminate the contract.
The Permanent Secretary further reported that a fresh tender for the construction of Choma - Chitongo
road was prepared and advertised in 2007. The contract was awarded to Messrs. China Geo Corporation at
a sum of ZMK164, 112, 514, 556.00 for the duration of twenty-four months. The works commenced on 1st
August, 2008. The works were going on well. The expected date of completion was 31 st July, 2010. The
Contractor had so far worked on and completed 3.58Km. A diversion road 40km, had also been
carried out. Thirty box culverts had been constructed.
Your Committee observe with happiness that the section of the road between Namwala and Chitongo has
been upgraded to bitumen standard. However, only 3.58 km has been upgraded to bitumen standard
between Choma and Chitongo.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to continue being committed to complete the
entire road works by 31 st July, 2009.
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41/97 – Hostels Accommodation in Mansa and Kasama
The Hon Minister on 27th February, 1997, assured the House that:
“During the 1997 period, my Ministry will try to provide hostel accommodation in Mansa and
Kasama by completing and officially opening or commissioning the Mansa and Kasama Hostel.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the tender process for the rehabilitation of Mansa Lodge
was completed and a contract was awarded to Messrs Hua Jiang Investments Limited. The Contractor
began the works on the 1 st March 2008. The project was expected to last thirty weeks. As of 30 th
January, 2009, the contractor had completed 75% of the works. The block-work for the two main buildings
had been completed and the buildings had been roofed. The contract sum for the works was K2, 736, 610,
250.00 and K1, 124, 672, 548.00 had so far been paid on the completion certificates presented.
Your Committee observe that the rehabilitation works for the Mansa Lodge has reached 75% of completion.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to release the remaining amount of the
contract to enable the contractor complete the works.
12/09 – Lusaka – Chipata (Great East Road)
On 27th February, 1997, the Hon Minister assured the House as follows:
“I wish to confirm to this August House that this particular project will receive my Ministry’s
immediate review and at a later date, I will be able to come back to this House and give you the
action taken so far.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry of Works and Supply through the Road
Development Agency had continued to carry out holding maintenance on most of the sections of the Great
East Road (Lusaka - Chipata-Mwami Border road) since 2006. To date, the sections of Sinda - Katete road,
and Katete - Mtenguleni road had received periodic maintenance. The periodic maintenance of the section
between Lusaka International Airport Turnoff to Luangwa Bridge was awarded to Messrs. Raubex
Construction Limited in 2008 at the contract sum of ZMK80, 168, 600, 476.25. The contract duration
was sixteen months. The works commenced on 17 th July, 2008. Further, the maintenance of the section
between Nyimba and Sinda was awarded to Messrs. Sable Transport Limited at an amount of ZMK21,
000, 000, 000.00 for a duration of ten months. The works started on the contract amount and had been
revised upward by ZMK6, 785, 000, 000.00 contract would take into account of the repairs of the two
sections on the project road that was washed away. The section of the Great East Road between
Mtenguleni and Mwami Border through Chipata was receiving a full maintenance treatment. The contract
was awarded to Messrs. Sable Transport Limited at a contract amount of ZMK30, 157, 204, 550.00 for a
contract duration of twelve months. The works started on 27 th December, 2008.
Therefore, all the sections on the Great East Road had received or were receiving holding maintenance while
waiting for full rehabilitation which would be financed by the European Union and African Development
Bank, respectively.
The Permanent Secretary reported that the review and updating of the detailed engineering design for the
rehabilitation of the Great East Road as requested by the European Union would be completed in 2009.
The European Union had confirmed their pledge to finance the section between Nyimba and Petauke.
The African Development Bank had not yet confirmed but were still committed to finance the rest of the
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sections on Great East Road.
Your Committee observe that there are holding maintenance works being carried out on the Great East Road.
This is appreciated though your Committee would like to see that a full rehabilitation of the road is
undertaken, particularly in the bad stretches from Nyimba to Mwami Border Post.
Your Committee urge the Government to urgently follow up the confirmed pledge from the European Union
to finance the stretch of the road from Nyimba to Petauke and also follow-up the African Development Bank
who appear committed to finance the rest of the sections of the road on the Great East Road.
06/97 – Luampa - Machile Road
On 1 st October, 1997, the Hon Minister assured the House that:
“Tenders for the Luampa/Machile Road are being processed and that works on the road would
cover Luampa, Machile, Mulobezi and Sesheke.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the periodic maintenance of the project road was
awarded to Messrs. Raubex Construction Limited in 2007, but the contractor failed to sign the contract and
eventually the contract was nullified.
The Ministry of Works and Supply through the Road Development Agency repackaged the works for the
periodic maintenance of the Luampa - Machila road and advertised the new tender which closed on 19 th
December, 2008. The evaluation of the bids would be completed by end of January, 2009. The works would
begin in April, 2009.
The contract was awarded to Messrs. China Jianx in April 2009 and works commenced in June
2009.
Your Committee observe that after the project road was repackaged through the Road Development Agency,
the periodic maintenance works commenced in June, 2009, through a contractor, Messrs. China Jianx.
Your Committee await a progress report on how well the works are being carried out.
62/97 – Chingola - Solwezi Road
On 2 nd October, 1997, the Hon Minister made the following undertaking on the floor of the House:
“Mr Speaker, rehabilitation of the Chingola/Solwezi Road is one of the priority items included
under Roadsip in the second tranche. The Government is currently scouting for funds and
preparatory work on the documentation will be taken up during 1998. It is, therefore, likely that
the rehabilitation work may commence during the same year.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry had provided funds in the 2009 Annual
Work Plan for carrying out periodic maintenance of the road. The Feasibility Study and Preliminary
Design carried out by the consultant Messrs. N'gandu UWP in 2007 recommended the re-construction of
the road double surfacing seals with a crushed stone base in view of increased axle loading because of the
expansion in mining activities in North-Western Province.
The Ministry was sourcing funds to carry out the required intervention as recommended by the study since
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the provision of ZMK 1,000,000,000.00 in the 2009 AWP was not sufficient for the intervention.
Your Committee observe that the consultant, Ng’andu UWP, recommend the reconstruction of the road to
double surfacing seals in view of increased axle loading due to increased mining activities in North-Western
Province.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to ensure sufficient funds are provided for
this road project.
63/97 – Chama – Matumbo Bridge
The Hon Minister made the following undertaking on the floor of the House on 18th November, 1997:
“Mr Speaker, the construction of this important bridge over the Luangwa River has been put
under Roadsip programme of work for 1998. Work on the same bridge will only commence as
soon as funds are made available for the particular job in question.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the design and construction of the Matumbo Bridge
was awarded to an association of China Henan and Brian Colquhoun, Hugh 0'Donnel and
Partners in November, 2007 with a contract duration of fourteen months. Although, the design was
carried out and completed, the works could not start because the contractor could not mobilize the plant and
equipment to site because the road from Chama to the proposed bridge site was not accessible. The Road
Development Agency intervened in the matter and assured the contractor that the Government would use
its own plant and equipment to make the access road passable but the contractor still turned down the
offer.
The Government was left with no option but to terminate the contract and negotiate with the consulting
engineers for a new design and supervision contract for the construction of the Matumbo Bridge. The
consultant was asked to review and update the design.
In November, 2008, the Consultant submitted the draft tender document for the construction of the bridge to
the RDA for comments and approval. The Road Development Agency approved tender was advertised in
March 2009. The bids were now being evaluated. It was expected that the bid evaluation would be
completed by June, 2009.
Your Committee observe that there is no construction of the bridge taking place as yet.
Your Committee urge the Government to take seriously what they assure the people of Zambia. This project
has taken rather too long to be implemented. It needs to be embarked upon without further delay.
07/01 – Mansa – Luwingu – Kasama Road
The Hon Minister assured the House on 6th March, 2001, as follows:
“Mr Speaker, tarring the 340 km Mansa/Luwingu/Kasama Road to class 1 bitumen standard
starts this year, 2001, shortly after the rainy season ends. The design and the tender
documentations have been fully completed. The estimated cost for the construction is US$70
million and so far, the Government has sourced K5 billion for the project to get started.”
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In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Government was still committed to the upgrading to
bitumen standard of the entire project road from Mansa to Kasama via Luwingu in the spirit of ensuring that all
inter-provincial roads were constructed to bitumen standard. However, due to the length of the road, it
was only prudent that the implementation was carried out in phases, the first phase being the Kasama -
Luwingu road. For instance, the Government through the Road Development Agency attempted to accelerate
the progress of the rate of works of the Kasama - Luwingu road construction but ended up with a huge
amount in unpaid works certificates which made the project unmanageable leading eventually to the
termination of the contract in 2008.
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that a new contract was negotiated with Messrs. Sable Transport
Limited for the construction to bitumen standard of the 153 km Luwingu - Kasama road at an
amount of ZMK192, 000, 000, 000.00 for a contract duration of eighteen months. The works
commenced on September, 2008 and 9 km of the road was ready for surfacing.
The construction to bitumen standard of the Mansa - Luwingu road would only commence after the completion
of the Kasama - Luwingu road.
Your Committee, while expressing happiness that the road project is progressing well are, however, worried
that it has taken long to implement the whole road project as envisaged.
They, therefore, urge the Government to complete the first phase of the road from Kasama to Luwingu and
provide a time frame when the other phase of the road project from Mansa to Luwingu will be undertaken
and completed.
06/02 – Empowering Upcoming Small Contractors
On 22nd March, 2002, the Hon Minister made the following assurance on the floor of the House:
“I am working on the measures to implement a deliberate policy to empower small contractors to

get loans for procurement of such plant and equipment.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that empowering upcoming small contractors had been
difficult to implement because the Plant and Equipment loan facility has not yet been implemented
due to realization of the following factors:
 Sudden withdrawal of donor support (Norwegian Development Agency- NORAD & International
Labour Organisation - ILO) from NCC local contractor capacity building activities such as labour
based technologies in gravel road construction & paved road maintenance within the period under
review.
 Limited resource allocation due to competing needs of Government (leading to insufficient funds for
training of Construction Sector Small and Medium Enterprises (Sector SMEs).
Fu rth er , it became apparent that most sector SMEs were unable to develop bankable business
plans for presentation to the Banks or Financial Institutions. That was especially so prevalent in the
construction sector because of low entry barriers for new entrants. This meant that the first task to undertake
was to help establish rigorous continuous training programmes for Sector SMEs. The training would help
to enhance the entrepreneurial capacity aligned to key issues in the construction industry.
The Permanent Secretary also reported that while efforts for achieving the credit facility objective for
SMEs was being crafted, the supporting pieces of legislation were not on the ground. However, with the
enactment of the National Council for Construction Act No 13 of 2003 and the recent Citizen Economic
Empowerment Act of 2006, both of which outline capacity building programs for Sector SMEs, it was hoped
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that the problem of access to finance and equity acquisition would soon be implementable. In both cases,
training programmes would need to be part of the equation.
Your Committee observe that there are financial and capacity problems with the project of empowering
many upcoming small contractors.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to ensure that sufficient funds are available
to small upcoming contractors to get the necessary training to manage contracts and empower them with
sufficient funds to perform contracts as contractors. The Ministry is further urged to come up with a list of
names of such small contractors who have been trained and provided with adequate funds to run contracts as
contractors.
28/02 – Lundazi – Chipata Road
On 26th November, 2002, the Hon Minister made the following assurance to the House:
“I am also concerned about this. I am discussing the matter with the Hon Minister of Finance and
National Planning to ensure that we find money, for the time being, to patch up the road before
the onset of the rains. However, this road will certainly be worked on next year.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry of Works and Supply through the Road
Development Agency awarded the contract for rehabilitation of the first 100Km Chipata-Lundazi roads to
Messrs. Raubex Construction Limited at an amount of ZMK79, 680, 838, 118.00. The contractor started
works on 1st June, 2008. The works were progressing quite well and might be completed on time. The contractor
has done 34km of the road sub base/ base for the carriageway, 10 km had been primed and 6km sealed.
In the meantime, the draft final feasibility study for the reconstruction of Chipata - Lundazi road to be financed
by BADEA was completed in 2008 and submitted to BADEA for comments and approval.
The Permanent Secretary further reported that it was envisaged that the Detailed engineering design would
be carried out and completed in 2009 leading to the preparation of tender document.
The works might only begin in 2010. The Ministry would continue to carry out rehabilitation of the road
while waiting for funds from BADEA for the reconstruction of the road.
Your Committee observe that the road is earmarked for reconstruction in 2010 and it is to be financed by
BADEA. Meanwhile the road is being rehabilitated by Messrs Raubex Construction Limited at an amount
of ZMK 79, 680, 838, 118.00.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to urge the Ministry to ensure that quality rehabilitation of
the road is being undertaken while awaiting the commencement of road reconstruction in 2010.
29/02 – Monze – Niko Road
On the 23 rd July, 2002, the Hon Minister informed the House that Monze/Niko Road was one of the roads
that he was working on, and that when the transport policy was in place and legislation approved, co-
operating partners were prepared to fund the Government.
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In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the periodic maintenance of the Monze - Niko road
was awarded to Messrs. China Jiangxi on 5 th May, 2008, at a contract sum of ZMK24, 670, 539, 465.00. The
contract duration was six months. The contractor started the works on 14th June, 2008. The works were
expected to be completed on 25 th December, 2008. The contractor had completed the earthworks
formation, side and miter drains. The contractor had also graveled 54km of the road.
However, due to late arrival of the contactor's plant and equipment and late appointment of the consultant, the
contractor had requested extension of time by one and half months without cost to the project.
Your Committee observe that periodic maintenance works of the road have commenced but have been
temporarily stopped as the contractor is awaiting the arrival of plant and equipment.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee have urge the Government to urgently direct the contractor to
move back on site and commence the works as excuses of that nature are flimsy. In fact, such contractors
need monitoring closely as they end up doing shoddy works in order to move on quickly to other
commitments pending on their job cards.
05/03 – Mwami Turn Off – Mwami Hospital Road
On 15th August, 2003, the Hon Minister assured the House as follows:
“The Mwami Turn-Off Road and Mwami Hospital Road will be rehabilitated under HIPC funds
by Chipata Municipal Council. They may have hopefully started at the month end of July this
year.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry of Works and Supply through the
Road Development Agency was to include the maintenance of Mwami Turn Off - Mwami Hospital road in
the existing contract for the periodic maintenance of Mtenguleni - Chipata - Mwami Border road. The works
were scheduled for completion in January, 2009. However, the variation could not be issued because
the scope of the works then required to be carried out on Mwami Turn Off - Mwami Hospital road
maintenance called for a separate tender. The Road Development Agency had the intention of including it
in the 2009 Annual Work Plan, but due to the reduction in the threshold of the 2009 Annual Work Plan,
priority had been given to the on-going projects.
The Ministry was committed to carrying out the maintenance of the Mwami turn off - Mwami Hospital
Road. The project would be considered in the 2010 Annual Work Plan
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Your Committee observe that the road project is seemingly being given lip service as nothing tangible is
being done to implement all the plans which have been made for the road.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee request the Government to seriously consider carrying out the
maintenance of the road in 2010, as opposed to only putting it in the 2010 Work Plan. A progress report is
awaited on the matter.
18/02 – Chipata – Chadiza Road
On 15th August, 2003, the Hon Deputy Minister informed the House that:
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“The road from Chipata to Chadiza will receive heavy grading this year using funds from the
Poverty Reduction Programme. The procurement of works is in place and works will commence
soon.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry is committed to rehabilitating the road
between Chipata and Chadiza. However, it was not possible to include the maintenance of Chipata -
Chadiza road in the 2009 Annual Work Plan because of the obligation to carry out and complete the
ongoing rehabilitation projects and especially that the 2009 Budget threshold had been reduced
considerably. However, routine maintenance of the road by performance based road contract would
continue to be carried out throughout the year.
Your Committee observe with concern that the road project has been neglected for too long a time in as far
as tangible rehabilitation and serious road maintenance is concerned.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to not only consider the road project in the
2010 Work Plan, but to also work on it and apply heavy grading as assured. A progress report is awaited on
the matter.
11/03 – Chipata – Mfuwe Road
The Hon Minister made the following assurance on 7th August, 2003:
“The Malambo Road is on the list of those roads to be tarred when the money is available and we
are looking for a donor to tar that road, but not Vubwi.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry through the Road Development Agency
included in the 2008 Annual Work Plan an amount of ZMK800, 000, 000.00 to carry out Techno Economic
Studies, Detailed Engineering Design and Contract Supervision for the improvement of the Chipata -
Mfuwe Road.
In the 2009 Annual Work Plan, the Ministry had included an amount of ZMK 3, 000,000,000 for the upgrading
of the road. The tender for the works was advertised in May, 2009 and the closing date for receiving bids
was 30 th June, 2009.
Your Committee observed that an amount of ZMK 3, 000, 000, 000 was included in the 2009 Annual Work
Plan for the upgrading of the road.
Your Committee urge the Government to hasten in picking the right bidder to commence the works on the
Chipata – Mfuwe road. The road, once upgraded, would boost tourism in surrounding areas as it leads to
both South and North Luangwa Game Parks. A progress report will be awaited on the matter.
12/03 – Chiengi – Kaputa Road
On 4 th November, 2003, the Hon Deputy Minister made the following assurance:
“Maintenance of the roads between Chiengi and Kaputa has been included in the 2004 budget.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry through the Road Development Agency
intended to provide funds in the 2009 Annual Work Plan for the maintenance of Chienge - Kaputa road.
However, the 2009 Budget threshold had been reduced leading to the removal of new projects. That
meant only providing for the on-going projects and works that were procured during the year, but did not
take off due to insufficient funding and late procurement of the works.
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The Ministry was committed to carrying out the rehabilitation of the Chienge - Kaputa road which provided a
direct link between Chienge and Kaputa. The project would be considered for inclusion in the 2010 Annual
Work Plan.
Your Committee observe with concern that the Ministry has many of such road projects which are not being
attended to except through lip service.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Ministry not to only include this road project in the 2010
work plan, but to also work on it in earnest. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
28/03 – Mutanda – Mwinilunga Road
On 20th July, 2004, the Hon Minister re-assured the House as follows:
“Mr Speaker, the Ministry intends to carry out periodic maintenance of the road between
Mwinilunga and Mutanda.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the periodic maintenance on the section between
Solwezi (Mutanda) and Lumwana that was awarded to Messrs. Raubex Construction was substantially
completed in October, 2008.
The Ministry of Works and Supply awarded the periodic maintenance of the section between Lumwana and
Mwinilunga to Messrs. Roads and Paving at a contract sum of ZMK67, 907, 796, 063.00. The contract
duration was eighteen months. The contractor started the works on 9 th July, 2008. The contractor had done
100% of the pothole and edge repairs, 44km of shoulder reconstruction and side drains as well as 22km had
been surfaced.
Your Committee observe that the road project is important and reliable for the increased mining activities in
Lumwana and, as such, needs quality works and possibly a large part of it requires resurfacing.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Ministry to consider resurfacing the entire road. A
83/05 – Road Sector Works in Provinces
Central Province
On 17th March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Works and Supply informed the House as follows:
“Sir, the major project being undertaken by the Government and require more resources to
register meaningful progress this year are:
a. Mumbwa – Itezhi Tezhi Road
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Norwegian Government had discontinued its support to
the Road Sector Programme in Zambia due to policy change. The maintenance of the Itezhi Tezhi -
Mumbwa road would, therefore, not be implemented under the support programme of the Norwegian
Government.
However, the Ministry of Works and Supply through the Road Development Agency intended to carry
out a periodic maintenance.
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Your Committee note with concern at the turn of events where the Norwegian Government has abruptly
closed its support to the road sector programme in Zambia due to policy change.
In light of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government, through the Road Development Agency, to
carryout periodic maintenance of the road. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
b. Mpongwe – Machiya Road
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the maintenance of the Mpongwe - Machiya road was
included in the programme of periodic maintenance of Roads by the Output and Performance based
contracts financed partly by the European Union and Zambian Government respectively. As stated
previously, the contractor was supposed to rehabilitate the Mpongwe - Machiya road within the first six
months of commencement of the works and maintain the road for three and half years continually.
The contractor, however, failed to perform leading to the termination of the contract in 2008. The
contractor did not start any works on the Mpongwe - Machiya road at all. Further, the Permanent Secretary
reported that the Ministry through the Road Development Agency advertised for the periodic maintenance of
the road. The bids for the maintenance of the Mpongwe – Machiya road have been received and evaluated.
On 20th January, 2009, the Evaluation Report was considered by the RDA Tender Committee. However,
there was no decision made because of inadequate information received. The contract was eventually
awarded to Messrs China Geo in April, 2009. The works were expected to commence by end of May,
2009.
Your Committee express their dismay at the failure by the Government to ably find a contractor who is
committed to take up the contract and commence the works on the road project.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to ensure that the recently engaged
contractor, Messrs China Geo, is committed and the quality works. A progress report is awaited on the
matter.
c. Luansobe - Mpongwe Road
In his up date, the Permanent Secretary reported that the maintenance of the project road was being carried
out under the Periodic Maintenance of Trunk, Main and District Roads by Performance Based Road
contracts. However, due to lack of progress on a number of roads under the programme on the Copperbelt
Province, the contract was terminated.
He further reported that the Ministry through the Road Development Agency signed a new contract for the
construction of the Luansobe - Mpongwe road to bitumen standard with Messrs. China Henan International
Cooperation on 10th October, 2008. The contract sum was ZMK90, 097, 744, 486.00 with the contract
duration of twelve months. The contractor started the works in November, 2008.
In noting the submission, your Committee observe that the contractor started the works on the road project
in November, 2008. The contract duration is twelve months.
Your Committee request a progress report on the matter.
d. Luapula Province – Pedicle Road
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry was committed to upgrading to bitumen
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standard the road between Mokambo (Mufulira and Chembe (Mansa) through the Democratic Republic of
Congo. The Ministry intended to construct the pedicle road through a public private partnership (PPP)
arrangement. A feasibility study to determine how the PPP arrangement would be carried out had been
tendered. It was expected that the services of the consultant to carry out the assignment would be procured
by June, 2009.
Observations and Recommendations
Your Committee observe with concern that it is taking too long to upgrade this road to bitumen standard.
This road, once upgraded, will provide a shortest route from Lusaka and the Copperbelt to Luapula and
Northern Provinces.
Your Committee are no longer interested to hear about arrangements and feasibility studies on the road
works. Thereafter, your Committee strongly urge the Government to see to it that the works of upgrading
the road to bitumen standard commences soon, more so because the Chembe Bridge has already been
completed.
e. North-Western Province – Kasempa Turn Off – Kabompo Road
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the contractor had completed to surfacing level 92 Km of the
234 Km Kasempa Turn Off - Kabompo road. In 2008, it was planned that 22Km of the road would be
completed to surfacing level, but 38Km was actually completed. The increase in the rate of the progress of
the works was due to timely release of funds.
Your Committee observe that the works has started though not yet completed.
In view of the foregoing, they resolve to await a progress report on the matter.
f. Bottom Road
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that Messrs. Road Contractors Company was awarded the
contract at an amount of ZMK16, 200, 000, 000.00 to carry out a periodic maintenance of the Chabboboma
- Sinazeze road. The contractor started the works in October, 2007. The works were initially intended to
be completed by November, 2008. However, due to wash away on some sections of the road, extra
works needed to be carried out. The contractor had so far done 81.5km of vegetation control, 65km of
heavy grading and 50km of regravelling. The drainage works were ongoing. Additional funds would be
required to complete additional drainage structures.
Your Committee observe that the road works have commenced on the road project, but due to insufficient
funds, additional drainage structures have not yet been worked on.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to provide adequate funds to enable the
contractors complete the additional drainage structures.
g. Kalumwange – Farm Block Roads
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the maintenance of the roads in the
Kalumwange Farm Block was discontinued because there was no more release of funds for the
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project. In 2007, there was no provision for the maintenance of the Kalumwange Farm Block roads
as the Budget could not accommodate all the ongoing projects. Further, the Permanent Secretar y
informed your Committee that in 2008, all local District Councils were appointed as Road
Authorities responsible for feeder and urban roads. It is being hoped that Kaoma District Council
would re-activate the project and include the project in the 2010 Annual Work Plan.
Your Committee observe that Road Development Agency will re-advertise the maintenance of the roads
through Kaoma District Council and will ensure that the project is included in the council’s 2010 Annual
Work Plan.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to support the Kalumwange Farm Block by
providing stable release of funds to Kaoma District Council to maintain the road network of the farm block.
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COOPERATIVES
16/05 – Rehabilitation of Farmers Training Centres and Farm Institutes
On 11th February, 2005, the Hon Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives made the following assurance
"Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has drawn up plans to rehabilitate
training institutes and farmer training centres in the country. As soon as funds are available,
rehabilitation works start."
In his update, the Permanent Secretary submitted that in 2008, there was no budgetary provision for
rehabilitation of Farmers Training Centres (FTCs) and Farm Institutes (FIs). Therefore, there was no progress
recorded during 2008. In 2009, budgetary provisions had been made for the following:
1. Rehabilitation of FTC in Mwinilunga District = K500 million

2. Rehabilitation of Mechanisation Centre at Kasama Institute = K50 million
3. Construction of FTC Luwingu District = K500 million
4. Construction of FTC Nyimba District = K600 million
Your Committee observe that the Ministry only reported on few Farmer Training Centres (FTCs) and
Farm Institutes. They further observe that the assurance covers farmer training centres and farm
institutes across the whole country.
Therefore, they resolve to request a report on all the FTCs and farm institutes country wide regarding
the level of rehabilitation and levels of funding from the Treasury. An update report is awaited on the
matter.
17/06 – Posting of Veterinary Officers to Chief Moomba and Chief Nyawa
On 9 th February, 2006, the Hon Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives made the following
“Mr Speaker, …….There are plans to post veterinary staff to all vacant posts in the country,
including the areas of chief Moomba and Chief Nyawa, Kazungula District.”
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In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that Nyawa had had a Veterinary Officer posted there while
Moomba had not had one posted there yet. This was because the Southern Province payroll could not
accommodate any more since it was full. The Ministry was awaiting authority to create a window on the
payroll.
Your Committee observe that a Veterinary Officer has been posted to Chief Moomba’s area but, for
Chief Nyawa’s area, a Veterinary Officer has not yet been posted there as there is no window on the
payroll.
Your Committee resolve to request an update report on the matter as authority to create a window on
the payroll is being awaited.
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14/06 – Autonomy of Legal Aid Department and Creation of Legal Aid Fund
On 2 nd March, 2006, the Hon. Minister of Justice made the following undertaking on the floor of the
House:
“The autonomy of the Legal Aid Department will be operationalised this year and we have made
provision for this. The same applies to the creation of a Legal Aid Fund from which private legal
practioners will be paid token fees on a scale to be prescribed so that they can help the indigent
members of society.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Board had opened a Legal Aid Board Fund
Account with Zambia National Commercial Bank, Business Centre in Lusaka. The operation of that
account would depend on the following three aspects:
i) the release of such funds from Ministry of Finance and National Planning to be deposited into the
account;
ii) the willingness of Legal Practitioners to register with the Director of Legal Aid Board as provided by
section 20 A(1) of the Legal Aid (Amendment) Act No. 17 of 2000; and
iii) the determination of the remuneration to be paid, to legal practitioners who desire to provide
legal aid, by the Board as may be approved by the Minister under section 7c of the Legal Aid
(Amendment) Act No. 19 of 2005.
As to (i) there was a monthly release of some money from which a portion would be deposited as the
funds were made available to the Board. In case of (ii) and (iii), the Board had engaged the Law
Association of Zambia to sensitise its members on the need to register with the Director of Legal Aid
Board for the purposes of the Legal Aid Fund. The Board was also engaged with Law Association of
Zambia on the remuneration of Legal Practitioners who might desire to provide legal aid.
Further, the Permanent Secretary informed your Committee that after the establishment of the Legal Aid
Board as an autonomous statutory body under the Legal Aid Act, Cap 34, as amended by Act No. 17 of
2000, the operations of the Legal Aid Fund were under the control of the Permanent Secretary (Administration)
who was the Controlling Officer of the Ministry of Justice but now the operations were under the Legal
Aid Board.
Your Committee observe that the legal aid fund is not yet operational and that it is now under the control of
the newly established Legal Aid Board and not the Permanent Secretary (Administration) of the Ministry of
Justice.
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In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve to follow-up the matter through the Legal Aid Board. A
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21/06 – Bill on Gender Based Violence (GBV)
On 14th February, 2006, His Honour the Vice President made the following undertaking on the floor of the
House:
“The Government has, in fact, embarked upon a comprehensive and consultative process with
major stakeholders such as Women in Law Development Association and UNICEF as cooperating
partners to come with a Bill on gender violence which will further address any discriminating
practices based upon sex and gender.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that GIDD would like to report on further progress on the
Bill on Gender Violence as set out below:
In 2008, the Ministry of Justice though the Zambia Law Development Commission established a Technical
Committee which was charged with the responsibility of spearheading the process of developing specific
legislation on Gender Based Violence. The Technical Committee held provincial and national consultants
with various stakeholders to obtain suggestions and consensus on the proposed legislation.
After the consultative meetings, the Technical Committee prepared a working document with
recommendation on draft legislation. This had been submitted to the Ministry of Justice. Currently, the
Ministry of Justice was preparing draft legislation which would in turn, be submitted back to Zambia Law
Development Commission for scrutiny by its Commissioners.
Your Committee observe with concern that the Bill which is being drafted is the Anti-Domestic Violence
Bill instead of the Bill on Gender Based Violence. Your Committee are of the view that the Anti-Domestic
Violence Bill will not address gender violence in other spheres of life.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government through GIDD not to lose sight of the
important ingredients of the Bill on Gender Based Violence by urgently pushing for the appropriate
legislation to address all forms of gender based violence.
An update report is being awaited on the matter.
20/07 – Sensitisation Tours to Women Clubs Country Wide
On 20th November 2007, the Hon Minister of Gender and Women in Development assured the House as
follows:
“In this regard, my office has already planned to undertake tours to various parts of the country
especially in rural areas where information on development issues often is lacking.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Minister of Gender and Women in Development
had made progress on that commitment. In 2008, the Minister undertook sensitisation tours to Central,
Luapula and Western Provinces. The objective of the tours was to sensitise and encourage women to take
part in developmental programmes, activities and processes that Government provided. The sensitisation
tour to Northern Province which had been planned to take place in the last quarter of 2008, did not take
place due to budgetary constraints.
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Your Committee observe with concern that Luapula and Northern Provinces have not yet been visited by
GIDD to sensitise the women on empowerment programmes to uplift their well-being.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge GIDD to tour the remaining provinces and districts. An
update report is awaited on the matter.
21/07 – Empowerment Programmes for Women in Rural Areas
On 20th November, 2007, the Hon Minister of Gender and Women in Development made the following
“Mr Speaker… this is the reason why we have taken it up ourselves in the Ministry to come up
with programmes that will facilitate the empowerment of women in the rural areas.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Joint Gender Support Programme (JGSP) was
signed by Government and some Cooperating Partners in December, 2008. One of the main objectives of
the Programme was to contribute to the economic empowerment of women.
Therefore, the Division, though the JGSP would facilitate capacity building in line Ministries and other
relevant institutions to implement gender and development programmes, including women empowerment
programmes. Further, GIDD was already collaborating with institutions such as the Zambia Development
Agency (ZDA) and the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to ensure that their
respective programmes did benefit both men and women.
It was GIDD’s view that women should be linked to business associations to ensure that they had access to
the necessary support services and information. This activity would entail foregoing linkages between
women and the various associations and facilitating capacity buildings.
The Division would therefore, continue to play a coordinating and collaborative role in the development or
programmes and policies aimed at addressing current gender imbalances and prevent the recurrence of such
imbalances in the future.
Your Committee observe that GIDD is trying to promote women to be linked to business associations to
ensure that they access the necessary support services and information.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge GIDD to come up with a list of women or women groups
which have been linked to business associations and have been empowered through ZDA and CEEC.
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05/95 – Decentralisation of the Lands Tribunal and Wide Publicity on the Decentralisation of the
Lands Tribunal
On 25th January, 2005, the Hon Deputy Minister assured the House as follows:
“Again, the Ministry of Lands is doing everything possible to publicise the existence of this Lands
Tribunal. There is, therefore, need to decentralize and broaden the operations of the Lands
Tribunal so that more people can have access to the services being offered by the Lands
Tribunal.”
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a) In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that under the Lands Act Cap 184 (Rules and
Regulations) Subsidiary Legislation Rule 8, the Tribunal is empowered to sit anywhere in the
Republic of Zambia, if and when need arises. That in effect had the implication of decentralising
the operations of the Tribunal. The Tribunal was, therefore, in essence a Circuit Court.
Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that there were also plans in future that if funding was
available, an office would be set up in Ndola as part of the decentralisation process. This office
would cater for the Northern part (half) of the country namely, Northern, Copperbelt, Luapula and
North-western Provinces.
As to decentralisation at district level, the Permanent Secretary reported that this would not be cost
effective, as it would be a huge financial undertaking. The other underlying factor was that
dispute resolutions were demand driven. In view of that, it would be impractical to set up offices
in Districts. It was for that reason that the status quo was maintained.
b) Further, the Permanent Secretary reported that the wide publicity of the Tribunal was an ongoing
exercise. In the last two years, the Tribunal and undertaken a tour if at least tour Provinces those
were namely, Southern, Central, Northern and North-western Provinces as set out hereunder.
i) In October, 2007, the Tribunal undertook a tour of Southern Province which covered the
following Districts, Mazabuka, Monze, Choma, Namwala, Kalomo, Livingstone and
Siavonga.
ii) In April, 2008, the Tribunal undertook a tour of some selected Districts of Northern
Province namely; Mpika and Kasama. This was due in part to limited funding. In the
same year, Serenje and Mkushi in Central Province were also covered.
iii) In May, 2009, the Tribunal was in North-western Province and visited Solwezi,
Mfumbwe, Mwinilunga and Kasempa. There would be a follow-up trip to Solwezi due
to the workload as there were numerous complaints.
The form of sensitisation was by public debate in council halls, radio programmes, open forum
and public address invitation to would be clients.
Your Committee observe that there is a slight shift from the original assurance of setting up offices in
provinces and districts to having what is now being referred to as circuit courts. Further, your Committee
observe that the publicity of the Lands Tribunal is slow due to limited funding for the purpose.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee resolve as follows:
i) with regard to the shift of decentralising the Lands Tribunal from opening offices in
Provinces and Districts to circuit courts, your Committee urge the Ministry to allow the
Minister to make a ministerial statement about the shift so as to enable the Committee close
the matter; and
ii) with regard to the Ministry being slow in publicising the Lands Tribunal, your Committee
urge Government to adequately fund the Ministry to enable it to vigorously publicise the
works of the Lands Tribunal in Provinces and Districts.
A progress report is awaited on both matters cited above.
31/05 – Linking Provincial Offices to the Ministry Headquarters in Lusaka
On 9 th March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Lands made the following assurance on the floor of the House:
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“Mr Chairman, the Ministry has plans to link the rest of the provincial offices to the system at the
headquarters in the near future, subject to the availability of funds. This is in line with
Government policy of decentralisation.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry had now managed to link four provincial
offices to the Ministry’s Headquarters. Those were Chipata, Livingstone, Kasama and Solwezi.
The Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry of Lands would continue to make efforts aimed at
improving the land Delivery Service in the country.
Your Committee express concern that the linking of Provincial Offices to the Ministry Headquarters in
Lusaka has taken rather too long to be implemented. Your Committee note that, if this is done, it will save
the people in the provinces from traveling long distances to Lusaka for the issuance of the title deeds and
other land documentation.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to speed up the process of linking
provincial offices to the Ministry Headquarters in Lusaka as a matter of efficiency and effectiveness in land
issues since the current arrangement is quite cumbersome.
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TRANSPORT
21/96 – Chipata -Mchinji Railway Project
On 13th February, 1996, the Hon Minister informed the House that, regarding the Chipata/Mchinji Railway
Project, it was the Government’s intention to source funds and that as a result of the Government’s efforts,
signs were that sooner or later, a donor was going to be found to finance the project.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Chipata – Mchinji railway project is scheduled to
be completed in June 2009. Only 2 km of rail slippery and 10 km of ballasting remained to be done out
of the 27 km stretch from Mchinji in Malawi. The delay was attributed to the short supply of rail slippers,
insufficient budgetary provision, increased cost construction materials. As regards the terminal
buildings, rehabilitation works were in progress.
As at end of March, 2009, Government had released K 5.9 billion to the project for the following
works:
 procurement of sleepers and fish bolts;

 procurement of ballast; and
 payment of outstanding salaries/wages payments.
Further, Government had secured the 3 km 801b RSZ to complete the remaining main line.
Your Committee observe that only two kilometres of the railway line is remaining to complete the whole
stretch of twenty-seven kilometres.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge Government to urgently overcome the reported challenges
and finish off the remaining two kilometres as the railway line will be viable since Nacala Port in
Mozambique is not as congested as Dar-es-salaam and Durban Ports.
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16/02 – Kasama Airport Rehabilitations
On 7 th March, 2002, the Hon Minister informed the House that it was just a matter of time before the
Government moved in and started working on the Kasama Airport.
Terminal Building
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the construction works for the terminal building at
Kasama Airport had been completed and the constructor had since handed over the structure to the
Provincial Administration.
Construction of the Runway
The Permanent Secretary reported that as regards the extension of the Kasama runway, the tender to
engage a consultant to undertake the design of the runway had been evaluated were made available from
the Treasury. Works on the runway would only commence after the completion of the design and after
had been set aside for approval by the Zambia National Tender Board (ZNTB).
Your Committee observe with satisfaction that the terminal building has been completed and handed over
to the Provincial Administration. However, they observe that the extension of the runway has not yet been
undertaken.
Your Committee resolve to request a progress report regarding the construction of the extension of the
runway at Kasama Airport.
04/96 – New Solwezi Post Office Construction
On 27th October, 1992, the Honourable Minister informed the House that the construction of the new
Solwezi Post Office was anticipated to start in 1993 after sourcing funds from donor countries to meet the
costs.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that currently Messrs. Power Construction was
renovating the existing post office in Solwezi to cater for the growing business needs of the town.
However, given the proposed re-planning of Solwezi town due to expansion of activities, the
Ministry had held discussions with the Provincial Administration over the construction of the new
post office. Arising from that consultation, it was proposed that the construction of the new post
office would better suit the new plans to be developed for Solwezi. Given this scenario, it was
prudent for the Ministry to wait for the new design so that the Provincial Administration allocates,
a new plot for the post office based oil new plans. In the meantime, Messrs Power Construction
had been urged to quicken the renovations currently taking place.
Your Committee observe that the construction of a new post office for Solwezi will only commence after
new plans to expand Solwezi town have been developed. This being the case, your Committee will await a
progress report on the matter.
25/03 – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy
During the debate of the Report of your Committee on Communications, Transport, Works and Supply, on
5th November, 2003, the Honourable Minister informed the House as follows:
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“My Ministry is still in the process of developing the Information, Communication Policy………
after the development, the Ministry…....... intends to review the Telecommunications Act and align
it to the provisions of the Policy.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry had engaged Cabinet Office
through the Policy Analysis and Coordination (PAC) Division to ensure that the three Bills were
passed for enactment by Parliament.
The National ICT Policy was approved on 5th November 2006 and launched on 28th March 2008
at Mulungushi International Conference Centre. Following the launch, the Ministry consulted the
public through the various ministries to develop an implementation plan while civil society and
private sector were to provide input for the draft plan. Stakeholders had been encouraged in the
implementation of the Policy as per the programmes outlined in the document. The process of
implementing the Policy was based on thirteen pillars.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry has engaged Cabinet Office, through the Policy Analysis and
Coordination (PAC) Division, to ensure that the three Bills are passed for enactment by Parliament,
namely, Information and Communication Technology and a review of the Telecommunication Act.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee will await a progress report on the matter.
17/04 – Vubwi Post Office
On 22nd July, 2004, the Hon Deputy Minister of Communications and Transport made the following
“Mr Speaker, we are moving fast and funds permitting, Vubwi Post Office will be attended to very
soon.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that in 2008, the Ministry undertook a tour to
Vubwi and Sinda for detailed inspections which included visitation of the place of
construction. The site for construction of the P ost Office had b een acq u ir ed and w as
aw ait ing a sur ve y b y th e C oun cil to b e undertaken. Meanwhile, the revised design of a
standard Post Office at sub-district level had been finalised by the Building Department in the Ministry of
Works and Supply. The design, costed about K2.7 Billion. However, currently the Ministry had
limited funds to start the construction of the Vubwi Post Office.
On whether the Ministry was considering putting the item on Vubwi Post Office in the 2010
budget, the Permanent Secretary responded in the affirmative.
Your Committee observe with concern that the construction of the Vubwi Post Office has not yet started
even by an inch. There is need to show commitment to the assurance by commencing the construction of
the post office and budgeting for it. Your Committee further observe that the Ministry is still awaiting the
Bill of Quantity from the Buildings Department. Your Committee, however, is assured that there will be a
budget line for this matter in the 2010 budget.
71/05 – Private Sector Participation in Running the Railway Sector TAZARA
On 2 nd March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Communications and Transport assured the House as follows:
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“My Ministry, in conjunction with the Zambia Privatisation Agency, is still working out modalities
for involving the private sector in the railway sector. For example, the World Bank funded a study
on the options of private sector participation in running TAZARA and has been completed and is
under consideration by the Government of Zambia and Tanzania.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the two Governments of Tanzania and Zambia
though the 54 th TAZARA Council of Ministers Meeting held in Lusaka, in April, 2009 directed that
the Concessioning of TAZARA should go ahead and that the Chinese should b e given the right of
first refusal.
To this effect, the two Governments were preparing a concession proposal to the Chinese Government on
the modalities of the concession. After clearing the proposal through internal processes, a delegation at
ministerial level would be sent to China to negotiate the concession.
Meanwhile, the two Governments had requested the Chinese Government to provide assistance for
the continued op eration of TAZARA through the 14th Protocol.
In the interim some measures have been put in place to improve the operations of TAZARA some
of which were:
i) re-organising the TAZARA Management including recruitment of the Managing and

Deputy Directors;
ii) introduction of stringent financial and procurement systems to enhance
professionalism and accountability;
iii) to restructuring transportation tariffs to bring them to commercially competitive
levels to make TAZARA profitable;
iv) to re-negotiating all existing contracts with clients which were lope sided in favour of
TAZARA clients; and
v) to repairing the existing communications system on the TAZARA.
Your Committee observe that the position on the concessioning of TAZARA is progressing well. The two
Governments of Zambia and Tanzania are negotiating with the Chinese Government on the matter.
In view of the foregoing, you Committee will await a progress report on the matter.
73/05 – Private Sector Driven Airline
“On air transport, the government is considering the establishment of a private sector driven
national airline. Consultations on how best to establish such an airline are going on.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that recently, new domestic and regional operators
had established operations in the country. In addition, there had been marked improvement in the
provision of air services by Zambian operators. The Ministry of Communication and Transport
was, therefore, studying the sustainability of those airlines with the view of designing one of them
or in combination, flag carriers. Designation of any would depend on the financial viability of
such an airline.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry is studying the sustainability of the new domestic and regional
operators of the airlines with the view of designating one of them or in combination, flag carriers.
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Your Committee will await a progress report on the matter.
76/05 – Nseluka – Mpulungu Railway Spur
“Mr Chairman, last year, His Excellency signed the agreement for the Mtwara Development
Corridor. Under this agreement, a number of projects in various sectors are expected to be
developed. In the transport sector, the project will include the Nseluka-Mpulungu Railway Spur,
which is expected to connect the country to the Great Lakes Region.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Nseluka – Mpulungu Railway spur was one of the
many r ailw ay p r ojects that th e Gov ernmen t intend ed to dev elop in the country to provide high
volume low cost railway transport. It was thus a priority project.
A full feasibility study was necessary to determine the actual construction of the railway spur. The
results of the study would assist the Government and other interested stakeholders to mobilize the
financial resources for the construction of the railway project. However, due to the large amount of
financial resources needed to undertake a full feasibility study, it had not yet been done. The study would
only be conducted once the necessary finances were sourced either from within the Ministry's internal
resources, the cooperating partners or other project developers.
Your Committee observe with concern that the culture of making assurances when there are no feasible
resources to attend to the projects being assured should be discarded at all costs. Your Committee is tired
of getting assurances every time on the same project/s year after year.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to urgently implement the assurance as the
implementation of this assurance will save the life span of the roads because heavy cargo to and from
Mpulungu/Mbala will be transported by rail.
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NATIONAL PLANNING
02/96 - Re-Organization of Central Statistical Office (CSO)
On 4 th March, 1996, the Hon Minister made the following assurance on the floor of the house:
“Our national statistical system needs to be strengthened in order for it to give the relevant and
timely data that we will require for decision making. In this regard, plans are underway to re-
organise the Central Statistical Office into a Bureau of Statistics with enhanced capacities.”
In his update, the Secretary to the Treasury (ST) reported that the formulation of the National Strategy for
the Development of Statistics (NSDS), the basis upon which the re-organization of the Central
Statistical Office was premised was still ongoing and was now scheduled to be completed end of
April, 2009.
The NSDS was a five year statistical development plan for the entire National Statistical System (NSS). The
NSS comprised all the major producers of statistics which include the Central Statistical Office (as the
core institution), all the ministries and some other public institutions such as the Central Bank.
The NSDS was built upon the United Nations Fundamental Principals of Official Statistics (1994) and
subsequently the Marakech Action for the Development of Statistics (2004 and more recently the AU
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African Charter on Statistics. The above three aspects emphasized the independence (or autonomy) of
national statistical offices, relevant and strong legislation, confidentiality, credibility and timeliness of data
and maintaining of international standards of statistical production.
The outputs of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) included:
i) revision of the current 1964 Census and Statistics Act Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia;
ii) re-structuring of the Central Statistics Office and maintaining its semi-autonomy (with a raised
profile);
iii) formulation of Statistical Units in line ministries and other NSS Members where they do not
exist and strengthening them where they exist;
iv) formulation of a five year statistical work programme;
v) formulation of a coordinating and standardization methods and harmonizing the mechanisms of
the statistical outputs produced by the National Statistical System; and
vi) formulating a statistical Capacity Building Programme for the National Statistical System.
The implementation of the NSDS which included the restructuring of the Central Statistical Office was,
therefore, expected to commence in the second half of 2009.
Your Committee appreciate the background work which has been put in towards the implementation of the
assurance. They resolve to await the actual implementation of the project.
20/03 – Lundazi – Chipata Road
On 7 th August, 2003, the Hon Deputy Minister made the following assurance:
“It is the intention of the treasury to have the K4 billion allocated to this road in accordance with
the contract work plan provided by the Ministry of Works and Supply for this year. The initial K1
billion has been profiled to be released this month August, 2003. The treasury will further
consider releasing the remaining balance as the certificate for expanded works gets signed by the
road engineers at the Ministry of Works and Supply as per procedure.”
In his update, the Secretary to the Treasury reported that the status of the Lundazi – Chipata Road was that
the Ministry of Works and Supply through the Road Development Agency (RDA) awarded the contract to
rehabilitate the first 100km of the Lundazi – Chipata Road to Messrs. Raubex Construction Limited. The
contract sum involved was K76, 680, 838, 118.00. Your Committee was further informed that the duration
of the contract for the 100km was twelve months, commencement date being 1st June, 2009.
The works on the road were progressing well and were likely to be completed on time. The contractor had
done 34km of the road sub base/base for carriageway, 10km primed and/ 6km sealed.
Meanwhile, a draft final feasibility study for the reconstruction of Chipata – Lundazi Road to be financed
by BADEA was completed in 2008 and submitted to BADEA for comments and approval.
Regarding the detailed engineering study, it was expected that this would be completed during this year and
it would lead to the preparation of the Tender Documents.
The works on this road were likely to begin in 2010. The Ministry of Works and Supply would continue to
carry out rehabilitation works of the road while waiting for funds from BADEA for the reconstruction of the
road.
Your Committee observe with concern that it has taken long to thoroughly work on the road due to
inadequate and delayed funding for the road works.
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They urge the Ministry to ensure adequate and timely funding is provided to speed up the road works. A
18/04 – Kasempa Turn – Off/Zambezi/Chavuma Road
On 16th July, 2004, the Hon Deputy Minister of Finance and National Planning made the following
“The estimated total cost of Kasempa Turn-off/Zambezi/Chavuma road is US $80 million, which
is approximately K383 billion. Efforts are being made to seek support from co-operating
partners.”
The Secretary to Treasury reported that the implementation of the improvement of the Kasempa Turn Off –
Zambezi – Chavuma Road was divided into two separate contracts. The first one involved the
upgrading to bitumen standard of the road from Kasempa Turn Off up to Kabompo. The contract was awarded
to Messrs. Belga Construction Limited in 2001 at a contract sum of US46.40 million with the duration of
forty-two months. Due to erratic and inadequate funding resulting in very slow rate of progress on site, a
contract to carry out rehabilitation and maintenance of the section of the road between Mufumbwe and
Zambezi was awarded in July, 2006 to Messrs. China Geo Corporation. The intention was to ensure that the
project road, Kasempa Turn Off – Mufumbwe – Kabompo – Zambezi Road, was kept in good condition as the
upgrading to bitumen standard of the road proceeded towards Kabompo. The rehabilitation and
maintenance of the Mufumbwe – Zambezi Road had been fully rehabilitated to gravel standard. The
rehabilitation was, completed in February, 2007. The road was now under regular maintenance until
July, 2010. The funds for rehabilitation were provided by the European Union. The funds for : the
maintenance were being provided by the Road fund.
The construction to bitumen standard of the entire project road was being carried out in phases. It was hoped
that the section up to Kabompo might be completed in 2010.
To date, the contractor had attained a total of 91.5km of finished road which was open to traffic and had been
handed over to the RDA. An impressive 38Km against the targeted 22Km of tarred road was
constructed during 2008. The contractor had set up camp at Mufumbwe and would commence
construction of the remaining stretch early 2010.
Your Committee observe with appreciation that the assurance is being addressed although funding was
erratic. Your Committee, therefore, urge the Government to speed up the works and give a time frame
within which the whole project will be attended to.
A progress report is awaited.
23/06 – Bursaries Committee Vis-à-vis Student Loans
On 14th February, 2006, the Hon Deputy Minister of Finance and National Planning made the following
undertaking on the floor of the House:
“Mr Speaker……the Bursaries Committees has taken steps towards strengthening its operations
to ensure that students financial requirements are adequately met. The Committee has entered
into Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Government and the Finance Bank to allow the
bank administer the funds under the loans recoveries of funds given to students at the two
universities.”
In his update, the Secretary the Treasury reported that in 2004, the Government initiated the reforms of
the bursaries programme with the aim of replacing it with a "Student Loan Scheme" which would
operate as a revolving fund for students at universities. The new loan scheme was planned to be
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administered through Finance Bank Zambia Limited which currently was disbursing funds on behalf of
the Bursaries Committee.
During the financial years 2005 and 2006, the Bursaries Committee undertook study tours to Kenya and
Zimbabwe respectively in order to understand how the student loans schemes operated in those
countries. Those tours were very important in order to provide insight and understanding to the
Bursaries Committee and those in turn would strengthen and widen the scope of the implementation of
the new student loans scheme in Zambia.
Following the study tours, the creation of the Zambia Higher Education Loans Board (ZAHELB) was
proposed and later adopted by the Committee. The Board was to build on progress made so far in
financing higher education in Zambia and perform the following functions:
a. establish mechanisms to recover mature loans;

b. establish a “tracer system” by using an identification system such as the Green National
Registration Card Numbers as a tool to trace loaners or beneficiaries of the new loan scheme; and
c. establish a suitable system and instrument (Loans Application Form), capable of assessing
applicants’ level of need by analyzing their financial status.
As a result, the above-mentioned proposal was finalised by the Committee and has been submitted to
Cabinet for the creation of the above stated Board and implementation awaits Cabinet approval.
Your Committee observe with concern that the Students’ Loan Scheme under the Bursaries committee will
take long to be implemented as modalities of how to administer it were still on the drawing board.
Your Committee, urge the Government to urgently approve the Students’ Loan Scheme to benefit the
students, especially those from the vulnerable groups.
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SECURITY
07/05 – Fixed Contracts for Gratuity
On 21st January 2005, the Hon Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Security made the following
"Sir, the information we are availing to citizens out there is that if you enter into a fixed contract
and there is no provision for gratuity, you are actually being robbed of your services. Bring these
fixed contracts that do not have gratuity so that the Ministry of Labour and Social Security can
intervene and accordingly, you get your dues."
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Employment Act Cap 268 of the laws of
Zambia provides for employment contracts. However, the fixed term contract period is determined by
the employer and the Employment Act does not provide for gratuity. Issues of gratuity are subject to
mutual agreement between the employer and the employee. Traditionally in Zambia, most companies
with fixed contract arrangements pay gratuity to employees once the contract expires.
The Permanent Secretary further informed your Committee that even as a Ministry, they urged
companies and organisations that bring their contracts for attestation to consider including a
component of gratuity in all their contracts. However, a provision of gratuity had been included
in the proposed amendment to the Employment Act, Cap 268 of the Laws of Zambia. The
Legislative Memorandum for the amendments of the Act was presented to Cabinet in July 2008. It
was expected that Cabinet would finalise discussions on the proposed amendments and present the
Amendment Bill to Parliament.
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Your Committee observe that the Ministry has made a tremendous effort in addressing the assurance as the
Legislative Memorandum for the amendment of the Act was presented to Cabinet in July, 2008.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee await the amendment Bill to be presented to Parliament.
09/06 – Benefiting from the Brain Drain
On 7 th March, 2006, the Hon Minister of Labour and Social Security made the following assurance on the
floor of the House:
"What we need to do is turn the brain drain to brain gain. This is why we are working on policies
of how we should work with the receiving, exporting and importing nations of labour."
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that most Zambians were being trained to replace those
that had left for greener pastures. Most organisations were being encouraged to improve their terms and
conditions of service to attract those that had left to come back and serve their nation and once they came
back, they came as skilled and competent persons especially those that have worked in the developed
countries.
The Ministry has had meetings with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) for technical
assistance for the establishment of a system of registering all citizens in the diaspora so that the
Government was able to track them and make use of them when the need arose.
Furthermore, other efforts were being made through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage the formation
of diaspora associations in various countries as that would make it easier to identify skilled labour that
could be used on issues concerning private sector development in Zambia.
Your Committee observe that most skilled personnel, especially in the Ministry of Health and Education,
opt to go outside the country for greener pastures.
In view of the above, your Committee urge the Government to put in a provision in the Employment Act
which would retain and attract skilled personnel within the country and in the diaspora to work in
organisations and companies in Zambia.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
57/91 – Construction of two Stadia in Lusaka and Copperbelt
On 30th September, 1997, the Hon Minister assured that the Government was initiating a budget to put up
two stadia in Lusaka and on the Copperbelt.
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that it had been the wish of Government to construct
two stadia in Lusaka and the Copperbelt. However, due to insufficient funds, Government had
concentrated resources to rehabilitate the independence stadium to international standards while an ultra modern
stadium was being constructed in Ndola through bilateral relations with China.
She reiterated that it was the Ministry's consideration that when adequate resources were available, two
new stadia in Lusaka and in Livingstone would be constructed.
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In noting the submission, your Committee urge the Ministry to ensure that the stadium in Ndola under
construction by the Chinese Company is completed by 2011 as planned and the rehabilitation of
Independence and Maramba Stadiums should be completed by 2010 as reported to your Committee.
A progress report is being awaited on the matter.
77/05 – Construction of three Multi Purpose Stadia in Lusaka, Ndola and Livingstone
On 8 th March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development assured the House as
follows:
“In the context of South Africa hosting the world cup, my Ministry has designed programmes to
ensure that the nation benefits from this tournament. This will involve rehabilitation of existing
infrastructure and construction of three multipurpose stadia in Lusaka, Ndola and Livingstone
using the build operate, transfer concept.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the construction of stadia had always been one of
Governments priorities. It had been envisaged that new stadia be constructed in Lusaka, Ndola and
Livingstone. Given the enormous cost of constructing stadia, the Government had been faced with the
challenge of identifying the best financing option of stadia construction.
Initially, the Government intended to construct ultra modern stadia in Ndola at the site that once
accommodated the Dag Hammarskjold stadium. Through the innovation of Zambian Consultants such as
Enfins Solutions and Bicon Zambia Ltd, two infrastructure development financing options were explored:
Government to Government and the Build, Operate and Transfer options.The Build, Operate and Transfer
arrangement was that the developer (investor) was going to build the stadium, then use it for a period of
time until they recovered their money and then hand it over to the Government.
The assessments conducted proved that the Build, Operate and Transfer option was not economically viable
for investors given the low in comes and tur nov er p ro jected fr om stad iu m utilization by soccer
fans. As a result, it was opted that stadia be constructed using the government to government financing
system.
So far, the Chinese Government had granted Zambia a long-term loan for the construction of an ultra modern
stadium in Ndola along the Ndola-Kitwe road. The contract to build the stadium had been given to Anhui
Foreign Economic Construction (Group) Company Limited from China who were already in the country and
had started works at the site.
The Permanent Secretary further reported that the Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child Development
did further seek authority from the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) to single source the
contractor to rehabilitate both the independence stadium in Lusaka and Maramba Stadium in Livingstone
to international standards. Authority had since been granted for Anhui Foreign Economic Construction
(Group) Company Limited to do the works simultaneously. For Livingstone, the Ministry was
engaging into negotiations with Chinese Government for funding.
In noting the submission, your Committee urge the Ministry to ensure that the stadium in Ndola under
construction by the Chinese Company is completed by 2011 as planned and the rehabilitation of
Independence and Maramba Stadiums should be completed by 2010 as reported to your Committee.
A progress report is being awaited on the matter.
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78/05 – Establishing Zambia Sports Development Fund (ZSDF)
follows:
“That is why we have thought of establishing the Zambia Sports Development Trust as a private
sector driven body to mobilize resources for sports development. Once Cabinet approves, this
body will become operational this year and will be used as a special purpose vehicle for
infrastructure development.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that in 1998, the Ministry called for a consultative meeting with
stakeholders to come up with ways and means to finance football development. It was agreed that a sport trust be
established to raise funds for football development.
Accordingly, the Ministry made a proposal to Cabinet for the establishment of the Zambia Sport Trust to finance
football development. However, Cabinet turned it down due to the fact that it only centered on football and
marginalized other sports disciplines.
In response to this, the Ministry made another proposal for a Sport Development Trust that was comprised of
renowned managers from the corporate world, National Sports Council of Zambia and department of sports. The
Trust was to raise funds to finance activities of all the forty-three National Sports Associations. However, the matter
was not passed in Cabinet. Given the momentum shown by the private sector in the Committee formed to raise
funds for the senior national soccer team, the Ministry is considering transforming the said Committee into a
national trust fund that would mobilize funds for the development of all sports in the Country. Letters were written
to the Cabinet to authorise them open a National Trust Fund.
In noting the submission, your Committee observe with concern that the Government is backsliding on the
creation of a Sports Development Fund.
In light of the above position, your Committee urge the Government to ensure that resources are garnered
from both state and private sector together to create the Zambia Sport Development Fund as assured. If a
policy shift has taken place, let the Minister come back to the House and issue a statement on the floor of
the House to reverse the position on the matter.
81/05 – Building Staff Capacity in Provinces and Districts
follows:
“My Ministry has been undergoing restructuring and it is a very lean Ministry because we have
staff at headquarters and we want to build capacity in Provinces and Districts. We want to get
down to the grassroots and administer in the manner we are supposed to administer sport, child
and youth development.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that through the on-going restructuring of the Ministry,
provincial sports coordinators and their deputies had been employed in all the nine Provinces. However,
the establishment of offices at district level had not yet been achieved.
The Ministry was making consultations with the Manpower Development Division at Cabinet Office to
extend the Ministry's structure to the district level. In the meantime, the Ministry was making use of the
district sports advisory committees established through the provincial sports coordinators.
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The Ministry was further making plans to empower officers and volunteers in provinces and districts with
modern sports management skills. The first workshop was due to be held in Kabwe from 27 th to 30 th
June, 2009. It was aimed at equipping the officers with skills such as event management, volunteer
management, management of sports organization strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation.
In noting the submission, your Committee express concern that the establishment of offices at district level
has not yet taken place.
Consequently, your Committee urge the Ministry to ensure that it urgently build staff capacity to have full
time employees at both provincial and district levels.
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
39/03 – Forest Development Fund
In her contribution to the debate of 30th January, 2003, the Hon Minister made the following assurance:
“I intend to re-activate the forest development fund to which investors will contribute part of the
proceeds from the sale of timber. The fund will be used in reforestation programmes as well as
promoting joint forestry management.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the Government had decided to strengthen the
Department of Forestry. The Ministry had further consulted the Attorney General’s Chambers to provide a
legal opinion on new amendments as a notice, Forestry Act 1999 who had responded on the matter as set
below:
1. The Ministry should bring the Forests Act, No. 7 of 1999, into operation by issuing a
commencement order by statutory instrument in accordance with section one of that Act. This
was because the Ministry could not amend or repeal any statute without bringing it into
force.
2. Once the Forests Act, 1999 was in force, the current Forests Act, Cap. 199 would cease to exist
since it would have been repealed by the 1999 Act.
3. The amendments intended by the Ministry could, in the circumstances not be made to the
1999 Act which was no longer law. This means that the Ministry could only incorporate into the
1999 Act when it was operational, provisions which the Ministry intended to implement as long as
those provisions were not in conflict with that Act. The Ministry would require the necessary
Cabinet approval to amend the law.
Further, the Permanent Secretary informed the Committee that the Ministry in 2009 would budget for
the review of the Forestry Policy and necessary amendments to the Forest Act No. 7 of 1999. In doing
so, care would be observed to ensure that the Forestry Development Fund was included and addressed
issues of aforestation and reforestation.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry is contemplating issuing a Statutory Instrument as per the
guidance from the Ministry of Justice to bring into force the Forests Act No. 7 of 1999 to operationalise the
Forest Development Fund and the Forestry Commission. Your Committee observe with concern that the
implementation of this assurance has taken rather too long.
In view of the above, they advise the Minister to issue a Ministerial statement on the difficulties they are
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encountering as it is apparent that there is a slight shift in the creation of the Forest Development Fund
which will now be implemented through the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC).
37/05 – Replacing Forest Department with the Forestry Commission
On 16th March, 2005, the Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources made the following assurance on the
floor of the House:
“Mr Speaker, I wish to inform this House that, to a large extent, the Forestry Department will be
replaced by the Forestry Commission, especially at the field level. Although the Forestry Act No.
7 of 1999 provides for the transfer of employees from the Forestry Department to the Forestry
Commission, Government plans to bring an amendment to the House. This will enable employees
of the Forestry Department to be retired with full benefits before they join the Commission, which
can be an autonomous body.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reiterated that in April, 2008, the Ministry of Tourism,
Environment and Natural resources requested for a Legal Opinion from the Attorney General
regarding the way forward as regard legislative review in the Ministry following the enactment of the
Forests Act No. 7 of 1999 vis-à-vis the issuance of a Statutory Instrument in accordance with the
provisions of Part 1, Section 1 of Forests Act No. 7 of 1999.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry is contemplating issuing a Statutory Instrument as per the
guidance from the Attorney General to bring into force Forests Act No. 7 of 1999 and to operationalise the
Forestry Commission. Your Committee further observe with concern that the implementation of this
assurances has taken rather too long.
They urge the Government to expedite the implementation of the assurance as tax payers money was spent
in planning for such a noble project. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
19/89 – Rubber Plantation in Nchelenge
On 5 th July, 1989, the Hon Minister informed the House that Dunlop (Z) Limited, together with other
rubber manufacturing firms, Consolidated Tyre Services and Pigott Maskew, were setting up a pilot rubber
plantation scheme in Nchelenge District, Luapula Province.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the rubber plantation project was envisaged to be
a commercially viable programme. The anticipated partnership with NISCO Industries (manufacturers
of rubber products) did not materialise. Therefore, the Ministry was engaging other partners who had
shown interest.
Further, the Permanent Secretary informed your Committee that there was also 35, 560 seedlings of
rubber plants raised for this year’s planting programme for both districts namely, Kawambwa and
Nchelenge.
The initial trials that involved planting fifty plus clones on fifteen hectares of land in both districts had
been done. Additionally, 4,000 hectares of land was surveyed and set aside for plantation
establishment. Rubber plantation assessments were going to commence once the species suitability
trials were completed.
In Nchelenge, the rubber tree was introduced at Kenani, twelve kilometres from Nchelenge boma,
while in Kawambwa it was introduced at the Kawambwa Tea Estate within the State Land set aside for
tea growing. Since the introduction of the Rubber Project in Zambia, twelve hectares were planted in
Kawambwa and 130 hectares were planted in Nchelenge. The target was to plant 5, 000 hectares by
2012.
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Your Committee observe that there have been major strides made in the growing of rubber plants in both
Nchelenge and Kawambwa. However, a concern is being raised that the Ministry is up to date scouting for
possible partners to make the rubber project commercially viable.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to urgently identify a potential partner to
revitalize the project for the benefit of the country and the communities around the areas in terms of job
creation and the flourishing of related businesses.
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DEVELOPMENT
19/03 - Restructuring of Kagem Mining Limited
On 1 st August, 2003, the Honourable Minister of Mines and Minerals Development made the following
“I would like to state this country has got a lot of mineral resources which the Lord has given us.
But we do not think that the country is benefiting. That is why we intend to restructure Kagem
Mining Limited so as to make it a pilot project for the nation”.
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported as set out below:
i) Kagem Mining Limited was started in 1984 as a joint venture between Hagura with 45% shares
and a Government company, Reserved Minerals Corporation Limited, which had the remaining
55% shares.
ii) In 1998, Government decided to privatize Kagem Mining Limited by offering Hagura an option
to purchase 42% of the shares in the company, at US$1.8 million.
iii) Hagura accepted the offer, but before the sale could be concluded, Government was looking for ways
to benefit the Zambian people more and announced to Hagura that it was not going ahead with the
sale.
iv) Hagura, in the desire to buy the shares, responded by taking the Government to court.
Eventually, Hagura and Government agreed to settle the matter out of court and Hagura accepted
to buy 30% instead of the 42% shares in the Company and to double the cash payment to
Government from US$1.8 million to US$3.6 million.
v) The Permanent Secretary reported that with the conclusion of the out-of-court settlement, Hagura
to date holds 75% and Government had 25% of the shares in Kagem Mining Limited. The
shareholding in Kagem, in this way has been restructured from the original 45% for Hagura and
55% for Government to the 75% for Hagura and 25% for the Government.
Your Committee observe that the restructuring of Kagem Mining Limited has already taken place but not as
Government intended where Government was to be a major share holder and Kagem to have fewer shares. The
idea, then, was to benefit more Zambians than foreign investors. Nevertheless, the Government policy was
now to provide an enabling environment for the private sector to flourish. Consequently, Hagura owns 75% in
Kagem Mining Limited and the Government a paltry 25% of the shares. The belief is that even with this new
arrangement, Zambians will still benefit as they are going to be majority employees.
Your Committee appreciate the explanation on the matter and resolve to have the matter closed as the policy
shift has been apparent.
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67/05 – Minerals Exploration Works in Zambia
On 18th February 2005, the Hon. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development assured the House as
follows:
“In the meantime, there were a number of companies carrying out exploration work in the
Petauke District for copper and gold. The discoveries were there, but exploration work was still
continuing. In the Munali Hills, there was exploration for nickel, in Mumbwa for gold, in
Chongwe for copper and gold and in Lusaka-west area for other base metals.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that, the results on the mineral explorations, which were being
carried out in the country by companies were reported every quarter during the year to the Geological Survey
and Mines Development Departments.
In the Munali Hills, Albidon Limited had commissioned Munali Nickel Mine, which was in operation.
However, due to the low nickel price on the world market and the economic meltdown, the mine was put on
care and maintenance, awaiting an improvement in the world commodity prices for metals.
The Permanent Secretary went on to state that in Mumbwa District, Luiri Gold Limited were quantifying the
tonnages and grades of the gold at Dunrobin and Matala Mines. The company was looking for a strategic
partner to define the resources further and to possibly develop the resource.
In reference to Chongwe, the Permanent Secretary submitted that Mwembeshi Resources Limited entered into
a joint venture partnership with Glencore to explore the gold and copper prospects. However, the company
failed to raise additional capital on the stock market in 2009, because of the credit crunch and had to scale down
on their exploration activities.
In an effort to publicise some of the mineral explorations taking place in Zambia, the Geological Survey
Department had produced a supplement to the Mining Journal entitled “Zambia”. The Mining Journal is an
international magazine, which was circulated across the globe.
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development had also participated in mineral promotion at the Mining
Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, PDAC in Toronto Canada and the Copperbelt Mining Agriculture and
Commercial Show in Kitwe.
Further the Permanent Secretary stated that in order to monitor the various exploration activities going on
in the country, the Geological Survey Department had purchased nine field motor vehicles. The
Department also monitored all the ores, concentrates and mineral samples being exported by various
companies by certifying and validating them.
The Oil and Gas Exploration
Regarding the gas and oil exploration, the Permanent Secretary stated that it was restarted in 2005 using the
microbial technique. The exploration had been undertaken in the rift valley basins in North-Western,
Western and Eastern Provinces. The results of these reconnaissance surveys indicated that the areas had
potential to host oil and gas. Further microbial exploration surveys were extended to the rift basins in
Northern, Luapula and Southern Provinces. Detailed follow-up work which was costly could only be
undertaken by the private sector. However, the areas could not be tendered for under the old Act of 1985
as public interests had to be secured under the current changed conditions.
Therefore, a new Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act was enacted in September, 2008. Since
2008, new Regulations and Statutory Instruments covering environmental standards had been formulated.
The tender to bid for exploration blocks was expected to be published in the local papers and internationals
journals in July, 2009.
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The Permanent Secretary reported that the Ministry was faced with challenges of inadequate geologist and
insufficient funds while the companies bidding for exploration works had difficulties in accessing funds for
exploration in the current period of economic downturn. Further, most companies were uncomfortable
with many provisions of the Mines and Minerals Development Act No 7 of 2008. Issues to do with
security of tenure, maximum of seven years as per section 17(2) and maximum cumulative area sizes for
exploration of 5, 000 square kilometers, section 14(2) and for mining 1, 000 square kilometers, section
25(3i), all these were causing concern among companies.
However, the Permanent Secretary reported that inspite of those challenges, many of the companies were
still operating in the country.
Your Committee observe that despite the new Mines and Minerals Act of 2008 being in place, some
associated companies or investors doing exploration works still own about 6, 000 to 7, 000 sq km of land.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry is still in the process of seeking legal opinion on the matter.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Ministry to speed up the process of seeking a legal opinion
on the matter to ensure that associated companies/investors doing exploration works do not exceed the 5, 000
sq km as enshrined in the new Mines and Minerals Act of 2008.
68/07 – Geological Mapping
On 9 th March 2005, the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development assured the House as follows:
“Sir,…… we, also, want to continue with geological mapping, including investigations on mineral
resources and hydrocarbons in certain parts of the country. Further, when we have sufficient
personnel, we shall be able to go round the country to look at the aspect of safety for our people.
We are doing everything possible as a Government, to address the situation so that we can
minimize the number of mine accidents.”
The Permanent Secretary reported that six map sheet areas were done so far, of these one in Northern Province
one in Luapula and one in North -Western Provinces. This recent work had increased the mapping coverage
from 55% to 58% in 2008 with maps being produced at 1: 100, 000 scale. Updating of all geological maps had
started with the 1,000, 000 scale Zambia geological maps. However, the process was largely constrained by
lack of geologists and lack of funding. The maps and reports of the four map areas at 1:000, 000 scale and 1:1,
000, 000 scale geological map of Zambia had been published.
Mines safety Department
The Permanent Secretary discussed the table below and reported to your Committee on the number of
inspections, reportable accidents, fatal accidents, mining industry labour force and fatal accidents for the
period 2005 - 2008.
Year Number of inspections Number of lost time Number of fatal Industry

conducted (MSD) reportable accidents labour force
2005 485 334 80 31, 455
2006 1, 285 270 18 41, 760
2007 1, 324 175 15 58, 108
2008 1, 213 256 19 57, 819
He reported that during the period under review, the number of mine fatalities had decreased as could be
seen from the reducing trend of fatal accidents frequency rates beyond 2005.
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In 2005, Mines Safety department acquired three new motor vehicles for inspections. In 2006, one more
field motor vehicle was brought and three additional new field motor vehicles were acquired in 2008. As a
result, there had been a corresponding increase in the number of inspections carried out since 2005.
The funding profile to the Department had also improved since 2005.
In 2007, the establishment register provided for thirty-nine positions of various grades. An improvement in
filing vacant positions was recorded, as only eight positions remained vacant in 2007 compared to sixteen
vacant positions in 2005. Furthermore, some inspectors had been sent to the Copperbelt University to
upgrade their qualifications from diplomas to degrees.
Your Committee observe that only 58% of the land countrywide has been mapped and 42% of the land has
not been mapped. They, therefore, resolve to await a progress report on the unmapped land.
70/05 – Local Contracts
On 26th January, 2005, the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development assured the House as follows:
“Mr Speaker, although the economic environment in Zambia is liberalised, allowing private mines
to select contractors to undertake contractual work, the Government encourages these companies
to use local contractors where necessary and expertise and capabilities which are locally
available.”
In his update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the newly enacted Mines and Minerals Development
Act No 7 of 2008 promotes use of local contractors by making it a requirement for all large scale mining
applicants to submit, as part of their applications, proposals for the promotion of:
i) participation of Zambian entrepreneurs in procurement and supply business opportunities with the
applicant;
ii) setting up by Zambian entrepreneurs of import substitution and repair and maintenance business
locally;
iii) partnership between the Zambian entrepreneurs and foreign suppliers and contractors; and
iv) skills development to enable the Zambian entrepreneurs attain quality standards in contract works
and supply.
The Permanent Secretary added that the Ministry of Labour and Social Security was processing
amendments to the Employment Act. Issues addressed in the proposed Amendment Bill included giving
more support to the Zambianisation Policy by providing a legal basis for the work of the Zambianisation
Committee.
Your Committee express satisfaction that the matter is being addressed through the newly enacted Mines and
Minerals Development Act of 2008 which promoted the use of local contractors for all large scale mining
applicants.
The above notwithstanding your Committee wish to be given an update on how the Act is being implemented
by the mining companies.
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SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
01/96 – Provision of Sixteen Secondary Schools
On 3rd February, 1996, the Hon Minister informed the House that the Government was committed to
building sixteen secondary schools in various provinces.
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the initial list of the proposed Secondary Schools
(High Schools) was sixteen and these were in Northern, Northwestern, Central, Southern, Eastern, Western
and Luapula Provinces. She mentioned that among the proposed sixteen secondary schools, there were
those that were targeted to be constructed in new districts.
However, out of the initial proposed sixteen secondary schools (high schools) thirteen high schools had
either been established, constructed or were due for completion as indicated in the table below:
Sixteen High Schools
S/N SCHOOL NAME PROVINCE DISTRICT STATE OF WORKS
01 Kopa Northern Mpika Planned for 2010
02 Kaputa Northern Kaputa The site was handled over on 23rd April, 2009.
The Contractor has started excavating trenches
for staff houses.
03 Chilubi (Main Land) Northern Chilubi The contractor is on site excavations have
been done for classrooms and teachers houses.
04 Chilubi Island Northern Chilubi A Basic School was upgraded into a High
School and it is operational.
05 Luzuwa Northern Mbala When funds are made available, this is

planned for construction in 2010
06 Mufumbwe North-Western Mufumbwe (9) Houses for teachers were complete

in Phase I. The other infrastructure shall
be tendered in 2009.
07 Chavuma North-Western Chavuma The site has been handed over to the
contractor. 2 houses at slab level and 12
houses sub structure level.
08 Kyawama North-Western Solwezi The School was operational
09 Kafushi Central Serenje Works done under phase 1 are:-

4No. Teachers houses, 2No. Learning
area ablution blocks, 1 No. Ablution
block for dormitory area and 1No.
Dormitory. 2No. bore holes drilled and
equipped with submersible pumps. 4No.
septic tanks and 4No. Soak pits.
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Works to be done under phase II
are:-
Construction of 12No. Classrooms, 1No.
Dinning/ Kitchen, 2No. Laboratories,
1No. x Ablution block for dormitory area,
1No. x football pitch, 1No. x Netball
Pitch, 2No x Tennis courts/basketball
court, 1 No. 1x2 Home economics block,
1No. x school Hall.
10 Kazungula Southern Kazungula Works done under phase 1 are:-

4No. Teachers houses, 2No. Learning
area ablution blocks, 1No. Ablution
block for dormitory area and 1No.
Dormitory Constructed water system
drawing water from the river. 4No.
septic tanks and 4No. Soak pits.
Works to be done under phase II

are:-
Construction of 12No. Classrooms, 1No.
Dining/Kitchen, 2 NO. Laboratories,
1No. x Ablution block for dormitory area,
16 No. x Teachers' houses, walkways,
1NO. x Football pitch, 1No. x Netball
pitch, 2No. x Tennis courts/basketball
court, 1No. 1x2 Home economics block,
1No. x school hall.
11 Sonja Eastern Petauke Planned for the 2010 Budget.
12 Kafumbwe Eastern Katete Completed
13 Lumezi Eastern Lundazi Completed
14 Sioma Western Shang’ombo Works done in phase 1 are:

completion of 1No. School
dinning/kitchen, rehabilitation of 12No.
Classrooms, Completion of 16No x
teachers' houses, 1No. x Home
economics block.
Phase11 works in 2010 are: Construction

of a water reticulation system.
15 Shangombo (At the Western Shang’ombo Planned for 2010 budget

Boma)
16 Milenge Luapula Milenge The contractor moved on site on 7 th July,

2008. The contractor has molded 2,800
concrete blocks, and preparing crushed
stones and hauling river sand.
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Your Committee observe that out of a target of sixteen high schools to be constructed, the Government has
either completed constructing or is still constructing high schools. Four of the remaining schools, namely,
Kopa in Mpika District, Lunzuwa in Mbala District, Shang’ombo in Shang’ombo District and Sonja in
Petauke District have been scheduled to be included in the 2010 budget.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Government to seriously abide by its undertaking to
budget for these schools in the 2010 budget and commence the construction works. A progress report is
awaited on the matter.
13/03 – Girls Secondary Schools
On 15th August, 2003, the Hon Deputy Minister of Education informed the House that under the Ministry’s
five year strategic plan for the period 2003-2007, there were plans to build two girls’ high schools, one in
Ndola and the other in Kapiri-Mposhi with funds from the Arab Bank and the Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC), respectively. The House was also informed that consultancy tenders for both
schools had been advertised and work would start before the end of the year 2003.
In her update, the Permanent Secretary submitted as set out below:
a. Ndola Girls Technical High School
The construction works at Ndola Girls Technical High School had been completed. The school opened on
27 June, 2008 and admitted the first grade ten pupils.
b. Kapiri-Mposhi Girls Technical School
As for Kapiri-Mposhi Girls Technical School, the Permanent Secretary reported that the tender for the
construction of Kapiri-Mposhi Girls Technical School had been awarded to Wahkong Construction
Company. The site was handed over to the contractor, who moved on site on 30 April, 2009.
Your Committee observe with happiness that Ndola Girls Technical High School has been completed while
Kapiri Mposhi Girls Technical School will soon be constructed as the contractor has already moved on site.
In view of the foregoing, you Committee urge the Government to speed up the construction of the school as
the project has taken too long to be implemented. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
21/03 – Kabulu and Mung’omba Community Schools
On 5 th August, 2003, the Hon Minister was asked when primary schools would be built at Kabulu Mandwe,
Mung’omba and Buchinda islands.
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that, at the moment, the population of the two mentioned
schools was not yet enough to warrant construction of permanent structures.
The Ministry would continue maintaining the schools as community schools but would assist in the
provision of materials to reconstruct the infrastructure to permanent structures and provide capacity
building for community teachers, provide teaching and learning materials.
Your Committee observe with concern the contradictions on the responses from the previous year when the
Ministry clearly stated that the population for both Kabulu and Mung’omba Community Schools were
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enough to warrant construction of permanent structures. Yet, this year, the Ministry has shifted the goal
post by stating that the population of the two mentioned schools is not enough to warrant construction of
permanent structures.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge to request the Ministry of Education to re-look at the
assurance and reconcile their position on the matter.
An update report is being awaited on the matter.
18/05 – Teacher Graduates
On 9 th February, 2006, the Hon Minister of Education made the following undertaking on the floor of the
House:
“Mr Speaker, according to the 5 th National Development Plan, we have planned that we shall
absorb all the teachers that will be graduating.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that in August 2008, the Ministry of Education sought for
authority to recruit 5,000 teachers as net recruitment to address the shortfall at both basic and high schools
level.
Of the 5,000 new entrants, 4,000 were basic schools and 1,000 were for high schools. As a result of the net
recruitment, there had been an improvement in the staffing levels. She further stated that the intention of
the Ministry was to recruit a further 5,000 teachers in 2009.
Your Committee observe that the Ministry still has plans to recruit 5, 000 teachers in 2009.
They urge the Ministry to undertake this noble task without fail so as to enable the Ministry absorb all
trained teachers roaming the streets. The Ministry should start employing directly from the teachers’
colleges as was the situation in the past. A progress report is being awaited on the matter.
19/07 – Teacher’s House Renovation – Nalubanda and Chiwena – Mumbwa District
On 20th November, 2008, the Hon Deputy Minister of Education made the following assurance on the floor
of the House:
“Mr Speaker, the said schools, Nalubamba and Chiwena, will be considered in 2008
infrastructure rehabilitation budgets.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the District Education Board Secretary’s office had
facilitated the procurement of building materials to rehabilitate these two schools. There was reported
delay to start the project due to the council tender committee that did not sit regularly to approve the tender
submitted to it. However, the works at Chiwena had been completed and works at Nalubanda were
expected to be completed by the end of second quarter of 2009.
Your Committee express satisfaction that the works at Chiwena of renovating teachers’ houses have been
completed while works at Nalubanda are expected to be completed by the end of 2009.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee await a progress report on the matter.
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15/07 – Teacher’s Construction – Mubende Basic School – Mwense District
On 20th November 2007, the Hon Deputy Minister of Education made the following assurance on the floor
of the House:
“Mr Speaker, it is Government’s policy to provide quality and decent accommodation to both
teachers serving in urban and rural districts. Mubende Basic School has a total number of seven
teachers housing, three houses have been included for construction in the 2008 work plan.”
In her update, the Permanent Secretary reported that the construction of teacher’s houses countrywide was
an on going activity as indicated in the Fifth National Development Plan. In 2008 budget, sixty two million
kwacha (K62, 000, 000) was released towards the initial construction of teachers’ houses at Mubende. The
construction of houses had begun and so far, one (1) house was at ring beam level. The construction of
other houses would commence as soon as the funds were made available.
Your Committee note with concern the slow pace at which the project to construct teachers’ houses is
going. Even the one house reportedly being constructed is far from being finished.
In view of the foregoing, your Committee urge the Ministry to speed up the process and ensure that the
2010 budget reflected this project.
LOCAL TOUR REPORT FOR YOUR COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES

UNDERTAKEN FROM THURSDAY, 20TH TO MONDAY 24 TH AUGUST, 2009
As part of their Programme of Work for the year 2009, your Committee undertook the following local tours
from Thursday, 20 th to Monday, 24th August, 2009.
i) Mopani Copper Mines Plc – Kitwe

ii) Lumwana Mining Company Limited – Solwezi
iii) Kansanshi Mining Plc (KMP) – Solwezi
iv) Konkola Copper Mines Plc – Nchanga Mine – Chingola
Your Committee resolved to tour the above-mentioned mines as a follow-up on the assurances set out
hereunder:
i) 68/07 – Geological Mapping
On 19th March, 2005, the Hon Minister of Mines and Minerals Development assured the House as follows:
“Sir, we also want to continue with geological mapping including investigations on minerals
resources and hydrocarbons in certain parts of the country to look at the aspect of safety for our
people. We are doing everything possible as a Government, to address the situation so that we can
minimise the number of mine accidents.”
ii) 70/05 – Local Contractors
On 26th January, 2005, the Hon Minister of Mines and Minerals Development assured the House as
follows:
“Mr Speaker, although the economic environment in Zambia is liberalised, allowing private
Mines to select contractors to undertake contractual work, the Government encourages these
companies to use local contractors where necessary and expertise and capabilities which are
locally available.”
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Your Committee tour details are as set out hereunder:
i) Mopani Copper Mines Plc – Kitwe
Your Committee toured Mopani Copper Mines Plc in the company of the District Commissioner and the
President and the Vice President of the Mines Suppliers and Contractors Association and a safety inspector
from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development based in Kitwe.
Your Committee’s objectives of touring Mopani Copper Mines were two fold in line with the above-
mentioned assurances as follows:
i) to make an on-spot-check on how well the mines were adhering to mine safety measures in their
operations; and
ii) to make an on-spot-check on how Mopani Copper Mines Plc was involving local contractors in
the operations.
Your Committee were met by the top management of Mopani Copper Mines Plc for a briefing on two key
aspects as itemised above.
The briefing took place at Kitwe Central Offices in the Boardroom. The Chief Executive Officer briefed
your Committee that safety in all the mines run by Mopani Copper Mines Plc was paramount. Since taking
over from Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Limited (ZCCM Limited) in 2000, Mopani Copper Mines
Plc had recorded a reduced trend of injuries from about 100 cases reported in 2000 to about twenty in 2009.
The Chief Executive Officer reported that Mopani Copper Mines Plc recognised health, safety and
environmental responsibilities as an integral part of overall business management and was committed to
achieving excellence in that business activity. He further reported that through the implementation of
health, safety and environmental management systems that were consistent with international standards,
Mopani Copper Mines Plc:
i) identified, assessed and managed risks associated with their operation to employees, contractors
and the environment;
ii) complied with all Zambian statutory requirements and applied pertinent international health,
safety and environmental standards reflecting Mopani’s commitment to continual improvement
achieving leading industry practice;
iii) set and achieved targets that included reducing and preventing pollution and care for the
environmental and cultural heritage;
iv) communicated with and engaged all employees and affected parties to build relationships based
on honesty, openness, mutual trust and involvement;
v) ensured that contractors and visitors were aware of the health, safety and environmental aspects
of their activities on site; and
vi) measure a success by achieving targets toward the corporate goal of zero harm.
The Chief Executive Officer reiterated that with regard to safety, Mopani Copper Mines Plc was committed
to sustainable development, to work safely in an environment that promoted the health and well being of
employees and to impact positively on the surrounding environment.
With regard to involving the local contractors, the Chief Executive Officer reported that Mopani Copper
Mines Plc had, in 2007, a total of 1, 382 local contactors and forty-six foreign contractors. To avoid
duplication of work by the contractors, Mopani Copper Mines Plc resolved to reduce the number of
contractors involved in their operations. As at 2008, the Mine engaged 701 local contractors and only
twenty-seven foreign contractors.
Further, the Chief Executive reported that in 2007, local suppliers’ services were valued at US$86, 350
million while foreign suppliers services were at US$19, 070 million. In 2008, local suppliers’ services
were valued at US$84, 254 million while foreign supplier services were at US$4, 515 million.
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Having said all that, the Chief Executive Officer pointed out that there had been an outcry from the
members of the mines suppliers and contractors association on who a local supplier or contractor was. He
pointed out that the Companies Act on the matter had been ambiguous as it simply stated that a local
supplier or contractor was only a Zambian registered company. The Chief Executive Officer pointed out
that there was need to re-look into that definition as BP Zambia Plc could also claim to be a local supplier
going by that definition. He reiterated that he had seen many companies calling themselves local
supplier/local contractor companies but who were in effect agents of international companies.
As a way forward, the Chief Executive Officer reported that Mopani Copper Mines Plc had partnered with
World Bank to develop capacity of local manufacturers, suppliers and contractors. Their main objective for
that was to enable the mine to do much of its business with genuine local manufacturers, suppliers and
contractors. By so doing, the indigenous Zambians would get the maximum benefits from the Mines.
CONDUCTED TOUR OF THE MINE
Thereafter, your Committee were led on a conducted tour of the mine to check on the reported safety
measures put in place and to see on site local contractors being involved in the mine operations.
Your Committee were shown the Cobalt Plant and the Acid Plant. They were being informed that the
emissions of sulphur dioxide had been reduced by 97% through the use of recent technology which had
been put in place by the new mine owners. Further, your Committee were also informed that safety in the
mine was paramount as even contractors were urged to observe maximum safety in their operations. If
contractors failed to oblige, they were penalised in the same way the employees of the mine were penalised.
While still on the conducted tour, your Committee were shown several local contractor companies doing
mining related works at the mine plants including at the Mindolo Open Pit Mine.
On why the mine was squeezing the contractor after awarding them contracts by asking to pay them 10%
less than what was initially tendered, the Chief Executive Officer explained that they had also learnt of
such happenings elsewhere but it was not being practised at Mopani Copper Mines Plc as they believed in
competitive bidding and tendering for whatever contracts they offered or acquired.
On whether local contractors had capacity of handling capital projects, the Chief Executive Officer
expressed misgivings on that one as many could not do that due to lack of competence and inadequate
financial base.
In noting the submission, your Committee wish to make the observations set out below:
i) Mopani Copper Mines Plc is on course in ensuring adequate safety measures are put in place.
This has been evidenced by the reduced number of mine accidents and adequate safety measures
put in place such as new technology put up to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions by 97%, safety
rules which are mandatory to all employees, contractors and visitors. For instance, before touring
the mine area, your Committee were given protective clothing to ensure they were protected from
all harm while in their premises.
ii) Mopani Copper Mines Plc is actively engaging local contractors without protracted delays in
payment procedures. However, the Mine has a problem identifying a genuine local supplier or a
local contractor as the Companies Act simply states that any company registered as a Zambian
company is fit to be referred to as a local contractor.
In view of the above submission, your Committee recommend as set out hereunder:
i) On safety measures, your Committee are satisfied that Mopani Copper Mines Plc is adequately
addressing the assurance. This is commendable.
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ii) On the involvement of local contractors, your Committee are again satisfied that Mopani Copper
Mines Plc is adequately addressing the assurance. However, your Committee would like to take
advantage of the information revealed to them and understand the definition of who the local
contractor or supplier is and urge the Government to revisit the definition of the local contractor
or local company in the Companies Act to avoid the ambiguity where a local contractor or local
supplier is the indigenous Zambian as opposed to the registered Zambian company but being
operated by agents of foreign companies.
Your Committee, therefore, resolve to await an update report on the definition of local contractor or
supplier in the Companies Act.
1. LUMWANA MINING COMPANY (LMC) LIMITED – SOLWEZI
Your Committee toured Lumwana Mining Company Limited in the company of one official from the
Provincial Permanent Secretary’s office and the Safety Inspector from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals
Development – Kitwe office. As was the case for Mopani Copper Mines Plc, there were also two main
objectives of touring Lumwana Mining Company Limited, namely:
i) to make an on-spot-check on how well the mine was adhering to mine safety measures in their
operations; and
ii) to make an on-spot-check on how the mine was involving local contractors in their operations.
Your Committee were met by the top Management of Lumwana Mining Company Limited and were given
a briefing by the Managing Director on two aspects under consideration, namely: Safety Performance and
Standards and Local Contractors and Suppliers.
On Safety Performance and Standards, the Managing Director reported that Lumwana Mining Company
Limited’s (LMC) safety performance was primarily measured by its Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate
(LTIFR). He defined this as a work injury that resulted in an absence from work for at least one full day or
shift at any time after the day or shift on which the injury occurred. He reiterated that Lumwana Mining
Company Limited had almost eight times better safety performance than the average sister mine in
Australia. Further, he stated that Lumwana Mining Company Limited achieved its fifth millionth hour
worked in the previous month without a lost time.
The Managing Director reported that Lumwana Mining Company Limited was able to achieve that safety
record due strategies and measures put in place such as ensuring that all employees were provided with
protective clothing, all work areas were well lit and all staff were exposed to awareness workshops on
safety. The mining company also supported a health policy which ensured that workers were fit at all times
for work but in case they got sick, there was a mine clinic to attend to their ailments.
On involving local contractors in their mine operations, the Managing Director reported that Lumwana
Mining Company Limited had spent K57.5 billion in the previous twelve months to pay local
contractors/companies. He itemised such companies as KASCO Limited, Loyola Productions (Zambia),
Mutanda Research Rural Health Centre, Zalawi Haulage Limited, Amicor Security Limited, Nkana Water
and Sewerage Company, Road Development Agency, Shinda Green Market, Equatorial Technical Services,
Masulwila General Dealers and Global Logistics. The Managing Director reported that 60% of these
companies were being run by indigenous Zambians.
The Managing Director further reported that in all their operations, there were local personnel employed
mostly around the mine area. The mine also supported local entrepreneurs and encouraged them to do
business with the mining company. However, the Managing Director reported that there had been some
impediments in allowing such an environment to flourish due to the following factors:
i) political interference in business transactions that led to suppliers becoming inefficient and unsafe
in their operations due to protectionism;
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ii) rise in the number of “briefcase” suppliers who were not willing to invest in anything but merely
to act as “middlemen” for foreign manufacturers and suppliers. Most of them had no capacity to
undertake capital projects such as manufacturing mine products which the mining companies
could buy locally;
iii) rapid changes to Government tax policies deterring serious investors from undertaking long term
investments; and
iv) corrupt buying practices between some mines, their employees and local suppliers.
Thereafter, the Managing Director answered questions on points of clarifications from the Members. On
whether mine safety inspectors from the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development did inspect the mines
to ensure adequate safety measures were adhered to by the mining company, the Managing Director
reported that the company did receive mine safety inspectors from time to time from the Kitwe Office who
were under the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development. He reiterated that he had never been worried
of their visit to the mining company as he was confident that there were already adequate safety measures
put in place. He further reported that Lumwana Mining Company Limited regarded health and safety
matters as cardinal for the company.
On whether the Managing Director could guarantee 100% safety of the employees and contractors at the
mine premises, the Managing Director reported that in any situation, the attainment of 100% was not
possible, especially with regard to safety and health matters as there was an element of human error. Some
workers were generally accident prone while others had a problem of adherence to correct safety measures.
However, he stated that at Lumwana Mining Company Limited, any worker found flouting safety rules and
regulations was immediately disciplined. He referred to a situation where workers reported on duty drunk.
Such workers were immediately fired for reporting to work drunk.
CONDUCTED TOUR OF LUMWANA MINING COMPANY
The Managing Director then led your Committee on a conducted tour of Lumwana Mining Company
Limited. They first toured the terminal plant where copper ore is crushed and processed into copper
concentrates. While there, your Committee were shown the mill balls, small and big sized, which were fed
into the grinders. The employees found at site were all properly clad in protective clothing. They also saw
well labelled safety signs stuck up in all areas known to be danger zones. Three engineers found on site
explained to your Committee the importance of safety at all times in the mine.
Thereafter, your Committee were led to Lumwana Mining Company Limited main administration area and
the industrial area. While on the way, your Committee were shown the overline conveyor which
transported copper ore from the mining area to the processing plant. There were safety signs stuck up all
along the overline conveyor.
While at the industrial area, your Committee were shown one of the biggest explosive contracting
companies and other haulage companies operating there. Further, your Committee were shown huge
mining trunks which consumed 500 litres of diesel per day. The Managing Director intimated to your
Committee that Lumwana Mining Company Limited consumed about 8% of the country’s amount of
diesel. As a safety measure, the huge tyres of the trunks were changed every after nine months.
Thereafter, the Managing Director led your Committee to Mulundwe Open Pit Mine. Big trunks powered
by both diesel and electricity were seen loaded with copper ore being driven to the surface for offloading.
While there, the Managing Director reported to your Committee that the drivers of the trucks were all
locally trained and employed from the surrounding areas.
Finally, the Managing Director led your Committee to view the staff houses which had been constructed
and some of which were being constructed for the miners. He reported that the contracting firm for the
houses was a local contractor who had partnered with a foreign company.
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In noting the submission, your Committee wish to make the observations and recommendations set out
below:
i) On safety, your Committee express satisfaction that Lumwana Mining Company Limited is
adequately addressing the assurance.
ii) On involving local contractors in the mining operations, your Committee express some
misgivings on whether the local contractors being involved are indigenous Zambian contractors
as there seems to be some ambiguity on who a local contractor is.
iii) Your Committee wish to commend Lumwana Mining Company Limited for strictly adhering to
the call for safety at all times in the mines. In the same vein, your Committee express happiness
that the safety mine inspectors from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals development are
carrying out the necessary safety inspections at Lumwana Mining Company Limited.
iv) With regard to involving local contractors, your Committee, while happy that Lumwana Mining
Company Limited is actively involving local contractors in their mining activities, wonder
whether those local contractors being involved are genuinely local or indigenous contractors.
Your Committee urge the Government to revisit the Companies Act and to clearly come up with the correct
definition of a local contractor or supplier to enable truly indigenous local contractors to be befitting from
the mining activities of the mine. A progress report is awaited on the matter.
KANSANSHI MINING PLC (KMP) – SOLWEZI
Your Committee toured Kansanshi Mining Plc in the company of one official from the Provincial
Permanent Secretary’s Office, one safety officer from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development,
Kitwe office and two representatives of the Suppliers and Contractors’ Association based in Solwezi. The
objectives of touring Kansanshi Mining Plc were two fold as set out below:
i) to make an on-spot-check on how well the mine was adhering to mine safety measures in their
operations; and
ii) to make an on-spot-check on how the mine was involving local contractors in their operations.
Your Committee were met by the top Management of the mine and were briefed by the General Manager
on those two aspects namely; safety measures at the mine and involvement of local contractors in the mine
operations. The briefing is outlined as set out below:
a. Safety Measures at the Mine
The General Manager reported that Kansanshi Mining Plc was committed to promoting the safety and
health of its employees, contractors and visitors in accordance with internationally acceptable standards.
This was done in an effort to ensure that the workplace was safe and at the same time, promoting the health
and well being of employees and contributing to the sustainable development of the surrounding
Communities.
To achieve a safe and health environment, Kansanshi Mining Plc was committed to safety training where
general safety inductions for all, which was site specific, were carried out. Employees were trained in
hazard identification and on the use of first aid in case of an accident. Further, the General Manager
reported that there was management commitment to ensure that safety, health and environmental policies
were strictly adhered to by the mine. Management had even placed a safety motto which read, “No job is
so important that it cannot be done safely.” Management had also recommended, among other things,
Heads of Departments monthly meetings on safety, health and environmental issues and five minutes safety
talks before every shift.
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The General Manager further reported that to ensure plant safety, Management mandated safety inspections
every other often by Heads of Departments and safety officers. They also mandated that alcohol and drug
tests were carried out as well as speed monitoring on the mine access roads. Awards were also given to
deserving employees or departments for good safety performance.
b. Involvement of Local Contractors and Suppliers in the mining operations
The General Manager reported that there had been reports that contractors and suppliers were forced to
accept a 10% reduction on their impending payments for the goods and services already supplied by the
mine owners. He refuted that position and agreed that the position of reduced payments by 10% was
correct but it was amicably agreed to by all contractors and suppliers during a series of consultative
meetings they had with them.
The General Manager reported that before the global crisis of 2008 and 2009, there were many local
contractors and suppliers. However, after the global crisis, the number of local contractors and suppliers
had reduced. This was temporary as more contractors were now being added to the list as the copper prices
were rising.
The General Manager revealed that the contractors and suppliers were being handled by the Procurement
Department of the mine. They ensured that local contractors from the surrounding areas were given
preference in supplying the mines with the required services and goods. If those were not obtained locally,
that was when they would deal with those from elsewhere or the foreign contractors or suppliers.
On whether contractors/suppliers were paid on time, the General Manager reported that the maximum
period they took to pay contractors/suppliers was forty-five days. Generally, contractors and suppliers
were paid on time unless there was a dispute with the payments.
On whether there was a healthy relationship between mine suppliers and contactors and the mine itself, the
General Manager reported that so far, he had no major difficulties with the local contractors and suppliers
whom he had been doing business with. The only problem he cited was the reduced business with some
local contractors due to the global economic crisis. The other problem dealt with capacity of local
contractors to supply capital equipment or undertake capital projects. He pointed out that such equipment
or projects were hired from or undertaken by foreign contractors.
CONDUCTED TOUR
Your Committee were, then, led on a conducted tour of the mine area. They visited the main open pit
where actual mining of mineral ore was taking place. Thereafter, they were led to the processing area
where they were shown the Acid Plant, High Pressure Leach Plant, the Crusher, Grinder and a Ball Mill.
They were informed that copper concentrate had a grade of approximately 28% of copper. The by-product
of the concentrate was gold. Further, your Committee were briefed that the copper concentrate was,
subsequently, taken off the site for smelter treatment. Finally, your Committee were led to the tank-house
where electro-winning into grade ‘A’ copper cathodes were done in readiness for export.
In all those areas visited, your Committee found all employees clad in protective clothing. Further, your
Committee were briefed on site that all employees work with safety awareness in mind and were kept
reminded by rules and regulations stuck up in strategic areas within the mine. Your Committee were also
shown a number of excavators and 100 tonnes haul trucks some of which belonged to contractors operating
in the mine.
In noting the submission, your Committee wish to make the following observations and recommendations.
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i) Safety Measures put in place within the Mine Areas
Your Committee observe with happiness that Kansanshi Mining Plc is adequately addressing the assurance
on safety measures put in place.
Your Committee further observe with satisfaction that there are adequate occupational health and safety
laws and regulations being complied with by the company.
ii) Involvement of Contractors/Suppliers in the Mining Activities
Your Committee observe with concern that the mine reported on reduced business with local contractors
citing economic global crunch as an excuse.
Further, your Committee express unhappiness with regard to capital equipment acquisition and undertaking
contracts dealing with capital projects.
iii) Safety Measures put in place within the Mine Areas
Your Committee resolve to commend Kansanshi Mining Company Plc for adhering to health and safety
mine measures.
Your Committee, therefore, recorded as set out hereunder.
iv) Involvement of Contractors/Suppliers in the Mining Activities
Your Committee resolve to urge Mine Inspectors from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development to
impress upon Kansanshi Mining Plc Management to vigorously engage local contractors and suppliers to
do business with them as a way of empowering the local community. Kansanshi Mining Company Plc
should not keep using economic global crisis as an excuse of not allowing local contractors and suppliers to
do business with them as copper prices have kept rising on the world market.
Further, your Committee further impress upon the Government to engage Kansanshi Mining Company Plc
to open its seemingly closed doors to the local contractors and suppliers to involve them in the supply of
capital equipment and the award of capital projects. For instance, engaging a Zambian based company like
Scaw Limited to supply grinding materials, deformed bars, oxygen, carbon dioxide and acetylene would be
most welcome. After all, the defunct Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) used to involve them
and had no complaints with their products.
The Government should not encourage the new mines and the privatised mines to ignore the local
manufacturers, contractors and suppliers where foreign manufacturers, contractors and suppliers were given
huge business transactions at the expense of the locals.
KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC (KCM) – NCHANGA MINE - CHINGOLA
Your Committee toured Konkola Copper Mines Plc in Nchanga, Chingola, in the company of the District
Commissioner of Chingola, the President and Vice-President of the Mine Suppliers and Contractors
Association and two mine safety inspectors from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development. The
objectives of the tour were two fold like in the preceding mines they toured, namely;
i) to make an on-spot-check on how well the mine were adhering to make safety measures in their
operations; and
ii) to make an on-spot-check on how the mine was involving local contractors/suppliers in their
operations.
Your Committee were met by the top management team of the Konkola Copper Mines Plc at Nchanga
Mine. Each management unit of the team made a presentation, through the Chief Executive Officer (CEO),
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before the Committee. Your Committee relied on two presentations namely on Health and Safety and that
other one on procurement because they discussed the issue of safety for the miners and the involvement of
mine suppliers and contractors. The details of the two prominent presentations were as set out below:
i) Safety Measures in the Mines
The Chief Executive Officer reported that the health and safety of their employees was of paramount
concern to them. He stressed that Konkola Copper Mines Plc continued to provide quality medical and
health services to all their employees and families. Therefore, Konkola Copper Mines Plc had a good track
record of quality health services and safety performance. Since taking over the mines from ZCCM,
Konkola Copper Mines Plc had been strengthening its safety standards to avoid any loss of life and injury
to their employees, families and visitors. Their sustained focus on safety had helped in reducing Lost Time
Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) by 13% in the previous year and cumulative reduction of 70% over four
years.
The Chief Executive Officer further reported that Konkola Copper Mines Plc had managed the above stated
safety record due to stringent safety measures they had put in place such as safety netting, alcohol and drug
testing, safety inspections, safety training and safety talks, wearing of protective clothing whenever there
were working at mine plant sites and displaying safety gadgets which were clearly labelled as well as
sticking safety rules, regulations and instructions in strategic places in all the working areas.
ii) Involvement of Local Suppliers and Contractors
The Chief Executive Officer reported on matters of procurement. In discussing the issues, the Chief
Executive Officer explained on how KCM was involving local suppliers and contractors in their mining
operations.
The Chief Executive Officer reported that there were thirty-five companies operating underground. He
stressed that most of those companies were run by or were working in partnership with local companies.
The open pit area had thirteen local companies working there and two foreign companies while the
concentrator area had eight companies operating there. At the Telling Plant, there were thirteen local
companies operating there and no foreign company was present there. However, the Chief Executive
Officer reported that local contractors had let them down on capital projects as they lacked capacity and
strong financial base.
In conclusion, the Chief Executive Officer reported that Konkola Copper Mines Plc had recorded
reasonable improvement in safety performance and were in business with eighty-one local contractors.
Despite hard economic times, the Chief Executive Officer reported that they had still continued to engage
local suppliers and contractors to do business with them. Where they had delayed payments, it was not a
deliberate move but due to some other logistical problems in processing the payments.
On whether it was true that Konkola Copper Mines Plc paid local suppliers and contractors 10% less than
what they had earlier on agreed to be paid out, the Chief Executive Officer agreed that it happened when
the copper prices came down during the economic global crisis. However, this was discussed by all the
affected suppliers and contractors where amicable consensus was reached. So there was mutual
understanding and no imposition what so ever was made on the matter.
On whether it was true that they ignored local manufacturers, suppliers and contractors when it came to
bidding, tendering and awarding of contracts for goods and services in favour of foreign companies, the
Chief Executive Officer refuted the allegation that Konkola Copper Mines Plc favoured foreign companies
at the expense of local suppliers and contractors. He reported that Konkola Copper Mines Plc only
engaged foreign companies to do business with them if they failed to get a local manufacturer or local
contractor to perform the required task or offer a certain product. By and large, they always wanted to do
business with the local community as a way of empowering them.
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The Chief Executive Officer went on to report that local suppliers, contractors and manufacturers did not
often have capacity, competence and sustained financial base to undertake capital projects like the
manufacturing of spare parts for huge mine machinery of behalf on the mines in Zambia. Finally, the Chief
Executive Officer reported that Konkola Copper Mines Plc were the biggest contributor to local business
development. Konkola Copper Mines Plc had demonstrated their commitment to invest in Zambia by the
size of their investment which currently stood at over US$2 Billion.
In noting the submission, your Committee wish to make the following observations and recommendations:
i) Safety measures put in place within the Mine Areas
Your Committee observe that, Konkola Copper Mines Plc like other mines visited, is safety conscious in all
its operations. If there have been any reported injuries and fatalities experienced, it has purely been an
aspect of human error. Otherwise, adequate safety measures have been put in place.
ii) Involvement of Local Suppliers and Contractors in the Mine Operations
Your Committee observe with concern that Konkola Copper Mines Plc seems to have had problems with
local suppliers and contractors with regard to the procurement system. Complaints with regard to flouting
tender procedures and the awarding of contracts were abound. From the look of things, the current
tendering policy as explained by the Chief Executive Officer is not being followed.
Further, your Committee observe that the request for discount by as much as 30% on goods and services
already supplied to the mines is causing a lot of concern to the local suppliers and contractors because it has
driven them below cost in order to secure the business. Konkola Copper Mines Plc is, therefore, not
promoting long term partnership by renegotiating prices after the tender is closed as that is failure to
recognise dealership agreements.
Finally, your Committee observe with concern that Konkola Copper Mines Plc engages local suppliers and
contractors in protracted payment terms with no fixed date for paying them. This has adverse impact on
business operations vis-à-vis cash flow for suppliers and contractors.
iii) Safety Measures put in place within the Mine Areas
Your Committee are satisfied that the mine is observing safety rules and regulations in a sincere manner.
This is commendable.
The Committee, therefore, recommend as set out below.
Involvement of Local Suppliers and Contractors
a. the Government should see to it that Konkola Copper Mines Plc respects and honours tender
procedures and agreements entered into between local suppliers and contractors and Konkola
Copper Mines Plc. Konkola Copper Mine Plc should, therefore, be urged to abide by the Laws of
the land which relate to Zambia Public Procurement Authority, Zambia Competition Commission
and the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission;
b. the Government should urge Konkola Copper Mines Plc to be transparent in their tendering
procedures and should introduce the concept of “Bench Mark” for pricing goods and services to
remove inconsistency in allowable “Mark Ups.” This will promote long term business partnership
anchored on the recognition of dealership agreements;
c. the Government should urge Konkola Copper Mines Plc not to delay paying local suppliers and
contractors as it is demotivating to the local business communities. Konkola Copper Mines Plc
needed to be urged to live upto their noble ideals of empowering local communities by supporting
them to do predictable business with them; and
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d. the Government should impress upon Konkola Copper Mines Plc and other mining Institutions to
cultivate a good working relationship and due confidence in the local manufacturing industry,
suppliers and contractors when it came to capital projects. A local manufacturing industry like
Scaw Limited, manufacturers of grinding media, deformed bars, oxygen, carbon dioxide and
acetylene should be supported to do business with Konkola Copper Mines Plc and other mining
houses. By so doing, local communities would be empowered in so many ways such as job
creation, enlargement and enrichment of related mine activities.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, your Committee wish to commend the Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executives who
have managed to fully implement the assurances falling under their jurisdiction. Your Committee note with
displeasure that some Permanent Secretaries and some Chief Executives did not fully commit themselves to
vigorously attend to the assurances. They continue, year in and year out, to give the same responses.
The issue of inadequate funds was usually cited as an excuse for failing to implement the assurances in
question. This, therefore, has made your Committee to wonder why the technocrats keep advising the Hon
Ministers and Deputy Ministers to make undertakings on the floor of the House when they know fully well
that there is no financial capacity to rely on in implementing the assured projects. It does not augur well to
keep asking Hon Ministers and Deputy Ministers who assured the House to come back to the House to
make ministerial statements to reverse the undertaking all because they were ill advised. Your Committee
wish to advise all technocrats, through their Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executives, to end this trend
as it puts Hon Ministers and Deputy Ministers in an awkward position.
Sir, your Committee wish to thank you for affording them an opportunity to undertake the local tours to the
Copperbelt and North Western Provinces. They visited the mines to make on spot checks on what was
orally submitted to your Committee in the course of the year.
Finally, Sir, your Committee wish to thank you for allowing them to serve on your Committee on
Government Assurances. They also thank the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly for the
guidance and expert assistance rendered during the course of the year.
S Katuka, MP November, 2009

CHAIRPERSON LUSAKA
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SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES FOR THE

FOURTH SESSION OF THE TENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTED ON 23RD

Mr C Kambwili, MP (Chairperson); Ms J Kapata, MP; Mr S Chitonge, MP; Mr J B Chongo, MP; Mr E

The Honourable Mr Speaker,

Your Committee, now have the honour to present the Report.

C Kambwili, MP November, 2009

Mr S Katuka, MP (Chairperson); Mr E Kasoko, MP; Mr S Chisanga, MP; Mr R S Mwapela, MP; Mr S

The Honourable Mr Speaker,

FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE

PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE

MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE

TOURS OF THE COMMITTEE

CONSIDERATION OF SUBMISSIONS ON VARIOUS ASSURANCES

SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

01/07 – Devolving of Functions to Local Authorities

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

04/02 – Market Development

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

11/04 – Empowering of Councils with Equipment such as Graders

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

12/04 – Construction of Houses through Municipal Bonds

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

41/05 – Building Modern Markets in all Provincial Centres

In hi s u p date , th e P er man en t S ecr et ar y r ep o rted th at th e Go ver n m ent had no t

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

42/05 – Welfare of Chiefs

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

An update report is awaited on the matter.

SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT

25/05 – Formulation of a Comprehensive Pay Reform Strategy

The Pay Policy

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

66/05 – Teaching Service Commission

“Mr Chairman, the Commission intends to do the following programmes:

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

164/193 – Soldier’s Accommodation

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

03/05 – Transport Problem

- eight Scania Marcopolo buses;

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

A progress report is awaited on the matter.

SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HEALTH

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

A progress report is awaited on the matter.

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

28/97 – Establishment of Police Air Wing

A progress report is awaited on the matter.

27/05 – Use of Live Ammunition in Crowd Control

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

13/06 – Establishment of Forensic Laboratory

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

45/87 - Renovation of Police Camps

Construction of Ablution Blocks in Solwezi Police Camps 1, 2 and 3

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

17/03 – Completion of Mwembeshi State Prison

05/99 – Building of Two Juvenile Centres

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

06/03 – Nsumbu Immigration Office

Committee’s Observations and Recommendations

SUBMISSION BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS