April 14,
2023 3264 3264 
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 6237 6237
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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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 3832 3832
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
March 12,
2022 5105 5105
The Council, Management, and Staff of ZIPS wish our great and energetic ZIPS youths a happy Youth Day.
This year’s youth day is being held under the theme; “Enhancing Youth Participation at all levels of National Development” and therefore, we are cognizant of the important role youths play in the growth of our institute.
Today we celebrate all the youths with pride and honor knowing very well that they are the heroes and heroines of tomorrow, they define the future, and the future of the institute depends upon them.
Issued on behalf of the President, Council, Management, and the general ZIPS Membership
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Original issued and signed by
Lawrence Mpapwa Sambwa
Registrar
March 11,
2022 4626 4626
Government has implored the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) to champion the fight against corruption in the private sector.
Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane has since urged ZIPS and its members to inculcate honest morals among its purchasing officers.
Speaking during the launch of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply - ZIPS Strategic Plan 2022-2026 in Lusaka on Friday, Dr Musokotwane also urged private sector players in the purchasing process to work with government to ensure that the conduct of inflating prices is curtailed.
At the same event, ZIPS President Fellow Robert Tembo said the launch of the strategic plan has come at the right time, as it has enabled them to realign their plans to focus on the triggers of effective supply chain in order to add value to the economy and the aspirations of the government.
Mr Tembo added that ZIPS is therefore committed to transforming the procurement and supply function and improve its reputation marred with corruption allegations, overpricing among others as evidenced by the launch of strategic plan.