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REPORT OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO SCRUTINISE THE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT OF MR WILLIAM BOLI NYIRENDA, SC, MRS IRENE MWEZI KUNDA, SC, AND MR ANDREW DEAN MWANSA MUMBA TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE JUDICAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION AND DR DICKSON CHELLAH SICHEMBE TO SERVE AS AUDITOR- GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, AND THE MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT OF MR SIMON BOTA, DR SARAH SILOMBA KAULULE, MS PATRICIA EMMA MWASE AND MRS MARY MULENGA YAMBAYAMBA KAZILIMANI TO SERVE AS DIRECTORS OF THE ZAMBIA NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION BOARD The Honourable Mr Speaker National Assembly Parliament Buildings P O Box 31299 LUSAKA Sir, The Parliamentary Select Committee was appointed on 12th November, 2019, to scrutinise the Presidential appointment of Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC, Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC, and Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba to serve as Members of the Judicial Complaints Commission, and Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe to serve as Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia, and the Ministerial appointment of Mr Simon Bota, Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule, Ms Patricia Emma Mwase and Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani to serve as Directors of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Board.
The Presidential appointment of the nominees to the Judicial Complaints Commission was made pursuant to Article 92 (2) (e) of the Constitution of Zambia, Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia, which provides that: “92.
(2) (e) Without limiting the other provisions of this Constitution, the President shall appoint persons as are required by this Constitution or any other law to be appointed by the President.” The Ministerial appointment of the Directors of the ZNBC Board was made under section 4 of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Act, Chapter 154 of the Laws of Zambia, which provides: “4.
(1) There is hereby constituted the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Board which shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, perform the functions of the Corporation under this Act.

(2) The Board shall consist of nine part-time directors appointed by the Minister, subject to ratification by the National Assembly.
1 (3) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed to the Board unless the person is committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness, and accountability and when viewed collectively the persons appointed shall be representative of a broad section of the population of the Republic.

(4) The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson shall be elected by the directors from amongst themselves.
(5) A person shall not be appointed as a director if that person- (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) is not a citizen of Zambia; is not permanently resident in Zambia; is a member of Parliament or local authority; is an office bearer or employee of any political party; is an immediate family member of a person referred to in paragraph (d); is an undischarged bankrupt; has been convicted of an offence involving fraud or dishonesty; or has been convicted of an offence under any other written law and sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not less than six months, without the option of a fine.” TERM OF REFERENCE 2.
The Term of Reference of the Committee was to scrutinise the Presidential appointment of Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC, Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC, and Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba to serve as Members of the Judical Complaints Commission and Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe to serve as Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia, and the Ministerial appointment of Mr Simon Bota, Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule, Ms Patricia Emma Mwase and Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani to serve as Directors of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Board.
MEMBERSHIP 3.

The Committee comprised the following Members: Mrs P G M Jere, MP, Chairperson; Mr P Phiri, MP, Vice-Chairperson; Dr J K Chanda, MP; Mr D Mumba, MP; Mr M Mawere, MP; Mr C Mweetwa, MP; Ms C C Kasanda, MP; Mr A B Malama, MP Mr A K Mbangweta, MP; and Ms M Subulwa, MP.

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MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE The Committee held a total of seven (7) meetings during the period 27th November to 12th December, 2019.

PROCEDURE ADOPTED 5.


The Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC), the Office of the Auditor-General and the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) play a critical role in good governance and upholding the rule of law in the country.
In view of this, the Committee resolved that only competent persons with unquestionable integrity, diligence, eminence, sound character and, above all, commitment to the promotion of the rule of law should be appointed as Members of the JCC, Auditor-General and Directors of the ZNBC Board.

Therefore, The Committee carefully selected the witnesses to assist it scrutinise the suitability of the nominees.
The Committee also requested memoranda from relevant State security agencies, professional bodies and other stakeholders and the Appointing Authority.

The witnesses also appeared before the Committee to make their oral submissions.

Further, the Committee interviewed the nominees and carefully scrutinised their curricula vitae.
SUBMISSIONS BY STATE SECURITY AGENCIES ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE (ZP) The Commissioner of Police in charge of operations submitted on the personal, educational 6. and professional background of the nominees as stated in their curricula vitae.

He informed the Committee that investigations conducted by ZP on each of the nominees had not found any adverse record or report against any of them.
In this regard, the Commissioner of Police submitted that ZP had no objection to the appointment of the nominees to their respective positions.

The Commissioner further informed the Committee that ZP vetted nominees by checking whether they had any criminal record.

He added that ZP conducted background checks on the nominees to ascertain their character.
He explained that, in vetting nominees, ZP collaborated with other agencies, including the Zambia Security Intelligence Services and the Department of National Registration.

The Commissioner bemoaned the inadequate time that had been given to ZP to vet the nominees.

He explained that to undertake a thorough vetting of nominees, ZP required two weeks for a local vetting exercise and one month for a vetting exercise that required inquiries from a foreign country.
The Commissioner, however, submitted that despite the limited time, ZP was able to conduct the vetting exercise satisfactorily due to the aid of technology.

ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (ACC) 7.

The Acting Director-General informed the Committee that the ACC’s submission to the Committee was brief due to the limited time the ACC had been given to vet the nominees.

She 3 then submitted on the personal, educational and professional background of all the nominees as stated in their curricula vitae.
The Acting Director-General informed the Committee that the information provided by the ACC related only to allegations of corruption in line with the ACC’s mandate under the Anti-Corruption Act No 3 of 2012.

She explained that the ACC’s database contained information on citizens who were under investigation for corruption related offences.

She added that the database included complaints the ACC had received which may not have resulted in an investigation.
She informed the Committee that a search conducted on the ACC’s database on the nominees had yielded no adverse information against the nominees, whether past or present.

As regards the ACC collaborating with other investigative wings in the vetting process, the Acting Director-General informed the Committee that the ACC believed that the National Assembly engaged the various investigative wings based on their mandate.
She explained that for that reason the ACC vetted nominees independently of the other investigative wings.

DRUG ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (DEC) The Senior Assistant Commissioner of the DEC submitted on the personal, educational and 8. professional background of the nominees as stated in their curricula vitae.
The Senior Assistant Commissioner submitted that the focus of DEC was to ascertain whether any of the nominees had contravened the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, Cap 96 of the Laws of Zambia, or the Prohibition and Prevention of Money Laundering Act No.

14 of 2001.

He informed the Committee that DEC did not have any adverse record on any of the nominees as regards its mandate.
He, however, stated that due to limited time, DEC had not verified the information provided in the curricula vitae of the nominees to ascertain their suitability for the positions to which they had been nominated.
SUBMISSIONS BY PROFESSIONAL BODIES/STAKEHOLDER INSTITUTIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (A) THE JUDICIAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION The Director of the HRC submitted that the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) was 9. established pursuant to Article 236 (1) of the Constitution of Zambia, Chapter 1 of the Laws of Zambia, with the mandate of enforcing the Code of Conduct for judges and judicial officers.
The Director stated that it was clear that the JCC was established to, among others, ensure that judicial officers discharged their duties in a manner that promoted transparency and accountability.

She added that the JCC, therefore, assisted in building public confidence in the Judiciary while upholding judicial independence.

The Director submitted on the nominees as set out below.
4 (i) Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC The HRC submitted that Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC, had over thirty-eight (38) years experience in practice and had contributed to the jurisprudence in the Zambia legal system.

The Director noted that that the nominee held a high status at the Bar which would assist him command the respect of the judges and other judicial officers.

The Director added that the nominee sat on various boards which gave him the necessary exposure in corporate governance.
Further, the HRC explained that the nominee had served on various disciplinary committees which gave him experience in adjudication.

The HRC took special note of Mr Nyirenda’s service to his community, including serving as Deputy Mayor of Kitwe.

The HRC, therefore, supported his appointment.


(ii) Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC The HRC submitted that Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC, was one of the few female State Counsel that Zambia had and that she was a senior legal practitioner of more than thirty-six (36) years standing at the Bar.

The Director further stated that the nominee’s exposure to both the public and private sectors would bring a rich perspective to the JCC.
The Director noted that the nominee belonged to a number of professional bodies and had served on several boards.

Further, having served as a member of the Disciplinary Committee of both the Law Association of Zambia and the Chartered Institute of Certified Accountants, the nominee had great potential to offer oversight to judicial officers.

The HRC added that the nominee had once served as a Commissioner of the Small Claims Court and was, thus, familiar with the operations of the Judiciary.
In this regard, the Director stated that the HRC supported her appointment.

(iii) Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba The HRC informed the Committee that Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba was a senior legal practitioner of more than twenty-two (22) years experience.

The Director noted that the nominee had a strong background in human rights and law enforcement having worked in various portfolios in ZP as well as having been a board member of the National Prosecutions Authority.
The Director added that the nominee was a former employee of the HRC who had served as its first Head of Investigations and Legal Services.

The Director explained that the position had given him experience in investigating complaints as an independent fact finder.

She added that the experience would be relevant to the JCC.

In this regard, the Director stated that the HRC had confidence that the nominee would perform his duties diligently.

The HRC, therefore, supported his appointment.


5 (B) AUDITOR -GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe The Director stated that Article 249 of the Constitution of Zambia spelt out the functions of the Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia.

She submitted that Dr Sichembe possessed the requisite academic qualifications and experience for appointment as Auditor-General.
The Director pointed out that the role of the Accountant-General, as provided in section 9 of the Public Finance Management Act No.1 of 2018, was policy and regulation, guiding the proper management of public resources and ensuring that public resources were managed in line with policy and regulation.
The Director stated that the HRC noted the vast experience and skills which the nominee possessed, and was of the view that he understood the systems and was able to determine, for instance, misappropriation and misapplication of public funds, among others.

In view of the foregoing, the Director informed the Committee that the HRC supported the appointment of Dr Sichembe to serve as Auditor - General of the Republic of Zambia.
(C) DIRECTORS OF THE ZAMBIA NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZNBC) BOARD The Director submitted that ZNBC was an important statutory body which provided the widest and largest radio and television services in the country, and was mandated to inform, educate and entertain the public.
Therefore, the Director stated that persons appointed to be part of the board of directors of ZNBC should possess the requisite knowledge and experience to meet the mandate of the corporation and the expectations of the Zambian people.

The Director HRC submitted on the nominees as set out below.

(i) Mr Simon Bota The nominee was a former Chief Executive Officer of Multichoice Zambia.

He, therefore, had experience and knowledge in Pay TV, content as well as outside broadcasting.
She added that the nominee was versatile, having managed a fast growing and challenging company which operated across multiple markets with different regulatory requirements, volatile foreign exchange rates, emerging technology and rising cost of content, yet still remained competitive.

The Director informed the Committee that the HRC’s only concern was how the nominee, as former CEO of Multichoice Zambia, would deal with potential conflict of interest.
She highlighted the digital migration of ZNBC as one of the potential areas of conflict.

She explained that there was information in the public domain that Multichoice was the initial proposer of digital migration through Go TV, but the digital migration project was awarded to Star Times of China, through Top Star.
She, however, added that it was the HRC’s considered view that the appointment of the nominee to the ZNBC Board would greatly benefit ZNBC due to his qualifications, experience in broadcasting and resource mobilisation and immense skills.

She, therefore, submitted that the HRC supported the nominee’s appointment.

6 (ii) Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule The Director HRC submitted that the nominee had vast experience in the public service having worked in different institutions in the education sector.
The HRC noted that in the case of Lusaka Trades training institute, the nominee was part of a change management process; and in the case of the Ministry of Higher Education, she had participated in the development of guidelines for personnel in managing the Bursary scheme.

She stated that the nominee’s ability to be part of a reform process was an important attribute, which would be valuable to ZNBC which invariably had to continue reinventing itself.
Further, the Director HRC stated that having served on several boards, specifically the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches, the nominee had been exposed to the concept of diversity in a country of seventy-three (73) tribes and a polarised political arena.

The HRC, therefore, supported her appointment.

(iii) Ms Patricia Emma Mwase The Director submitted that Ms Patricia Emma Mwase was an experienced marketer with vast experience in the media having served in different portfolios.
She explained that the nominee had worked as a consultant for various organisations at local, regional and international level.

She added that the nominee had served on a number of boards, mainly in the media sector, notable among them being the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), where she had served as Vice-Chairperson, Zambia Independent Media Council and the Media Ethics Commission.
The Director informed the Committee that the nominee had immense knowledge and experience, which would be of value to ZNBC, given the rapid rate at which broadcasting was evolving and the competition from other players in the sector.

She added that the nominee’s experience would help enhance professionalism and the upholding of ethics at ZNBC.

The Director, thus, informed the Committee that the HRC supported her appointment.
(iv) Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani The Director stated that Mrs Kazilimani’s experience included expertise in life coaching, performance coaching, leadership coaching, soft skills training, customer experience training, team dynamics and team building.

However, she lacked the requisite knowledge and experience in the operations of the Zambian media.

She added that a nominee to the Board required knowledge of the media landscape in the country.
However, the HRC stated that the nominee had some experience in finance and administration which would be of value to the Board as regards interpreting financial reports and identifying risk mitigation strategies.

The HRC added that the nominee would assist in assessing ZNBC’s performance and identifying how best the public broadcaster could achieve its goals in line with its policy and strategy.

Therefore, the HRC supported her appointment.

7 ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ZICA) 10.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) submitted that the nominee had the requisite qualifications to serve as Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia as he was a chartered accountant and member of ZICA, in good standing.

He added that the nominee had an impeccable record spanning more than sixteen (16) years.

Further, the CEO informed the Committee that the nominee held various other qualifications that further enhanced his suitability to discharge the functions of Auditor-General.
He added that these included a Master’s Degree in Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy and a Doctorate in Business Administration, with a major in Finance.

He apprised the Committee that in terms of his work experience, the nominee satisfied the requirements as he had more than twenty-three (23) years experience as a civil servant.

He, thus, understood the functions of the civil service and financial issues.
He further informed the Committee that prior to his appointment, the nominee had served as Accountant-General for the Republic from 2013 to 2019.

During that period, he had not done anything that would disqualify him from holding the office of Auditor-General.

The CEO submitted that the most recent Auditor- General’s Report of 2018 did not cite the nominee for any negligence and, thus, his record remained undented and admirable.
The CEO further submitted that as per requirement in section 12 (1) and 18 (1) of the Accountants Act No.

13 of 2008, the nominee was a registered member of the Institute as a chartered accountant, the highest ranked membership of the Institute, and was allowed to work as an auditor in Zambia.
In particular, the CEO stated that the nominee was a duly registered Fellow of ZICA after he obtained the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which was one of the qualifications recognised by law, under Statutory Instrument No.

40 of 1994, for registration by ZICA.


The CEO submitted that ZICA unreservedly recommended ratification of the nominee because he was qualified in both the theory and practice of accountancy, possessed the requisite knowledge in financial management, having served in the Ministry of Finance, and having served as Chairperson of the Eastern and Southern African Accountants General Committee, which was transforming to an African wide Committee.
He added that the nominee had relevant networks both locally and internationally, to help elevate the office of Auditor-General of the Republic and link it to relevant continental networks.

He further submitted that from the regulatory point of view, there were no records at the Institute indicating that the nominee was cited for any disciplinary issues or that a member of the public had complained against the nominee for professional or personal misconduct.
The CEO stated that from 2013 to 2019 most of his work, with the exception of the last nine months, had been covered in various Auditor-General’s reports with 2018 being fully covered.

Additionally, he stated that no issue from the reports had singled out the nominee for complicity, failure of duty or negligence.
It was further submitted that the remaining nine months of his service were subject to the next Auditor-General’s review which could be managed by the nominee declaring interest and allowing another officer from the office of the Auditor-General to discharge the functions.
Therefore, the exposure of conflict of interest was fairly for a short period of time and that his earlier tenure as 8 Accountant-General had gone through the necessary cycles to enable the nominee perform the functions of Auditor-General.

MEDIA INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (MISA ZAMBIA) 11.
The Chairperson submitted that in scrutinising the nominees appointed to serve on the Zambian National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) Board, MISA Zambia considered the ZNBC Act and the mandate of the Corporation, so as to align the proposed nominees’ skills and competencies, with the expected results and policy direction of the ZNBC.

On the nominees, MISA Zambia submitted as set out below.
(i) Mr Simon Bota The Chairperson informed the Committee that the nominee was a shareholder and served as Chairman of KUMIL Energy, a business that was attracting investment in bio-fuels in Luapula Province.

She further informed the Committee that the nominee previously served as Chief Executive Officer for Multichoice Zambia Limited and that having been part of the team that developed a business model for Multichoice, the nominee was suitable to sit on the ZNBC Board.
The Chairperson also informed the Committee that having a business background, the nominee would bring on board his expertise which could help transform ZNBC.

She added that currently, ZNBC lacked strategies that could attract proper investment and that MISA Zambia was confident that with his vast experience at Multichoice and his business background, the nominee had the ability to guide Management on strategies that would enable the Corporation to air productions that could attract investment.
(ii) Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule The Chairperson submitted that the nominee was currently a part-time lecturer at the Zambian Open University.

She further submitted that the nominee had vast knowledge in management, having served on a number of boards for various organisations.
The Chairperson added that the nominee understood a lot in terms of policy issues and that her human resource and education background would play a vital role in giving policy direction to the ZNBC Board, which would help in transforming ZNBC into a true public service broadcaster.

In conclusion, the Chairperson submitted that MISA Zambia hoped that the nominee would help change the mindset of Management from doing business as usual.
(iii) Ms Patricia Emma Mwase The Chairperson submitted that the nominee was a Director at OptiQuest Media Corporation Limited where she was responsible for acquiring new business opportunities and projects, setting up operations, marketing and financing, among others.
The Chairperson further submitted that the nominee was suitable for this role as she possessed the right qualifications, had media experience and also knowledge on the operations of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), where she had served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board.
9 The Chairperson emphasised that having media experience, the nominee would bring with her the dynamics of media in practice and having served on the IBA board, ZNBC would gain more by understanding what the regulator looked for.

She concluded that the nominee’s experience in business development coupled with the expertise of other Board members, would help stir the Corporation in the right direction.
(iv) Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani The Chairperson submitted that the nominee’s areas of expertise included self-development, coaching, workplace performance coaching and team building, among others.

She added that coming from a finance and development background, the nominee would bring on board the aspect of development that the Corporation may have lacked and would in turn help to strengthen the monetary aspect and help transform the Corporation by pointing it in the right direction.
The Chairperson also took the opportunity to apprise the Committee that the ZNBC Act previously provided for the establishment of an Appointments Committee which was in charge of recommendations to the Minister persons for appointment to the Board members.

She, however, bemoaned the fact that currently, the Committee did not exist as it was abolished and that the selection was now at the discretion of the Minister responsible for information.
LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (LAZ) The Honorary Secretary submitted that members of the Council of LAZ, with the help of a 12. number of State Counsel, met and deliberated on the suitability of the nominees to the JCC and resolved that all the nominees qualified to be appointed as members of the Judicial Complaint Commission (JCC).

He explained that in terms of section 20 of the Judicial Code of Conduct Act No.
13 of 1999 (“the JCC Act”), pursuant to which the appointments were made, the only qualification for one to be eligible for appointment as a member of the JCC was that the person should have held, or was qualified to hold, a high judicial office.

The Honorary Secretary submitted that the JCC played a pivotal role in the dispensation and administration of justice.
He stated that as stipulated in Article 236 of the Constitution, the JCC had a solemn duty to, among others, enforce the Code of Conduct for judges and other judicial officers and to ensure that the judges and judicial officers were accountable to the people during the performance of their functions.

In that regard, the Honorary Secretary stated that the JCC required men and women of candor, integrity, courage and sobriety.
He added that LAZ was confident that that all the three (3) nominees possessed and exhibited the said values.

Further, the Honorary Secretary submitted that the scrutiny and knowledge of the three nominees revealed that they were very senior legal practitioners who were qualified to be appointed as judges of any of the superior courts, particularly the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court.
He explained that the three nominees were also quite senior to a number of current judges of the superior courts and for that reason, this enhanced their suitability to serve on the JCC.

10 The Honorary Secretary stated that as a professional body, LAZ supported the appointment of the three nominees as they were all of good standing at the Bar.

The Association had no adverse reports against any of them.
He added that the three nominees had, also, been very active at the Bar and were familiar with the judicial process in the country.

Further, the Honorary Secretary took the opportunity to highlight the fact that in terms of section 20 (1) of the Judicial Code of Conduct Act, the law required the Republican President to appoint five (5) members of the JCC.

He added that this requirement was mandatory as stated in section 20 (1) which provided that the Commission shall consist of five (5) members.
In the light of the above provision, the Honorary Secretary submitted that the JCC would be improperly constituted, if only three (3) of the required five (05) members were appointed.

He explained that LAZ's understanding of the law was that all the five (5) slots must be filled for the JCC to be said to be in place.

The Honorary Secretary stated that if the JCC was composed of any number less than five (5), it would, in LAZ's view, be illegal for the members appointed to begin sittings.
He added that LAZ was alive to the provisions of section 28 (3) of the JCC Act, which provides that three members of the Committee shall form a quorum at any meeting of the Committee.

However, the Honorary Secretary submitted that since the requirement for the members to be five (5) in total was mandatory under section 20 (1) of the JCC Act, the number required for the members to form a quorum does not vitiate the need to have five (5) members of the Commission.
In view of the foregoing, the Honorary Secretary submitted that LAZ recommended that the Appointing Authority should consider appointing the two (2) remaining members from the previous membership to assist the new members with institutional memory.

He explained that the recommendation was based on the fact that LAZ understood that there were a lot of complaints before the JCC which previous members could not conclude before their term came to an end.
Furthermore, the Honorary Secretary noted that although LAZ supported the appointment of Mr William Nyirenda, SC, as a member of the JCC, LAZ was alive to the fact that, the nominee lived and practiced law on the Copperbelt.
He submitted that LAZ, also, understood that the previous members of the JCC convened meetings on a weekly basis due to the heavy workload and if the new commission adopted the same system, which LAZ also understood to be necessary to clear a huge backlog of complaints, LAZ advised that the funding to the JCC should be increased so as to cater for Mr Nyirenda, SC’s, travel and logistical expenses.
The Honorary Secretary concluded his submission by noting that the JCC Act had not been amended to align its provisions with the provisions of Article 236 of the Constitution of Zambia that establishes the Judicial Complaints Commission.

In that regard, LAZ noted that although the appointments of the three (3) nominees were made pursuant to the Constitution which provided for the Judicial Complaints Commission, the JCC Act in section 20 still refers to “the Judicial Complaints Authority”.
LAZ, thus, urged Parliament to amend the JCC Act so as to avert any possibilities of the functions and powers of the Judicial Complaints Commission being challenged or questioned.

11 TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL ZAMBIA (TIZ) 13.

The Executive Director began his submission by appealing to the Committee and the Secretariat to accord ample time for TIZ to carry out its investigations before submitting to the Committee.
With regard to the nominees, he stated that the appointments were cardinal because they were made to institutions that were placed to hear complaints from citizens emanating from the conduct of judges or magistrates, the financial operations of public institutions and making decisions pertaining to the operations of the ZNBC, respectively.
The Executive Director submitted that in line with standard procedure, TIZ conducted the assessments of the nominees, using the methodology in hierarchical order as set out below.

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Background Check The Executive Director submitted that persons appointed to serve in such offices should have a clean background and should be authentic in terms of the claims that they made about their background which included their academic qualifications and work experience.
The Committee was informed that TIZ, therefore, undertook, where it could, a verification of the academic qualifications of the nominees.

He further submitted that TIZ had engaged people that knew the nominees or had worked with them and that the purpose of undertaking that course of action was to learn more about the character of the nominees.

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Legal Requirements The Executive Director submitted that the Presidential and ministerial appointments were established under various pieces of legislation.
He further submitted that it was these pieces of legislation that were considered and analysed and that the above criterion made the hallmark of its final recommendations and conclusions.

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Independence / Objectivity Test The Executive Director submitted that the above methodology was in most cases an in-house analysis of data obtained and the focus was to establish how independent or objective the nominees would be, if appointed.

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Public Integrity and Standing Test The Executive Director stated that using public and private records, the Institution had assessed whether the nominees were people of integrity and good standing in society.

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Skills Matching It was TIZ’s submission that persons appointed to the positions in question should add value to their respective institutions.
The Executive Director explained that the value addition was work experience, specialised skills or leadership qualities that could be harnessed for the good of the institution.

In that regard, he submitted that TIZ had carefully considered the curricula 12 vitae of the nominees to assess the type of contribution that they would make if their appointments were ratified by the National Assembly.
The Executive Director further submitted to the Committee a brief background of the nominees and their qualifications, to ascertain whether they qualified for appointment.
He submitted as follows: (A) JUDICIAL COMPLAINTS COMMISSION The Executive Director submitted that in scrutinising the appointments of the nominees, namely Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC, Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC, and Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba, TIZ had recourse to section 20 of the Judicial (Code of Conduct) Act and Article 141 (1) (d) of the Constitution.
The Executive Director submitted that in line with the above provisions of the law, the nominees were qualified for the positions as they had vast experience, having practised law for over ten (10) years.

He, however, raised concern regarding the ages of the nominees which ranged from 62 years to 67 years, taking into account the term of office for the JCC and also the retirement age.
He, therefore, recommended that the nominees should only serve for one (1) term each, as there were younger and equally qualified people who could take over from them.

TIZ submitted that with age came wisdom, however, TIZ was of the view that other members of the profession must also be given a chance.

In conclusion, TIZ submitted that the nominees were properly qualified and supported their appointment.
(B) AUDITOR-GENERAL The Executive Director informed the Committee that the qualifications for the Auditor-General were stipulated in section 6 of the Public Audit Act of 2016 which stipulated as follows: “ 6.

(1)The Auditor-General shall be the chief executive officer of the National Audit Office.
(2) A person qualifies for appointment as Auditor-General if that person- (a) is a qualified accountant; (b) is a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA); (c) has served as an auditor for at least ten (10) years, of which at least five years should have been at senior management level; and (d) is at least forty-five years of age.” The Executive Director submitted that the nominee was a qualified accountant and met the age requirements of the office of the Auditor-General.
He, however, stated that from his curriculum vitae, the nominee had not served as an auditor for at least ten years as he had spent almost his entire professional life working as an accountant; he thus lacked auditing experience.

The Executive Director further submitted that it was not clear how long he had been a member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountant (ZICA), as there was no indication of his membership number or when he was enrolled as a member of ZICA.
13 TIZ, therefore, submitted that while the competence and suitability of the nominee was not in question, the legal provisions disqualified him.
(C) ZAMBIA NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZNBC) BOARD The Executive Director submitted that in scrutinising the nominees’ appointments, TIZ had recourse to section 4 of the ZNBC Act, which placed emphasis on persons committed to fairness, freedom of expression, openness and accountability and the Board having representation of a broad section of the population of the Republic.
The Executive Director submitted that all nominees to the ZNBC Board qualified for appointment and TIZ had not come across any information that brought the integrity of any of the nominees into question.

He further added that TIZ also took cognisance of the fact that all the Directors nominated brought a different quality to the institution for they all possessed distinct educational and professional qualifications such as expertise in education, management, finance and business.
TIZ, therefore, was of the considered view that the nominees’ dominance in the private sector and experience in finance would create a dynamic Board of Directors and the individual skills of the members of the Board would complement each other and they would execute the mandate of the Board efficaciously.
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE (FIC) The Director-General submitted that FIC had considered all the legal provisions that related 14. to the appointments under consideration and also conducted some background checks on the FIC database.

The Director-General further stated that FIC perused the curricula vitae of all the nominees and noted that they all met the criteria for appointment to the various positions under consideration.
Additionally, the Director-General submitted that FIC had conducted further investigations on the personal, business and professional associations of the nominees on the FIC Database.

She confirmed that the FIC database revealed no adverse information against any of the nominees.

The Director-General explained that FIC did not find any pending suspicious transaction reports or criminal records pertaining to any of the nominees.
The Director-General stated that FIC had information that one of the nominees had indicated in their curriculum vitae that he was previously Legal Counsel for the Patriotic Front party, but indicated that that in itself did not disqualify him for appointment.

SUBMISSIONS BY THE NOMINEES Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC The nominee informed the Committee about his personal details, educational qualifications 15. and professional background as contained in his curriculum vitae.
He informed the Committee that he had served in the public service for a long period of time, including as Mayor of Kitwe from 1994 to 1998, and was probably one of the longest serving 14 Mayors of Kitwe.

In addition, he had served on various boards of public bodies, which included Kitwe Central Management Board where he served with Professor Mwanachushi.
He further informed the Committee that he served as Chairperson of the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA), where he participated in the modernisation and decentralisation of the Agency.

He apprised the Committee that he served as Chairperson for Kagem Mining Zambia Limited where public perception towards the mining of precious stones was that it involved crookedness.
In this regard, he had ensured that there was accountability in the production, marketing of product and remittance of the proceeds of auctions of the precious stones to ZRA.

He explained that as part of civic duty, he was Governor of Rotary International, which included Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique.

He explained that this was an organisation that conducted community work.
The nominee informed the Committee that he spent most of his private time at home, church and participating in rotary programmes.

Additionally, part of his time was spent travelling the world and reading to improve his knowledge of the law and what was happening in the world.

The nominee further apprised the Committee that in the practice of law, he had practiced at the highest level, hence the recognition to serve as State Counsel in 2004.
The nominee submitted that the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) required men and women who had been in the practice of law for a long period of time with a lot of experience, integrity and respectability.

In this regard, he believed that he commanded respect from the highest to the lowest bench of the land, from colleagues in the legal profession and from the Kitwe community and the nation at large.
He further submitted that the task of receiving, assessing and investigating complaints concerning the Judiciary was not a simple task.

In this regard, the nominee concluded by submitting that he was more than willing to serve with humility on the JCC which was tasked with the responsibility of handling complaints against members of the Judiciary.

The nominee informed the Committee that the issue of complaints against judges was in the public domain and not conducted secretly.
In this regard, there had been several outcries against the bench, although he observed that some complaints were justifiable while others were not.

He submitted that the role of the JCC was to distinguish between the justified and unjustified complaints.

The nominee opined that given the current economic situation in the country, one’s morality, integrity and value system would be tested and those would be some of the issues that the JCC would be handling.
Therefore, he submitted that if a colleague had breached the law, the issue of friendship should not arise but whether a breach had been committed and what the sanctions for such breach were prescribed.

Additionally, he stated that what was involved was the cleaning up of society which should not be premised on friendship but promoting integrity in the judicial system and administration of justice.
Therefore, he emphasised that the public should perceive that there was fairness in the dispensation of justice which was not influenced by material exchange but by the application of the law.

The nominee also submitted that impartiality was determined by principle, and it was a legislative principle that judges and lawyers must be above board.

Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC 16.


The nominee informed the Committee about her personal details, educational background and career progression as contained in her curriculum vitae.

She also informed the Committee that she graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from University of Zambia in 1981 and was admitted to Practice as an advocate of the High Court for Zambia in 1983.

The nominee added that 15 she was admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1990.
Further, the nominee submitted that she was trained as a Commissioner of the Small Claims Court, and was, thus, qualified to sit as a Commissioner of the JCC.

On problems that the JCC was currently facing, the nominee identified the low staffing levels at the Institution which compromised service delivery.

She added that she could only suggest reforms to the JCC after taking up the job because at that time, she would have fully appreciated the operations of the JCC.
She however highlighted that it was important for the JCC to start sitting in provinces to make its presence known to the public.

She added that it was incumbent on the JCC to undertake sensitisation activities throughout the country for the public to appreciate the existence of the Institution.

Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba The nominee highlighted his educational qualifications and work experience as contained 17. in his curriculum vitae.
He submitted that he obtained his undergraduate degree in law at the University of Zambia in 1991 and was admitted to the Zambian Bar in 1992.

He added that upon being admitted to the Bar, the nominee worked in various portfolios including Police Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Chief Legal and Investigations Officer at the Human Rights Commission and Legal Counsel for the Patriotic Front from 2012 to 2014.
He further added that he currently ran his own law firm, practising under the name AD Mwansa Mumba & Associates.

The nominee also informed the Committee that he had served as a member of the National Prosecutions Authority Board and that he was currently serving as a board member for the Energy Regulation Board and as Vice-Chairperson of the Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited Board.
The nominee concluded his submission by stating that he was an active member of the Law Association of Zambia and previously served on various Committees, until recently when he decided to focus on his law practice.

The nominee stated that if his appointment was ratified, he would be impartial in carrying out his duties as guided by the law.

He further stated that he would ensure that punishment meted out to an erring judicial officer would be commensurate to the complaint lodged.
He added that he believed that a wrong was a wrong and as such he would follow the rules even when faced with a case involving an acquaintance.

He informed the Committee that that he was suitable for the position he had been appointed to because he was patriotic and passionate about hard work.

He further stated that his passion for hard work meant that he worked even on weekends, thus, making him a suitable candidate for the job.
Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe The nominee informed the Committee of his personal details, educational background and 18. experience as contained in his curriculum vitae.

The nominee further stated that he was a qualified and experienced accountant and economist who held a Doctorate of Business Administration degree obtained from Binary University.
He added that he had vast experience having worked in the public sector and rising through the ranks from the position of Assistant Accountant to Accountant-General.

16 The Committee noted that the nominee’s long career path had been that of being an accountant.

In this regard, the Committee asked the nominee how he was going to work as an auditor.

In response, the nominee stated that a person who trained as an accountant qualified to be an auditor.
He explained that auditing was a component of accounting and for that reason, he would easily work as an auditor without facing any challenges.

He added that being the current Accountant- General made him better placed to work as Auditor-General because he was involved in formulating policy that guided the Office of the Auditor-General in the course of the operations of that office.

The nominee stated that the Public Audit Act of 2016 had not yet been operationalised.
In this regard, the nominee explained that the minimum ten (10) years audit experience prescribed under that Act had no legal effect, but assured the Committee that he would operate effectively because of his accounting background.

He added that the Office of the Accountant-General was the one that produced source documents.

The nominee explained that the source documents were used by auditors in the course of their duties.
The nominee further explained that the reforms and audit tools used by auditors were formulated by the Ministry of Finance, therefore, that aspect gave him an added advantage.

The nominee concluded his submission by informing the Committee that in his dealings with other colleagues in the profession, and in the discharge of the functions of his office generally, he was going to be guided by the ethics of the profession, which he would strictly adhere to.
Mr Simon Bota The nominee informed the Committee about his personal details, educational qualifications 19. and professional background as contained in his curriculum vitae.

He informed the Committee that in his career he had only worked for two institutions namely, Barclays Bank Zambia Plc (BBZ) and Multichoice Zambia.

He added that he joined Barclays Bank in 1985 where he rose from various clerical roles to Head of Service Delivery.
He apprised the Committee that he also served as Head of Corporate Affairs, Head of Change Management and lastly as Head of Branch Operations before resigning in 2009 to join Multichoice Zambia as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

He stated that during his stay at Multichoice Zambia, he supported the growth of the business and had developed good working relationships with the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) which had (49) percent shareholding in Multichoice Zambia.
He further apprised the Committee that during the time he was CEO of Multichoice Zambia, he participated in the growth of DSTV subscribers from forty-nine thousand (49,000) to half a million (500, 000).

In addition, he stated that that two years before resigning from Multichoice Zambia, he assisted in establishing the Go Tv platform.
The nominee submitted that some of his achievements included chairmanship of the Banker’s Association of Zambia Technical Committee in 2004 to 2005, the Zambia Electronic Clearing House Limited Management Committee where the clearing of cheques was reduced from four (4) to two (2) days.

He added that he also sat on the National Payment Systems Committee in the same capacity.
17 The nominee informed the Committee he was a stable person who had only worked for two (2) institutions in his career having served BBZ for twenty-three (23) years and seven (7) years with Multichoice Zambia.

He added that he resigned from BBZ because he had reached the apex of his career and that he wanted to serve as CEO of a business which he would not have attained while working at BBZ.
He informed the Committee that he aspired to be CEO of a business so he could contribute his knowledge and experience.

Therefore, an opportunity was accorded at Multichoice Zambia, hence his resignation from BBZ.

The nominee reiterated his position that while at Multichoice Zambia he had created good working relationships with ZNBC.

He added that he had experience and contacts in the television industry which could be utilised to accord ZNBC different opportunities.
Further, he stated that that as a Zambian citizen, he had an interest in ensuring that ZNBC attained its full potential.

Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule The nominee informed the Committee about her personal, educational, and professional 20. background as contained in her curriculum vitae.

She added that her work experience, over the years, and in different capacities in the public and private sectors made her a suitable candidate for appointment as a ZNBC Board Member.
The Committee asked the nominee what skills she had and how relevant her work experience was to ZNBC considering she was specialised in education and not media.
In her response, she stated that with her vested interest in literature, her interaction with Evelyn Hone College with regards journalist training coupled with her experience as a former board member of the National Arts Council of Zambia helped her gain sufficient experience in media related projects and activities that would help her contribute positively to ZNBC.
The nominee concluded her submission by stating that there would be need to revisit the establishing law and consider the mandate of ZNBC in order to guide the journalists on how to convey information to the public in a way that would rebuild confidence in the Institution, in line with what was provided in the law.

Ms Patricia Emma Mwase The nominee informed the Committee about her personal details, educational background 21. and career progression as contained in her curriculum vitae.
She informed the Committee that she possessed a Diploma in Marketing from the Copperbelt University and a Certificate in Business Management from the Zambia Institute of Technology.

The nominee added that she was also a graduate from Rhodes University Grahamstown, South Africa where she obtained a Certificate in Media Management.

The nominee informed the Committee that she had served as a member of different professional societies in many capacities.
She stated that she had served the Zambian Chapter of Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) and the Southern African Editor’s Forum Zambia Chapter as Vice- Chairperson.

She also stated that she served as Chairperson for the Southern African Editor’s 18 Forum in the Gender and HIV/AIDS Committee.

Additionally, the nominee indicated that she had served on a number of Boards in different capacities.
For instance, she stated that she had served as Vice-Chairperson for the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) as well as Chairperson of the IBA Compliance and Ethics Committee.

The nominee stated that if her appointment was ratified, she would look at new ways of doing business and will take advantage of the transition of technology from analogue broadcasting to digital broadcasting in order to make ZNBC more competitive especially that there had been an increase in the number of broadcasters.
She indicated that she would bring in new ideas that could make ZNBC relevant to its stakeholders and its audience at large.

She explained that she would look at the internal structures of ZNBC and consider new ways of improving the quality of service provided by the Institution.

She also indicated that she would also have to look at the Finance structure and how ZNBC could sustain itself financially in the future.
She further stated that she would identify certain practices that could prevent media houses from growing and achieving their mandate.

The nominee added that being part of the ZNBC Board, she would have to ensure that the Corporation was self-sustaining and ensure that it did not emulate what other international broadcasters did, as it was a unique Institution altogether.
Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani The nominee informed the Committee about her personal details, educational qualifications 22. and professional background as contained in her curriculum vitae.

The nominee informed the Committee that despite being a consultant, her career background was that of finance, administration, coaching and training in different sectors of the economy.
She informed the Committee that her career background was ranging from non-governmental organisations, consulting firms, manufacturing, mining and the banking sector.

She explained that the exposure enabled her to sharpen a broad range of her skills and talents in Zambia and abroad.
The nominee submitted that from 1998 to 2000 she worked as Tax Executive Officer at KPMG in the Southampton Office in the United Kingdom and from 2001 to 2007, she was the manager in charge of administration and finance at the Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA).

The nominee also stated that she was once a facilitator at Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA) in Lagos, Nigeria from January 2010 to December 2011.
She added that she currently served as the Executive Director at the Resolutions Center for Learning and Development Limited, a position she held since 2008.

The nominee further gave a background on the operations of boards and their importance.

She explained that in as much as many people would want to be board members, the appointment ought to be centred on the benefit of one’s appointment to the Board.
She enlightened the Committee by stating that when constituting boards, the decision of who should be included should be based on the skills that they would bring to the board.

The nominee also stated that boards should be constituted by considering the diversity of expertise of the people being appointed.

The nominee further submitted that she was currently pursuing a master’s degree in psychology and also ran a business.
However, she stated that she was winding up her studies and would hand 19 over most of the work to her partner and going into the year 2020, she would avail herself for the ZNBC Board duties whenever she was required.

She added that if her appointment was ratified, she would consider interventions that would help in identifying the areas that required improvement at the Corporation and she indicated that the specific areas of focus would be capacity building, staff development as well as motivation.
She indicated that she would bring ideas that would make ZNBC more attractive than it was.

She submitted that part of the work conducted by her organisation was instilling mindset change in people.

She indicated that it could not be possible to sort out all the problems that the organisation was facing.

However, the nominee noted that there was a possibility of identifying one crucial problem on which most of the organisational problems hinged.
She explained that she could not promise to sort out all the problems which ZNBC was facing, but she would focus on sorting out one main problem that could, in turn sort out two or three other organisational problems.

SUBMISSIONS BY THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES (A) HON MINISTER OF JUSTICE The Hon Minister of Justice appeared before the Committee on behalf of the Appointing 23.

Authority for the members of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) and the Auditor – General.
The Minister of Justice submitted on the nominees’ educational and professional qualifications.

He also highlighted the individual achievements of each nominee with regard to their respective careers.

The Hon Minister further informed the Committee that the nominees were eminently qualified and had the requisite experience.

In that regard, the Appointing Authority was satisfied that the nominees were suitable to serve in their respective positions.
The Hon Minister of Justice further submitted on each nominee as set out below.

(i) Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC The Hon Minister of Justice submitted the nominee was born in 1956 and held a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Zambia, and a Legal Practitioners’ Qualification Certificate from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE).

He stated that the nominee also held a Diploma in International Finance Law obtained from Cambridge, England and a Certificate in Mediation.
He added that the nominee was awarded the honour and dignity of State Counsel by His Excellency the late President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, SC.

The Hon Minister of Justice submitted that during his thirty-eight year long career in the legal profession, the nominee worked with Ezugha, Musonda & Company where he was Principal Partner from 1985 to 1990.
He stated that from 1981 to 1990 the nomine was a Board Member of the Zambia Fellowship of Evangelical Students and from 1990 to 1995 was a Board Member of the Theological College of Central Africa.

The Hon Minister of Justice added that the nominee served on various statutory boards as Board Chairman.

The Hon Minister further submitted that the nominee was appointed as chancellor at the Evangelical University in 2019.
20 The Hon Minister of Justice further apprised the Committee that in the course of his long legal career, the nominee had been a member of the Law Association of Zambia, Law Society of England, the International Bar Association and the Institute of Directors-Zambia Chapter.

He stated that the nominee was also a trustee of the Scripture Union Zambia Trust, the Kitwe Christian Brethren Trust and Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust.
The Hon Minister of Justice further stated that the nominee participated in group discussions for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Children in Accra, Ghana, the United Nations Conference on Human Settlement and Development in Istanbul, Turkey, the United Nations Mayors Forum in New York in the United States of America, the United Nations Conference on the Eco-system and Climate Change in Tokyo, Japan, the International Union of Local Authorities in Mauritius and the International Conference on Trade, Governance, Investment and Finance and Governance Issues.
The Hon Minister of Justice explained that the nominee had presented papers at a number of international conferences, which included the Human Rights and Local Governance - IULA Conference in Mauritius, the Local Government Law and Investment – Mayors’ Forum at the United Nations in New York, Women and Governance – the Legal Perspective in Accra, Ghana, the Local Government Finance in Kampala, Uganda and the Intellectual Property Organisation – the Zambian Experience, in South Korea.
The Hon Minister added that the nominee had presented papers locally on Wife and Child Abuse at the Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation, the Law of Succession in Zambia at the United Church of Zambia, the Criminal Justice System at Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation; Local Governance-Planning and Control, Corporate Governance-Governance Structures and Corporate Governance at the Copperbelt University; Administration of Justice-Causes for the Adjournment of Cases and possible remedies at the Law Association of Zambia – Bar/Bench Seminar and the Lawyer’s Overview of the Judicial Code of Conduct.
The Hon Minister of Justice submitted that the nominee was eminently qualified and experienced for appointment as a Member of the Judicial Complaints Commission and the Government fully supported his appointment.

(ii) Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC The Hon Minister of Justice submitted that the nominee was born on 28th July, 1957.
He added that the nominee was a holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree and an LLB degree from the University of Zambia, Legal Practitioners’ Qualification Certificate from the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education, and a Certificate in International and Domestic Arbitration.

The Hon Minister of Justice further stated that during her thirty-six year long career in the legal profession, the nominee was admitted to practice as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1990.
He added that in 1994, the nominee was enrolled to practice as Notary Public.

The Hon Minister of Justice also stated that the nominee had practiced as an 21 arbitrator, mediator and Commissioner for the Small Claims Court and was conferred with the honour and dignity of State Counsel in 2018.

As regards her work experience, the Hon Minister of Justice informed the Committee that from 1983 to 1984, the nominee worked for the then Ndola Urban District Council as a Solicitor and Advocate.
In addition, the Hon Minister of Justice stated that from 1985 to 1990, the nominee worked for the Ministry of Legal Affairs under the Directorate of Legal Aid as Legal Aid Counsel and was later promoted to Assistant Senior Legal Aid Counsel.

Further, the Hon Minister of Justice submitted that the nominee was currently working as a partner in a law firm under the name and style of George Kunda & Co.
The Hon Minister of Justice explained that the nominee was a member of the Law Association of Zambia, Member of the Law Society of England and Wales, Coordinator of the National Legal Aid Clinic for Women, Member of the Joint Bar/Bench Committee, Member of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee, Member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants and a Trustee of the National Pension Scheme Authority Technical Committee.
In addition, the Hon Minister of Justice stated that during her illustrious legal career, the nominee was appointed as Chairperson of the Ndola District Education Board from 1996 to 2001, and from 1997 to 2000, the nominee was the Secretary of the Inner Wheel Club of Ndola.

He added that from 2006 to 2007, the nominee served as Secretary of the Ministers’ wives Club.
The Hon Minister of Justice further submitted that the nominee worked in the Office of the 2nd Lady of the Republic of Zambia in 2009 and in 2017 as Vice-Chairperson for the Catholic Women’s Organisation.

The Hon Minister ended his submission on the nominee by stating that she was suitably qualified and experienced for appointment as a Member of the JCC and Government fully supported her appointment.
(iii) Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba The Minister of Justice submitted that the nominee was born on 6th October, 1952.
He stated that the nominee held an LLB degree from the University of Zambia, a Legal Practitioner’s Qualification Certificate from ZIALE, a Certificate in Human Rights from the International Institute in Strasbourg, France, a Foundation Certificate in International Civilian Peace- Keeping and Building, and a Specialisation Certificate in Third-Party Involvement Mediation in International Peace-Keeping and Building from the Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution in Austria.
In addition, the Hon Minister of Justice informed the Committee that from 1974 to 1988, the nominee worked in various criminal investigations positions in Zambia Police Force, which included Sub-Inspector, Traffic Officer, Deputy Criminal Investigations Officer, Divisional Provincial Officer in Charge of the Anti-Stock Theft Team and Divisional Provincial Officer in charge of the Fraud Squad.
22 The Hon Minister of Justice explained that during his twenty-seven year long career in the legal profession, the nominee worked as a Police Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs from 1994 to 1996 and was a member of the National Firearms Committee as Legal Advisor.
In addition, the Hon Minister of Justice stated that from 1995 to 1996, the nominee worked as the National Senior Prosecutions Officer, served as a member of the Zambia National Fish Licensing Committee as Legal Advisor in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, and as Core-Component member of the Legal Sub-Committee of the SADC Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation Organisation.

Further, the Hon Minister of Justice submitted that from 1996 to 1997, the nominee served as Officer Commanding.
He added that from 1998 to 2000, the nominee worked as Advocate at Mopani Chambers and also as the Chief Legal and Investigations Officer at the Human Rights Commission.

The Hon Minister of Justice informed the Committee that from 2012 to 2014, the nominee was the Legal Counsel for the Patriotic Front Party and also a Board Member for the National Prosecutions Authority.
Furthermore, the Hon Minister of Justice stated that from 2017 to date, the nominee had been serving as a Board Member of the Energy Regulation Board and Vice-President of Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited Board.
The Hon Minister of Justice apprised the Committee that the nominee attended various seminars which included Preventive Diplomacy and Peace-Keeping in Zimbabwe, the Justice and Good Governance (National Itinerary in the United States), the Legal Sub- Committee of SARPCCO in South Africa, the Strategic Planning Seminar in Zambia and the Strategic Development Planning Workshop also in Zambia.
The Hon Minister of Justice concluded his submission on the nominee by stating that the nominee was highly qualified and experienced for appointment as a Member of the JCC and the Government fully supported his appointment.

(iv) Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe The Hon Minister of Justice submitted that the nominee was born on 24th November, 1971.
He added that the nominee was a holder of a Diploma in Accountancy and a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a holder of a Master’s Degree in Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands and a Doctorate in Business Administration-majoring in Finance obtained from Malaysia.
The Hon Minister of Justice further stated that during the nominee’s twenty-three (23) year career in the accountancy profession, he performed various accountancy responsibilities and served as Senior Accountant in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services, and was later transferred on promotion as Principal Accountant in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning where he served from 2002 to 2004.
Additionally, the Hon Minister of Justice submitted that in 2013, the nominee was promoted as Accountant-General, the position he currently held.

The Hon Minister stated that the nominee was qualified to be the Auditor – General because persons who studied accounts were also trained as auditors.

He added that the nominee was not going to be the sole auditor at the Office of the Auditor General as he would be 23 supported by a number of qualified staff.
The Hon Minister of Justice stated that there were many Zambians who qualified to serve as Auditor-General and the nominee was appointed to serve the Republic in that capacity.

He reiterated his submission that the nominee was eminently qualified for appointment as Auditor-General.

The Hon Minister of Justice submitted that the nominee was suitably qualified and experienced for appointment as the Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia and that the Government fully supported his appointment.
(B) HON MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING 24.

The Hon Minister of Information and Broadcasting informed the Committee that Section 4 of the ZNBC Act, Cap 154 of the Laws of Zambia, provided for the appointment of Directors of the ZNBC Board.

In that regard, she indicated that she was submitting on the nominees who were being considered for ratification.

The Minister of Information and Broadcasting further submitted on each nominee as set out below.
(i) Mr Simon Bota The appointing authority submitted that the nominee had vast expertise in banking and finance, had worked as an investor and as promoter on the Ethanol project in Luapula province and as Chairman of Muchinga Agricultural Development Company.

She added that the nominee was the former Chief Executive Officer of Multichoice Zambia Ltd and that he was a change manager who had extensive supervisory skills.
(ii) Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule The Minister of Information and Broadcasting submitted that the nominee had worked as country consultant coordinating the implementation of the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) – MIS working with Evelyn Hone College, Lukashya Trades Training Institute, Northern Technical College (NORTEC) and technical teacher training colleges.
She added that the nominee had worked as National Project Officer for the UNESCO Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) Project where she provided leadership under TEVET pathways and the reform process, and guided on the formation of institutional and advisory management boards.
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting further submitted that the nominee had leadership skills in the implementation of the change process at institutional level, was an entrepreneur and held a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the Zambian Open University specialising in the implementation of the Public Service Reform Programmes.
(iii) Ms Patricia Emma Mwase The Minister submitted that the nominee had vast experience in public media relations, business development and strategy, as well as marketing and media investment.

24 She added that the nominee had strong entrepreneurial skills, was a strong team builder and able to think outside the box and was currently Chief Executive Officer of Optiquest Media Corporation Limited.
Further, the Hon Minister of Information and Broadcasting submitted that the nominee had worked as Business Development Manager at Chronicle Newspaper, previously served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) and held a diploma in marketing.

(iv) Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani The Minister of Information and Broadcasting stated that the nominee had over 27 years experience in administration and training in different sectors of the economy.
She added that the nominee had over the years worked to strengthen teams to invest in communication and promoting a positive working environment.

Further, the Hon Minister stated that the nominee was currently responsible for overall client resolution in business development and had developed products and services modules that were not only multicultural, but also tailored to the current local environment.
The Hon Minister also submitted that the nominee had, in the past, facilitated workshops for various organisational needs; all aimed at driving performance and team building.

She also submitted that the nominee had vast experience in financial management including effective utilisation of organisational funds.

She added that the nominee was currently pursuing a masters degree in psychology with a university in the United Kingdom.
The Hon Minister stated that there were four (4) serving Board members of which two (2) were female (including the Chairperson) and that this appointment would bring the number to five (5) females out of (9) members.

She further submitted that the nominees were chosen from an expanse of society for their different yet relevant skills that were prudent to the successful turnaround of ZNBC, but acknowledged that the list was not subjected to an ethnicity check.
She, however, stated that the Board Members were appointed based on speciality and from a cross section of society.
OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The Committee notes that Article 259 of the Constitution requires a person making an 25. appointment to a public office to, where possible, among others, ensure fifty percent representation of each gender and representation of the youth and persons with disabilities, and ensure that the nomination or appointment reflects the regional diversity of the people of Zambia.

The Committee notes that, currently, the ZNBC Board has two (02) male and two (02) female Directors.
The Committee observes that the current appointment will result in the Board having five (05) female and three (03) male Directors.

The Committee, in this regard, commends the Appointing Authority for increasing the number of women on the Board.

The Committee, however, recommends that a male be appointed to the remaining position on the Board in order to comply with Article 259 of 25 the Constitution on gender balance in view of the fact the ZNBC Board will now have more female than male Directors.
As regards the Constitutional requirement on regional diversity, the Committee notes that Article 259 (2) of the Constitution has not been adhered to.

Therefore, the Committee urges the Appointing Authority to take this into consideration when making appointments in the future.

With regard to the appointment of members of the JCC, the Committee notes that only three (3) nominees were appointed.
The Committee observes that in terms of section 20 (1) of the Judicial (Code of Conduct) Act, the law requires the Republican President to appoint five (5) members of the JCC.

In this regard, the Committee urges the Appointing Authority to urgently appoint two (2) other members or, in the alternative, renew the appointments of two (2) of the immediate past members, who served one term, to ensure institutional memory.
The Committee further observes that some witnesses expressed concern that the nominee for the position of Auditor-General, Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe was not qualified for the appointment as prescribed under the Public Audit Act No.

29 of 2016.
29 of 2016.

The Committee notes that section 6 of the Act provides, among others, that a person qualifies for appointment as Auditor-General if that person has served as an auditor for at least ten years, of which at least five years should have been at senior management level.

The Committee further notes that Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe has not served as an auditor in his entire career path although auditing is an aspect of accounting.

However, the Committee observes that the Public Audit Act No.
29 of 2016, which prescribes qualifications for the Office of Auditor- General, has not yet come into force.

In this regard, the Committee Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe who has vast experience in accountancy is eminently qualified to hold the position.

The Committee, therefore, has no doubt that the nominee will be able to perform his functions as Auditor-General, effectively.
The Committee, however, urges the Minister to urgently issue a commencement order to operationalise the Public Audit Act, as it is the only piece of legislation that provides the qualifications for the position of Auditor-General.

Furthermore, the Committee notes, with satisfaction, that all the nominees possess appropriate qualifications, skills and experience.

The nominees are also of sober character and none of them was questioned with regard to their integrity.
This is exceedingly important for persons appointed to serve in these very important positions in the governance of the country.

The Committee also made specific observations regarding each of the nominees as set out below.

(i) Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC The Committee observes that the nominee has been a legal practitioner for over thirty-eight (38) years and was conferred with the dignity and rank of State Counsel.
During the course of his long and illustrious career as a legal practitioner, the nominee diligently worked in the public and private sector in Zambia, and provided technical support to international organisations at different fora, internationally.
The Committee also notes that the nominee served on various boards of private and public institutions, which included the Kitwe Central 26 Management Board, the Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) and Kagem Mining Zambia Limited, where he served as Board Chairperson.

In this regard, the Committee is satisfied that the nominee has the requisite qualifications, experience and skills to serve as a Member of the JCC.
(ii) Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC The Committee notes that the nominee has been a legal practitioner for over thirty-six (36) years and was conferred with the dignity and rank of State Counsel.

During her long and illustrious career as a legal practitioner, she worked for various Government institutions before venturing into private practice and has served in the disciplinary bodies of various institutions, including the disciplinary bodies for the legal and accounting professions.
In this regard, the Committee has no doubt that the nominee is qualified and possesses the requisite skills to serve as a Member of the JCC.

(iii) Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba The Committee notes that the nominee has been a legal practitioner for over twenty-seven (27) years.
During his long career as a legal practitioner, the nominee served in various Government institutions such as the Zambia Police Force, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and the Human Rights Commission, before venturing into private practice.

The nominee has also undergone training, internationally, in alternative dispute resolution and international civilian peace-keeping and building.
The Committee also notes that the nominee is currently serving as a Board Member of the Energy Regulation Board and Vice-President of Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited Board.

The Committee, therefore, is confident that the nominee is highly qualified and experienced for appointment as a Member of the JCC.
(iv) Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe The Committee notes that the nominee holds a Diploma in Accountancy and is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, possesses a Master’s Degree in Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands and a Doctorate in Business Administration, majoring in Finance, obtained from Malaysia.
The Committee observes that during the nominee’s twenty-three (23) year career in the accountancy profession, he performed various accountancy responsibilities and served as Senior Accountant in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services, and was later transferred and promoted to Principal Accountant in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning where he served from 2002 to 2004.
The Committee further observes that in 2013, 27 the nominee was appointed Accountant-General for the Republic of Zambia, the position he currently holds.

In this regard, the Committee is confident that the nominee is suitably qualified and experienced for appointment as Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia.

(v) Mr Simon Bota The Committee notes that the nominee has over thirty (30) years experience in banking, finance, and project management.
The Committee also notes that the nominee is the former Chief Executive Officer of Multichoice Zambia Limited and that he was a change manager who had extensive supervisory skills.

In this regard, the Committee is satisfied that the nominee has the requisite skills and experience to serve as a Director of the ZNBC Board.
(vi) Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule The Committee observes that the nominee worked as country consultant coordinating the implementation of the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) – MIS working with Evelyn Hone College, Lukashya Trades Training Institute, Northern Technical College (NORTEC) and technical teacher training colleges.
The nominee also worked as National Project Officer for the UNESCO Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) Project where she provided leadership under TEVET pathways and the reform process, and guided on the formation of institutional and advisory management boards.

The Committee further observes that the nominee held a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the Zambian Open University specialising in the implementation of the Public Service Reform Programmes.
In this regard, the Committee is satisfied that the nominee is highly qualified and has the necessary skills and experience to serve as a Director of the ZNBC Board.

(vii) Ms Patricia Emma Mwase The Committee notes that the nominee has over twenty-five (25) years experience in public media relations, business development and strategy, as well as marketing and media investment.
The Committee also notes that the nominee is very innovative and has strong entrepreneurial skills, and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Optiquest Media Corporation Limited.

The Committee further notes that the nominee previously served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of the Independent Broadcasting Authority.

In this regard, the Committee is confident that the nominee’s appointment will add value to the ZNBC Board as she has the requisite skills and experience.
28 (viii) Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani The Committee notes that the nominee has over twenty-seven (27) years experience in finance, administration, coaching and training in different sectors of the economy that include non-governmental organisations, consulting firms, manufacturing, mining and the banking sector.

The Committee observes that the nominee’s exposure enabled her to sharpen a broad range of her skills and talents in Zambia and abroad.
The Committee also noted that the nominee worked as Tax Executive Officer at KPMG in the Southampton Office in the United Kingdom from 1998 to 2000 and worked as Manager in charge of Administration and Finance at the Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA).

In this regard, the Committee is satisfied that the nominee is highly qualified and has the necessary skills and experience to serve as a Director of the ZNBC Board.
The Committee further observes that all the witnesses that appeared before the Committee supported the nominees’ appointment.

In addition, they described the nominees as possessing the requisite academic qualifications, professional experience and personality to serve in the respective positions they were appointed to.
The Committee, after due and thorough consideration, analysis and evaluation of written and oral submissions presented to it by witnesses and interviews with the nominees, is of the considered view that the nominees are suitably qualified and possess the requisite competences to serve in the positions they have been appointed to.
The Committee, therefore, recommends that the House ratifies the Presidential appointment of Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC, Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC, and Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba to serve as Members of the Judicial Complaints Commission, and Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe to serve as Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia, and the Ministerial appointment of Mr Simon Bota, Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule, Ms Patricia Emma Mwase and Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani to serve as Directors of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Board.
CONCLUSION 26.

The Committee wishes to express its gratitude to all stakeholders who appeared before it and tendered both oral and written submissions.

The Committee also appreciates your guidance Mr Speaker and the services rendered by the Office of the Clerk of the National Assembly during its deliberations.
We have the honour to be, Sir, the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to scrutinise the Presidential appointment of Mr William Boli Nyirenda, SC, Mrs Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC, and Mr Andrew Dean Mwansa Mumba to serve as Members of the Judicial Complaints Commission, and Dr Dickson Chellah Sichembe to serve as Auditor-General of the Republic of Zambia, and the Ministerial appointment of Mr Simon Bota, Dr Sarah Silomba Kaulule, Ms Patricia Emma Mwase and Mrs Mary Mulenga Yambayamba Kazilimani to serve as Directors of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation Board.
29 Mrs P G M Jere, MP, (Chairperson) Mr P Phiri, MP, (Vice-Chairperson) Dr J K Chanda, MP (Member) Mr D Mumba, MP (Member) Mr M Mawere, MP (Member) Mr C Mweetwa, MP (Member) Ms C C Kasanda, MP (Member) Mr A B Malama, MP (Member) Mr A K Mbangweta, MP (Member) Ms M Subulwa, MP (Member) 30 APPENDIX I – OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Mrs D N Kapumba, Parliamentary Legal Counsel Mr J N Sianyabo, Deputy Parliamentary Legal Counsel Mr D Mwinamo, Senior Legal Officer Ms M Kaoma, Legal Officer Mrs S C Sakala, Legal Officer Ms C Mtonga, Personal Secretary II Mr L Kabwata, Legal Assistant Mrs N N Chiluba, Legal Assistant Mr J Mulyata, Intern – Legal Services Department 31 APPENDIX II – THE WITNESSES ZAMBIA POLICE (ZP) Mr A Chilufya, Commissioner of Police (Operations) Mr K Chibwe, Assistant Commissioner of Police ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (ACC) Mrs R N Khuzwayo, Acting Director-General Mr S Muchula, Acting Director Legal and Prosecutions DRUG ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (DEC) Mr J Kaluzi, Senior Assistant Commissioner Mr R Chulu, Parliamentary Liaison Officer HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Ms F Chibwesha, Director Mr K Banda, Chief Investigations Officer ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (ZICA) Mr B Kashinga, Chief Executive Officer Mr M K Mwaba, Director - Standards Mr S Olaniyan, Acting Director - Membership Mr M Chitoshi, Manager - Business Development MEDIA INSTITUTE FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA (MISA) Ms H Mwale, Chairperson Mr A C Kayanda, Director Ms J Chirwa, Programs Manager LAW ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA (LAZ) Mr A M Mukupa,
 Honorary Secretary TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL ZAMBIA (TIZ) Mr W Chibamba, Executive Director Mr G Mwanza, Democratic Governance Lead Ms B Samulela, Legal Officer 32 FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE Ms M Chirwa, Director General Mr I Mubialelwa, Manager – Monitoring & Analysis Mrs C Kalemba, Manager – Legal APPOINTING AUTHORITY MINISTRY OF JUSTICE Hon G Lubinda, Minister of Justice Ms T D Oteng, Permanent Secretary (Administration) MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING Hon D Siliya, Minister of Information
 and broadcasting Ms S Zulu, Chief Press and Public Relations Officer Mr M Mudenda, Media Development Officer 33 APPENDIX III – THE NOMINEES Mr W B Nyirenda, SC Mrs I M Kunda, SC Mr A D M Mumba Dr D C Sichembe Mr S Bota Dr S S Kaulule Ms P E Mwase Mrs M M Y Kazilimani 34 APPENDIX IV – CURRICULA VITAE OF THE NOMINEES WILLIAM BOLI NYIRENDA SC CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS Name N.R.C Number Age Marital Status Spouse’s Name Children : : : : : : William Boli Nyirenda SC 221407/67/1 63 years Married Mable Sikazwe Nyirenda Three (3) (i) Munjuzi Nyirenda - Male (35 yrs) – Bsc, MBA (ii) Wiza Nyirenda – Female (31 yrs) – LLB, LLM (iii) Dr. Wachizya Nyirenda – Female (29 yrs) – Bsc Hons, MD Residential Address : Plot 5286 Kuomboka Drive Parklands KITWE Telephone Numbers Mobile Email : : : Office: + 260 2 228414/228955/227557 + 260966995084 william@williamnyirenda.co.zm ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1975 1980 1981 1990 1990 2001 2004 : : : : : : : Cambridge School Certificate Bachelor of Laws - University of Zambia Legal Practitioners Qualifying Examinations – Law Practice Institute - Zambia Solicitor - England & Wales - England Diploma - International Finance Law - Cambridge - England Certificate in Mediation - Zambia Awarded the Honour and Dignity of State Counsel by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Levy P. Mwanawasa, SC WORK EXPERIENCE I have been in the practice of the Law from 1981 to date with the firm Ezugha, Musonda & Company.
I was invited into partnership in 1985 and in 1990 I became the principal in the firm.

The firm changed its name to William Nyirenda & Company in 2002.
I have had the privilege of practising law at very high level 35 My work experience has included work in: - - - - - - - - - Bank and Finance Banking and Finance including Securitizations Recoveries Mortgages and Debentures Leasing Finance Project Finance Commercial Law and Commercial Transactions including Cross Border Company Law and Practice - including Company formations, Company Secretarial Work Mergers and Acquisitions Property Law and Practice - including Conveyancing, Property Transfers, Leases with an extensive study of Statutory and Customary Land Tenure Systems.
Industrial Law and Labour Relations - including Employment Contracts, Industrial Litigation.

Litigation - The art of advocacy - including both Civil matters and Criminal litigation.
Mostly civil litigation including Arbitration process Intellectual Property Law and Practice and Insurance Claims Building/Engineering Contracts including those Energy and mining related Environmental Law - - - - - - My Firm has done and continues to work for major mining companies such as Mopani Copper Mines Plc, Chambishi Metals Plc, CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc, Kagem Mining Limited, Lubambe Mining Limited CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES I have served and continue to serve civically on the following: 1981 to 1990 1990 to 1995 1984 to date 1991 to 1992 2003 to 2004 1994 to 2001 1992 to 1998 1993 to 1994 1994 to 1998 : : : : : : : : : Board Member - Zambia Fellowship of Evangelical Students Board Member - Theological College of Central Africa Rotary International President Rotary Club of Kitwe North District Governor for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique (District 9210).
Responsible to the International Office for all Rotary International Projects in the Region Board Member - Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Chairman Finance and General Purposes - Kitwe City Council Committee Deputy Mayor Lord Mayor BOARDS SERVED AND SERVING 1999 to date : Board Chairman - Green Bay Limited 36 1996 to 2016 2015 to 2016 2002 to 2015 2002 to date 2009 to 2011 2011 to 2015 2012 to date 2013 to 2018 2019 : : : : : : : : : Board Member - Finance Bank Board Board Chairman Board Chairman - Lechwe International School Board Member - Manica Freight (Z) Limited Board Chairman - Nkana Water and Sewerage Company Board Chairman, - Patents and Companies Registry Agency Board Member - Chambishi Metals Plc Board Chairman - Kagem Mining Zambia Limited Chancellor of the University - Evangelical University MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTIONS - - - - - - Law Association of Zambia Law Society of England International Bar Association Section on Business Law Section on Human Rights Institute of Directors - Zambia Chapter PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES I have served in various Committees relating to disciplinary matters: - The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) - Legal Practitioners Committee - Disciplinary Committee - The Copperbelt University (CBU) – Chairperson, Staff Disciplinary Tribunal - The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) – Chairperson, FAZ Appeals Tribunal TRUSTEESHIPS - - - Scripture Union Zambia Trust Kitwe Christian Brethren Trust Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust PAPERS WRITTEN AND PRESENTED AND
 CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED I have participated in group discussions on the following:- - - - - - United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children - Accra, Ghana United Nations Conference on Human Settlement and Development - Istanbul - Turkey United Nations Mayors Forum - New York, United States of America United Nations Conference on the Eco-System and Climate Change - Tokyo Japan International Union of Local Authorities - Mauritius 37 I have attended numerous International Conferences on Trade, Governance, Investment and Finance and Governance Issues.
The venues of these Conferences range from Africa, Europe, United States, Japan and India.
At a number of International Conferences I was privileged to present papers on:- - - - - - - - Human Rights and Local Governance - IULA Conference – Mauritius Local Government Law and Investment - Mayors Forum - UN/ New York Law on Investment and Finance and the Emerging Markets - South Africa Women and Governance - The Legal Perspective - Accra - Ghana Local Government - Finance - Kampala – Uganda Challenges, Lessons and Way Forward in Urban Water Services.
From Policy to Action: Kampala, Uganda Intellectual Property Organization – The Zambian Experience – South Korea Locally at a number of Local Conferences organised by Non Governmental Organisations I have presented the following Papers:- - - - - - - - - - - - - Wife and Child Abuse - Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Law of Succession in Zambia - United Church of Zambia The Justice of the Criminal Justice System - Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Understanding the Penal Code - Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Medical Accountability and Public Expectations - Kitwe School of Nursing The Poor Urban Child - What Hope is there - Mindolo Ecumenical Foundation Local Governance - Planning and Controls - (published) - Copperbelt University Communication as a Tool for Development - Copperbelt University Corporate Governance - Governance Structures for the University - Copperbelt University Corporate Governance - A Tool for Industrial Peace (Published) - Copperbelt University Administration of Justice - Causes for the Adjournment of Cases and Possible Remedies - Law Association of Zambia – Bar/Bench Seminar The Lawyer’s Overview of the Judicial Code of Conduct - Law Association of Zambia Per:……….………………….
William B. Nyirenda.

SC William Nyirenda & Company Units 4 – 6 Office Park 793 Lyness House P.O.

Box 22144 KITWE 38 MRS IRENE MWEZI KUNDA, SC NAME AND PERSONAL DETAILS: CURRICULUM VITAE Name Date of Birth Place of Birth Marital Status : : : : Irene Mwezi Kunda, SC (Mrs) 28th July 1957 Luwingu Married to His Honour the Vice President George Kunda, SC, a Legal Practitioner with four children.

Residential Address : Lot No.

18892/M, New Kasama Lusaka, Zambia Business Address : Plot No.
35187, Alick Nkhata Road Mass Media Area P O Box 50354 Lusaka ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1965 – 1969 1970 – 1971 1972 – 1973 1974 – 1976 : : : : 1976 – 1977 : 1977 – 1978 1978 – 1981 1981 – 1982 23-12-1983 : : : : Chilenje B Primary School, Lusaka, Zambia Thornhill School, Gaborone, Botswana Gaborone Secondary School, Botswana St Mary’s Secondary School (Maramba) Livingstone, Zambia Military Training at Zambia National Service, Mansa Camp and Solwezi for production, under the compulsory Form 5 School Leavers National Service Programme Social Sciences Foundation Course, University of Zambia, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduated with an LLB degree, University of Zambia, School of Law Passed Legal Practitioners Qualifying Examinations Course at the Law Practice Institute, Lusaka Admitted to Practice as an Advocates of the High Court for Zambia.
Now entitled to Practice Law in the Supreme Court of Zambia, as well 39 10-06-1990 28-01-1994 14-04-2000 31-07-2000 to 11-08-2000 29-02-2008 21-09-2018 : : : : : : : Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.

Enrolled by the Honourable Acting Chief Justice to Practice as Notary Public.

Completed the prescribed Programme on International and Domestic Arbitration and awarded a Certificate.

Now qualifies to practice as an Arbitrator.


Completed the Zambian Court Sponsored Mediation Programme and qualified to sit as a Mediator Trained as a Commissioner, small claims Court, now qualified to sit as a Commissioner for the Small Claims Court Admitted as State Counsel EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1983 – 1984 1985 – 1990 : : Current occupation March 1990 to date : Worked for the then Ndola Urban District Council as a Solicitor/Advocate.
Worked for the Ministry of Legal Affairs under the Department of the Directorate of Legal Aid as a Legal Aid Counsel rising to the rank of Assistant Senior Legal Aid Counsel Practicing in partnership with my late husband under the name and style of GEORGE KUNDA & CO MEMBERSHIP OF CAREER RELATED ORGANISATIONS 1983 to date October, 1990 1997 – 2001 14-10-2008 12-02-2016 to date : : : : : Member, Law Association of Zambia Member, Law Society of England and Wales.
Co-ordinator – National Legal Aid Clinic for Women Member of the Joint Bar/Bench Committee Member of the Law Association of Zambia Disciplinary Committee 40 20-08-2009 to 2019 : Member of the Disciplinary Committee of the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (ZICA) 2018 to date : Trustee National Pension Scheme Authority Technical Committee PUBLIC SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES 1996 – 2001 1997 – 2000 2006 – 2007 2009 2017 to date : : : : : Chairperson, Ndola District Education Board Secretary, Inner Wheel Club of Ndola Secretary, Ministers’ Wives Club Office of the 2nd Lady of the Republic of Zambia Vice Chairperson for the Catholic Women Organization SIGNED: ………………………………….
IRENE MWEZI KUNDA 41 MR ANDREW DEAN MWANSA MUMBA CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS NAME ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH NATIONALITY MARITAL STATUS PROFESSION POSITION : : : : : : : A Dean Mwansa Mumba A D Mwansa Mumba & Associates P.O.
Box 32956, Lusaka 6th October, 1952 Zambian Married Advocate Managing Partner ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS BACHELOR OF LAWS DEGREE (1991) CERTIFICATE IN LAW CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : : : Law School University of Zambia University of Zambia, Law School (1985) University of Cambridge (1973) CERTIFICATE ZAMBIA COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION – CERTIFICATE : : : International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France (1999) Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (formerly Law Practice Institute (1992) CERTIFICATE OF ADMISSION TO PRACTICE AS AN ADVOCATE : High Court of Zambia INTERNATIONAL CIVILIAN PEACE- : Austrian Study – Centre for Peace and KEEPING/BUILDING CERTIFICATE (FOUNDATION) : Conflict Resolution (IPT) Austria (1996) 3RD PARTY INVOLVEMENT (MEDIATION) IN INTERNATIONAL PEACE-KEEPING/ BUILDING – CERTIFICATE (SPECILISATION) : Austrian Study Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPT) Austria (1996) 42 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MAJOR ACTIVITY 1994 – 1997 1994 – 1996 1995 – 1996 1996 – 1997 1997 1998 – 2000 1998 – 2000 2012 – 2014 2013 – 2015 2017 – on-going 2017- on-going : : : : : : : : : : : : Law Practice (Government) Police Secretary – Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters - Member – National Firearms Committee (Legal Adviser) National Senior Prosecutions Officer - Member – Zambian National Fish Licensing Committee (Legal Adviser), Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries - Core-Component (member) of the Legal Sub-committee of SADC Regional Police Chiefs Co-operation
 Organization Officer Commanding Private Practice Advocate – Mopani Chambers Chief Legal and Investigations Officer – Human Rights Commission Legal Counsel, The Patriotic Front Party Board Member – National Prosecutions Authority (NPA) Board Member – Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Vice Chairperson – Mulungushi International Conference Centre Limited Board CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS 1988 – 1994 : Divisional (Provincial) Officer in Charge of the Fraud Squad 1984 – 1988 : Divisional (Provincial) Officer in Charge of the Anti-Stock Theft Team 1977 – 1984 : Deputy Criminal Investigation Officer 1975 – 1977 : Investigator 1974 – 1975 : Traffic Officer 1974 : Joined the National Police Force as a Sub-Inspector 43 MAJOR TOURS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED - Preventive Diplomacy and Peace-Keeping – Zimbabwe 9th – 28th August, 1998 - International Visitor Program – Justice and Good Governance (National Itinerary – U.S, November – December 1996) - Legal Sub-Committee of SARPCCO (SADC) – South Africa (April 1996) - Strategic Planning Seminar – Zambia (1996) - Strategic Development Planning Workshop – Zambia (1996) REFEREES 1.
Mr. Bonaventure C. Mutale, SC Ellis & Co. Philip Ellis House No.

9 Tito Road Lusaka Tel: 0211 252809 Cell No.

0977 415734 2.

Mr. Francis K. Ndhlovu Los Angeles Road Makeni Lusaka.

3.

Dr. Kawaye Kamanga Lusaka Cell No.

0978 134434 44 DR DICKSON CHELLAH SICHEMBE Name Date of Birth Nationality Marital Status Contact Address : : : : : CURRICULUM VITAE Dick Chellah Sichembe 24th November 1971 Zambian Married P. O.

Box 50062, Lusaka.

Residential Address: Plot no 21461 Chilenje South.

Mobile Telephone No.


096 6750346 E-mail Address:chellahds@yahoo.com CAREER OBJECTIVE Qualified, experienced ACCA Accountant and Economist and holder of Doctorate with fifteen years progressive work experience in public sector, wanting to share and enhance experience in both for profit and not for profit organisation.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2011-2018 2005-2006 1997-2000 1993 – 1995 : : : : Binary University of Malaysia - Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Major (Finance) Maastricht School of Management-Netherlands Master’s Degree (Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy) Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS).

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Completed ACCA in June 2000 and become a fellow of ACCA in 2003 Evelyn Hone College (Diploma in Accountancy) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2013 to date : Accountant General Responsibilities • Design, Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation of financial management systems • Provide policy guidance on financial management matter both on central and local governments 45 • Research on Financial management systems and review performance standards to improve service delivery • Compilation, management of accounts, custody, safety and integrity of public monies and stores of the Republic • Placement , Rotation and Seconding of accounting staff in ministries, departments and Government agencies • Bring to account tax and non-tax revenue • Cash Management and accounting for assets and stores • Consolidation of Financial Report • Bring to account revenues raised from the sale of assets and stores • Preparation of memorandum in form of treasury minutes • Procure, secure, custody and distribution of accountable documents • Coordination of locksmith services in the public 2007 to 2012 : Chief Accountant, Ministry of Works and Supply Responsibilities: • Supervision of the Accounting department with 60 members of staff • Maintenance of project Accounts • Preparation of Public Private partnership implementation strategy document • Chairman for the Audit and Risk management committee of National Roads Fund Agency Board of Directors( Board member) • Prepare, implement and monitor the work programme of the accounting unit in the Ministry • Monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure development the programmes related to • Monitoring the local and international debt for contractors • Reviewing the internal controls • Advising management on implementation strategy the sector advisory group(SAG) • Preparation of management reports 2004 – 2007 : Chief Accountant.
Ministry of Finance & National Planning - Office of the Accountant General Responsibilities: • Supervision of the Accounting department with 48 members of staff.
• Liaising with the cooperating partners (world Bank, IMF, EU etc) on performance assessment framework(PAF) • Analysing and assessing the public policies and financial implication • Revenue and Expenditure monitoring • Production of Government annual Financial Report • Forecasting of cash flow requirements 46 • Supervision and monitoring of donor funded projects under the Ministry of Finance & National Planning.

• Liaison with the Central and Commercial Banks on Foreign payment and banking.
• Monitoring and advising senior management on liquidity in the commercial banks • Preparation of annual budgets under MTEF and work plans for the department.

• Preparation of Cabinet Memorandums and memorandum of understandings.

• Preparation of monthly management reports and quarterly Financial Reports (including budget out turn) 2002-2004 : Principal Accountant- Ministry of Finance& National Planning Responsibilities: • Supervision of twelve members of staff-Expenditure Monitoring Unit.
(EMU) • Planning of operations and administration of expenditure monitoring unit.

• Carrying out of routine and special duties.

• Designing and implementing new accounting procedures and expenditure controls.

• Liaison with External Auditors.

• Preparation of annual work plan for the unit.

• Preparation of Fiscal Framework • Planning and dismantling of domestic debt • Maintenance of domestic debt data base 2000-2002 : Senior Accountant.
Ministry of information and Broadcasting Services Responsibilities: • Preparation of annual work plans • Preparation of monthly expenditure returns • Monitoring of cash flows • Evaluation of accounting system • Answering of audit queries 1998-2000 Accountant.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Responsibilities: • Receipt and disbursement of IDA, SIDA, IFAD funds to provinces and districts under Agriculture Sector Investment Programme (ASIP) • Preparations of requests of withdrawals from World Bank 47 • Maintaining ledgers for each donor • Maintenance of special account • Preparation of Financial reports for each donor 1996-1998 : Assistant Accountant-Ministry of Agriculture food and Fisheries- Luanshya District • Responsibilities I was the first to open the District Accounting unit at the inception of ASIP • Preparation of monthly expenditure returns • Maintenance of cashbooks and ledgers • Reconciliation of bank accounts for Government and Donors ADDITIONAL SKILLS • Proficient in computer skills including databases: Microsoft Access and ORACLE; Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheets (including Macros), PowerPoint and Financial Modelling; Financial Applications: Visual Basics Application • Very good at documenting, analysing and implementing internal control systems.
• All of my work has been dependent on coordinated and organised teamwork to produce result.

I am therefore cultured to working as part of the team and coordinating the activities of the team members.

• Holder of Drivers Licence.

• I have been involved in the designing of MTEF, IFIMIS and PEMFAR EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES I play social football, squash, and pool.

Other sporting activities include: swimming and going to the gym during my spare time.

I also like reading periodicals and watching movies.
I am a committee member of the Lake Road PTA School Finance sub-committee.

REFEREES Dr Y.G Rao Director Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies P.O.Box35243 Lusaka Tel 232093-5 Mr. Mike Goma Acting Accountant General Ministry of Finance & National Planning P.O.

Box 50062 Lusaka.

48 Tel 251471 Pastor A. Mwale Kingsway Destiny’s Ministries Lusaka.
ZAMBIA Tel 097821028 49 MR SIMON BOTA CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS Name Date of Birth : : Simon Bota 30th March 1966 Contacts: Cell: simon.bota@madeco.co.zm; simon.bota@kumwela.com +260977791477 HOBBIES Soccer, Basketball, Running, also love doing charity work, especially under the auspices of Rotary International ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1972 – 1978 1979 – 1983 1996 2002 2003 2003 2006 : : : : : : : Jacaranda Primary School St Edmund’s Boys Secondary School Banking Certificate – Chartered Institute of Banking UK (awarded Zambian equivalent as well) Diploma in General Management with distinction – University of Hull Post Graduate Certificate in General Management – University of Glamorgan.
Member of Institute of Directors PRINCE 2 Practitioner – qualified as a Practitioner in May, 2006.

PRINCE 2 (Projects IN Controlled Environments) is the de facto Project Management standard used extensively by the UK and South African governments; it is also widely used in the private sector internationally.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2014 to date : Shareholder and Chairman of KUMIL Energy is USD200m project: Wholly Zambian owned business attracting investment in a Biofuels project in Luapula.
This project is planned to be on a 30,000 hectare sugar cane estate initially that 50 covering 6,500 hectares and growing progressively to 30,000 hectares over 5 years.

The estate will cover the public infrastructure, agriculture, estate (about 1,500 housing units) and industrial developments.
The ethanol plant is initially expected to produce approximately 78,000 m3 of ethanol per year increasing gradually to 260,000 m3 over 5 years primarily for local blending and excess for export to Europe and sub region.

In addition, the project will produce enough steam to supply the factory and distillery and export circa 30MW of electricity into the national grid.
Majority Shareholder and Chairman of Muchinga Agricultural Development Company Ltd The Muchinga Agricultural Development Company (MADECO) received a two year grant from the India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) fund in the amount of USD1,7m for the implementation of the “Enhanced Soya Beans Production and Processing Programme” (ESB3P) domiciled in Mpika district, Muchinga province.

The Project is being implemented locally with the assistance of IFAD through the S3P.

It covers three main areas, namely: 1.


Farmer support programme; 2.

Value addition; and 3.

Project Coordination and Management under which the project will provide resources for management and coordination of the project including recruitment of key project staff, equipment for project and district coordination, project financial management, monitoring and evaluation, supervision, preparation of audit and progress reports and studies.
March 2009 to July 2015 : July 2008 – Feb 2009 : January 2006 – June 2008 : General Manager & CEO Multichoice Zambia Ltd Appointed General Manager & CEO of MultiChoice Zambia (MCZ) Ltd overseeing over 100 staff in 4 branches.

MultiChoice Zambia is a provider of subscriber management support services to MultiChoice Africa who are a South African based Multi National subscription broadcasting company that offers the DStv service.
It also provides a terrestrial re-broadcast service under the brand name ‘GOtv’.

GOtv was the first commercial digital terrestrial pay tv service in Africa to use the DVB T2 standard.

MCZ is owned by Multichoice Africa 51% and Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation 49%.

Head of Branch Operations, Following re- structuring, new role created to lead the operations teams throughout the expanded branch network of 51 outlets in Zambia Head of Change Management Responsible for strategic investments.
The managing and delivery of a significant portfolio of strategic projects like the countrywide branch and ATM expansion increasing the footprint from 16 to 51 51 May – Dec 2005 : 2003 to April 2005 : June 2003 – Dec 2004 2001 – 2003 : : branches and ATMs from 19 to 100, new automated loan process, new Head Office at Elunda Park and other major refurbishments across Zambia.

Set up Zambia’s first Bulk Cash Centre at Barclays Industrial branch and managed migration to Securicor.
Total Project portfolio was worth about $30m Head of Corporate Affairs, following restructuring helped to set up new department responsible for the Bank’s Corporate Social Investment programmes, Public Relations and Internal Communications.

Invited to sit on the Board of Barclays Bank Zambia and was a member of the Country ManagementCommittee.

Chaired the Corporate Social Investment Committee and was responsible for the “Miles Ahead” project Zambia leg in Sept – Oct 2005.
Also started the rehabilitation of Nationalist and Masala stadiums in Lusaka and Ndola respectively, set up a mini football stadium at Lubwe mission Luapula Province.

Air freighted and donated ‘Mayo Mpapa’ sculpture by renowned Zambian artiste, Flinto Chandia on behalf of Barclays to the Zambian High Commission in London, UK Head of Service Delivery (Operations) responsible for leading all teams that provide processing and operational support for the business.
Included IT dept, Kitwe & Lusaka Operations Centres, Securities dept, Bank’s Bulk Cash Centre, International foreign exchange services, Property, Procurement and Facilities, Treasury Operations, Barclaycard Credit/Debit Card services and the Projects Office, looking after just over 300 staff.
Chair of the Bank’s Operational Risk Committee, Member of Country Management Committee and invited to sit on the Board of Barclays Bank of Zambia Plc in this capacity Central Services Manager, (Deputy Head of Service Delivery) reporting directly to the Head of Service Delivery with responsibility for leading International foreign exchange and domestic processing in the two Operations Centres in Lusaka and Kitwe, also in charge of Securities dept, Treasury Operations and Barclaycard Credit and Debit Card Services looking after approximately 187 staff.
1998 – 2000 : Regional Operations Manager, Northern Cluster – report in 52 for operations and administration to the Operations & IT Director in Head Office with responsibility for approximately 230 staff in 9 branches spread across 7 towns from Ndola to Solwezi, including Mansa.

Was Deputy Team Leader for restructuring project of Barclays Zambia Head Office in 1998 June - Dec working with PA consulting Group, UK.
Also did first Network review of performance of Barclays branches which led to closure of some profitable outlets Senior Operations Manager Ndola Business Centre – reporting to the Business Centre Director with responsibility for branch operations and administration for 95 staff in 3 outlets.
Branch Support Team Manager – reporting to the Branch Network Director, responsibilities included branch cash holding limits, country dispensations, analyses of branch performance, follow up of Internal Audit exceptions etc Training Development Manager – reporting to the Head of Training with responsibility for developing, updating and maintaining training programmes and delivery.

Attended a 4 week course in ‘Competence Based Training’ at Westwood Business Park in Coventry, UK.
Led the Training Sub project for the replacement of the old accounting platform, BIAS, with the present system, BRAINS.
Was attached to BRAINS Computer Processing Ltd at Barclays Bank Zimbabwe for 8 weeks to support Barclays Zambia switchover to new system Inspection Official – reporting to the Senior Inspector as part of the Inspection team carrying out audits of branches and Head Office Various Clerical and Supervisory roles – Joined at Northend Branch, did various clerical roles like cashiering, enquiries, foreign exchange/exchange control, Documentary credits, Advances.
: : : : : 1997 – 1998 1997 1995 – 1997 1993 – 1995 1985 – 1992 ACHIEVEMENTS • Chaired the Banker’s Association of Zambia Technical Committee in 2004/2005 • Chaired the Zambia Electronic Clearing House Limited (ZECHL) Management Committee in 2004/2005 and invited to sit on the ZECHL Board (Chaired by Deputy Governor) in that capacity • Also sat on the National Payment Systems Committee in the same capacity 53 • Appointed by Minister of Education for 3 year term (2003-2006) to sit on Kabulonga Boys Education Board.
It was the first Education Board in Lusaka Province and elected first Treasurer of Kabulonga Boys High School Education Board • Sat on the board of Barclays Bank Zambia Plc as Head of Operations and also Head of Corporate Affairs from 2003 – 2005 • Board member, Times PrintPak Ltd 2011 - 2014 • Board member, Alive and Kicking Zambia • Board Chairman, Cheshire Homes Community Based Rehabilitation Programme SOCIAL • Past President of the Rotary Club of Nkwazi – 2008/2009 • Assistant Governor, Rotary District 9210 2009/2011 • Secretary of Rotary District Organizing Committee 2011 for Past District Governor Moses Malunda.
Organized successful district conference in Siavonga May 2011 with former President of Botswana, H.E.
Festus Mogae as Guest of Honour • Board member and Director of Public Relations, Rotary Club of Nkwazi 2012/2013 • Board member and Director of Service Projects, Rotary Club of Nkwazi 2016/2019 • Did two 3 year terms on the Stewardship Board of St Columba’s Presbyterian Church where am a full communion member TRAINING • Corporate Governance training for Barclays Board of Directors – Institute of Directors Zambia - 2004 • Executive Leadership training for Barclays Country Management Committee – Deloitte and Touche SA - 2003 • Executive Leadership training for MultiChoice General Managers– University of Witwatersrand – 2010 REFEREES Mr Patrick D Chisanga Group Chairman Muchanga Investments Ltd Plot 11289, Central Street Extension Chudleigh Emai:pdchisanga@gmail.com Cell: 097775016 Mr Rocky Sombe Plot 1758/M Ibex Hill Lusaka Cell: 0977975000 Email:rsombe@iconnect.zm 54 Dr Chabuka J. Kawesha Evolve Group Plot 1209, Addis Ababa drive Shreeji House 2, 2nd floor PO box 51074 Lusaka Email:directim@africamail.com Cell: 0964333333 or 0977770069 55 DR SARAH SILOMBA KAULULE CURRICULUM VITAE Sarah Silomba Kaulule (Dr.) 128308/63/1 8th August 1958 Married Five (Three Boys and Two Girls) Nachingwa School, P/B RW 51198 Ridge Way, Lusaka 0966 754251 18 Off Roan Road, Kabulonga Square, Kabulonga Lusaka Mr Binwell S Kaulule -0966748448 Name NRC Date of Birth Marital Status Children Address Cell No.
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Address : : : : : : : : Next Of Kin : AREAS OF STRENGTH: • Training (education & skills development) • Research and project proposal designing • Policy Designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and analysis.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION 2015 2001 1990 1983 : : : : Ph.D in Education.
Research Topic “The Impact, in Zambia, of the Implementation of the PSRP on Human Resource Development: A Case Study of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Vocational Training”, Zambian Open University Master in Education (Technical and Vocational Education).

UK Bolton University, 2001.

My Thesis is entitled Ministry of Science, Technology and Vocational Training, A Case Study in The Management of Change.
Post Graduate in International Law, UNZA Bachelor of Arts Degree with Education (English and History).

UNZA SHORT COURSES UNDERTAKEN 1997 14 – 23, Aug, 2000 : : Certificate in Training of Trainers and Management.

Denmark Certificates in Basic Computer Skills, Power Point, Project Management, Evaluation and Monitoring Package etc.
Quantum Technology Africa Ltd. 56 2005 : 22 July to 2 Aug, 2002: Project Design : Identification, Preparation and Assessment – System International Dar-es-salaam Project monitoring and evaluation programme- ESAMI 16th Nov 1998 to 19th Feb 1999 - Certificate in Management Development.

In-service Training Centre Trust, NRDC, Lusaka Certificate in Preaching, Counselling, Tutoring.
Mindolo Theological College (TEEZ) Kitwe (short course taken between1990 and 1994) UNESCO WORKSHOPS ATTENDED 2001-UNESCO-UNEVOC meeting in Germany 2003 2005 2004-2005 : : : UNESCO GENERAL CONFERENCE, Paris UNESCO-GENERAL CONFERENCE, Paris Participated in the UNESCO sub-regional workshop on curriculum designing on “Entrepreneurship in Technical and Vocational Education and Training” held first in Zambia and then in Kampala, Uganda and provided leadership as Chairperson to the Secondary drafting group UNESCO-UNEVOC training programme on Knowledge Management System, Johannesburg 2005 : UNESCO-UNEVOC meeting in Malawi-on Project proposal writing Provided leadership as lead consultant in a UNESCO-UNEVOC HIV & AIDS research joint Study project between Zambia and Botswana on “Mainstreaming HIV & AIDS in the TEVET Curriculum” Received three awards from UNESCO for the Ministry due to participation in UNESCO-UNEVOC 2006 : Attended a TEVT Meeting in Namibia in EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (institutions worked for and progression) 2013 to date : Part time lecturer at the Zambian Open University from 2013 for both Open and Distance and face to face students for the following courses: 1) Introduction to Literature 2) Introduction to Literature criticism and theory of Literature 3) Survey of African Literature 6-8 May 2019 : Freelancer Consultant: Facilitated at the Information and Broadcasting (IBA) development and finalization of the Strategic Plan and the Implementation Plan for the period 2019 to 2021.
April to Aug 2017: In-Country Consultant for Community Systems Foundation (CSF) 57 Feb 2013 to April 2017: July 2000 to Jan 2013 : July 2000 to 2003 : 2002 to 2010 : Under the last phase of the UNESCO’s BEAR project supported by the Government of the Republic of Korea, I worked as part of the OpenEMIS team from CSF an American Consulting Team contracted by UNESCO and working closely with UNESCO HQ and national TEVET stakeholders to develop a TEVET-MIS for TEVETA and the Ministry of Higher Education Institutions National Project Officer:- UNESCO Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR) Project: Under the supervision of UNESCO Harare and Paris Offices, I implemented the BEAR Project whose major achievements were the teacher training, the implementation of the two tier system at Mazabuka and Nega Nega and the designing and production of teaching and learning materials for secondary schools and TEVET skills training institutions.
- Chief TEVET officer in charge of Skills Development in the Department of Vocational Education and Training in the Department of Vocational Education and Training Ministry of Science, Technology and Vocational Training- Reporting to Director Main duties were planning, formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policy issues on technical and vocational training.
Coordinating entrepreneurship and informal sector training activities in the formal and informal sectors including gender equity, disability and HIV/AID awareness creation.
Acting Director Vocational Education and Training – During the time I acted as Director VET provided leadership in establishing the new Department created as a result of the dissolution of the DTEV, Spearheaded the drafting of the TEVET Development Project document (TDP) and other statutory instruments that were needed for the implementation of the TEVET reforms with the support of members of staff from other Departments and TEVET Institutions.
Under the TEVET Development Programme (TDP).Coordinator: Organisation and Management Component and Monitored and evaluated the management systems in the training institutions related to general administration, organisation and management and recommended resource them development through human strengthening Feb, 2008 : Appointed as Disability Focal Point Person for the Ministry of Science, Technology and Vocational Training.
The main role of this responsibility was to ensure mainstream disability issues within the MSTVT training institutions by linking up with other training providers and ensuring provision of funds for training of the persons workshops in training with disabilities, conducting awareness 58 1996 to Jan 2000 : April 1993 to Feb 1996 : - - 1984 to April 1993 : Aug, 1983 - : institutions and integrating persons with disabilities in all training programs.
Provided leadership in designing the Disability Policy for TEVET Institutions.

Vice Principal, Lusaka Trades Training Institute.

Reported to the Principal, supervised Heads of Departments, prepared budgets for the college, checked lecturers’ professional records i.e., records of work, schemes of work and syllabi.

Managed training and drew up the first strategic plans for the college.
Prepared project proposals for the college Head of Academic Department, Lusaka Trades Training Institute, Reported to the Vice Principal, taugh communication skills to both first and second year students, examiner or ECZ- communication skills, supervised lecturers in my department, coordinated the examinations, budgeted for the department.

Additionally budgeted for the purchase of training material.
As Matron and Trained Peer educator for the HIV/AID, I was instrumental in the formation of a drama group which organised presentations and discussions for the ant-drug club with the help of the Drug Enforcement Commission.

Senior Lecturer, Communication Skills, Lusaka Trades Training and exams for my students.
Examiner and setter- Communication Skills (ESP) Head of the English Department, Teacher and Coordinator Grade 12 Exams, examiner for Literature in English, Taught English Language, Literature in English and History.

Munali Secondary School.

Reporting to the Head teacher.

I provided leadership to the Department which had a strength of 45 teachers of English, held planning meetings with them and taught together as a team.
We prepared the budgets for the department and kept a well stocked library for teachers’ and pupils’ reference books and other relevant teaching material.

Examiner and setter- Literature in English.

Appointed as a Secondary School Teacher and posted to Munali Secondary School.

I taught English language, Literature in English and History to both Junior and senior classes at Munali Secondary School.
As a Member of the United Church of Zambia, I have contributed to the production of the following: 59 • Minute writer 1994 to 1998 served as Presbytery Secretary in the Bishop’s office (UCZ).

Apart from writing minutes I coordinated Church work in all Congregations in Lusaka MAJOR ACHEIVEMENTS 1.
As in-country consultant, I coordinated the piloting of the implementation of the TEVET-MIS working with Evelyn Hone College, Lukashya Trades Training Institute, NORTEC and Technical and Teachers' Training Colleges.

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As BEAR Project Coordinator, I provided leadership in testing the TEVET pathways to increase access to TEVET at the Mazabuka School for Continuing Education and NegaNega Literacy Community Centre through open and distance learning, recognition of prior learning (RPL), classroom training and awarded trade test certificate to SME and those who have never been to school.

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As Acting Director VET 2000 t0 2003 at MSTVT I provided leadership for the establishment of the new Department of VET until December 2003 when the Director came back from the TDP project.

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As Chief TEVET officer Skills I provided leadership for the reviewed and amendment of the 1998 TEVET Act 5.
As Vice Principal, I coordinated the preparation of a project proposal entitled the Rehabilitation of Physical Facilities at Lusaka TTI in 1997 and successfully implemented it with financial and technical donor support from Danida.

Together with the Technical Advisor by the name of Mr Samir Maali from Denmark, we implemented the project.

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During the preparation of the TEVET reform process, I was part of the team that developed the following documents: • Guidelines for Advisory Management Boards.
• • Financial Guidelines for Management Boards.

Institutional guidelines for Management Boards.

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I provided leadership in the Implementation of the change process at Lusaka TTI currently known as Lusaka Business and Technical College by: Identifying and inducting the first advisory Committee at Lusaka TTI.

• • Recommending a new structure for the College.

• Prepared and implemented the staff development as the first stage of ‘change management’ 8.
As an entrepreneur, I established Nachingwa School in 1993 from preschool to grade seven and have successfully run it to date with a record of 100% pass at grade seven level every year.

PUBLICATIONS Survey of African Literature module by Sarah Silomba Kaulule.

ZAOU, Lusaka .

Zambia, 2013 As a member and Vice Moderator of Faith & Order I have contributed to the production of the following publications: 60 1.
The Nature and Mission of the Church, - ‘A stage on the Way to a Common Statement’, by World Council of Churches, Geneva, 2005 2.

‘Authority in Contemporary Ecclesio Theology’, by Sarah S Kaulule in One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic “Ecumenical Reflection of the Churches” Edited by Tamara Gridzelidze, Geneva 2004.

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‘Ethnic Identity, National Identity, and the Search for Unity of the Church’ by Sarah S Kaulule in Faith & Order at the Cross Roads edited by Thomas F Best, Geneva, 2004.
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES Organised, dynamic, reliable, focused and Practical OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Served and serving on the following Boards: • Christian Council of Zambia – 1989 – 1994.

• Multimedia Zambia 1990 – 1995.

• United Church of Zambia Board of Trustees 1998 to 2017.

• United Church of Zambia Theological College 1999 to 2012.

• Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches 1999 to 2013- Also served as Vice Moderator of the Commission.
• Board member - Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre 2002 to 2013.

• Board member of the National Arts Councils of Zambia 2009 – 2013.

• Board Member of the Zambia Association of Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) from January 2008 to 2013.

HOBBIES Travelling, Writing, Teaching and Cooking.
REFEREES Professor Dickson Mwansa (0977859329) Zambian Open University LUSAKA Ms Josephine Mapoma (0977792788/0962491129) Information Broadcasting Authority LUSAKA 61 The Minister in Charge (0975840129) St Andrew United Church of Zambia Independence Avenue Woodlands, LUSAKA 62 MS PATRICIA EMMA MWASE CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS NAME POSITION NAME OF FIRM ADDRESS MOBILE E-MAIL : : : : : : : Patricia E Mwase Communications/Marketing Specialist Opti Quest Media Corporation Plot 394 Independence Ave Woodlands, Lusaka 0974 595490 patmwase@gmail.com patmwase@optiquestcorp.com ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS DIPLOMA IN MARKETING CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDIA : Copperbelt University : Management Zambia Institute of Technology : Rhodes University South Africa (incomplete) MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATE IN MEDIA MANAGEMENT : Rhodes University Grahamstown South KAMUZU ACADEMY ST ANDREWS ST JOHN CONVENT SCHOOL Africa : Kasungu Malawi Junior High School : Blantyre Malawi Senior High School : Primary Education Kitwe Zambia Other Qualifications ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS ZAMBIA INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATIONS 2003 LEADERSHIP PROGRAM : Investigative Journalism : Issue Based Reporting : IVP Various States and Cities United States of America AFRICAN WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR DOCUMENTARY ILO : Was selected by ILO as one of the 5 women entrepreneurs in Africa as a subject for the documentary looking at the lives and challenges of women entrepreneurs in Africa.
Other Skills - Research: brand tracking, 63 - - - - - - - - - - Training and project management Monitoring and Evaluation Brand building/Branding/Brand tracking Strong leadership and management skills Business to Business Communications, Training and Interviewing Skills Customer Care Negotiation Skills Strategic planning Computer Literate MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES • Vice Chairperson Zambian Chapter of Media Institute of Southern Africa.
Previously served the Board in the capacity of Chairperson – Environment • Vice Chairperson – Southern African Editor’s Forum Zambia Chapter • Chairperson – Southern African Editor’s Forum – Gender & HIV/AIDS committee • Committee Member of the Zambia Independent Media Council and the Media Ethics Commission • Committee Chair person of HIV/AIDS and gender committee Southern African Editors Conference (SAEF) •Sothern Africa Editors’ Forum -Treasurer BOARDS Vice Chairperson – Independent Broadcasting Authority Chairperson – IBA - Licensing, Compliance and Ethics Committee Vice Chairperson – Media Institute of Southern Africa The African Editors Forum – Chapter Vice Chairperson Hungarian Trading House – Deputy Director and Board member LANGUAGE SKILLS: English Nyanja Bemba French COMPUTER SKILLS Highly Computer Literate in the following:- MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Publisher MS Access 64 KEY AREAS OF COMPENTENCE Pat has over 20 years of hands-on work and professional experience in both Business and social development sectors and is equipped with an in-depth appreciation of the critical issues that affect and leverage development in both sectors.
Assignments have covered such fields as Feasibility Studies, Situational Analysis, Impact Assessments and Evaluations, Media Research Studies, Business and Marketing Plan Development, Brand tracking, Development of Strategic Plans; Policy Research and Analysis, Market Research, Small Enterprise Development, Community Mobilization and development of Communications Strategies COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda PROFESSIONAL WORK PROFILE 2001 – to date: OptiQuest Media Corporation Managing Consultant 1998 – 2001: Tradco Zambia Limited Sales and Marketing Manager 1997 – 1998: Africa Health Services Brand Manager – Smithkline Beecham & Glaxo 1995 - 1996: Chronicle Newspaper – Business Development Manager 1994 – 1995 Avis Sales Executive DETAILS OF ASSIGNMENTS UNDERTAKEN Year 2019 Name of Project Purple Game Show Client Purple Business Corporation Main Project Features Development of Communication and Marketing Strategy and Implementation Plan Position Held Location Description Consultant Zambia Part of the ten member team that was contracted to develop a communication strategy for the Television Show to be launched in 2019.
Works undertaken in this assignment included: 65 • Desk review of the relevant documents, meeting and interviewing stakeholders • Development of the Communication Strategy • Developing a database of stakeholders and partners • Organise partner stakeholder meetings Year 2018 Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : Ministry of Water Sanitation and Natural Resources Development of Communications Strategy Lake Tanganyika Development Project.
Consultant Zambia Description Part of the ten member team that was contracted to develop a communication strategy for the Lake Tanganyika Development Project.
Works undertaken in this assignment included: • Desk review of the relevant documents, meeting and interviewing stakeholders • Field data collection from relevant respondents • Data analysis • Development of the Communication Strategy • Submission of the strategy Year May 2018 – September 2018 Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : Hydrozam Limited Development of Marketing & Communications Strategy Consultant Zambia Description Development of the marketing and comms campaign for Hydrozam: • • • Develop branding materials including posters, billboards, television and radio programs Develop and implement all the above the line and below the line advertising for the campaign Budgeting and monitoring Year 2016 Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : ERB Perception Study Energy Regulation Board Perception Survey Communications/media expert Zambia 66 Description Conduct a national perception study on the public perception of the Energy regulation board.
• Field work, data collection supervisor • Evaluate communication strategy, ERB brand perception • Developing Study protocol • Report writing Year 2014 Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : Advocacy Campaign Against Torture Human Rights Commission/UNDP Developing An Advocacy Campaign and Implementation plan for the Human Right Commission Lead Consultant Zambia Description Development of the Advocacy campaign against torture • Reviewing the relevant documents including the evaluation report, strategic plans, national key documents and policies on human rights and torture violations • Conduct a Rapid Assessment on the public perception on torture and human rights in Zambia • Develop the implementation plan and budget for the Torture Advocacy Campaign Year 2014-2015 Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : Cross Border Trade Charter Communications Campaign World Bank Develop and implement a Brand Campaign for The Cross Boarder Charter Zambia Malawi Lead Consultant Zambia and Malawi Description Development and implementation of the campaign strategy in the two countries: • Develop EIS materials and branding • Designing and developing radio programs in English and local languages • Manage the creative and production team • Develop content for Radio Programs Year 2013 Name of Project : EITI communications Campaign 67 Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : World Bank/EITI Branding (Extractive Industry Transparency
 Initiative (EITI) to the public Lead Consultant Zambia Description Development of the brand campaign for EITI: • Develop branding materials including posters, billboards, television and radio programs • Develop and implement all the above the line and below the line advertising for the campaign • Develop and implement 160 radio and television programs in 8 languages • Manage a team of 35 producers, presenters, creative directors, researchers and script writers • Monitor the branding of EITI as mining industry watchdog Year 2002 – 2006 Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : Brand Tracking South African Breweries Miller/Steadman Research Continuous brand tracking, evaluating the performance of SABMiller Brands in Zambia Associate Consultant Zambia Description Period and continuous tracking of SABMiller flagship brands • Organize focus group discussions in the main cities and towns • Data Collection • Report Writing Year2007 Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : Perception Study/Brand evaluation British Council British Council Associate Consultant Zambia Malawi Associate Consultant Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe Description Conduct studies in the three countries on young people’s perception of the services provided by the British Council as a brand: • Supervise Data Collection/field work 68 • Organize and conduct focus group discussions • Report writing Year 2004 –
 2008 Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : Brand Tracking – Mystery Motorist Totalfinaelf (Oil Company) Continuous brand tracking of services by Total oil dealers throughout the country.
Lead consultant Zambia Description Conduct continuous brand evaluation through the mystery motorist program for Total • Plan and execute mystery motorist program • Recruit and train mystery motorists • Compile data collected into report with recommendation • Conduct brand comparisons with competitor brands Year 2010 – Date Name of Project Client Main Project features Position Held Location : : : : : Brand Communications/PR Trafigura/Puma Energies Continuous brand evaluation and communications, public relations and media liaison .
Lead consultant Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Bostwana, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia Description Conduct continuous brand evaluation through the mystery motorist program for Total • Sub Saharan communications strategies and programs periodically • Organize media meetings, press conferences and events • Compile data collected into report with recommendations • Conduct brand comparisons with competitor brands • Monitor the Puma Brand and public perceptions RECENT RELEVANT ASSESSMENTS UNDERTAKEN • Consultant - Coppernet Solution Research (ISP): New Product launch • Totalfinaelf Ltd – Consultant Semantic quality Study Ground work for the launch of the 'Top Service' 69 • Consultant - GomanOlgivy Mather (Z) Ltd)Media Monitoring • Tiyende magazine – Research, Establishment and project management • The Mining Mirror – Takeover of the newspaper from ZCCM owned/parastal to private sector.
• Public and Media Relations Consultant ZESCO(Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation • Billbuster (massive PR campaign for debt recovery) – Young and Rubicam and Zambia Electricity Supply Company • Qualitative & Quantitative Research Coca Cola – Zambia – Lead Researcher • Qualitative and Quantitative Research – South African Breweries Miller Brand Audit and Tracking • World Bank - APDF Evaluation World Bank under IFC (Business and Training) – Zimbabwe and Zambia • STC (Short Term Consultant) – Media Institute of Southern Africa 2002 – 2005 (Three year Strategic Plan) Document Compilation and Strategy • Managing Media as an SME – Women in Media - Training- Entrepreneurial Skills and Management – British Council – Zimbabwe/Midas Training Solutions • Young People’s Perception Survey – 2005 Marketing Strategy British Council – Zambia/Malawi/Zimbabwe • Youth Media (SIDA Funded)-Project Evaluation and Monitoring – Sexual and Reproductive health in Youth Aged 18 – 25 • Strategic Planning2004 - 2006 – Alexander Forbes • Government of the Republic of Zambia Cabinet Office- Event Manager and Communications Planner 40th Independence Anniversary • World Bank – Lead Consultant Development Marketplace – Communications Specialist • World Bank Malawi Country office: Evaluating and developing Communications Strategy • UNESCO – Media Training Copperbelt based media – Reporting Gender and HIV in Mining Communities • Genderlinks – Consultant HIV and Gender Policy Evaluation Southern Africa • Ministry of Justice Zambia- Lead Consultant Access to Justice Program (Funded by the DANIDA Developing a Client care and Public relations program.
Training judiciary staff, developing training manuals, conducting a client perception survey of the Zambian Judiciary.

Developing Charter and Website.


• Gaia Uranium Resources- Investment Advisory setting up high profile meetings, due diligence on Zambian mines offered for sale to the company • Earthstone Resources – Investment Advisory – Setting up company in Guinea Conakry,: registering company in Guinea, business intelligence, acquisition of mining property, opening bank accounts developing a CSR program including health and education programs.
• World Bank/DIFD – Lead Consultant Communications Specialist - Jobs and Prosperity Project communications strategy and implementation EITI (Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative • Bell Pottinger – Puma Energy Media Strategy Consultant Sub Saharan Africa • Puma Energy – Communications consultants Southern and East Africa • Trafigura – Communications consultant – Southern Africa • UNDP/Jesuit Center for Theological Reflection (JCTR) – Communication and sensitization program on Human Rights Day • Grant Thornton – Communications/Media Consultant 70 REFERENCES 1.
Mr. Patrick Meyer – Head of Corporate Communications Global Trafigura/Puma Energy +4122 595 3337 Mobile: +41 7959 60840 Email: Patrick.meyer@trafigura.com 2.

Prof Tawana Kupe- Head of Department University of Witwatersrand and Rhodes University +27 784 596 041 Email: tkupe@wits.edu.sa 3.

Louisa Waddingham – Director Operations - British Council Zimbabwe – Tel + 263 4 7556661 Email: louisa.waddingham@britishcouncil.org.zw 4.
David Telling – Director Bell Pottinger - +44 7767 670 853 DTelling@bell-pottinger.co.uk 5.

Marie Sheppard - Marie Sheppard Africa Private Sector Finance Group msheppard@worldbank.org 71 MARY MULENGA YAMBAYAMBA KAZILIMANI CURRICULUM VITAE MARY MY KAZILIMANI Mobile No.

+260967983588 Email: mulengakazilimani@gmail.com SUMMARY Mary Mulenga Y Kazilimani is a Coach, Facilitator and Speaker.
Her areas of expert is include Self Development Coaching, Workplace Performance Coaching, Soft Skills Training, Customer Service Training, Team Dynamics, Team Building and Leadership Coaching and Development.

Her core values include confidentiality, professionalism, innovation and reflective learning.

She also forges networks of alliances with other like-minded individuals and organisations.
She carries with her over 27 years of work experience in Finance, Administration, Coaching and Training in different sectors of the economy, ranging from non-governmental organisations, consulting firms, manufacturing, mining and the banking sector.

This exposure has enabled her to hone a broad range of skills and talents in both local (Zambia) and multinational/cultural environments (United Kingdom and Nigeria).

Mary is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology.
She is a Life Coach and is an alumnus of the Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA) of Nigeria.

Mary is an accredited Clarity 4D trainer and is a certified trainer in the Great Leaders and the Speed of Trust’ Programmes, for the Franklin Covey Group USA, through Franklin Covey Zambia Ltd. She is also an Accounting Technician.
She is currently serving as the Executive Director of Resolutions Centre for Learning and Development Limited and Talent House Zambia Limited (http://talenthouse.company/ and http://www.resolutionszm.com/).

She also runs a personal consultancy as a Personal Development Coach ( http://www.marykazilimani.com/).
CURRENT EXPERIENCE Executive Director-Resolutions Coaching Limited 2012-to present Lusaka, Zambia Resolutions is a Learning and Development Organisation that has over the years worked with clients to strengthen teams, improve sales, increase communication and promote a positive work environment.

Its sessions are highly interactive and offer both theoretical and practical learning solutions.
It has a diverse team of experienced coaches and trainers who are committed to providing a valuable and transformational experience to everyone that they engage with.

Mary is accountable and responsible for overall client relations and business development at Resolutions.

Resolutions that focuses on people-based solutions using coaching methodologies to produce lasting results.

Its solutions are creatively designed for clients to produce desired overall individual & organisational objectives.
is an organisation 72 Achievements include: Mary has developed product and service modules that are multicultural but at the same time tailored to the current local environment for effectiveness and has facilitated workshops -related to various organisational needs, such as self-awareness, driving performance and team building.

Successful complete turnaround on delivery solutions from system-based interventions (hardware of an organization) to people-based solutions (the software of an organization).
These include the following: • Learning, Awareness, Capacity Building and Education - Emotional Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Mentorship and Soft Skills training.

• Facilitation of workshops - related to various organisational needs, such as self awareness, driving performance and team building.

From 2012-to present Lusaka, Zambia Coach Facilitator Speaker – At MaryKazilimani.com Life Coaching Life coaching helps clients stimulate new thinking, clarify purpose and unleash hidden talent.
During the coaching process, the client reviews their belief system, clarifies their values to help them make the necessary changes before setting realistic attainable goals.

Coaching works for both personal and professional life from the inside out.

One on One session’s gives clients privacy and flexibility while group workshop enables clients to benefit from collective wisdom and peer cognitive learning.

• Life Coaching Services – Executive, Mid Management, Team and The Leadership Journey Coaching.
• Psychologist – Basic Therapy with Coaching Speaking Set the pace for your seminar, workshop or luncheon with a topical inspirational talk that will inspire your audience.

• Life Balance – A reality check of where one is.

• Finding Your True North?

– An inward journey to discover your authentic self • Realign yourself for greater value – Remaining relevant in today’s world PAST EXPERIENCE Facilitator – Intern January 2010 to December 2011 Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy (OLCA) Lagos, Nigeria.
Nigeria's first Coaching Academy, founded by Chief Catalyst, Lanre Olusola.

OLCA is in Strategic Partnership with the NCFE through the Study House United Kingdom, who quality assure and certify all the coaching and psychology courses.

OLCA strongly believes that 73 Coaching and Psychology are profound tools for facilitating the process for lasting change and the achievement of desired outcomes.

Achievements include: • Five year strategic planning for the academy in the early stages of inception.
• Facilitation of trainings- related to various modules such as personality mapping, effective questioning and emotional intelligence.

• Script writing and script action for stage and radio recording.

Manager – Administration and Finance February 2001 to December 2007 Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA) Lusaka, Zambia ZCEA is a non-profit organisation that was formed in 1993.

It has been a human rights organisation since inception and focuses on children’s rights.
The role involved all aspects of administration and finance with the end goal of providing leadership and coordination and being directly answerable to the Executive Director.

I joined the organisation at a critical time when it was going through significant change management and I was part of the team that volunteered to persevere and reorganize it to normal operations and, most critically, regaining cooperating partners’ confidence.
ZCEA has gone on to become one of the most respected nonprofits in its field.

• Main accountabilities: • Human resource management and ensuring compliance with various statutory obligations.

I was also involved in various programme activities such as training and capacity building.

I had a primary financial duty of managing & ensuring effective utilisation of organizational funds.
This included the maintenance of the fixed assets register, overseeing the budgetary process, production of financial statements to trial balance stage, and internal monthly management accounts.

I also oversaw monthly, quarterly half yearly & annual reporting to cooperating partners in their preferred formats as well as the annual statutory audit.

I was the main liaison with the external auditors, KPMGand later BDO.
• Managed the Information and Advocacy portfolio in the absence of an Information Officer.

This included liaising with media institutions and the design of posters and informational materials and producing television and radio programmes.

Achievements included: • Maintained a sound funding base of donor funds due to accurate, efficient timely reporting and continuous unqualified audit reports.

• Championed the first ever finance and administration manual since the inception of the organisation.
The document was approved by the ZCEA Board.

• Championed the transition from mere job descriptions to job performance contracts as well as a staff appraisal manual and six-monthly appraisal systems.

Tax Executive Officer - October 1998 to June 2000 KPMG Southampton Office UK KPMG Southampton Office corporate tax department provided compliance and tax advisory services to a wide range of clients on the south coast of England.
My key roles as Tax Executive Officer included initiating annual client service meetings, dealing with Inland Revenue queries& 74 investigations, assisting the audit teams at the time of the audit to provide provisional tax figures and various other administrative duties answering to the departmental senior manager and the Tax Partner.

Achievements • During my time I pioneered the reorganization of the department’s administrative system increasing its efficiency levels.
• The success of the role led to the model being introduced in both the Audit and Corporate Finance departments.

OTHER CAREER EXPERIENCE TITLE COMPANY PERIOD Accountant EB Jones Machinists Ltd 1 June 1995–30th June 1998 Accounts Clerk ZCCM Medical & Educational Trust 1 April 1993-31st May 1995 Customer Service Finance Bank Zambia Limited January1989-August1990 EDUCATION SUMMARY • Master’s Degree - Psychology University of Roehampton UK – Thesis Level.
2020 • Life Coach/ Life Coach trainer of trainers (IMC Consulting Olusola Lanre Coaching • Academy Lagos, Nigeria) – December 2010 • Association of Accounting Technicians (Association of Accounting Technicians, UK)- December 1993 ‘O’ levels – Mpelembe Secondary School – December 1988 • OTHER PROGRAMMES, TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING • Technical – KPMG Global Tax Administrator software (used for various reports) • Risk management training • Soft skills – presentation skills, marketing and selling, client care • Emotional Intelligence (IMC Consulting Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy Lagos, Nigeria) • Various capacity building training sessions by the South Africa-based Institute for Democracy in South Africa (IDASA) including the following: • Management – fund raising strategies and proposal writing.
• Soft skills – lobbing and advocacy • Strategic planning (saw the transition of the Zambia Civic Education Association) in 2002 from a general civic education organisation to being an authority on children’s rights in Zambia).

• Project management • Activity based budgeting & reporting • ICT including Website creation.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND CAPABILITIES • Tuck Shop supervisor at secondary school • Secondary School Prefect • Good oral and written communication 75 • Good Knowledge of Microsoft windows packages such as Microsoft Word, Exceland Publisher • Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural setting.

• Able to work without supervision.

EB Jones Machinists Limited's then CEO the late Mr Robbie Kasuba was at the time a Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency the business was situated in (Nkana).
In his absence when Parliament was in session, I was responsible for keeping the office running and dealing with issues as and when they arose in consultation.

• Former Country Director, for Anakazi Business Network Zambia, a US based non-profit organisation with chapters globally.

ABN focuses on building member capacity and rethinking Business development for African Women.
• Belonged to the Lusaka ‘Breakfast Club’, a group of professional women networking and giving back to the community through career talks, under privileged school sponsorship and other diverse initiatives.

• • Co-founder of “Sisters with a Vision”, a motivational group for women meeting once a month to look at various topics based on an initial goal/needs assessment exercises.

I was the coordinator of the group.


I belong to the Mpelembe Secondary School (former Secondary School) Alumni Executive Committee.

The Alumni contributes and raises funds for scholar ships running from year 8-12 at the school and is currently looking at how to extend the scholarship to include higher education.

I am an avid reader, especially of spiritual, self-development &Inspirational literature.

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