Tuesday. 19th June, 2012

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIRST SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY
 
ORDER PAPER - TUESDAY, 19TH JUNE, 2012

AT 1430 HOURS

 

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

285    Mr Chisala (Chilubi) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when the Ministry will come up with an Information Communication Technology (ICT) policy to guide pupils and students at the different stages of education; and

(b)    when the Ministry will set up a directorate responsible for ICT matters so as to accelerate the development of ICT among the learners in Zambia.

286    Mr Chisala (Chilubi) - to ask the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry whether the Government has any plans to set up manufacturing industries for the following products as opposed to relying on imports:

(a)    television sets;

(b)    computer sets;

(c)    mobile phones; and

(d)    motor cycles and vehicles.

287    Mr Mulomba (Magoye) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing when the Government will construct an ultra modern market at Tandabale in Magoye Parliamentary Constituency.

288    Mr Mulomba (Magoye) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when construction of Magoye Boarding High School in Magoye Parliamentary Constituency will be completed;

(b)    what the estimated cost of the project is; and

(c)    how much money had been spent on the project as of February, 2012.

289    Mr Milambo (Mwembeshi) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    whether the Ministry has any plans to construct police posts at Lumano and Manvule areas in Mwembeshi Parliamentary Constituency;

(b)    if so, when the construction of the police posts will commence; and

(c)    when the Ministry will provide the Shibuyunji Police Station with a motor vehicle for operations.

290    Mr Sianga (Sesheke) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing:

(a)    why the Western Water and Sewerage Company in Sesheke increased water tariffs without improving the service it renders to the community;

(b)    what measures the Government has taken to ensure that there is a constant supply of water in Sesheke District; and

(c)    when the Company will provide additional water tanks in Sesheke to ensure consistent and sufficient water supply.

291    Mr Sianga (Sesheke) - to ask the Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Labour:

(a)    when the Government will procure a motor vehicle for the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Sesheke District;

(b)    whether the Government is aware that ZANIS in Sesheke lacks equipment; and

(c)    whether the Ministry has any plans to secure the release of the only ZANIS vehicle that was impounded by the Police in 2011.

292    Mr Chishimba (Kamfinsa) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    how many expatriates were in Zambia as of March, 2012 in fields in which:

(i)    there were no qualified Zambians; and
(ii)    there were qualified Zambians;

(b)    why the Government allowed expatriates into the country to take up positions in fields in which there are qualified Zambians;

(c)    whether the Government has any plans to reconstitute the Technical Committee that scrutinises the issuance of work permits; and

(d)    if so, when the Committee will be reconstituted.

293    Mr Bwalya (Lupososhi) - to ask the Minister of Community Development, Mother and Child Health:

(a)    in how many districts the Social Cash Transfer Scheme was being implemented as of February, 2012;

(b)    how much money was disbursed for the programme in Luwingu District in December, 2011 and January, 2012; and

(c)    how many beneficiaries were in Lupososhi Parliamentary Constituency as of February, 2012.

294    Mr Sililo (Mulobezi) - to ask the Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education:

(a)    when teachers’ houses at Mulobezi Basic School will be renovated;

(b)    whether the Government has any plans to construct a boarding school in Mulobezi District; and

(c)    whether the Government has any plans to construct a secondary school at Bwina in Mulobezi District.

295    Mr Ng’onga (Kaputa) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    when the construction of the Kasaba Bay Airport will be completed;

(b)    whether the Ministry is aware that business associated with the opening of the Airport has been affected by the delay in completing the construction works;

(c)    what the estimated cost of the project is;

(d)    how much money has so far been spent on the project; and

(e)    who the contractor of the project is.

296    Mr Chingimbu (Kabompo East) - to ask the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry what plans the Government has to facilitate the establishment of a commercial bank at Manyinga in Kabompo East Parliamentary Constituency.

297    Brig. Gen. Dr. Chituwo (Mumbwa) - to ask the Minister of Local Government and Housing how the Ministry intends to promote economic development in local councils country-wide.

298    Ms Lubezhi (Namwala) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    whether the Ministry has any plans to construct a police camp which will provide accommodation to all police officers at Namwala District Centre;

(b)    if so, when the construction will start; and

(c)    what the total number of police substations under the Namwala District Police Command is.

299    Mr Chipungu (Rufunsa) - to ask the Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs:

(a)    whether there are any plans to procure new vehicles for Chiefs; and

(b)    if so, when the vehicles will be procured.

300    Mr Kaingu (Mwandi) - to ask the Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Labour why unemployment rates are high in the country yet the rate of inflation has remained below 10% for more than a year.

301    Mr Mwanza (Solwezi West) - to ask the Minister of Health:

(a)    whether any of the following health institutions have combined male and female admission wards for patients:

(i)    University Teaching Hospital;
(ii)    Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital;
(iii)    Ndola Central Hospital; and
(iv)    Kitwe Central Hospital; and

(b)    if so, what the reasons for admitting both male and female patients in the same wards are.

302    Mr Chabala (Kankoyo) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication when the following roads in the Copperbelt province will be rehabilitated:

(a)    Sabina-Mufulira; and

(b)    Mufulira-Ndola.

303    Mr P A Ngoma (Feira) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development when mineral exploration in the following areas in Luangwa/Rufunsa Game Management Areas will commence:

(a)    Kavalamanja;

(b)    Mphuka/Nyankhongolo;

(c)    Chakwenga; and

(d)    the banks of the Luangwa and Zambezi Rivers.

304    Mr Siamunene (Sinazongwe) - to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:

(a)    when reliable road transport will be allocated to the Sinazongwe District Police Station to enable officers combat crime in the area; and

(b)    when reliable water supply will be provided to the Sinazongwe District Police Camp to cater for increased demand.

305    Mr Siamunene (Sinazongwe) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication when bridges on Sinazeze-Malima road will be repaired.

306    Mr Matafwali (Bangweulu) - to ask the Minister of Youth and Sport how much progress the Government has made on the preparations for the 2012 Zone Six youth games.

307    Mr Antonio (Kaoma Central) - to ask the Minister of Health when the Government will construct staff houses at the Kaoma District Hospital.

308    Mr Antonio (Kaoma Central) - to ask the Minister of Defence when the water supply in Luena Barracks in Kaoma will be improved to meet the growing demand.

309    Mr Miyutu (Kalabo Central) - to ask the Minister of Health when existing infrastructure at rural health centres in Kalabo will be expanded to cater for the increased population.

310    Mr Mutale (Kwacha) - to ask the Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development:

(a)    when Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM) Konkola Division was privatised:

(b)    what the value of the Mine at the time was;

(c)    which company undertook the valuation exercise;

(d)    at what price the mine was sold; and

(e)    whether at the time of sale, the mine was making loses and, if not, why the mine was sold.

311    Mr Ndalamei (Sikongo) - to ask the Minister of Justice when local court buildings will be constructed at Lueti and Maala in Sikongo Parliamentary Constituency, where court sessions are held under trees.

312    Mr Mwango (Kanchibiya) - to ask the Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Labour when the Government will present the Freedom of Information Bill to Parliament for enactment.

313    Mr Mwango (Kanchibiya) - to ask the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry:

(a)    when the construction of the cement plant by Dangote Industries Limited in Masaiti District will begin;

(b)    how much money will be invested in the plant; and

(c)    how many jobs will be created during construction of the factory and when the factory becomes operational.

314    Mr Chishimba (Kamfinsa) - to ask the Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication:

(a)    whether the Government has any plans to rehabilitate township roads in Kitwe and the rest of the country, as is the case in Lusaka; and

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