September 20,
2017 4821 4821 
The Hot Issue of cost of Road Contract and Fire Tender, Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) does not comment on hearsay and social media speculations. However, the institute is taking the following steps in this direction.
1.0 We are writing to both institutions for them to avail the procurement files to be reviewed by the relevant ZIPs sub -committee.
2.0 We are also engaging with ZPPA on other subsequent issues on the same.
3.0 The Institute will then hold a press conference and disseminate its finding. Please note that ZIPS is a professional institution and will not be drawn into hearsay discussions until such a time that a substantive review has been conducted,
Issued by ZIPS President
Mr Chibwe D Mwelwa