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Friday, 25th February, 2022
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA
FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRTEENTH ASSEMBLY
ORDER PAPER – FRIDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY, 2022
AT 0900 HOURS
HER HONOUR THE VICE PRESIDENT’S QUESTION TIME (45 MINUTES)
QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER (STANDING ORDER 74)
220. Mr Mwila (Mufulira) - to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development:
(a) when the construction of the Mufulira - Ndola road will be completed;
(b) what the cause of the delay in completing the project is;
(c) what the total cost of the project is;
(d) how much money had been paid to the contractor, as of September, 2021; and
(e) when the outstanding amount will be paid.
221. Mr Kolala (Lufubu) - to ask the Minister of Health:
(a) whether the Government is aware of the critical shortage of drugs in health facilities in Lufubu District; and
(b) if so, what measures the Government is taking to ensure that the health facilities are supplied with adequate drugs.
222. Mr E Tembo (Feira) - to ask the Minister of Energy:
(a) when the following Schools in Feira Parliamentary Constituency will be electrified:
(i) Mangelengele Primary;
(ii) Chilombwe Primary;
(iii) Mandombe Primary;
(iv) Chimutengo Primary;
(v) Chankasi Primary;
(vi) Kaungu B Primary;
(vii) Chilukusha Primary; and
(viii) Kaunga Secondary; and
(b) what the cause of the delay in electrifying the schools is.
223. Mr Mabenga (Mulobezi) - to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing, and Urban Development:
(a) whether the Government has any plans to construct a direct road from Livingstone to Mulobezi; and
(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented.
224. Mr J Chibuye (Roan) - to ask the Minister of Labour and Social Security:
(a) when the Government will review the current minimum wage;
(b) whether the Government has any plans to introduce a minimum wage in the mining sector;
(c) if so, when the plans will be implemented; and
(d) if there are no such plans, why.
225. Mr P Phiri (Mkaika) - to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development:
(a) why the construction of the Katete Police Station has stalled;
(b) when the project will resume;
(c) why the contract was terminated;
(d) whether a new contractor has been identified; and
(e) if so, what the name of the new contractor is.
226. Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Green Economy and Environment:
(a) what the progress on the implementation of the Pilot Project for Climate Resilience in Kalabo District is;
(b) how many clubs benefitted from the Programme, as of September, 2021;
(c) what activities the clubs were engaged in; and
(d) how much money was allocated to each club.
227. Mr Mtayachalo (Chama North) - to ask the Minister of Labour and Social Security:
(a) whether the Government is aware that some media houses do not allow their employees to join labour unions of their choice;
(b) if so, whether the practice is not a violation of the employees’ rights; and
(c) if so, what measures are being taken to address the anomaly.
228. Mr Samakayi (Mwinilunga) - to ask the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock:
(a) whether the Government has any plans to implement the Zambia-Saudi Arabia Goat Export Agreement;
(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented;
(c) how many goats are earmarked for export, per year; and
(d) what measures have been taken to ensure that the targeted number of goats for export is met at all material times.
229. Ms Nakaponda (Isoka) - to ask the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development:
(a) whether the Government has any plans to tar the Sansamwenje - Mzoche - Kanyala road in Isoka Parliamentary Constituency;
(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented; and
(c) if there are no such plans, why.
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