July 28,
2023 2886 2886 
The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) will be hosting its 11th Annual Conference, the 15th Annual General Meeting and 6th Awards Gala Dinner. These three national events will take place from Tuesday 31st October to Friday 3rd November, 2023 at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone.
The theme of the conference is “Spearheading Strategic Supply Chain Management via 3Ds in Achieving Value for Money”.
Please note that it is mandatory for ALL those involved in Procurement and Supply / Stores in your Institution/Organisation to attend this conference and AGM.
The major objective of this conference is to equip the Procurement and Supply Chain professionals including other stakeholders in the supply chain such as Chief Executive Officers, Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Administrators with the necessary information, skills and tools to enable them to provide value to their organisations in this changing environment.
The conference programme will consist of presentations, plenary sessions and master classes.
The AGM is the supreme decision-making body of the Institute and key decisions affecting the direction of the profession will be made and member participation in this event is therefore paramount.
The Awards Gala Dinner will see the recognition of deserving individuals and organisations whose outstanding contributions in 2022 will be unveiled and the winners will be announced.
Participation fees are as follows:
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Members
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Non-
Members
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Students
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Gala Dinner
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Sunset Boat Cruise
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ZMW7,000
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ZMW7,500
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ZMW3,500
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ZMW1,500
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ZMW1,500
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● Participation fees includes; AGM attendance, conference materials, delegate pack, teas, refreshments and lunch for four (04) days.
Social Events
● Awards Gala Dinner K1,500
● The Sunset Cruise is optional at K1,500
● Sunset cruise will be offered on a first come, first served basis and will only be confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
Accommodation & Travel
● ZIPS has made arrangements for special rates for accommodation around Livingstone (contact the registration team for details).
● Accommodation at Avani @K 2,300 per night and K11,500 for 5 nights
● ZIPS is also making arrangements for special rates for flights to and from Livingstone; contact the registration team for details.
Payments should be made by cheque or bank transfer to:
Account Name: The Zambia Institute of Account Name: The Zambia Institute Purchasing and Supply Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Account No. 9130000168312 Account No. 5574921500126
Bank: Stanbic Bank, Bank: ZANACO,
Branch: Main Branch Branch: Manda Hill
● Deposit slips (for cheques) and/or proof of payments (for transfers) must indicate the member(s) ZIPS number (if a ZIPS member)
Booking and registration to be done by completing the form from the following link: https://portal.zips.org.zm/conference/show
For further information or clarification, please contact the registration desk on Tel 260211232720, Mobile +260978868880, +260975548980, +260975950722 or email conference@zipszambia.org
We look forward to seeing you at this prestigious gathering and thank you in advance for supporting the Institute.
April 14,
2023 2493 2493
Dear Members,
The Public Procurement Act, No.8 of 2020 was enacted by the Parliament of Zambia in November 2020 and came into operation on 16th April 2021. During the period of implementation, some weakness have since been identified.
In view of the above, ZIPS has been invited the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) to review and comment on the attached documents which contains some proposed amendments to the Public Procurement Act. The Institute therefore extends the call to you the members to review as well as provide proposed amendments to the Act. Your proposals and comments should be sent to:
The Registrar,
Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Email: actreview@zipszambia.org
The deadline for submission is Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Original Issued by
Registrar & CEO
April 14,
2023 2759 2759
Dear Members,
The Public Procurement Act, No.8 of 2020 was enacted by the Parliament of Zambia in November 2020 and came into operation on 16th April 2021. During the period of implementation, some weakness have since been identified.
In view of the above, ZIPS has been invited the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) to review and comment on the attached documents which contains some proposed amendments to the Public Procurement Act. The Institute therefore extends the call to you the members to review as well as provide proposed amendments to the Act. Your proposals and comments should be sent to:
The Registrar,
Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Email: actreview@zipszambia.org
The deadline for submission is Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Original Issued by
Registrar & CEO
March 22,
2022 6027 6027
We are pleased to inform you that the ZIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supplies is now fully registered with the Zambia Qualification Authority having met all the requirements for registration and accreditation on the Zambia Qualification Framework (ZQF) as follows;
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SN
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Qualification Name
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Level on ZQF
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Qualification Type
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Diploma in Procurement and Supplies
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6
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Diploma
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The Institution is working on signing the MOUs with Higher learning Universities for smooth less progression into the degree programmes.
To our prospecting students, you are therefore encouraged to apply for the ZIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supplies with any of our accredited learning providers to mark the beginning of your journey in Supply Chain Management.
This qualification takes you all the way on your professional journey to becoming MZIPS. and will help you make an impact in your career. The ZIPS qualification is recognised by employers for producing competent and confident procurement and supply professionals, capable of guiding and leading their organisations to sustainable success.
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Original issued and signed by
Lawrence Mpapwa Sambwa
Registrar
March 15,
2022 3560 3560
On behalf of the Council, Management and Members of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS), I wish to offer our deepest condolences on the passing of former President Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda.
Late President Banda steadfastly steered our nation with wisdom and foresight. He will always remain in the hearts of procurement professionals.
We honour his legacy and mourn his loss alongside his family, friends, the people of Zambia and the rest of the world.
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Original issued and signed by
Fellow Robert Tembo
President – ZIPS