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Monthly Media update launched

posted : Feb 24, 2010

“Government welcomes innovations aimed at keeping our people well informed”. Amplifying her statement during the Launch of the Monthly Media Update on 19th February 2010, Information and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister Angela Cifire observed that information dissemination plays a critical role in national development hence the need for increased media coverage on water supply and sanitation issues.

EFFICIENCY GAINS RECORDED IN THE WATER SECTOR

posted : Jan 29, 2010

The National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) has recorded efficiency gains in the water sector among four Commercial utilities during the last six months. The gains recorded are expansion of water coverage, increase in hours of water supply and access to sanitation as well as an increase in metering aimed at reducing water losses. To this effect K1.4 Billion has been disbursed and will be shared among the four Utilities namely Kafubu, North-Western, Chambeshi, and Southern Water and Sewerage Companies for meeting specific targets set in July last year.

Energy Minister implores newly appointed Council to tackle “Unaccounted For Water” and Tariffs

posted : Jan 04, 2010

Energy and Water Development Minister Kenneth Konga, has challenged the newly appointed council to address the issues of “high unaccounted for water” and Water Tariffs. Speaking in Lusaka during the inauguration of the 4th NWASCO council, Mr. Konga noted that “high unaccounted for water” in the country, is adversely impacting on water resources and sustainability of service provision.

NWWSC SCOOPS BEST PRIZE AS NWASCO LAUNCHES 2008/9 SECTOR REPORT

posted : Nov 13, 2009

North-Western Water and Sewerage Company (NWWSC) has yet again been awarded the best performing Commercial Utility for the third time in five years. This is according to the latest Urban and Peri-Urban water supply and sanitation sector report which highlights the comparative performance of all commercial utilities in the country and published by NWASCO.

Innovation inevitable in the water sector

posted : Aug 07, 2009

Chief Executive Officers for Commercial Utilities (CUs) in Zambia recently met in Lusaka at a forum organized by NWASCO to discuss innovations in the water sector. Speaking at the meeting NWASCO Board chairman Cosmas Musumali emphasized the need for innovation and hard work especially in billing and collection. Dr Musumali implored CUs to devise systems that are effective in billing customers and collecting water and sanitation fees.

NWASCO awards K900 billion for improved performance to three CUs

posted : Jun 12, 2009

The National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) has disbursed K900 million to three commercial utilities under its Regulation by Incentive (RBI) program. The three commercial utilities rewarded are North-Western Water and Sewerage Company, Chambeshi Water and Sewerage Company, and Southern Water and Sewerage Company. North Western Water and Sewerage Company has received K285, 531,310.00, while Chambeshi and Southern Water and Sewerage companies have been awarded K 161,325,536.00 and K464, 420,000.00 respectively.

Celebrating World Water Day

posted : Mar 20, 2009

22nd March marks the annual commemoration of World Water Day. This year’s theme ‘Shared Waters-Shared Opportunities’ calls attention to the waters that cross borders and link us together, that is...transboundary waters. As the national regulator for water supply and sanitation in Zambia, NWASCO never fails to participate in such cardinal events. Though 22nd March is the official day designated for the commemoration of World Water Day, Zambia held its commemorative activities on Friday 20th March in view of the day falling on a Sunday.

2007/8 WSS Sector Report Launched

posted : Nov 24, 2008

The seventh issue of the 2007/8 Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Report was launched on Friday 21st November by the Minister of Energy and Water Development Hon. Kenneth Konga. The event was also graced by the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Housing Hon. Dr. Lwipa Puma

Fourth Quarter - Chief Executive Officer's Forum

posted : Oct 08, 2008

Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from Commercial Utilities (CUs) met at a NWASCO organised CEO Forum on 3rd October 2008. The forum provides an opportunity for the Regulator and Regulated to interact and share experiences in issues pertaining to the water sector.

Sharing the Consumer Experience

posted : Oct 08, 2008

The plight of the poor is typically assumed to be at the back of the queue for access to clean water and sanitation. The Lusaka Consumer Watch Group had a privilege to participate at the recent and just ended world water week in Stockholm. The purpose of participation at this conference was to share the Zambian experience especially in the area of bringing on board the Voice of the Consumer in the water sector.

New Water Watch Group Established in Kabwe

posted : Oct 08, 2008

Involving consumers in monitoring water supply and sanitation services in the country is one way NWASCO achieves its mandate of ensuring improved service delivery and sustainability, and safe- guarding consumers from exploitation.

Regulatory Alliance holds National Consumer Conference

posted : May 05, 2008

On 24th and 25th January 2008, delegates from across the country gathered in Lusaka for the first National Consumer Conference under the theme: 'Consumer you have the power: Towards an enlightened consumer in a liberalized economy.'

Copperbelt CUs New Institutional Arrangement

posted : May 05, 2008

Prior to the privatization process and water sector reforms, the supply of water and sanitation services in the mine areas of the Copperbelt, namely Mufulira, Chingola, Chililabombwe, Luanshya, Kitwe and Kalulushi, were provided by Zambia consolidated copper mines- ZCCM.

Sector Report 2006/7 Launched

posted : May 05, 2008

The 2006/2007 Urban and Peri-Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Report was launched on 30th November, 2007 by the Honourable Minister of Local Government and Housing, Mrs Sylvia Masebo. This is the sixth report published annually by NWASCO on the comparative performance of service providers in the sector.

NWASCO Hosts 4th AFUR Conference

posted : May 05, 2008

The international regulatory limelight fell on Zambia when it hosted the 4th African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) Conference and Annual General Assembly in Livingstone from 24th to 27 April 2007.