March 15,
2022 3655 3655 
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 4880 4880
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 4242 4242
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.
March 11,
2022 3388 3388
Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) joins the rest of the nation in celebrating all the women and girls during the 2022 International Women’s Day under the Theme: ‘Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow’.
The President, Council, Management, and the entire ZIPS Family celebrates and honors all the women of our profession for your immense contribution both at national and organisation level in various capacities and portfolios.
Continue soaring high and know that you make ZIPS Beautiful.
Issued on behalf of the ZIPS President, Council, Management and General Membership.
#ZIPSWOMEN
#ZIPSPRIDE
#WOMENINCLUSIVENESS.
March 11,
2022 3540 3540
On Wednesday 19th January 2022, The ZIPS President Fellow Robert Tembo led the ZIPS Executive Committee that included the Council Secretary Mr Lennox Chiluwa, the Vice Council Secretary, Ms Viola Zulu, and the Registrar Mr Lawrence M Sambwa in paying a courtesy call on the Local Government and Rural Development Permanent Secretaries, Messrs. Wisdom Bwalya in charge of Technical Services and Mambo Hamaundu in charge of Administration. The President took advantage of the fruitful meeting to bring out a number of concerns that the procurement fraternity was encountering in the line ministry.
The ZIPS Council will continue to engage Government and other key stakeholders on matters that affect Supply Chain Management in the Nation
Issued by ZIPS Secretariat
Lawrence M Sambwa
Registrar
1st February 2022