Patriotic Front Manifesto 2016 2021 PDF
Patriotic Front Manifesto 2016 2021 PDF
Patriotic Front Manifesto 2016 2021 PDF
MANIFESTO 2016-2021
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FOREWORD
On 20thSeptember, 2011 the Zambian people decided to entrust the five-year mandate of
managing the affairs of this great nation in the hands of the Patriotic Front under the able
leadership of that great son of the soil, His Excellency Mr Michael Chilufya Sata – May His Soul
Rest in Peace – who sadly passed on, on 28thOctober,
2014. The late President, who was also the founding
father of our Party, was a gallant leader who served the
people of Zambia selflessly and with a passion to
improve the living standards of our people especially the
poorest. We are fortified by the fact that he was able to
live to witness our Golden Jubilee, as an independent
nation.
As heir to the late President Sata’s legacy, l was in September, 2015 privileged to lay out a
vision of Zambia’s development.
On 11thAugust, 2016 the Zambian people go to the polls to elect a government that will run
the affairs of this country for the next five years. When we sought the first mandate from the
Zambian people, we set out our goals for our time in office. In our quest to make Zambia a
better place for all, we set out goals that were realistic and achievable. As our mandate
comes to a close, we believe the Zambian people have taken stock of what we
accomplished, with appreciation. We are humbled to know that the Zambian people are
able to see and point at the various projects that we had promised to implement during our
five-year tenure of office.
Indeed as the nation goes to the polls, the Zambian people will be fully cognisant of the fact
that the elections will be held under a new Constitution. After so many costly attempts by
previous administrations, the Patriotic Front Government was able to fulfill its pledge to
deliver a people-driven Constitution that reflects the will and aspirations of the Zambian
people. To conclude our promise to deliver an expanded Bill of Rights, we have called a
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referendum to amend Part III of the old Constitution and Article 79 to make it possible for any
changes to be made to this most sacrosanct part of our Constitution. Our party the PF, is
campaigning for the Yes Vote during the August 11, 2016 referendum.
Through appropriate interventions, such as raising the tax free income threshold threefold
from K1, 000 in 2011 to K3, 000 in 2014, revision of the minimum wage, salary increases, the
Patriotic Front has fulfilled its pledge to put more money in people’s pockets.
By building infrastructure, we have also saved our people time and money as they travel to
access services and facilities.
The Patriotic Front has also gone a long way in reducing poverty amongst the most
vulnerable households in Zambia by casting the Social Protection Safety Net wider from
42,000 beneficiary households in eight districts in 2011 to 242,000 households in seventy-eight
districts in 2016. Through the Social Cash Transfer Programme, our vulnerable members of
society have regained their dignity and hope for a better future.
Under the road sector, the Patriotic Front Government has been implementing the Link-
Zambia 8000 programme and other road projects aimed at transforming Zambia into a land-
linked country. Apart from creating jobs, the road projects have been instrumental in
contributing to the opening up of new business opportunities in the country. In the health
and education sectors, there has been unprecedented infrastructure development. Inspite
of the drought occasioned by the “El Nino” weather phenomenon, the country is set for
another maize bumper harvest of 2.8 million metric tonnes due to appropriate policy
interventions, thereby making Zambia food secure.
Under the stewardship of the Patriotic Front, the economy has performed favourably
registering strong positive growth. Inspite of external shocks as well as adverse weather
conditions and the energy deficits on the domestic front, which have combined to
negatively affect production and productivity in various sectors, the economy is resilient and
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projected to post higher growth rates. Appropriate policy interventions have seen a
resurgence of investor confidence in our economy. The exchange rate is stablising, while
the rate of inflation is slowly but surely heading towards the single digit.
In the next five years, the Patriotic Front undertakes as a priority to complete all projects that
commenced in our first term. In the education and health sectors, we have outlined
measures to build on what we started in our first term. In the agriculture sector, we intend to
make diversification a reality and create more jobs through value addition. A major part of
our focus will be to reduce dependency on copper and rain-fed agriculture. With the
valuable lessons that nature has taught us, we undertake to wipe out the energy deficit
within the next one year and make Zambia a net exporter of energy.
It is my fervent hope that through our performance the Patriotic Front has earned the trust
and confidence of the Zambian people so as to entrust us with another mandate for the
period 2016-2021. We shall use that mandate to create a better Zambia for all.
I call on all members of our Party to use this Manifesto to articulate to the Zambian people,
our priority focus areas in the next five years at the strategies that we shall apply in our
commitment to make Zambia a land of opportunity and advancement towards a
prosperous and secure future.
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INTRODUCTI ON
The PF Manifesto 2016-2021 aims to consolidate the gains made in the implementation of the
2011-2016 Manifesto. It has been segmented into the following sections and key priorities:
Vision; Education and Development; Health Services; Agriculture; Local Government and
Housing Development; Social Protection; Persons with disabilities; Women in Socio-Economic
Development and Gender.
Other priority areas include: Youth in Socio-Economic Development and Gender; Arts and
Cultural Development; Sports and Recreation; Infrastructure Development; Tourism
Development; Land Development; Environment and Natural Resources; Labour and
International Relations; Finance and National Development Planning; Energy Development;
Mines and Minerals Development; Commerce, Trade and Industry; Science and Technology;
Governance and Administration of the State.
The Manifesto concludes by noting that the years ahead for Zambian’s future are of promise
and opportunity.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The preparation of this PF Manifesto 2016-2021, like the previous ones is a result of
contributions made from all segments of our Party. I would, therefore, like to thank all
members of our Party for their invaluable contributions. Acting together, we are making our
Party stronger. Moving in one direction, we will deliver more to the Zambian people.
Davis Chama
SECRETARY GENERAL
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VI SI ON
The Vision of the Patriotic Front for the next five years is to make Zambia more industrious,
prosperous, peaceful, stable, united, democratic, and inclusive society, under the motto of
One Zambia, One Nation.
Guided by this Vision, we present the key priorities to take us to the promised destination, in
the following sections.
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CHAPTER ONE
1. EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
In the last five years, the Patriotic Front in Government (2011 – 2016) has scored
unprecedented achievements in the education Sector in all the eight sub-sectors that
is, Early Childhood Education; Primary and Secondary School Education; Youth and
Adult literacy; Teacher education; Skills development; Science, Technology and
Innovation; and University Education. Despite the strides that Government has made in
the last five years, there is still much to be done in the post- 2016 period to achieve
quality and equitable education provision for all in Zambia. For the period 2016 – 2021,
the Patriotic Front will, therefore, be working on continued expansion of all the eight
sub-sectors as well as the provision of quality education and skills development.
The Patriotic Front Government’s achievements in the 2011-2016 as well as, its focus in
the 2016-2021 period in the education sector (sub-sector by sub-sector) will be as
follows:
Prior to 2011, Early Childhood Education was dominated by private sector providers. To
ensure that children aged 3-6 years have access to Early Childhood Education,
Government has in the last five years:
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Developed the Early Childhood Education Teacher Training Curriculum which is
being implanted in Colleges of Education.
In order to enhance access to and improve the quality of Early Childhood Education,
the Patriotic Front Government shall:
Zambia has made remarkable progress in the last five years towards achieving the
Education for All (EFA) Goal number two (2) on access to primary school education.
The notable achievements include:
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In order to enhance the quality of primary school education, the Patriotic Front
Government shall in the next five years:
Upgrade the 510 pole, mud and grass thatched Government and
Community
schools into fully fledged primary schools;
Improve the 59.3% transition rate and absorb the 200,000 out of school children
aged 7 – 13 years;
Recruit and deploy more teachers;
Procure and distribute teaching – learning materials;
Construct more teachers’ houses;
Work with the Teaching Council to register teachers and accredit Colleges of
Education;
Monitor more closely the quality of teaching and learning;
Scaling up the School Feeding Programme to reach two million learners by
2018;and
Retain teachers in rural areas.
The secondary school education subsector has undergone the most visible
transformation in the last five (5) years. The number of boarding and day secondary
schools has increased and so have learner numbers. The revised curriculum which has
been introduced since 2014 has brought new opportunities for learners, hitherto,
unheard of in the country.
Continue with upgrading of the remaining 1,800 Basic Schools into Day
Secondary Schools;
Sustain the Fast-Track upgrading programme for teachers in Mathematics and
Science;
Produce and distribute mobile laboratories and computers alongside other
teaching-learning materials;
Rehabilitate all old Secondary Schools constructed during the First Republic;
Strengthen Vocational career pathways;
Amend the 2011 Education Act; and
Review the 1996 National Education Policy.
The progression rate from Grades 9 to 10 has increased in the last five years reaching
48.89% in 2015. There is a large proportion of learners progressing to Grade 10 than in
the previous five years. The subsector has seen:
The construction of 118 schools and upgrading of 220 Basic Schools (as under
Junior Secondary School level);
The revised curriculum has created the two-tier system;
The Fast-Track programme has 2,975 teachers in Mathematics and Science; and
Vocational career pathways open in TEVET institutions.
The colleges have had their curriculum, re-oriented so that they are positioned to
better serve the primary schools and junior secondary schools. The following measures
were undertaken in the last five years:
The colleges have been upgraded from offering certificate courses and
programmes to offering Primary or Secondary Diploma Programme;
The training duration has been revised from two to three years;
Early childhood and primary teacher qualification has been upgraded from
Certificate to Diploma and Degree through both in-service and pre-service
teacher training; and
The Junior Secondary Teacher Education curriculum has been reviewed.
Over 2,353 Adult Literacy Centres have been established with an enrolment of
over 37,648; and
Digitalisation of teaching-learning materials has been done for use of television,
radio, computer and other means.
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2016 – 2012 Priorities
There is urgent need to implement robust programmes to liberate the youth and adults
trapped by illiteracy and consequently strangled by poverty.
The commitment toward constructing at least one Trades Training Institute per
district has resulted in the completion of Kalabo and Isoka Trades Institutes as
well as the construction of Lundazi, Mumbwa and Sesheke Institutes. Chitokoloki,
Luangwa and Kazungula institutes will add to the numbers of institutes in 2016;
and
The two-tier system at Grade 10 is in TEVET institutions.
Continue the construction of Trades Institutions in the Districts not yet serviced;
Expand enrolment in the TEVET institutions of the two-tier system at Grade 10;
Expand the capacity of institutes and the teaching staff; and
Review the 1996 TEVET Policy.
Progress in this subsector in the past five years has been rather modest mainly because
there is a critical shortage of expertise in the subsector.Be that as it may:
The National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research and the National
Remote Sensing Centre has been equipped with state-of-the art research and
development facilities and remote sensing equipment worth over K30 million.
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Revamp funding to the subsector so that it can attract expertise and equipment
for research and development;
Expand research and development institutions;
Amend the Science and Technology Act of 1997; and
Review the 1996 Science and Technology Policy.
The number of universities both public and Private has continued to grow.
So too have the number of secondary school graduates accessing university
education. Public universities have increased in the last five years:
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2016 – 2021 Priorities
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CHAPTER TWO
2. HEALTH SERVICES
In the last five years, significant strides have been made to improve on the quality of
health services being provided to the Zambian people, especially in the areas of
infrastructure development, disease control and in curbing maternal and child deaths.
The country now has four fully fledged tertiary level hospitals after Livingstone was
upgraded to a Teaching Hospital joining Kitwe, Ndola and Lusaka.
The four tertiary level hospitals are fully equipped with modern diagnostic equipment
such as computerised tomography machines (CT) and renal dialysis units needed to
handle complicated cases. Government has also installed a modern cardiac
catheterisation laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital aimed at handling
cardiology interventional procedures.
Currently, some of the cardiac patients are being treated locally thereby saving
precious lives and the country’s hard-earned foreign exchange. In addition,
advanced ophthalmology equipment has also been installed at the University
Teaching Hospital to handle all eye related problems.
Government has completed phase II of the Cancer Diseases Hospital at the University
Teaching Hospital to provide complete treatment facilities with 252 bed space
capacity. These measures will enable the facility provide in-patient services and
enhance service delivery for cancer patients both within and in the region.
Government has also ensured a fair spread of District Hospitals in all the districts across
the country. A total of 39 district hospitals have been constructed and five of these
are already operational. Further, Government has constructed a total of 266 health
posts of which 170 have been operationalised and are being utilised by local
communities.
The on-going infrastructure development has not been limited to medical institutions
alone but also to health training institutions. So far, 27 such institutions have been
rehabilitated. Construction of a 3,000 student capacity training facility at Levy
Mwanawasa General Hospital in Lusaka is progressing well. Similar construction works
are underway across the country. Completion of these works will result in a significant
increase in the number of health professionals.
The construction of these health facilities has reduced the distance being travelled by
communities to improving access to health services. Maternal and infant mortality
have declined. Under-five mortality rates have also declined due to increased
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investment in health infrastructure. This has contributed to recorded progress in the
overall indicators of the health status of our people.
Latest statistics indicate that child and maternal indicators have improved significantly.
Maternal mortality ratio declined from 591 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2007 to 398
deaths per 100,000 live births in 2014.
Similarly, the under-five mortality rate has declined from 119 per 1,000 live births in 2007
to 75 per 1,000 live births in 2014. Infant mortality rates declined from 70 to 45 per 1,000
live births over the same period. Similarly, neonatal mortality rate declined from 37 per
1,000 live births to 24 over the same period.
In order to enhance the well-being of all Zambians, the Patriotic Front Government
shall in the period 2016-2021, continue to strengthen health systems and services using
the primary health care approach. Primary health care shall be the pillar of our health
system and will be central to preventing epidemics, improving women’s and children’s
health; controlling infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV and AIDS; and managing
the rising burden of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cardinal disease
and cancer.
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Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for
communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect Zambia;
Strengthen surveillance, for early warning, risk reduction and management of
national health risks; and
Make Zambia a medical hub instead of referring patients abroad. We shall
transform selected health institutions into centres of excellence where our
people will access specialised services, thereby saving foreign exchange. These
facilities will also be open to foreign nationals to enable us establish medical
tourism.
Invest in a National Social Health Insurance Scheme that shall raise adequate
funds for health in ways that shall ensure people can access health services,
and are protected from financial catastrophe or impoverishment associated
with paying for them.
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(f) Leadership and Governance
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CHAPTER THREE
3. AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Patriotic Front remains committed to its objective of making the Agriculture sector the
main stay of Zambia’s economy. This unfettered commitment is premised on the fact that
Zambia’s Agriculture currently employs more than 70% of the labour force and provides the
main source of livelihood for more than 80% of the population living in the rural parts of the
country, while contributing 20% to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country.
There is empirical evidence that investment in agriculture has 12 times the impact on poverty
alleviation compared to investment in any other sector. It follows therefore that this sector is
the panacea to the pervasive poverty that has been inherent in the rural areas of Zambia.
The Patriotic Front is convinced that investment, both public and private, coupled with the
implementation of growth promoting policies in this sector shall impact positively on the lives
of the people of Zambia.
The Patriotic Front government shall from 2016-2021 pursue the following investments and
policies that are crucial in stimulating an agrarian revolution:
Sustainable rural development;
Agricultural Research and development;
Agricultural education;
Agricultural Extension and farmer support;
Agricultural Credit and finance;
Agricultural Input supply;
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Agricultural mechanisation;
Management and utilisation of water resources;
Access to land and land tenure systems;
Agricultural production and productivity;
Commodity markets and prices;
National and Household Food and Nutrition Security; and
Weather vulnerabilities.
Most agricultural production takes places in the rural parts of the country. Unfortunately due
to uneven development whereby the urban areas are developing at a faster rate than rural
areas, there is rampant rural-urban migration. This is particularly affecting the youths who are
in search of jobs that are unfortunately not easily available even in the urban areas as well
as in search of ‘higher quality of life’ that urban areas are associated with. It is estimated
that by the year 2040, the urban population in Africa will have grown three-fold, as a result of
this phenomenon. The declining population of youths who are the
most productive segment of the labour force in rural areas threatens agricultural growth.
To this end, the Patriotic Front government shall continue to pursue its programme of
reinvigorating rural development and ‘taking the cities’ to the rural areas through, but not
limited to, establishing new districts in rural areas. More health, education, electricity,
communication, water and sanitation and related social infrastructure shall be developed in
the rural areas so as to reverse the rural-urban drift. The implementation of the decentralised
system of governance shall be expedited for further popular participation in decision making
at local level.
Countries that have revolutionised their agricultural sectors have done so on the
premise of evidence-based practices which are informed by research and
development. In Zambia, Agricultural research and development has been faced with
the following challenges:
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Establish a Research and Development Fund to be contributed to by all agro-
dealers and processors of agricultural commodities on an annual basis;
Increase public allocation to National Agricultural Research and Development
to not less than 1% of the National Budget to Agriculture up from the 0.29% per
year allocated during the period 2001 to 2009;
Offer and support further education and training in Agricultural Research and
Development;
Construct at least two Agricultural Research Centres in each province;
Establish Research centres in each college of Agriculture;
Establish tissue culture Research and Development centre;
Rehabilitate and equip the Zambia Agricultural Research Institute with modern
technology; and
Develop linkages between Research centres and institutes with Extension staff.
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In addition, the PF is cognisant of the fact that farmers require much more than the
ordinary farm visit extension services. They require additional training particularly in the
assimilation and application of new technologies and concepts. Currently there are
nine Farm Training Institutes (FTIs), one in each province except for Muchinga Province
and 43 Farmers’ Training Centres (FTCs) in various districts. With a view to enhancing
farmers’ knowledge and skills, the PF government shall:
Timely and accurate Agricultural Information and skills backup for famers is a critical
component of successful agriculture. To this end the PF government shall:
A regular, steady and timely supply of good quality agricultural inputs is an important
precondition to agricultural production and productivity. According to the Rural
Agricultural Livelihoods Survey (RALS) of 2015, for the 2015/16 farming season, 58.4% of
the farmers obtained their fertilisers from the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP),
0.8% acquired it through the Food Security Pack Programme of the Ministry of
Community Development. Cash purchases of fertilisers from private traders accounted
for 43.6% while loans from out-grower schemes accounted for 15.4%. The 58.4%
represents a remarkable increase from the 9.1% in 2008/09, 11.5% in 2009/10, 16.3% in
2010/11, 21.9% in 2011/12, 29% in 2012/13, 34.8% in 2013/14 and 33.5% in 2014/15. Over
the years that the PF has been in government, the number of farmers that have
received support from the FISP has increased more than three-fold (16.3% in 2010/11 to
58.4% in 2015/16).
In addition to the above, the 2015 RALS states that among the FISP recipients on
average 64.7% and 66.8% reported to have received basal dressing and top dressing
fertilisers on time respectively. This is a marked departure from the previous years when
basal dressing fertilisers were received when the maize was tussling and top dressing
fertilisers when the maize cobs were forming.
However, the PF is concerned by the low rate of fertiliser application by the small scale
farmers as this has a negative impact on productivity. The average application of
basal dressing and top dressing fertilisers per hectare is 154.6kg and 153kg respectively
as opposed to the recommended rate of 200kg in either case.
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With regard to seed, the 2015 RALS indicates that approximately 37% of the farmers
purchased their maize seed from agro-dealers while 33.6% and 23.9% acquired their
seed from own harvest (open pollinated seed) and the FISP respectively.
The e-voucher piloted in 13 Districts in 2015/2016 farming season confirmed that the
FISP is weak in targeting beneficiary farmers and is therefore, vulnerable to abuse. The
pilot removed 20,000 unintended beneficiaries from a list of a total of 241,000 farmers.
In view of the above, the PF government shall:
Globally, 35% of the effort in agriculture is from the human muscle, whereas in Africa,
human muscle provides 65% of the effort. This is an indication of how lowly
mechanised Africa’s agriculture is. This is the explanation for 77% of the 60 million
African farmers are subsistence farmers. Using hand held hoes and other archaic
implements is a hindrance to expansion in land use. In Zambia, only 0.2% of the small
scale farmers own tractors! The most commonly owned assets among small holder
farmers are ox-drawn ploughs (21%) trained oxen (19%) and scotch carts (8%).
Procuring Tractors and front and back equipment for hiring to farmers;
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Setting up Farm Power and Mechanisation Centres in every district to be run by
the cooperative movement to supervise and manage the utilisation of the farm
equipment;
Availing Zambia National Service equipment and expertise to farmers for land
clearing and preparation and construction of irrigation dams and ponds;
Setting up of a Tractor and associated equipment assembly factories and
service centres in each province;
Promoting the production of appropriate agriculture technologies/equipment in
skills training centres;
Providing tax and non-tax incentives for the importation of selected agricultural
machinery;
Providing incentives for financial institutions to lend for acquisition of farm
equipment and
Promote the utilisation of farm equipment by small holder farmers.
Zambia is blessed with immense underground and surface water resources. It is estimated to
have 45% of all the water resources in Southern Africa. The mean annual runoff is around 100
billion cubic metres while 60 billion cubic meters is stored in rivers, lakes, streams and swamps.
With all this water, the country has only 1,700 dams. Zambia’s irrigation potential is estimated
at 2.75 million hectares.
Irrigated agriculture has shown to increase yields two to four fold when compared to rain-fed
agriculture. In addition, irrigated agriculture is more resilient to occasional droughts than rain
fed agriculture. Livestock are also prone to high disease burden and stunted growth when
denied adequate water.
The PF government has already commenced and intends to expand its programme of
increasing the management and utilisation of water resources for agricultural development.
This will be achieved by:
Of the total arable land of 43.5 million hectares, (58% of total land mass of 75 million
hectares) only 5.3 million hectares (12% of arable land and 7% of total land) is currently
under cultivation, and of this, only 29,000 hectares is under permanent crops.
Land access and acquisition has been a challenge for many farmers, small and large.
The mean land availability among small and medium scale farmers is approximately 3
hectares. On the other hand, farm land around the cities has rapidly been diverted to
real estate development. In view of the artificial scarcity of land arising from the
hurdles inherent in the customary and statutory land tenure systems covering 94% and
6% of the total land mass respectively, the PF government shall continue and expand
the programme of opening up more land for agriculture by:
Establishing at least one Farm Block of not less than 100,000 hectares each in
every province;
Allocating farm plots from 5 hectares through 50 hectares, 100 hectares, 1,000
hectares to a maximum of 10,000 hectares to potential farmers based upon
viable development plan agreed upon between the investor and the
government, particularly for those accessing above 1,000 hectares;
Encouraging Their Royal Highnesses to avail their subjects and others
appropriate sizes of land to enable agricultural activities at economic levels;
Developing a legal framework that prevents the selfish and unjustified diversion
of farm land to other uses; and
Establishing and managing a data base of all farm land;
Farming in Zambia is scanty and characterised by low yields and predominated by the
production of maize to the near exclusion of other crops and livestock and fisheries.
This is largely the reason for the paradox of the poverty and malnutrition that is
pervasive among the producers of food – the rural populations.
The PF government shall pursue the following subsector policies to increase production
and productivity:
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(a) Fisheries
(b) Livestock
Establish a livestock disease free zone and qualify for exporting animal products
to the EU market;
Strengthen disease control and prevention measures;
Establish a livestock electronic tracer system;
Rehabilitate all dip tanks and establish new ones in close proximity to cattle
owners;
Promote Public-Private Partnerships in the construction and operation of dip
tanks and other animal services;
Establish Livestock Breeding Centres;
Establish Livestock Service Centres;
Promote diversification in Livestock production;
Promote range management practices; and
Increase Livestock extension and veterinary coverage.
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(c) Horticulture
(d) Crops
For farming to be a business, commodity markets and prices ought to be guaranteed. Long
distances to markets coupled with low commodity prices lead to farming being a loss
making venture which does not reward the farmer, particularly those who produce relatively
small surpluses above their requirements for household food security. Artificially high prices on
the other hand push producers to sell off all their produce and resorting to buying their food
requirements from the commercial market, particularly when a consumer subsidy is included
in the value chain.
One of the most held perceptions in Zambia’s maize market is the concern of smallholder
farmers’ poor access to markets. Hence the government’s crop marketing policy through
FRA (Food Reserve Agency) has been conceived fundamentally as a response to this
perceived market failure and weak access to markets. To the contrary, evidence points to
the fact that only 40% of all smallholder farmers sold their maize to the FRA in 2015. The rest
either sold it to small scale traders (25.9%), other households for consumption (17.5%), and to
Large Scale traders, retailers/markteers and to millers (16.6%). Consistent with the Survey of
2010, the 2015 survey revealed that despite the poor conditions of many feeder roads in
Zambia, most small scale farmers either sold their maize directly on their farms or travelled
very short distances to sell their maize to private buyers. About 50% of the households selling
to small scale traders and 25% of those selling to large scale traders sold their maize right in
their villages.
As was experienced in the 2015 marketing season, the private sector is capable of buying all
the agricultural commodities that are produced in Zambia. However, when the FRA sets into
the market and fixes its floor price it has the effect of crowding out the private sector. As for
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the millers, they always wait for the FRA to buy the maize for eventual offloading to them
almost always at a price lower than the cost.
The other challenge that has been faced especially with maize marketing has been Policy
unpredictability related to import or export restrictions, timing and pricing of ex-FRA maize.
Food and nutrition security focuses on issues including affordable food prices,
steady supply of food, and knowledge and skills in processing and preservation
of diverse foods.
The Rural Agricultural Livelihood Surveys conducted in 2012 and in 2015 indicate
that for the period May 2011 to April 2012, 42% of rural households experienced
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food shortages while 52% had sufficient food access and that during the period
May 2014 to April 2015, 54% of rural households had sufficient food access.
Results from the Zambia Demographic Health Survey 2013/2014 show that
stunting is at 40% from 45% (ZDHS 2007). Wasting rates show an increase from 5%
(ZDHS 2007) and are now at 6% ZDH 2013/2014. Meanwhile, statistics for
underweight have remained constant at 15%.
These poor statistics on food and nutrition security are caused largely by
dominance of mono-cropping and mono diet, poor coordination among
players dealing with food and nutrition, inadequate and inappropriate food
storage facilities at household level, and inadequate education on nutrition.
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CHAPTER FOUR
The Patriotic Front recognises the critical role of local government as an engine of
delivering services, infrastructure and development to the communities. The Patriotic
Front is committed to promoting decentralisation, democracy and good governance
through local authorities and strengthening their financial capacities. In line with our
Decentralisation Policy, the Patriotic Front Government has in the last five years
established 33 new districts across the country with the objective of bringing services
closer to the people. In each of the new districts, a police station; housing units;
administration blocks; and post office are under construction. These are in addition to
the public health and school infrastructure projects.
In order to build on its current success, the Patriotic Front Government shall:
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Government Housing Project Government Housing Project
CHAPTER FI VE
SOCIAL SECTORS
5. SOCIAL PROTECTION
Upon assuming office in 2011, the Patriotic Front Government promised to develop a
comprehensive National Social Protection Policy. The Patriotic Front Government has
since developed it and is implementing the National Social Protection Policy to
contribute to the well-being of all Zambian by ensuring that the vulnerable people
have sufficient income security to meet basic needs and protection from worst
impacts of risks and shocks. To demonstrate the Patriotic Front Government’s resolve
to reducing poverty amongst the most vulnerable households, we increased the
budgetary allocation to the Social Cash Transfer Programme from K42.7 million in 2011
to K302 million in 2016. The number of beneficiary households has increased from
42,000 in 8 districts in 2011 to 242,000 in 78 districts in 2016. The total number of
individuals benefiting today stands at 1.2 million.
In the period 2016-2021, the Patriotic Front Government shall continue to implement
the National Social Protection Policy by:
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Promoting the participation of faith-based and non-governmental organisations
in the provision of community development and social welfare services.
CHAPTER SIX
The Patriotic Front recognises that disability and poverty are concentric circles linked in
a cycle of exclusion and marginalisation. Exclusion from education leads to exclusion
from labour markets and this in turn leads to greater poverty and dependency on
others for income and support.
Upon forming government in 2011, the Patriotic Front undertook to domesticate the
2008 United Nations General Assembly Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities as well as to carry out a comprehensive review of the Persons with
Disabilities Act of 1996. To that end, the Persons with Disabilities Act No.6 of 2012 was
enacted on 24th July, 2012 whose objects are among other things to:
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Provide for the regulation and registration of institutions that provide services to
persons with disabilities and organisations of, and for, persons with disabilities;
Continue the existence of the National Trust Fund for Persons with Disabilities;
Provide for the domestication of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and its Optional Protocol and other international instruments on
persons with disabilities to which Zambia is party, in order to promote, protect
and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental
freedoms by persons with disabilities and to promote respect for their inherent
dignity; and
Repeal and replace the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1996.
In order to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities in the next five
years the Patriotic Front Government shall:
Ensure that the education system is inclusive at all levels to enable persons with
disabilities realise their full potential and effective participation in society;
Continue to establish special schools for persons with disabilities to enable
persons who by reason of their disability cannot be enrolled in inclusive
educational facilities;
Provide persons with disabilities access to some range, quality and standard of
free or affordable health care and programmes as provided to other persons;
Progressively establish in every district, habilitation and rehabilitation centres for
persons with disabilities.
Prescribe safeguards to promote the rights of a person with disability to
employment including the reservation of a prescribed percentage of positions in
employment in the public and private sectors;
Prescribe safeguards to promote the right of persons with disabilities to social
protection;
Take effective measures to ensure accessibility by persons with disabilities to the
physical environment, transportation, information and other facilities and
services open to or provided to the public in both urban and rural areas;
Take effective measures to ensure personal mobility with the greatest
independence;
Provide appropriate sports and recreational facilities;
Carry out a baseline survey of persons with disabilities so as to determine the
nature and extent of disabilities in Zambia.
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CHAPTER SEVEN
Since 2011, the Patriotic Front Government has worked towards achieving the
prescribed threshold of women representation in decision making as prescribed in the
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995); the SADC Declaration on Gender
and Development (1997); and, the Millennium Declaration and Development Goals
(2000). To this effect many women have been appointed to positions of decision
making such as the Republican Vice-President, Chief Justice, Head of the Anti-
Corruption Commission, Auditor General, Head of the Drug Enforcement Commission,
President of the Constitutional Court, and Judge President of the Court of Appeal,
among others.
During the five years of the Patriotic Front Government, the Gender Policy has been
revised, the SADC protocol of 50/50 has been passed by Cabinet, the Gender Equity
and Equality Bill was passed by Parliament and the President of the Republic of
Zambia has assented to the Constitution, re-affirming Patriotic Front’s commitment to
Gender Equality. Additionally, Zambia has co-sponsored with Canada a United
Nations Resolution on ending child marriages; and co-sponsored with Switzerland a
United Nations Resolution on stopping the spread of HIV and AIDS by 2030.
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In the period 2016-2021, the Patriotic Front will continue to adopt the greatest number
of women as parliamentary candidates as well as at Councillor level to help achieve
the 50/50 threshold.
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CHAPTER EI GHT
With approximately 74% of its total population being under the age of 30, Zambia is
one of the many youthful African countries. This is a huge and energetic human
resource potential that requires to be harnessed towards national development. In
2015 the Patriotic Front Government launched the 2015 National Youth Policy and
National Action Plan whose theme was “Towards Skilled, Enlightened, Economically
empowered and Patriotic Youth Impacting positively on National Development.” The
2015 National Youth Policy defines a youth as a person aged between 15 and 35
years.
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CHAPTER NI NE
In the last five years the Patriotic Front Government has made significant strides in
promoting the arts and culture sector. Prominent among these has been the creation
of the Ministry of Tourism and Arts to mainstream the Arts in tourism development as
well as the creation of the Ministry of Traditional Affairs for cultural heritage
preservation and strengthening of traditional governance systems. In 2015, the
Patriotic Front Government enacted the Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic
Resources and Expression of Folklore Bill. In the same period, not only was the
Hologram for the protection of audio/visual products against piracy introduced but
Zambia Reprographics Society for the Protection of Artists’ Work from Unauthorised
Reproduction was also launched. The creation of the Arts, Culture and Heritage
Commission to unify the sector has led to the updating and harmonisation of several
pieces of legislation, including the National Arts Council of Zambia Act, the National
Museums Act and the National Heritage Conservation Act. Since 2011, the increase in
budget support to the Arts and Culture sector has resulted in a marked increase in the
number of Arts and Culture activities, including the construction various infrastructure
such as the Maramba Cultural Village, Masala Cultural Village, The Livingstone Art
Gallery and Mwandi Cultural Village. Also under construction are the Arts and Culture
Centres in Solwezi, Kasama, Mongu, Mansa, Chinsali and Kabwe. New cultural
products have been and continue to be created in this sector, including the Pamodzi
Carnival, Festivals in music, theatre and film which have helped create new job
opportunities.
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In the next five years, the Patriotic Front Government shall:
Pamodzi Carnival at the Lusaka Agriculture Showgrounds, courtesy Zambia Daily Mail
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CHAPTER TEN
The Patriotic Front Government recognises the critical role sports and recreation play in
helping to shape the fabric of the nation by contributing to the building of the physical
and mental faculties of citizens. For the youth especially, sport builds character,
discipline and the positive values of team work, all of which are important attributes for
national development.
For the first time ever in 2012, Zambia was crowned the African Football Champion. In
the last five years the Patriotic Front Government has endeavoured to create
incentives for the private sector to support sport disciplines other than football.
In order to promote sports and recreation, the Patriotic Front Government shall in the
next five years:
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CHAPTER ELEVEN
ECONOMIC SECTORS
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Under the road sector, the Patriotic Front Government has been implementing the Link
Zambia 8,000 project which aims at transforming Zambia into a truly land-linked
country. So far, 3,947 Kilometres of trunk roads have been constructed with at least
one major road for each province constructed or under construction. The Patriotic
Front Government has combined the construction of trunk roads with that of township
roads in various districts. In Lusaka, 291 Kilometres of township roads have so far been
constructed under the L-400 project while construction of 400 Kilometres of township
roads on the Copperbelt under the C-400 project is on-going. Major bridges
completed include the Michael Chilufya Sata bridge across the Kafue river in the
Chiawa area in Lusaka Province, the Sioma bridge across the Zambezi river on the
Senanga-Sesheke road in Western Province, the Mufuchane bridge across the Kafue
river in Kitwe, and the Lubosi Imwiko II bridge across the Zambezi river on the Mongu-
Kalabo road in the Western Province. Construction of the Kazungula bridge which will
connect Zambia and Botswana on the Zambezi River is expected to be completed in
2018.
In terms of road maintenance, the Patriotic Front Government has rehabilitated 1,541
Kilometres of roads out of the planned 2,768 Kilometres. The Patriotic Front
Government has also prioritised rehabilitation and maintenance of primary feeder
road networks in order to provide for the transportation of farm produce to markets.
To this end the Rural Roads Unit has been transferred to the Zambia National
Service.
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In order to raise resources for road maintenance the Patriotic Front Government has
put in place a road tolling programme which has so far raised K915 million in the first
three years.
In order to improve the infrastructure back bone created, the Patriotic Front
Government shall in the period 2016-2021:
Continue to rehabilitate and upgrade the road network to three star status
including feeder roads in all districts to prescribed standards;
Continue to construct additional inter district roads to open up the country to
facilitate accelerated development and improve trade;
Replace existing pontoons with bridges in order to promote connectivity both
internally and externally and hence social and economic activities in the
country;
Establish new road maintenance systems in order to reduce costs;
Continue to construct ring roads around major towns and cities so as to
decongest central business centres;
Promote employment creation by use of local resources and labour intensive
technologies without compromising the product quality;
Review the current maintenance of building infrastructure and come up with a
more cost effective and efficient way;
Review Trades and Technical Colleges curriculum with a view of providing skills
that are relevant to infrastructure development in Zambia.
Enhance road safety through construction of dual carriage ways of at least 50
kilometres out of each city;
Construct or extend the rail network to areas of economic activities through
Public Private Partnerships;
Construct and upgrade airports an airstrips in districts;
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Rehabilitate and upgrade existing harbours and canals;
Expand the toll gate programme so as to raise more funds for road
maintenance; and
Complete phase II of the construction of communication towers across the
country.
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CHAPTER TWELVE
The tourism industry in Zambia is one sector with great potential for growth and
employment. Having recognised that poor infrastructure and uneconomical routes
were hampering the growth of the industry, the Patriotic Front upon forming
government in 2011, embarked on massive infrastructure development. This includes
construction of the new international terminal at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula
International Airport; the new Kenneth Kaunda International Airport under
construction; new road to Sioma Ngwezi National Park completed; new road (Mongu-
Kalabo) to Liuwa National Park nearing completion, Chipata-Mfuwe road completed;
Chama –Matumbo road near completion; Lusaka National Park officially opened with
good access roads through the Lusaka MFEZ; Lusaka-Chiawa road near completion
with the Michael Chilufya Sata road completed; Mulobezi rail line overhauled and
allowing access to southern section of the Kafue National Park.
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In order to facilitate an enabling environment for provision of better services and a
regulatory framework that will ensure sustainability as well contribution of the sector to
national development, the Patriotic Front Government has repealed the Old Tourism
Policy and replaced it with a new one. Further, Government has repealed the Tourism
and Hospitality Act of 2007 and replaced it with the Tourism and Hospitality Act No. 13
of 2015. This has resulted in the transfer of standards and inspection mandates to the
Zambia Tourism Agency (formerly Zambia Tourism Board).
As a result of the conducive policy environment and increased investments in the last
five years, tourism contribution to the gross domestic product has increased from 2.1%
to 4.7% with the sector attracting an average of over US$3 million per annum in foreign
direct investment. In the last five years, Zambia has received over 4.5 million
international tourists. Direct employment in the sector has grown from 31,900 in 2011 to
57,337 in 2013.
In order to further grow the tourism sector the Patriotic Front Government shall in the
next five years:
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CHAPTER THI RTEEN
Work with traditional authorities to promote security of tenure for customary land
in rural areas;
Prevent displacement of local communities by the urban elite or foreign
investors in rural areas;
Promote good governance, decentralisation and transparency in land
administration;
Regularise ownership of untitled properties in towns and cities; and
Curb illegal allocation of land in Zambia.
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN
The Patriotic Front recognises that the social and economic development of Zambia in
all its forms should be governed by safeguards for the environment and ensuring
sustainable use of natural resources. The Patriotic Front is committed to the United
Nations Global National Conservation Strategy which was adopted to form Zambia’s
National Environmental Action Plan as a basis for environmental policy in Zambia.
In line with the Environmental Policy, the Patriotic Front Government enacted the
Forestry Act of 2014 in order to improve the conservation and management of forest
reserves.
CHAPTER FI FTEEN
Further, a National Call Centre has been set up to receive calls from workers across the
country, thus serving even areas where there are no labour offices. The Labour
Department has been re-established to maintain a register of available skills in the
country. To this end, it conducted a skills survey in conjunction with the Central
Statistical Office, and skills available have since been collated.
In 2015 the Patriotic Front Government revised the retirement age from 55 years by
providing for an early retirement option at 55 years, to normal retirement at 60 years
with a late retirement option at 65 years.
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In the next five years the Patriotic Front Government shall:
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CHAPTER SI XTEEN
The principal objective of the PF economic policy is to address the needs of the
underprivileged society in our country with the ultimate view of ensuring improved
living standards. The PF approach is an all embracing balanced policy that will ensure
that the poor people actively participate and benefit from the economic
development of the country. Other than the poor in our society, PF wants to see active
participation of the Youths and Women in the country’s development agenda and
hence the establishment of the Women’s Bank and the Youth Empowerment Fund
and re-establishment of Co-operatives.
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Restructuring of Ministries to ensure only key related activities which are clearly
measurable are retained with each Ministry. For instance separation of Ministry of
Energy from the Ministry of Mines;
Creation of the Ministry of Development Planning;
Formulation of the 7th National Development Plan through extensive stakeholder
engagement (5 year plan);
Strengthening of the Monitoring and Evaluation function within the Ministry of
Development Planning;
Creation of the Office of Projects Evaluation and Monitoring within the President’s
Office to oversee overall performance of projects with particular focus to ensuring
timely execution and implementation of projects; and
Development of home grown social and economic development programmes.
Low interest rates which will allow SME’s and individuals access to affordable
credit;
Stable exchange rate;
Reduction in inflation to single digit;
Reduction of domestic government debt stock to create space for private sector
on the credit market. It is acknowledged that high government debt stock crowds
out private sector borrowing, thereby constraining private sector driven economic
growth due to high costs of borrowing;
Ensure that the financial markets have sufficient liquidity to meet private sector
demands and remain profitable; and
Review business laws that are greater than 10 years old to ensure these reflect the
demands of current business dynamics. For instance revision of the Insurance Act
and the Banking and Financial Services which are already under review.
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(d) Fiscal Policy
The role of the fiscal is earmarked to change arising from changes that the PF
government has introduced since assuming power. The roles and responsibilities within
the Ministry of Finance in its relation to the Central Bank will be reviewed and clearly
defined. In addition, previously the Ministry of Finance whose key responsibility is
treasury management was crowded with other responsibilities such as National
Planning and Development. By separating the Planning and Development role from
the Ministry of Finance, we expect a more focused approach in implementing a sound
fiscal regime.
Another source of concern has been the taxation system both at corporate and
individual which is deemed and perceived to be inconsistent.
To achieve a solid fiscal regime, the following will be addressed:
Zambia historically relied on foreign aid for budget support. The PF undertook before
coming into power to reverse this trend and reduce foreign aid to bare minimum.
Presently, the budget is substantially funded from internally generated revenues as
opposed to reliance on donor aid.
This remains the PF philosophy going forward to ensure the self-reliance and
consequently reduce dependency on foreign aid support to critical areas where
government resources cannot reach.
During the opening of the National Assembly in September, 2015, the President of the
Republic of Zambia Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, outlined a long term vision of
transforming Zambia into a developed Country by 2064. During the 2016 to 2021
mandate, the Patriotic Front will lay out the groundwork for achieving that vision by
implementing the Presidents Smart Zambia Initiative through which the vision is being
operationalised.
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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Energy is a prerequisite for the proper functioning of all sectors of the economy. It is an
essential service whose availability and quality determines the success or failure of
national development endeavours.
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Zambia is currently facing an electricity supply deficit and has low electrification rates,
45% in urban and 3% in rural areas. The country is aiming to reach 90% and 51% access
by 2030 in urban and rural areas, respectively. In order to exploit the potential and
attract independent power producers (IPPs) to invest in power generation, the
Patriotic Front government has commenced the revision of the electricity tariff with a
view of arriving at a cost reflective tariff.
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Itezhi Tezhi Hydro power project Maamba Collieries Project
CHAPTER EI GHTEEN
The Mining Industry has been characterised by uncertainty in the policy framework
and frequent amendments to the legislative regime of the sector giving rise to erratic
investment in mining and minerals development.
The small scale mining activities which would contribute significantly to national
economic development have also not performed well due to lack of credit financing
and poor marketing in this sector.
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Despite the availability of mineral occurrence data, there has not been any
meaningful effort in diversifying from copper to other minerals. Additionally there has
been no deliberate policy to promote value addition industries in the mining sector
which has led to colossal loss of revenue and lack of creation of job opportunities.
In order to enhance the development of the mining sector the PF government shall:
Diversify mining minerals from base metals (e.g. Copper) to other minerals such as
Industrial and energy minerals;
Rump up copper production to 2 million tons per annum by the year 2017;
Review the mining policy framework so as to bring about stability in the sector;
Review the legislative framework in order to restore confidence in the sector by
mining investors;
Establish micro credit financing for small scale mining;
Establish a centre for the marketing of minerals from small scale mines so as to
assist small scale miners realise value for their products;
Promote investment in the exploitation of other minerals other than copper;
Promote investment in value addition industries in the mining sector by providing
incentives;
Review the regulatory framework for mining rights with a view to extending the
period of validity of mining permits;
Provide incentives to encourage the adoption of environmentally sustainable
mining technologies incorporating energy saving, reduction of health hazards,
pollution control and safe disposal of waste;
Promote ownership of large scale mines by indigenous Zambians; and
Increase the contribution of the mining industry to governments’ revenue base in
line with trends and best practice in the mining sector emerging markets.
CHAPTER NI NETEEN
Commerce, trade and industry is an engine for economic growth and thus strategic
for job creation, raising incomes, consumption and living standards of the people.
In the last five years the Patriotic Front Government has reformed the regulatory
framework so as to reduce the cost of doing business by curtailing the administrative
burdens as well as the number of licences and permits. In order to empower Zambians
to participate in the economy, certain business have been reserved for citizens.
Further, The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), has since been established as a
special purpose vehicle for investment and joint ventures with the private sector. A
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recent example in joint ventures is the 100MW solar plant being constructed in the
Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone - MFEZ.
Provide incentives for value addition in order to expand the manufacturing base
and create employment;
Establish micro credit financing for small scale enterprises;
Promote the establishment of small and medium scale enterprises and prescribe
supporting curricula to enhance entrepreneurial skills;
Introduce appropriate legislation to revamp the cooperative movement;
Negotiate appropriate trade agreements in order to expand the export base;
Accelerate industrialisation through identification and initiation of appropriate
industries by the Industrial Development Corporation;
Establish special Economic Zones - industrial parks, logistics parks, industrial
estates and innovation hubs;
Promote labour intensive industries to create employment;
Enhance Zambia’s participation in the regional economic integration initiatives;
Review the Zambia Competition and Consumer Protection Act in order to
further protect consumer interests;
Enhance the capacity of the Zambia Bureau of Standards.
CHAPTER TWENTY
After more than 50 years of independence, the volume of research activity in science
and technology still remains negligible. In the last five years, the Patriotic Front
Government has reviewed legislation with respect to Patents as well as Industrial
Designs and Integrated Circuits. The construction of Paul Mushindo University of
Science and Technology is on-going.
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In order to enhance research and technological innovation in Zambia, the Patriotic
Front Government shall:
As promised, the Patriotic Front Government has fulfilled its pledge to deliver a people-
driven Constitution that reflects the will and aspirations of the Zambian people. This
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was after so many costly attempts by previous administrations. The Patriotic Front
Government has also amended the Referendum Act to constitute the Electoral
Commission of Zambia as the Referendum Commission with the mandate to conduct
all referenda in Zambia. This will enable the Electoral Commission of Zambia to
conduct a Referendum on the Bill of Rights alongside the General Elections on
11thAugust, 2016. With respect to other legal reforms, the Patriotic Front Government
appointed the Justice and Legal Reforms Commission with a view to recommending
appropriate legal reforms to strengthen the justice and legal sector.
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CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has suffered from various perceptions in the eyes
of some of its stakeholders such as lack of independence from influence of the
executive arm of government. The Patriotic Front Government is committed to
working with all stakeholders to arrive at electoral reforms that will remove such
perceptions so that all stakeholders have maximum confidence in the electoral system
in our country.
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In order to address the above, the Patriotic Front Government shall:
Recognising that the Civil Service is the engine for service delivery, the Patriotic Front
Government set out to improve conditions of service of Civil Servants by harmonising
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salaries and conditions of service across the Public Service, Local Authorities and
Defence and Security Agencies. The Service Commissions Act has been enacted to
bring into force the merit principles for the Public Service as enshrined in the
Constitution. In order to enhance public service delivery, the Patriotic Front
Government, has established the Centre of Excellence for e-Government and ICT to
spearhead the transformation of the public service delivery through information
communication technology.
Ensure that appointments and promotions to all public service positions are
made on merit and progression basis;
Ensure that appointments of members of service commissions are made on
merit;
Extend the range of public service delivery through ICT to enable the members
of the public to access more services remotely using electronic devices such as
mobile phones and computers;
Update the General Orders and Civil Service Regulations;
Re-introduce civil service examinations;
Re-introduce in-service training;
Enhance the capacity and curriculum of the National Institute for Public
Administration (NIPA);
Ensure that Permanent Secretaries are appointed by the President on
recommendation of the Public Service Commission and subject to ratification by
the National Assembly;
Improve conditions of service for personnel in the public service;
Establish a disciplinary tribunal for constitutional office holders and
commissioners in order to provide security of tenure; and
Introduce reforms in respect of the following institutions.
The role of Office of the Auditor General in the public sector is very critical in that it is
responsible for ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public funds
from taxes and donors. The Auditor General is also responsible for reporting on the
appropriation of public funds to Parliament and the general public on how the money
has been used and benefits realised.
In the period 2016-2021, the Patriotic Front Government shall ensure that the Auditor
General’s budget is funded adequately to enable it carry out its mandate.
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(c) Anti-Corruption Commission
Upon assuming office in 2011, the Patriotic Front Government promptly re-instated the
abuse of office provision in the Anti-Corruption Commission Act in the new Anti-
Corruption Commission Act No.13 of 2012. As further promised, the Patriotic Front
Government also established a special investigations unit in the ACC to deal with
complex financial and other related white collar crimes.
The office of the Public Protector is intended to enhance and promote the
smooth administration of the public service. Currently the Public Protector’s
office is underutilised by the intended stakeholders. This has led to numerous
and costly litigation by public officers which in turn has overburdened the
conventional judicial system.
In order to strengthen the Public Protector carry out its mandate, the Patriotic
Front Government shall:
In order to strengthen the Human Rights Commission carry out its mandate, the
Patriotic Front Government shall:
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CHAPTER TWENTY FI VE
In order to ensure an efficient and accessible justice delivery system, the Patriotic Front
Government shall in the next five years:
CHAPTER TWENTY SI X
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The Patriotic Front Government recognises and appreciates the pivotal role the
Church plays, especially in the areas of education, health services, social justice and
good governance. The Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No.2 of 2016
delivered by the Patriotic Front Government has upheld the Declaration of Zambia as
a Christian Nation. It also upholds a person’s right of freedom of conscience, belief or
religion.
In order to enhance the role of the Church and its relationship with the State, the
Patriotic Front Government shall:
Work hand in hand with the Church to enhance the social and economic
development of the country;
Ensure that the Church provides spiritual guidance in State affairs;
Harmonise the relationship between the Church and the State;
Harmonise the relationship amongst and between various Church organisations;
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Promote social justice and good governance in collaboration with the Church;
and
Support the Church in providing social services.
The Patriotic Front Government recognises the role of Civil Society Organisation as
partners in national development and the Patriotic Front shall endeavour to create an
enabling environment to enable the Civil Society play its meaningful role in the area of
social justice, good governance and national development.
In order to enhance the role of the Civil Society and its relationship with the State, the
Patriotic Front Government shall:
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Review the Non-Governmental Organisations Act of 2009 so as to promote the
above.
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CHAPTER 27
Upon assuming office in 2011, the Patriotic Front Government operationalised the
Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) in 2013 which had remained inoperable
since 2002 when it was established under the Independent Broadcasting Authority Act
of 2002 to enhance accountability and a level playing field in the media sector. The
IBA has accelerated the issuance of broadcasting licenses to establish radio and
television station across Zambia. So far a total of 20 television licences and 36 radio
licences have been issued since the IBA was set up in 2013. In 2015, Zambia
successfully migrated from analogue to digital television.
In order to enhance the role of the media in its critical role of informing, educating
and entertaining, the Patriotic Front Government shall:
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CHAPTER TWENTY EI GHT
In order to maintain and enhance international relations and cooperation the Patriotic
Front Government shall:
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Ratify, domesticate and implement all international conventions that Zambia
has signed, especially in relation to human and people’s rights, rights of women
and children and cultural rights;
Develop a professional career diplomatic service to serve in Zambia’s missions
abroad;
Establish a coordinating unit to support Zambian nationals wishing to pursue
careers in international organisations especially those of which Zambia is a
member; and
Develop a diaspora policy to enable Zambians living in the diaspora participate
in national development.
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CHAPTER 29
Highlighted in this manifesto are the achievements, along with the mid and long term solid
investments aimed at uplifting our people and repositioning Zambia made by our
government in its first five-year term. In light of these and the practical roadmap detailed for
the next five years, we can say the Patriotic Front has delivered on its campaign promises of
2011, and is best placed to lift Zambia and all Zambians to greater socio-economic heights.
We have in the process of delivering on our promises, gained invaluable experience in
government. On this firm and tested foundation, we are even more assured in our ability to
continue with our commitment to improving the welfare of all Zambians
The way ahead is one of expectation, and heightened aspirations of all Zambians for a
better life for themselves, their children, and posterity. We are committed to meeting and
exceeding these expectations of the Zambian people. We take this opportunity to invite
every Zambian to partner with us, the Patriotic Front, so that together in 2021, we can look
back at the 2016 to 2021 period, as an era of fulfilment of economic growth and
diversification. The period will also be one in which an enabling environment for our people
to achieve their social and economic aspirations will be actualised. Through this practical
roadmap set by the Patriotic Front from our first five years to the next five years and beyond,
a firm foundation for our vision for a fully developed nation by 2064, is an achievable reality.
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