NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA

FIFTH SESSION OF THE ELEVENTH ASSEMBLY

ORDER PAPER - WEDNESDAY, 27TH APRIL, 2016

AT 1430 HOURS

QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER

412    Mr Lufuma (Kabompo West) - to ask the Minister of General Education:

(a)    whether the Government is aware that Kabulamema Secondary School in Kabompo West Parliamentary Constituency, shares the same premises with Kabulamema Primary School;

(b)    if so, whether the Government has any plans to separate the two institutions; and

(c)    whether a new site has already been identified for the purpose.

413    Mr Chipungu (Rufunsa) - to ask the Minister of Works and Supply:

(a)    whether the Government is aware that the bridge across Chongwe River, connecting Mwachilele in Rufunsa District and Mulalila in Chongwe District is on the verge of collapse;

(b)    if so, when a new bridge will be constructed to avert a catastrophy; and

(c)    if there are no immediate plans for a new bridge, why.

QUESTIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

W24    Mr Chipungu (Rufunsa) - to ask the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development:
        
(a)    whether any mineral explorations have been carried out in Rufunsa District;

(b)    if so, when the explorations took place;

(c)    what mineral deposits were discovered;

(d)    whether investors have been encouraged to commence mining activities; and

(e)    if so, when the mining activities are likely to commence.

W25    Mr Lufuma (Kabompo West) - to ask the Minister of Health:

(a)    why the construction of a maternity wing at the Mumbeji Rural Health Centre in Kabompo District has stalled;

(b)    when the works will resume;

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

(d)    what the estimated time-frame for completion of the project is; and

(e)    whether the maternity wing will be provided with solar power.

W26    Mr Mbulakulima (Chembe) - to ask the Minister of Youth, Sport and Child
        Development:

(a)    whether the Government is aware that a lot of retired sportspersons, especially football players, live in poverty following their retirements; and

(b)    if so, what plans the Government has to assist retired sportspersons.

W27    Mr Lufuma (Kabompo West) - to ask the Minister of Works and Supply:

(a)    when the construction of the Kalwilo Bridge in Kabompo West Parliamentary Constituency, which was abandoned by the contractor in 2011, will resume;

(b)    why the contractor abandoned the project;

(c)    whether another contractor for the project has been engaged;

(d)    what measures the Government has taken to ensure that the project is completed; and

(e)    what the time-frame for the completion of the project is.

W28    Mr Lufuma (Kabompo West) - to ask the Minister of Health:

(a)    when the construction of Ndungo Rural Health Centre in Kamisombo area in Kabompo District will be completed;

(b)    what the cause of the delay in completing the project is; and

(c)    when the following rural health posts in Kabompo District will become operational:

(i)    Samununga;

(ii)    Mbulungu; and

(iii)    Dikolonga.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS AND ORDERS OF THE DAY

Mr Mufalali

Report of the Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services:  That this House do adopt the Report of the Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services for the Fifth Session of the Eleventh National Assembly, laid on the Table of the House on 11th April, 2016.

Mr Chipungu

Report of the Committee on Agriculture: That this House do adopt the Report of the Committee on Agriculture on the Report of the Auditor General on the Sustainable Management of Fish Resources in Natural Waters for the Fifth Session of the Eleventh National Assembly, laid on the Table of the House on 7th April, 2016.

1    The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill                      (N.A.B. 3/2016)
                                           (Second Reading)

2    The Mines and Minerals Development (Amendment) Bill          (N.A.B. 6/2016)
                                           (Second Reading)

3    The Court of Appeal Bill                             (N.A.B. 9/2016)
                                           (Second Reading)

4    The Constitutional Court Bill                        (N.A.B. 10/2016)
                                           (Second Reading)

5    The Superior Courts (Number of Judges) Bill                (N.A.B. 16/2016)
                                           (Second Reading)

6    The Service Commissions Bill                          (N.A.B. 2/2016)
                                            (Committee Stage)

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