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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.
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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.
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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
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Dear Members
On Behalf of the Council, Management, and subcommittees I want to draw your attention to the week of love, it is Valentine’s Day. Valentines has become a part of our life which stems from St Valentine’s Day, an annual festival that comes every year on 14th February to celebrate romantic love, friendship, and admiration.
As an institute in tandem with the Government’s goal to foster the building of strong family relationships, we wish call on every one of you to send messages of love and affection to your partners, families, and friends.
Further, we would like to extend our appreciation to you, our valued members on this Valentine’s Day. There can never be a better day than today to express how much we value the trust you put into our leadership and send you warm wishes on this sentimental day.
Today we’re celebrating you. Thank you for being such awesome members, we surely wouldn’t be where we are without you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
On Behalf of the ZIPS Council and Management
Fellow Robert Tembo
ZIPS President