Honorable Members of Parliament, the chair

We stand before you today to make submission on the matter of critical national importance—a matter that holds the potential to shape the economic future of our beloved country, Zambia. Our nation is endowed with a wealth of mineral resources, resources that have the power to drive development, create jobs, and secure a prosperous future for all Zambians. The backbone of our economy, mining, is not merely an industry but the cornerstone of our national growth and progress. It is in this context that we want to make this submission on Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) in Zambia.

Download the entire Caritas Zambia Submission On Mineral Commission 2024 To Parliament here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/policy_briefs/Caritas-Zambia-Submission-On-Mineral-Commission-2024-To-Parliament.pdf

PRESS STATEMENT: Lusaka, Thursday 29th February 2024

URGENT CALL FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN THE FACE OF DROUGHT

Caritas Zambia, a leading organization committed to social development and justice, expresses deep concern over the prevailing drought situation in the country, impacting agricultural communities and threatening food security. The 2022/2023 rainy season witnessed normal to above normal rainfall leading to widespread flooding and significant damage to essential infrastructure, including schools, clinics, and homes. The 2023/2024 rainy season, however, has presented a contradictory scenario.

Download the entire Caritas Zambia Press Statement on the Drought - 29th February, 2024 here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/general/Caritas-Zambia-Press-Statement-on-the-Drought-29th-February-2024.pdf

WEDNESDAY, 7TH FEBRUARY, 2024

Caritas Zambia observes with interest the recent cabinet decision to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for mineral resource investment and trading within the mining sector. This initiative holds the promise of enhancing national revenue, solidifying control and transparency in mining operations, and fostering local development, thereby potentially contributing to the economic stability and growth of the nation.

Download the entire CARITAS Zambia Statement On Zambia's New SPV For Mineral Investment And Trading here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/general/CARITAS-On-Zambia-New-SPV-For-Mineral-Investment-And-Trading.pdf

CRITICAL ALERT: As we stand on the brink of schools reopening on January 29, 2024, Caritas Zambia issues an immediate call to the Government through the Ministry of Education and Health to enact stringent and decisive measures to combat the dual threats of a devastating Cholera outbreak and the insidious resurgence of COVID-19 within our educational institutions.

Download the entire Caritas Zambia Statement On Cholera here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/general/Caritas-Zambia-Statement-On-Cholera.pdf

By: Prof. Lewis B. Chilufya, PhD, NOVEMBER, 2023

Download the entire POLICY BRIEF PAPER: The Resourcing Of Ward Development Committees (WDCS) And Its Impact On The Effectiveness In Executing Their Functions here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/policy_briefs/Policy-Brief-Paper-on-Resourcing-WDCs.pdf

“What would induce anyone, at this stage, to hold on to power, only to be remembered for their inability to take action when it was urgent and necessary to do so” Laudate Deum 60

Download the entire COP28 CARITAS Confederation Position here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/policy_briefs/COP28-CARITAS-Confederation-Position.pdf

"Hear O my people and I will admonish you..." Psalms 81:8

To our dear brothers and sisters in Christ and people of goodwill. Peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!

Preamble

We, the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB), having listened to the cries of our peoplefor guidance on political, economic, moral and social issues affecting the nation, do hereby share with you the following:

Download the entire The Pastoral Statement on the State of the Nation - November 2023 here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/state_of_the_nation/ZCCB-Statement-on-the-State-of-the-Nation-November-2023.pdf

SUBMISSION ON YOUTH, SPORT AND CHILD MATTERS:

Consideration of the Performance Audit Report on Government Measures to Reduce Incidences of Child Labour in Zambia 2018 to 2022

1.0. INTRODUCTION:

Download the entire Caritas Zambia Submission On Youth, Sport And Child Matters here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/general/caritas-zambia-submission-on-youth-sport-and-child-matters.pdf

Caritas Zambia Submission to the Expanded Planning & Budget Commmitee On Revenue and Expenditure for the Financial Year Ending 31st December 2024.

Download the entire Caritas Zambia Submission to the 2024 National Budget here: https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/policy_briefs/Caritas-Zambia-Submission-to-the-2024-National-Budget.pdf

Download the BROCHURE for Traditional Seed and food Festival 2023 here:https://caritaszambia.org/phocadownload/posters_brochures_banners/Traditional-Seed-and-food-Festival-2023.pdf