8. Mr Munsanje (Mbabala)  -  to ask the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development:

 

(a) why farmers in Mbabala Parliamentary Constituency are not able to access agricultural loans under the Citizens’ Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC); and

 

(b) what measures the Government is taking to ensure that the affected farmers benefit from the CEEC loans. 

 

 

9. Ms S Mwamba (Kasama Central)  -  to ask the Minister of Energy:

 

(a) how the Government intends to address the current electricity inefficiencies in terms of power generation and transmission, as well as losses during distribution under the existing vertically integrated structure; and 

 

(b) what measures are being taken to improve ZESCO’s financial stability, transparency and responsiveness to consumer needs.  

 

10. Mr Fube (Chilubi)  -  to ask the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development:

 

(a) when the Government will resume the construction works on the Kasonde-Kombokombo-Chief Fube road, in Chilubi District;  

 

(b) at what percentage of completion the project was, as of July, 2025;

 

(c) how much money had been paid to the contractor as of the date at (b);

 

(d) what the estimated cost of the outstanding works is; and 

 

(e) whether the Government will maintain the same contractor for the remaining works. 

 

11. Mr Simuzingili (Gwembe) - to ask the Minister of Transport and Logistics:

 

(a) whether the Government has any plans to provide water transport on Lake Kariba between Siavonga and Sinazongwe Districts;

 

(b) if so, when the plans will be implemented;

 

(c) how many vessels are earmarked for procurement; 

 

(d) what the carrying capacity of the vessels at (c) is; and

 

(e) what the estimated cost of procuring the vessels is.

 

 

 

 

Set up a Film Fund: That, in order to promote the growth of the Film Industry in Zambia, this House urges the Government to set up a Film Fund.

 

 

Reconsideration of the Closed-Circuit Television Public Protection Bill (N.A.B 1/2025)

 

 

Thanks – The President’s Address - Motion (16th September) - Resumption of Debate.