Friday, 25th February, 2022

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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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