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UPGRADE YOUR CAREER IN PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT – 100% ONLINE!
Are you already working in Procurement or Supply Chain Management but lack formal qualifications?
Are you a busy employee, entrepreneur, or working professional who can’t commit to full-time study?
Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in any business-related field and wish to obtain a Postgraduate qualification?
Enroll for the Postgraduate Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management and study flexibly from anywhere!
Fully Online Delivery
Designed for Working Professionals
Duration: 1 Year | 6 Modules
January 2026 Intake – Registration Open!
Call: 0962 001 55 | 0968 280 223
Email: namusunga.mundia@nkrumah.edu.zm
or education@zipszambia.org
July 28,
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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,
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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