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A Publication of the Engineering Institution of Zambia Issue No. 27 July - September, 2012

EIZ Participates at the Agricultural and Commercial Show

EIZ Signs Contract for the Construction of its Headquaters

CEC Supports 2012 Jets and 4th Aniversary Olympiads

EIZ FINES Collum Coal Mines K720m forEngineer's Operating Illegally Echo 1

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EIZ Signs Contract for the Construction of its Headquaters Construction of $200M Kazungula Bridge to Commence Soon Solwezi extended Runway to allow bigger planes Roads Agency Gets K4.2 Trillion Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport at 83 Percent Completion EIZ Participates at the Agricultural and Commercial Show Utilise CPD- EIZ Vp Tells Members Minister Gives LHPC Kudos Over Donation To Unza School of Engineering Mines Minister calls on Mines to Enhance Skills Transfer CEC Supports 2012 Jets and 4tth Aniversary Olympiads Embrace Research-EIZ VP Tells Engineers Engineering Registration Board Appoints New Chairman Zambian Engineering Firm Wins Award EIZ FINES Collum Coal Mines K720m for Operating Illegally Engineering Institution of Zambia Public Discussion Forum EIZ Photo Focus The Benefits Of Being A Member Of EIZ Part One Work to Serve- EIZ Ceo Tells Secretariat Staff Health Tips On a Lighter Note 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8

oad traffic accidents (RTAs) are increasingly being recognised as a major problem in Zambia. Questions are being asked and these need thought through answers leading to solutions that must protect all road users. Undoubtedly, all engineering professionals must play a pivotal role in coming up with these solutions. Lets face it, accidents are happening on roads and in vehicles designed, built and maintained by engineering professionals. Why are we saying this? When evaluating road traffic safety measures, this must be done from the viewpoint of the three Es, that is Engineering, Education and Enforcement. Engineering is the starting point.

The vehicle safety measures as we know them today have largely been improved by engineers after conducting Accident Research. The design for cars to meet real life safety requires basic research, and Accident Research is a fundamental part of research. Accident Research helps in identifying and correcting Accident Causation and Injury Causation/Mechanism. We therefore need engineering professionals who are capable of conducting research. We urge all engineering professional to heed the call by the EIZ Vice President for Policy, Public Relations and National Development to engineering professionals to embrace research. The EIZ VP made this call at the EIZ Southern Regional public discussion forum where PRS Neoweb Soil Reinforcement Technology as a Solution for Unpaved and Paved Roads was presented. We are pleased to note that industry is contributing to the education of our future engineering professionals. In this regard the ECHO carries stories on Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) donation of electronic laboratory equipment worth over USD 100,000 to the University of Zambia School of Engineering under the auspices of the Education Partnership in Africa (EPA), and the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) support of the 2012 Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists (JETS) Copperbelt regional fair as well as the 44th Anniversary, Olympiads and Quizzes in a quest to promote innovation among young scholars, stimulate academic aptitude and foster development of locally grown solutions to the problems of the local people in Zambia. We believe these gestures from industry will lead to future engineering professionals who are capable of addressing our real life problems. We also implore all engineering professional to taken keen interest in the various infrastructures being developed or rehabilitated as reported in this issue of the ECHO to ensure that the public gets value for the money invested in these projects. We expect an active and visible engineering profession. Enjoy the read Levy Siaminwe, PhD.

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EIZ Signs Contract for the Construction of its Headquaters

By Mwansa Lwanga a number of sustainable concepts in its design and construction and which will provide significant payback through lower operational costs and maintenance, he said. He added that EIZs handing of responsibility for the project over to A+ Urban Technics Architects was not only placing a big vote of confidence in the company, but it was also putting the project on a new and faster track. We have full confidence in them and can now remove the construction of the Headquarters from our to do list. This contract embodies a dream for us to see the new EIZ Headquarters in latest architectural style and be one of the infrastructural development projects in the heart of Lusaka, therefore, the site will support the success of EIZ, and is consistent with our future goals and aspirations, he said. And A+ Urban Technics Director Design and Planning, Gerald Chungu said the headquarters structure is designed to meet the standards of leadership in energy, construction and will operate as an environmentally friendly building. Our goal is to create the ideal balance of an energy efficient structure with a highly functional healthy and more productive work environment, he said. He said the green design is an investment that will pay significant dividends over the lifespan of the building, which will also reduce the environmental footprint as well.

EIZ Vice President Finance and Administration Eng. Peter Kapala signs the contract of agreement for the construction of the EIZ headquarters

he Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) on 27th July, 2012 awarded the contract for the construction of the EIZ headquarters located in Lusakas Show Grounds area, to A+ Urban Technics Architects and Urban Development Consultants who will provide architectural and project management services for the development of the office block. The contract was signed between EIZ Vice President Finance and Administration, Eng. Peter Kapala and Mr. Gerald Chungu, Director Design and Planning of A+ Urban Techinics. The ceremony was also attended by the project team members and a number of officials from both parties. Vice President for Finance and Administration, Eng. Kapala said the

institution was pleased to mark its achievements by signing a contract with Urban Technics which clearly emphasised the determination of the organization to continue its performance of rendering an effective service to its members and also protecting the interests of the public through the functions the institution is mandated with. EIZ Vice President Finance and Administration Eng. Peter Kapala (left) and A+ Urban Technics Director Design and Planning, Gerald Chungu (right) during the signing ceremony for the construction of the EIZ headquarters. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to invest in the long term vitality of our institution with an architecturally pleasing building with a structure designed to meet standards which will incorporate

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Construction of $200M Kazungula Bridge to Commence Soon

Embassy of Japan first secretary for economic co-operation Seiji Tashiro says negotiations have advanced and is optimistic the project will commence during the course of the year.Mr. Tashiro said this in an interview in Lusaka recently. We are engaged in talks with Zambia and Botswana and hope to conclude negotiations so that we can start later this year. The project will take five years to complete, he said. And deputy chief of mission Atsushi Kuwabara said Japan has allocated over US$35 million for the development of the bridge and onestop border post on the Zambian side. Mr. Kuwabara said the project will increase trade between Zambia and the region, hence generate revenue for the country. The development will easily connect Zambia with the rest of the region and ease the movement of goods and services, he said. He reiterated Japans commitment to support infrastructure development saying this was key in enhancing private sector growth. Mr. Kuwabara said apart from the Kazungula project, Japan is assisting Zambia in the energy sector and has

onstruction of the over US$200 million Kazungula bridge and one-stop border post between Zambia and Botswana will commence soon after negotiations with Japan and the two countries are concluded. The project that

is being co-financed by the Japanese Government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) is expected to ease movement of goods and services between Zambia and the southern region.

Solwezi extended Runway to allow bigger planes

he commissioning of an extended runway at the Solwezi airport later this year will open up the mining town to more and bigger planes that will enhance business and travel, says a mine official. Site agent at the airport Rodney Parker told the Daily Mail in an exclusive interview at Solwezi airport recently that works on the US$8 million project will be completed in September this year. The runway will be able to
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handle bigger planes such as 737 and this means there will be more freight coming into Solwezi, making it easier and quicker to bring in equipment, he said. The project, which has been wholly funded by First Quantum Minerals (FQM), will see the current runway extended from 1.3 kilometres to 2.7 kilometres. Mr. Parker explained that the old runway was 20 metres wide but has now been extended

to 36 metres. He disclosed that a 1.2 kilometre portion of the runway which has been completed on the eastern side will be opened to traffic at the end of this month. Additionally, some sections of the taxi way and the apron are complete and being used. He said currently his team is working on the middle and southern sections of the runway. FQM has also started fencing off the perimeter of the entire airport area.

Roads Agency Gets K4.2 Trillion

overnment has increased funding to the National Roads Fund Agency, (NFRA) by close to 50 percent to K4.2 trillion, which is expected to see among other projects the linking of Muchinga Province to Eastern Province via the Isoka-Muyombe road. National Roads Fund Agency public relations officer Alphonsius Hamachila said from the K4.2 trillion, part of the funding will be targeted at developing roads like the Chipata-Lundazi, SenangaSesheke and Mongu-Kalabo among others. Speaking in Lusaka recently, Mr. Hamachila said from the disbursed amount, Western Province has the highest allocation of K838. 2 billion because the Kalabo-Mongu road that is costing about a trillion Kwacha.

He said Central Province was receiving K223, 9 billion, Copperbelt Province K363.7 billion, Lusaka Province K635.3billion, Southern Province K229.1 billion and Eastern Province K484.5 billion. Northern and Muchinga Provinces collectively are receiving K863.9 billion, NorthWestern Province K278.7 billion and Luapula Province K354.9 billion. Mr. Hamachila said the Patriotic Front Governments policy guidelines include opening up new areas in rural areas, and part of the funding will be targeted at feasibility studies for new projects. He said the funds will also be invested in enhancing road safety, project monitoring, maintenance works, upgrading of roads, rehabilitation and funding of ongoing projects.

He said road funding was being sourced from fuel levy 19 percent and Government 33 percent while external funds accounted for 48 percent. He said fuel levy is the agencys major internal funding for the road sector coupled with other charges from road users such as road tax, license fee, international transit fees and weighbridge fees. For the future, we are also looking at toll of gates and bridges where we can be collecting monies from motorists, he said. Mr. Hamachila said the development of toll gates is a user pay principle which can sustain the development and maintenance of roads in Zambia.

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport at 83 Percent Completion

he expansion of Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International airport has reached an advanced stage with phase one of the project standing at 83 percent complete. The phase includes the construction of the concourse and an international departure lounge. National Airports Corporation (NAC) managing director Robinson Misitala said in a statement recently that

the phase will be wound up by December this year. The requisite materials for the remaining works of glass curtain walling, tiling, and ceiling finishes are either en route or have already been delivered to the site. The works are expected to be completed by December 2012, Mr. Misitala said. He said his organisation is working to ensure the second phase of the project which involves the construction of arrival halls and external works at

the airport is fully completed before the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly next year. Government has committed funding for phase II constituting the construction of the arrivals hall and external works which is expected to commence in July 2012, and anticipated to be completed in time for the UNWTO general assembly slated for August 2013, Mr. Misitala said.
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EIZ Participates at the Agricultural and Commercial Show

By Mwansa Lwanga

EIZ Vice President Public Relations and National Development Eng. George Sitali chats with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe at the Agricultural and Commercial show.

n its quest to interact with its members and in its continued effort to render an effective service, the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) participated in the 86th Agricultural and Commercial Show held at Lusakas Show Grounds from the 2nd to 6th August 2012. The theme for this year was Building on Todays Prosperity and it was the first time the institution was participating since its inception. The event whose aim is to enhance relations with the members of the institution created an opportunity for its members to interact and address various issues and also take part in the various activities that the institution was offering at the stand such as step by step guide on membership procedures, information on membership benefits and of course on stand registration. Notable visits at the stand included guest of honor Zimbabwean President Mr. Robert Mugabe.
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Show goers gave the stand traffic with keen interest in knowing more about the institution and its operations. Other issues of interest included registration procedures and members obligations. EIZ Vice President Public Relations and National Development Eng. George Sitali said events such as the Agricultural and Commercial Show present an opportunity for members to interact with the institution. He said EIZ was committed to promoting competence, quality, professionalism and compliance so that the works of today will stand the test of time. Eng. Sitali stressed the prominent role that engineering played in the development of the country as it formed the core setting of society and has a reflective effect on the economic growth and development of the nation.

He advised engineers to use their expertise, experience and knowledge to help create a safer, more sustainable and prosperous future for Zambia. For us, regulating the practice of engineering is in the public interest, because this ensures that individuals practicing engineering meet appropriate standards of education and experience. Professional engineers are responsible and are required by the EIZ Act to work in the interest of the public. It is therefore cardinal that engineers use their education and experience for the benefit of society, he said. Eng. Sitali said engineers should ensure that they balance social, environmental and economic considerations to find the best solutions to complex problems to meet the changing needs of Zambians.

Utilise CPD- EIZ Vp Tells Members

By Mwansa Lwanga

ngineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Vice President for Policy, Public Relations and National Development Eng. George Sitali has called on members of the institution to utilise the Continuing Professional Development programmmes (CPD) that the organisation has.

solutions and possibilities; creating ideas, insights and innovations through an agglomeration of talent and expertise; and, enabling cross sector innovation and knowledge exchange from a broad range of ideas. Eng. Sitali said the effort by EIZ is timely as engineering has become increasingly recognised as a field which is facing rapid changes in this millennium. He urged all members of EIZ to get involved and make the engineering profession visible. Every member of EIZ should get involved, we need to make our profession visible, take leadership and take our stand in society, we need active members who will utilise forums such as these to further their professional development, he said. Eng. Sitali said CPD will enable the local engineering industry to instill and uphold a greater level of professionalism and professional expertise in view of globalisation and the challenges associated with it in the international sector. He said the CPD policy cuts across all membership categories and is open all engineers, technologists, technicians, crafts persons, and engineering firms.

Speaking during an Interview in Lusaka on EIZ Public Discussion Forum, Eng. Sitali said EIZ produced a policy on CPD to further enhance Vice President for Policy, Public Relations and National Development professionalism among engineering professionals. Eng. George Sitali CPD is the systematic maintenance and broadening of knowledge, skill and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout your working life and our members must begin to see the value that CPD adds to their professional careers. The policy is aimed to further improve and broaden the knowledge and skills of engineers in performing their duties in line with the current practice and regulations, he said. Eng. Sitali said CPD is essential to maintaining up to date technical skills and knowledge of processes, technology and legislation. He said the CPDs acts as a catalyst for open innovation by matching industry requirements with science

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Minister Gives LHPC Kudos Over Donation To Unza School of Engineering

By Mwansa Lwanga

inister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education Honorable Dr. John Phiri has praised Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC) on its donation of electronic laboratory equipment worth over USD 100,000 to University of Zambia School of Engineering under the auspices of the Education Partnership in Africa (EPA). EPA is a private public partnership (PPP) initiative launched in March 2011 between the University Of Zambia School Of Engineering, the University of Manchester School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the United Kingdom and local industries. The aims of the partnership include forging sustainable links between industry and the universities and improving the quality of teaching and research facilities. The intention is to maintain close liaison with industry to ensure that the education of Engineers is of high quality. Speaking during a handover ceremony held on 11th June 2012 at the University Of Zambia School Of Engineering, Dr. Phiri said the donation by LHPC responds very well to the aims of the partnership and is in line with the expectations of the Government regarding these crucial partnerships. Allow me on behalf of Government to register our gratitude to you for this generous donation of thirty electronic laboratory equipment to the Universitys School of Engineering. This modern technology will no doubt improve the teaching and learning services in the school of Engineering. In addition, it will greatly improve the scientific research capabilities in the University, he said. The minister stated that the Zambian industry expects well prepared engineers to come out of the University of Zambia whom upon graduation are 8 Engineer's Echo

not only skilled experts and professional engineers but who will run the Zambian industry effectively which will in turn translate into increased production at competitive costs especially in the manufacturing sector. He later appealed to other industries to emulate EPA in forming such partnerships. I would like to appeal to other industries small or big, the University of Zambia Alumni and other institutions to rally behind EPA and bring about effective collaboration such as the one we have witnessed, he petitioned. And LHPC General Manger Mr. Katai Kachasa said the partnership should have come sooner considering the state of disrepair and delayed investment at the University and School of Engineering in particular. It was compelling to be supportive of this initiative. As former students of the school, it was shocking to see a place which offered so much learning satisfaction to have deteriorated to such levels. Going through the laboratory section of the general school infrastructure, it was clear that time has stood still at the school. The same equipment that we used nearly 30 years ago has continued to be mended and is still here today, he said. Mr. Kachasa said the state of the school infrastructure it is a challenge for it to succeed in becoming an equal partner in a technology advancing globe. He said LHPC believes in creating first world environments even in a third world country and that was why they shared a common view with the school and procured the best laboratory equipment as can be found at any best university. The cost of this equipment was just over USD 100,000. It is our hope that we

will have in a small way contributed to an appropriate learning environment in the school which will continue to produce the best engineers. Going forward, I wish to state that LHPC has committed itself to supporting the school in its recapitalisation effort for a period of three years at a level of USD 100,000 per annum. We can only urge other companies to join in. We have every confidence that together we can return the infrastructure of this University to the status which will guarantee development of skills which will in turn pull our country out of poverty, he said. Speaking at the same event, University of Zambia Vice Chancellor Professor Stephen Simukanga said he was delighted at the gestures from industry which supported Governments efforts. We believe that through these efforts and partnerships, we can continue to offer quality education that will benefit the industry and the nation at large. In that sense, the industry is a major stake holder in the education sector, he said. Professor Simukanga said the School of Engineering is part of many networks that seek E- learning opportunities but lack of access to high technology and connectivity has hampered progress of these programmes. He said the donation will raise the Universitys capacity to offer up to date learning facilities. With this donation, computer simulations off- line and on- line are possible ., Actually this laboratory equipment is similar to that used at the University of Manchester first year laboratory (work) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, equivalent to our second year, he said.

Mines Minister calls on Mines to Enhance Skills Transfer

would contribute to Mopani's business bottom line towards productivity and unit cost of production. "We shall provide cost-effective and efficient support services in this workshop and these will include repair of jackhammers for mine development, repair of drifter machines and long hole drilling, repair of air legs, sharpening of drilling bits and testing of drilling machines, among other services," said Dr Mulenga. "We have plans in future with our original equipment manufacturer to manufacture here in Kitwe the drilling machines and associated products so that import costs and turnaround time will be reduced." And Mopani chief executive officer Danny Callow said the Tranter workshop marks the rebirth of local engineering services in the mining sector. "We are happy as Mopani that in partnership with Tranter Mining and Engineering Services Limited, we are pioneering the growth of mining engineering in Zambia in line with government's policy of reviving the Copperbelt industrial base which once thrived and provided the needed support to the mining sector," said Callow. "The revival of the local mining engineering services has multiple benefits to various stakeholders. To government, this means increased jobs for the youths as well as increased revenue. The other benefit is a consolidated local business and manufacturing base that will propel the country to economic prosperity, he said.
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Christopher Yaluma, Mines Minister

he Zambian Mining Sector risks being crippled if foreign companies do not enhance skills transfer and invest in local mining engineering services, says Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma. Launching a mining and engineering services seco-drills workshop organised by Tranter Mining Zambia at Mindola shaft in Kitwe recently, Yaluma challenged mining companies to be relevant to the requirements of the Zambian economy by supporting local businesses. "This is the empowerment we want to see because it also reduces the cost of doing business for Mopani and other mining companies since

equipment will now be readily available. Local people need to be part of the mining sector and it is encouraging to see Mopani spearheading this initiative by partnering with Tranter and I urge other companies to emulate this gesture," said Yaluma. Mr. Christopher Yaluma Mining companies should also enhance skills transfer because the few mining engineers we have will eventually go and this is the right time to fill the gaps; otherwise the industry will be crippled if nothing is done now." And Tranter chief executive officer Sixtus Mulenga said the workshop

CEC Supports 2012 Jets and th 4t Aniversary Olympiads

By Sydney Mulenga

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lectrotechnical Department, CEC Plc The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) took a distinct step this year to support the activities of the Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists (JETS) Copperbelt regional fair as well as the 44th Anniversary, Olympiads and Quizzes in a quest to promote innovation among young scholars, stimulate academic aptitude and foster development of locally grown solutions to the problems of the local people in Zambia. The fair, which started on Monday, 5th August, 2012 ended six days later on 10th August. Through the Companys Department of Public Relations, CEC sent two registered

engineers to Kasama to attend the fair and present various tokens to winners of specific categories. The two engineers were active members of JETS at the time of their respective secondary school education and have remained active in supporting JETS as far as Project Adjudication is concerned. CEC awarded five shields, 70 T-shirts and 18 scientific calculators to winners in the Natural Sciences and Energy categories. These categories are a natural fit for the Company, whose business as a power utility requires competent engineers to operate well in Power Generation, Transmission, Supply and Biofuel manufacture. CEC Officer Sydney Mulenga(left Knelling) posses for a photo with the overall winners of the JETS national Fair The gesture was appreciated by the JETS national organizing committee, officials from Ministry of Education as well as the pupils and students. Project exhibitions were held in various categories and under Energy alone, there were about 10 senior secondary students from as far as Western Province. Four exhibits were based on solar energy, one on waste matter and others on chemical energy conversions. A notable exhibition under Senior Physics was a project where the student made paint using simple materials such as food color, lime stone and ashes. One catchy exhibition was by Aaron Chalwe of Copperbelt North Out-ofSchool category, who has come up with what he calls a motor vehicle transponder a system that enables a driver dazzled by the full beam lights of an oncoming vehicle, to dim the lights of the other vehicle at his command by the use of a radio signal that covers a radius of 200 meters. The project, however, came out third by a 0.5 points difference with the one which

scooped second position. The overall winner in the Energy category, Kelvis Mukuka of Kawambwa Boys High School in Luapula Province, came up with a way of producing glucose and consequently Ethanol, from ripe banana peels and raw pawpaw. His process was simple to follow and far much outweighed the other exhibitions in the Energy category as proved by the adjudicators. Several awards were given to regions by ranking in the order of first, second and third prizes for the Primary, Junior, Secondary and Overall winners. Lusaka region scooped the first overall winner prize. Copperbelt South region came out second overall winner, showing the potential that is on the Copperbelt and the commitment that has been shown by students and teachers, with of course the support of parents and organisations like CEC. The prize giving ceremony was graced by the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education Mrs. Kasapato. The national fair program had a day dedicated to educational tours, which included a site visit to the Chishimba Falls a hydro power plant with an installed capacity of 6MW. The national JETS organizing team, Ministry of Education officials, pupils and students alike were grateful to CEC for the support, which among other things enabled Eng. Sydney Mulenga to adjudicate the Energy category while Eng. Isaac Machanda adjudicated in Senior Physics. In all, there is a high spirit of learning, innovation and competition for sustainable development among young scholars, in line with the theme for the 2012 fair.
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Embrace ResearchEIZ VP Tells Engineers

By Mwansa Lwanga

ngineering institution of Zambia (EIZ) vice president for policy, Public Relations and National Development Eng. George Sitali has called on engineers to embrace the art of research and development if they are to find sustainable solutions to the various challenges facing the engineering profession and Zambians. Eng. Sitali said engineers can play a pivotal role in creating employment opportunities for Zambians by coming up with innovations that sell. He said this during the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)-Southern Region public discussion forum held at Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka whose theme was on Soil Reinforcement Technology. Zambia has many opportunities for engineering practices and it is up to us engineers to embrace them, engineers have to be creative to come up with sustainable solutions, he said. Eng. Sitali urged engineers to explore the area of Information, Communication and Technology (ICTs) as it hasnt been fully

actualised in Zambia. He advised engineers to learn from other countries on how those countries have advanced using technology. He said EIZ will encourage and support engineers who come up innovations that are guaranteed to lift the lives of Zambians and contribute to the economic growth of the country. And Zamtech Materials Testing Laboratory Managing Director Mr. Caleb Banda said it was essential that engineers came up with innovations that could be easily maintained and provide long term employment for Zambians. Mr. Banda who was presenting a paper on PRS Neoweb Soil Reinforcement Technology, a Solution for Unpaved and Paved Roads urged the government to take up the challenge and partner with engineers on various projects especially on the challenges faced in the road sector considering the limited resources available. He said government must consider working closely with EIZ because engineers can play a significant role in helping Zambia develop. Speaking at the same function,

Joseph Ngoma a representative from the Road Development Agency (RDA) said his organisation was looking forward to partnering with engineers presenting innovations that reduced the cost of doing business. He said RDA has taken interest at a number of projects such as the one presented by Mr. Banda. Mr. Ngoma said his organisation sent a team to do visibility studies in Botswana, South Africa and Israel to see how far those countries had gone with such projects. We sent our staff to Botswana, South Africa and Israel last year on a study tour, and the project studied is the same as the one Mr. Banda presented. The report we got was that it was a good product, we were trying to see how this could help us with the problem we have in Western Province because the type of sand there has been a challenge. RDA is interested in such products so that we can work together to find solutions to the construction problems we face, he said.

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Engineering Registration Board Appoints New Chairman

By Mwansa Lwanga

ewly Appointed Engineering Registration Board (EngRB) Eng Prof Stephen Simukanga In its last Board meeting held on 6th July 2012, the Engineering Registration Board (EngRB) elected Eng Prof Stephen Simukanga as its new Chairman. He brings to his position an impressive background and reputation, strong leadership skill and dedication. Prof. Simukanga who is also University of Zambia Vice Chancellor has been instrumental in overseeing the growth of EIZ having served as Registrar of EngRB from 2000 to 2010. He holds a PhD in Process Metallurgy from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining and Chartered Engineer of the Engineering Council of the United Kingdom. He is also a Fellow of both the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Engineering Institution of Zambia. He has served the University of Zambia for 23 years, where he started at the position of lecturer/Researcher in the School of Mines and rose to the position of Professor in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing. Prof. Simukanga has also served as visiting lecturer at the Universities of Cape Town and Zimbabwe. He has published scientific papers in the area of Metallurgy and Mineral Processing with his major area of

interest being in the processing of Agro-minerals such as phosphates and agricultural lime for use by farmers. Prof. Simukanga is currently Coordinator of the Mineral Resources Unit of the United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, located at the School of Mines of the University of Zambia. We wish to congratulate Prof. Simukanga on his appointment and we look forward to working with him to implement our growth plans for the future, and leveraging his experience to provide support to the continued growth and success of EIZ. We believe his commitment and innovative approach will raise the profile of EIZ even further.

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Zambian Engineering Firm Wins Award

Zambian firms to work hard and reach international standards. He said he is confident that Zambian engineers are highly trained and exposed, which should give them confidence to prove their skills in the region. Ng'andu Consulting Limited is one of the top engineering firms in Zambia with branches in Rwanda and South Sudan and employs about 109 employees. It has had an average turnover of US$7 million (about K36 billion) per annum in the last three years, according to the company. Notable projects achieved include the award winning Pontoon Bridge project in Zambia, the construction of the base and installation of an artificial Turf at Independence Stadium which was the first of its kind in Zambia. The firm has also successfully designed and supervised the construction of several road and bridge infrastructure projects within Zambia and the SADC region. Engineer's Echo 13

Zambian engineering firm recently won the prestigious global ward for quality and excellence at the Business Initiative Directions international quality summit in New York. Ngandu Consulting Limited received the International Quality Summit award in the gold category at a ceremony held at the New York Marriot Marquis Convention Hall on May 28, 2012. Companies from 76 countries worldwide received awards for their achievement of quality and excellence in different fields. Ng'andu, a council member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ), said the award would encourage other

Ngandu Consulting Managing Director Eng. Abel Ng'andu

EIZ Fines Collum Coal Mines K720m for Operating Illegally

By Mwansa Lwanga

he Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has fined Collum Coal Mines K720 million for operating illegally. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, EIZ President, Eng. Bernard Chiwala, told journalists that the mine, located in Sinazeze, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province, has also been ordered to immediately register with the institution. Eng. Chiwala said the penalty slapped on the mine was arrived at after EIZ inspectors discovered that the mine and its four subsidiaries were operating without registration with the institution. He said inspections were carried out in accordance subsection 11(4) of the EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010 which states that An inspector may, for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Act, at any reasonable time, without prior notice, and with the authority of a warrant, enter any premises that the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe is used by an engineering professional, engineering unit or engineering organisation for the commission of an offence or contrary to the provisions of this Act, In our quest to regulate the practice of engineering, on June 14th, 2012, EIZ commissioned inspectors to carry out unannounced inspections on Collum Coal Mine located in Sinazeze, Sinazongwe District. It was discovered that all of the four mines of Collum Coal were not registered as per requirement of the Act and

Left to right Registrar Mr. Henry Mwale, President Eng. Bernard Chiwala, Deputy Registrar South Eng. Newton Zulu and Finance and Administration Manger Mr. Chalwe Mwale during a press briefing where Collum Coal Mines were charged for Illegal operations.

therefore have been operating illegally, he said. He said none of 489 local employees including 49 Chinese nationals doing engineering works were registered with EIZ. All local employees carrying out engineering works are not qualified and have only undergone on the job training which contravenes subsection 15(1) of our 2010 Act, he said. Eng. Chiwala said the EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010 clause 41(1)(a) clearly prohibits an engineering professional, engineering

organisation, or engineering unit to practice as, be employed as, offer engineering services or be an agent of, or hold out to be, an engineering professional, engineering organisation or engineering unit. He further warned all organisations and individuals involved in engineering works to ensure that they register with the institution as failure to do so will attract the appropriate penalties as provided for in the EIZ Act. Eng. Chiwala said the mine has been given a 7 day ultimatum to immediately register with EIZ, failure to comply with the directive would lead to the suspension of the companys operations.

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Engineering Institution of Zambia Public Discussion Forum

By Mwansa Lwanga up with innovations that sell. Zambia has many opportunities for engineering practices and it is up to us engineers to embrace them, engineers have to be creative to come up with sustainable solutions, he said. He urged engineers to explore the area of Information, Communication and Technology (ICTs) as it hasnt been fully actualised in Zambia. He advised engineers to learn from other countries on how those countries have advanced using technology. Eng. Sitali said EIZ will encourage and support engineers who come up innovations that are guaranteed to lift the lives of Zambians and contribute to the economic growth of the country. Speaking at the same function, Joseph Ngoma a representative from the Road Development Agency (RDA) said his organisation was looking forward to partnering with engineers presenting innovations that reduced the cost of doing business. He said RDA has taken interest at a number of projects such as the one presented by Mr. Banda. Mr. Ngoma said his organisation sent a team to do visibility studies in Botswana, South Africa and Israel to see how far those countries had gone with such projects. We sent our staff to Botswana, South Africa and Israel last year on a study tour, and the project studied is the same as the one Mr. Banda presented. The report we got was that it was a good product, we were trying to see how this could help us with the problem we have in Western Province because the type of sand there has been a challenge. RDA is interested in such products so that we can work together to find solutions to the construction problems we face, he said. Engineer's Echo 15

Zamtech Materials Testing Laboratory Managing Director Mr. Caleb Banda during his presentation on soil reinforcement at the Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka

he EIZ Southern Region held a public discussion forum at Pamodzi Hotel on 11th July,2012 where Zamtech Materials Testing Laboratory Managing Director Mr Caleb Banda a presented a paper on PRS Neoweb Soil Reinforcement Technology, a Solution for Unpaved and Paved Roads. Mr. Caleb Banda has called on government to take to take up the challenge and partner with engineers on various projects especially on the challenges faced in the road sector considering the limited resources available. He said government must consider working closely with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) because engineers can play a significant role in helping Zambia develop. During his presentation, Mr. Banda said noted that PSR- Neoweb was a cost effective soil stabilisation and reinforcement solution for roads, slopes, channels, and retaining water walls.

He said Neoweb offers soil bearing capacity that reduces structural pavement thickness, which is fast and durable for paved and unpaved road. Using Neoweb will reduce long term maintenance cost on unpaved road by 30%, reduces infill up to 50%, reduces project time and also reduces construction costs for paved and unpaved roads both over weak subgrades, he said. He said Neoweb has minimal on site impact as it reduces carbon footprint and has no groundwater contamination which makes it have a great environment value contribution. And EIZ vice president for policy, Public Relations and National Development Eng. George Sitali said engineers need to embrace the art of research and development if they are to find sustainable solutions to the various challenges facing the engineering profession and Zambians. Eng. Sitali said engineers can play a pivotal role in creating employment opportunities for Zambians by coming

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Site clearing for the construction of the EIZ Headquarters has commenced, here Deputy Registrar South Mr. Newton Zulu(left) EIZ President Eng. Bernard Chiwala (Centre) and registrar Henry Mwale(right) visiting the site

On Duty: EIZ Deputy Registrar South During Inspections At Collum Coal Mines In Sinazeze, Sinazongwe District

Its a Done Deal: Vice President Finance and Administration shakes hands with A+ Urbantechnics Director Gerald Chungu after signing the contract of agreement for the construction of the EIZ Headquarters

EIZ Team At The Agricultural And Commercial Show (Left To Right) Emmanuel Chanda Compliance Officer, South, Eng. William Mulusa Southern Region Chairman, Eng. George Sitali, Vice President Policy, Public Relations And Development, Mwansa Lwanga, Communications Officer, Beatrice Mwaba, CPD Officer North And Jerricho Kashiya, CPD Officer South.

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JETS exhibitors were a marvel as show goers flocked the stand to have a view of their exhibits.

Never a dull moment at the stand: Officers attending to visitors at the stand

Children couldnt resist the Engineers fever at the Stand On the move: EIZ President Eng. Bernard Chiwala checking progress at the Headquarters construction site located in Lusakas Show Ground area

EIZ Vice President Policy, Public Relations and National Development Eng. George Sitali shakes hands with Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe during his visitation at the EIZ stand

Northern Region Officers,left Maiwase Zulu and Beatrice Mwaba during an inspection at Lumwana Mine in Solwezi.

The feeling is priceless: Winners of the JETS fair in held in Kasama express their joy

I want to be an engineer: school children at mary queen of peace show their career choices during the Schools careers day Engineer's Echo 17

THE BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER OF EIZ PART ONE

By Mwansa Lwanga

had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine who had just gotten a membership license with a named professional body. Out of curiosity, I asked her why she decided to join the institution and, unruffled, she answered, It is law, convinced I was with her answer but I thought of pushing our conversation a little further and asked what some of the benefits of being a registered member were. Her response left much to be desired as she firmly looked at me and said that was the only thing that she knew being registered. The sad truth is that some of the views on membership that most of us have are not far from my friends point of view, our major focus and interest on a professional body does not go beyond holding the membership license in our hands. But such thinking can cause you to miss out on the numerous benefits that membership to a professional body offers. My friend was right about one thing for sure, it is law that any person practicing in a particular field of study must be registered with the relevant body. I decided to write on the benefits of membership with the hope of reaching out to a thousand that may still have the perception that my friend has especially with our body as the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

Engineering offers a rewarding career none in which to find creative solutions to challenges facing our society. As EIZ, we are set up to safeguard the public interest. This is what gives us our legitimacy. We look to represent the interest of the professional practitioners in engineering while contributing to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Belonging to the EIZ family helps members in a variety of ways. As the saying goes No man is an island, people will not thrive when they are isolated from colleagues. Professional Recognition One cardinal thing about being an EIZ member is the identification you get as having competences that employers value, Being a member of EIZ confirms that your commitment to professionalism is endorsed by the support of EIZ and licensed by the Engineering Registration Board (EngRB), it gives you immediate recognition of skills and experience. The EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010 subsection 15(1), provide for the reservation of work of an engineering nature for the exclusive performance by registered persons. This serves as a safeguard against unsafe practices and is the engineering professions contribution towards promoting public safety, health and interests.

EIZ helps in delivering effective services to support its members and helps them improve life and develop their careers. This helps in demonstrating that your competence may be compared with standards applicable in other parts of the world. Being a member of EIZ shows that your qualifications and experience are recognised and valued and that you are dedicated to continued professional development. Learning doesnt stop after you leave university or at least it shouldnt. Career Concerns Career concerns can often be resolved through institution membership. If your career is making little or no progress, interacting with others in your profession could be the answer, you can make connections through EIZ functions that could lead to a better position with a different company. Lets take for instance you are self employed or part of a small department at your workplace, there may be times when you would like to know the opinion of others in your position, your employer or clients look to you as an expert in your field, but there are times when even an expert can use some good advice. EIZ will help you deepen your business relationships and make new contacts on a regular basis, such networking goes beyond the exchange of business cards, as you

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attend periodic meetings, become an active member, you forge lasting ties with others who have common professional interests and similar business concerns. These relationships will be rich, ongoing sources of inspiration of ideas. By being part of the EIZ family, you can give your voice on aspects in your field that you wish you can change through forums. You may find that others feel the same way as you and when you unite and work in partnership, your combined voices can make a difference. This can also apply to situations when you feel frustrated or long- winded processes in your workplace, by talking to peers in our institution, you can learn about solutions in the engineering profession have others have already discovered. Online Resources The EIZ website offers the intranet which is exclusive to members only and guarantees you of access to a variety of information such upcoming events and special activities that may not be open to the general public. Broaden Your Knowledge EIZ provides an enormous amount of access to resource information such as the Zambian Engineer, a technical journal, which gets you the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and skills as an engineer and also the quarterly magazine ECHO which is provided freely as part of your membership privileges. This helps you stay in touch about issues in diversity

and gain access to current events and keeping abreast of recent developments in your field. This is important for professional development and essential for the progress and promotion of the engineering profession as a whole Boost Your CV /Resume Being a member of EIZ is undeniably a CV/resume booster. Employers are always looking for best recruits and are increasingly aware of benefits of having EIZ members as their staff, if you have applied for a job and dont hold a professional membership, the employers immediate question will be why not? Can you not be bothered to be proactive about your career development? Many job application processes have a section for professional qualifications and membership, they are not expecting it to be left blank. EIZ members are known to be better supported, more informed and up to date in a fast changing field. Be a Valued Employee If you are one that is alread y happily in a job that you do not see yourself leaving any time soon, taking control of your career and professional development shows your employer that you are ambitious and committed to bettering yourself professionally and that you are a valuable asset to their organisation and worth holding on to. Most employers support CPD through external, recognised bodies and employers sometimes pay for some or all of employees

professional membership fees. In a climate where thousands of well qualified people are scrambling for limited jobs, you simply cannot afford not to take advantage of every opportunity to add to your skill set and make yourself stand out. The resources are there, its up to you to take advantage of them. The EIZ Member can also participate more actively in the Institution by giving his/her time and energy to organising the institution activities, and play a role in issues of concern to engineers by giving opinions and be proactive in effecting positive changes for the good of the engineering profession in the country. The various Committees and Subcommittees of EIZ will always welcome such participation, commitment, and enthusiasm from its members. The basic criteria is to be genuinely committed to the betterment of the Institution, and subscribing to the basic dignified values of excellence, creativity and professionalism. In short, no matter what level of participation the Member chooses to be at, EIZ provides them countless avenues to better themselves. So, do be a member so that you can be part of the EIZ family. One should be all the more keen to be an EIZ member because this is the place for engineers, and EIZ is THE organisation which protects and looks after the rights and welfare of engineers.

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WORK TO SERVE- EIZ CEO TELLS SECRETARIAT STAFF

By Mwansa Lwanga

EIZ Registrar Mr. Henry Mwale

ngineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Henry Mwale has advised EIZ Secretariat to ensure that they give a timely service to its members if they are to excel in their operations and contribute to the growth of EIZ. Speaking during the Annual Work plan Budget Workshop held at Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre in Kafue, Mr. Mwale emphasised the need for team work by staff in order to fulfill the mandate of the institution. We have to work as a team, that is the only way we can ensure that EIZ is successful in carrying out its

mandate, he said. Mr. Mwale said there has to be a binding force which should make everyone in management look at things the same way. We must all try to understand each other despite our different individual personalities, we must strive to find that binding force, a place where we can all compromise, this will help in avoiding conflict at work and consequently help in fulfilling the goal of the institution. He said there is need for staff to craft values depending on the demands placed on them by members.

We need to set values that tally with the demands placed on us by members, they want efficiency, and they want a service done on time. We are here to serve the members and not for our own sake, he emphasised. He urged the staff to ensure that they meet their targets in order for members to see change in EIZ. Focus on your roles. I need your commitment, you need to ensure that targets are met, for we shall all be accountable on how we used our time, members want to be able to see a change in EIZ, he said.

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HEALTH TIPS
Home Remedies
Welcome to the first segment of Health Tips a section in which we will be looking natural cures that can be found in regular plants. In this episode, we decided to explore the soils and bring forth the healing powers of plants found in your backyard and gardens. We focus on the healing wonders of onion. Onions Health Benefits Onion is a plant that does not need any description because it is well known everywhere in the world. Onion is easily available around and is widely used as a food seasoning. Raw onions are very good for overall health and are delicious as well. It can add an extra touch to salads and various other recipes. A simple method to consume it is by adding lemon juice to raw onion. This is not only crunchy but also juicy as well as spice up the odd lunch and dinner. Consume At-least one Raw onion per day: Consuming raw onion, half a bulb at lunch and another half at dinner is a great way to introduce it to your diet. Stomach worms: Raw onions help to eliminate stomach worms. Lowers High Blood Pressure: Raw onions help to lower High Blood Pressure. Prevents Blood Clots: Raw onions prevent blood clots thus in the long run help us to evade Heart Attack. Anti cancer: Raw onion consumption helps to prevent cancer. Prevents Common Cold: Raw onions prevent runny nose and catching a cold. Beneficial for osteoporosis: Onions may be Source: Kurian, J. C. (2010). Healing wonders of plants, Vol. 1, Philippines: Philippine publishing house

especially beneficial for women, who are at increased risk for osteoporosis as they go through menopause, by destroying osteoclasts so that they do not break down bone. Reduces Cholesterol: Raw onions reduce cholesterol if consumed daily. High in Antioxidants: Raw onions help to fight free radicals in our body. Raw onion Breath: Raw onion breath can be avoided by consuming a couple of slices Beetroot. Beetroot also helps to avoid garlic breath. To prevent eye irritation: To prevent eye irritation peel the onions and soak in the water for couple of minutes and then chop it.

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ON A LIGHTER NOTE
The Value of an Engineer
There was an engineer who had an exceptional gift for fixing all things mechanical. After serving his company loyally for over 30 years, he happily retired. Several years later the company contacted him regarding a seemingly impossible problem they were having with one of their multi-million dollar machines. They had tried everything and everyone else to get the machine to work but to no avail. In desperation, they called on the retired engineer who had solved so many of their problems in the past. The engineer reluctantly took the challenge. He spent a day studying the huge machine. Finally, at the end of the day, he marked a small x in chalk on a particular component of the machine and said, This is where your problem is. The part was replaced and the machine worked perfectly again. The company received a bill for $50,000 from the engineer for his service. They demanded an itemized accounting of his charges. The engineer responded briefly: One chalk mark $1; Knowing where to put it $49,999. It was paid in full and the engineer retired again in peace. You Might Be An Engineer If... The only jokes you receive are through e-mail At Christmas, it goes without saying that you will be the one to find the burnt-out bulb in the string of Christmas lights. Buying flowers for your girlfriend or spending the money to upgrade your RAM is a moral dilemma You are at an air show and know how fast the skydivers are falling You can type 70 words a minute but cant read your own handwriting You cant write unless the paper has both horizontal and vertical lines. You forgot to get a haircut ... for 6 months You have Dilbert comics displayed anywhere in your work area You have more friends on the Internet than in real life You know what http:// actually stands for You see a good design and still have to change it You spent more on your calculator than on your wedding ring You still own a slide rule and you know how to work it Your checkbook always balances Your laptop computer costs more than your car Your wife hasnt the foggiest idea what you do at work Your favorite James Bond character is Q, the guy who makes the gadgets Youve already calculated how much you make per second If you can remember 7 computer passwords but not your anniversary You have a habit of destroying things in order to see how they work. 3. 4.9 cm33 refined halite 4. 236 cm3 partially hydrogenated tallow triglyceride 5. 177.45 cm3 crystalline C12H22O11 6. 177.45 cm3 unrefined C12H22O11 7. 4.9 cm33 methyl ether of protocatechuic aldehyde 8. Two calcium carbonate-encapsulated avian albumen-coated protein ovoids 9. 473.2 cm3 theobroma cacao 10. 236 cm3 de-encapsulated legume meats (sieve size #10) To a 2-L jacketed round reactor vessel (reactor #1) with an overall heat transfer coefficient of about 100 Btu/F-ft2-hr, add ingredients one, two and three with constant agitation. In a second 2-L reactor vessel with a radial flow impeller operating at 100 rpm, add ingredients four, five, six, and seven until the mixture is homogeneous. To reactor #2, add ingredient eight, followed by three equal volumes of the homogeneous mixture in reactor #1. Additionally, add ingredient nine and ten slowly, with constant agitation. Care must be taken at this point in the reaction to control any temperature rise that may be the result of an exothermic reaction. Using a screw extrude attached to a #4 nodulizer, place the mixture piece-meal on a 316SS sheet (300 x 600 mm). Heat in a 460K oven for a period of time that is in agreement with Frank and Johnstons first order rate expression (see JACOS, 21, 55), or until golden brown. Once the reaction is complete, place the sheet on a 25C heat-transfer table, allowing the product to come to equilibrium.

Why Engineers Dont Write Cookbooks

Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1. 532.35 cm3 gluten 2. 4.9 cm3 NaHCO3

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PUBLIC WARNING
The Engineering Institution of Zambia would like to warn all engineering professionals (engineers, technologists, technicians and craftspersons), engineering organisations and engineering units practicing without registration with the Institution that it is ILLEGAL according to the provisions of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) Act No 17 of 2010 to practice without registration and to also warn any person or organisation that it is equally illegal under this Act to employ unregistered engineering professionals. The provisions of the Act that prohibits practice without registration, employment of unregistered professionals, engaging unregistered engineering organisation or unit are as follows: Subsection 18(1): An engineering organisation or engineering unit shall not provide any engineering service or product, unless that engineering organisation or engineering unit is registered in accordance with this ACT. Clause 41(1)(a): A person shall not, unless the person is registered as an engineering professional, engineering organisation or engineering unit under the Act; (a) practice as, be employed as, offer engineering services, be engaged as an agent of, or hold out to be, an engineering professional, engineering organisation or engineering unit; The provision of the Act that prohibits any person or organisation from offering employment to unregistered engineering professionals Subsection 41(2): A person or body corporate shall not offer employment to a person requiring registration under this Act Engineering professionals, engineering organisations and engineering units are kindly requested to comply with the Act and if found in default of the provisions of this Act may suffer severe penalties. Upon conviction, according to Subsections 18(2), 41(3) and 41(5) of the Act, penalties include fines or imprisonment up to ten years. All those not in compliance with the Act are requested to apply for registration immediately and to be registered by 30th November 2012. Application forms can be obtained from any of the offices below or can be downloaded from the EIZ website: www.eiz.org.zm Henry Mwale Registrar

THE ENGINEERING INSTITUTION OF ZAMBIA EIZ HEADQUARTERS CL/7 Brentwood Drive, Longacres P.O.Box 51084 Tel: +260 211 256 214 +260 211 255161 SOUTHERN REGION Buildings Department HQ Fairley Road Ridgeway P.O. Box 51084, Telefax: + 260 211 256214 Email: eiz@coppernet.zm NORTHERN REGION Engineers House 8 Kantanta Street, P.O.Box 23385, Tel: 260 212 230111, 260 212 222608

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CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers and articles are invited for publication in the The Zambian Engineer, a Journal of the Engineering Institution of Zambia, published bi-annually, in January and July. The Zambian Engineer publishes technical and research papers reporting significant experimental, theoretical or observational extensions of engineering knowledge, or advances in the practical application of known engineering principles. The scope of the journal is broad and encompasses: agricultural engineering; applications of GIS; civil engineering; electrical and electronic engineering; environmental engineering; mechanical engineering; metallurgy; mineral processing and mining engineering; surveying; company profiles and any other engineering related topic. By publishing papers from both the academia and industry, the Journal provides a forum for discussing current developments and encourages engineers, both in industry and the academia, to respond to emerging needs of society. All papers received by the Journal are sent anonymously to three independent experts in the subject area of the article for blind refereeing. Referees comments and advice are returned to the authors for correction before the article is finally approved for publication. Papers are only published in the Journal on positive recommendation from referees. The papers/articles not exceeding 15 pages in length should be addressed to: The Editor The Zambian Engineer University of Zambia School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering P O Box 32379 LUSAKA, 10101, Zambia Telephone : +260 (0)21 129 3791 Facsimile : +260 (0)21 129 3792 Mobile : +260 (0)96 667 5064 E-mail : lsiaminwe@unza.zm The Editorial Board Secretary Or The Zambian Engineer University of Zambia School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering P O Box 32379 LUSAKA 10101, Zambia Telephon : +260 (0)21 129 3791 Facsimile : +260 (0)21 129 3792 Mobile : +260 (0)97 785 7896 E-mail : gmmunakaampe@eng.unza.zm or gmmunakaampe@yahoo.com

OBITUARY
Engineers Echo wishes to extend its deepest condolences to families of the following members of staff who passed away: Eng. Eng. Dr Charles K. Wamukwamba, Board Chairman of the EngRB 29th March, 2012 Mr. Bruce Kaunda, Communications Officer24th April, 2012

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