The Electricity – Bill to regulate the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity so as to enhance the security and reliability of the supply of electricity; provide for the sale and purchase of electricity within and outside the Republic; facilitate the achievement of the efficient, effective, sustainable development and operation of electricity infrastructure; provide the roles and responsibilities of various participants in the electricity sector; facilitate adequate levels of investment in the electricity sector; provide for a multi-year tariff framework; promote transparency in the identification and allocation of risks, costs and revenues within and between participants in the electricity sector; ensure the protection and safety of consumers of electricity and the public; repeal and replace the Electricity Act, 1995; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.                                                                                                                                        (N.A.B. 16/2019)

The Energy Regulation – Bill to provide for the licensing of enterprises in the energy sector; continue the existence of the Energy Regulation Board and re-define its functions; re-constitute and revise the functions of the Board; repeal and replace the Energy Regulation Act, 1995; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.                                                                                                                             (N.A.B. 17/2019)

Death of Mrs Rosaria Chailunga Fundanga, MP: That this House do place on record its deepest regret at the death of Mrs Rosaria Chailunga Fundanga, Member of Parliament for Chilubi Parliamentary Constituency, together with its appreciation of her distinguished and patriotic service to the country and the people of Zambia, and that the deepest sympathies and condolences of the National Assembly be conveyed to her family.

1 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure (Including Capital and Constitutional and Statutory Expenditure): Committee of Supply: Resumption of Committee work: (Head 80/5501: under consideration): (The Minister of General Education)