MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE APPOINTS NEW INTERIM BOARDS FOR NSTC,NRSC,NTBC,RPA AND ZAMIM

By Daily News Reporter

"interpret policy in responding to the dynamics of change in key areas of science, technology, innovation and skills development as stipulated under the four pillars in the eighth National Development Plan (8th NDP)," Mutati said 

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of interim management board members of six statutory institutions under the Ministry of Technology and Science, the Minister stated that the new inaugurated members form a confident and expertise team that are a key enabler to demonstrate and share a collective vision for Zambia.

He said that the board members will primarily play a role of executing policies that will enhance decision making procedures and operational matters to deliver and assist interpreting the policy.

Mr. Mutati urged the boards to initially undertake an in - depth induction tilted on each respective institution's mandate in order to create a comprehensive understanding of operations and help support policy execution.

The Minister also expected the boards to appreciate the legal framework of each institution devised on regulations that help thrive progressively.

He guided the installed boards to establish performance contracts that are a yardstick to execute and measurable towards actioned work plans.

He called on the boards to embark on a tangible and practical course of work that is result output oriented. The Minister also upheld a collective and diversity appointed team that he believed will transform the lives of the people of Zambia as expected.

And Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Technology and Science Engineer Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu these interim members of the management boards are a substance and signifies an important milestone that steer commitment to advancing science, scientific research, technological innovation, skills development, and organization excellence in Zambia.

He said the Governing body now exists in a new era of collaboration, expertise, and education development.

Dr Habeenzu said the appointees emanate from a world of experience and expertise who come on board with a shared passion to the contribution of the growth of prosperity of the Country.

He called on the board members to strive collectively to overcome challenges towards excellence and innovation that must be leveraged on a shared vision through exploration of science, technology, innovation, and skills development for a bright future Zambia.

And meanwhile Christabel Reinke commended the Ministry for inaugurating the board of directors as this demonstrates a high level of commitment and a drive to achieve key performance indicators for the economy.

Ms. Reinke indicated that the boards were ready to execute duties and undertake decisions at strategic levels in various mandates of respective institutions with a focus to realise goals and above expectations.

The newly inaugurated interim board management members bring their expertise to the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR), National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC). Other institutions include National Technology Business Center (NTBC), Radiation Protection Authority (RPA), and the Zambia Institute of Management Board (ZAMIM).