he ship carrying 60,000 tonnes of crude feedstock docked this morning at the port of Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania.
Energy acting permanent secretary O.S.Kalumian has confirmed.
In a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr Kalumiana said the ship started offloading at 13:00 hours this afternoon and INDENI in Ndola should therefore start refining in a few days time following the arrival of the feedstock.
He said the 60,000 tonnes of feedstock will last until the first week of January, 2008.
At that time, a shipment of 90,000 metric tonnes of crude feedstock expected in the country between 15 and 24th January would be available.
Mr Kalumiana further explained that in addition, suffiecient stocks were stockpiled at the Ndola Fuel Terminal (NFT) before the temporary closure of INDENI.
He said as at 24th November, 2007, the Ndola Fuel Terminal held 20,084 cubic metres of diesel to last 24 days, 8,116 cubic metres of petrol to last 26 days, 2,257 cubic metres of unleaded petrol to last 18.5 days and 3490 cubic metres of kerosene to last 86 days.
The NFT also had 950 cubic metres of jet fuel for 11.6 days, 321 cubic metres of LPG to last seven days and 18,700 cubic metres of Heavy Fuel Oil to last 77 days.
Mr Kalumiana added that Oil Marketing Companies, OMCs, also had in stock 24,050 cubic metres of diesel to last 29 days, 8,116 cubic metres of petrol to last 26 days, 4,514 cubic metres of unleaded petrol to last 27 days, 3,741 cubic metres of kerosene to last 92 days, 2,869 cubic metres of jet fuel to last 31 days, 321 cubic metres of LPG to last 7 days and 18,700 cubic metres of Heavy Fuel Oil to last 77 days.
The acting energy permanent secretary said given this situation, there is no need for the public to panic as the fuel supply situation is under control.
Planning seems is the biggest headache besetting our leadership. But after experiencing all these hurdles, we must have known by now what our re-orders levels are. We seem not to learn from past experiences at all. Maybe some pipo are creating this artificial shortage to benefit themselves. When are we going to dedicate our labour for the improvement of Zed imwe. That is the more reason MMD will oppose Prof Chirwa from contesting the presidency coz others in there want to keep this perpetuity.
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If my memory serves well, l remember at the height of 1991 election campaigns FTJ once said ‘ isabi ngalya yamba ukubola kuputulako umutwe’ meaning UNIP was starting to rot or had rotten and so KK( head) had to be chopped off. In the same vain since FTJ was the head during 2001-election-corruption frenzy, its him who should be punished first before dragging LPM to the galores. Infact the gentleman was just woken up from his sleep, i doubt if knew much about what was
who is responsible for this mess mwe bantu? Leave oil marketing to the private sector coz you have shown incompetence as gov. Whatis LPM SAYING ABOUT THIS? Where is he anyway ?
Benguela: Zambia Interior Minister Salutes Government for Stability
Benguela, 11/24 – The Zambian Home minister, Ronnie Shikapwasha, Friday in Benguela (centre), congratulated Angolan Government and people on their effort to keep peace and stability in the country.
The minister was addressing the ministerial session of the 24th meeting of the Angola/Zambia Joint Commission for Defence and Security that closed Friday.
On the occasion, he said he was impressed with the Government’s effort towards national development.
Ronnie Shikapwasha stated that this is a sign that the head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, pays a special attention to the development of his country and people.
He recalled that the relations of friendship between the two governments and peoples backdates to centuries and include historical and blood ties that, he added, are fundamental for peace and stability.
According to him, the commission plays a relevant role in existing bilateral relations between the two countries, but stressed the session should produce guarantees for peace and stability, that is, should preserve the peace achieved as a fundamental element for development.
In this regard, he called for a special attention to the situation prevailing in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is currently faced with instability, with a view to securing peace in that neighbouring country.
To him, regular meetings between experts from both countries are important, as they serve for a discussion of matters concerning the strengthening of relations, to the benefit of both peoples.
The meeting that was attended by 120 delegates, discussed such topics as joint patrolling and operations, disarmament of civilians, exchange of intelligence information, situation of Angolan refugees in Zambia and circulation of people and goods at the common border. The 25th session of the said commission is scheduled to take place in Zambia in 2008.
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Its souns tough and intelligent just to bash someone in leadership even when u do’nt ve any brains because that what evrybody is doing.Levy must not be involved in everything even what adoults are supoose to do on their own.Thats what they call responsibilit. Levy is C.E.O but below him are pipo that are suppose to take responsible decisons.Levy is preciding over the broken system and It will take more than just calling for pipo in leaership’s blood but a collectve resposibility from all
What we need are responsible leader ie those that have confidence and know what they are doing and why they are doing that.Ministers must ve a big picture of what they want to do,see beyond just stuffing their bank acc.We must demand service from this pipo.We can blame Levy but we are also resposible for giving poor material to choose from.Some of those MPs have no busness in leadership but we elected them,so we should not be suprised if the do not understand the procurement procedure.
We must start setting the starks very high thru civic education,media and social grouping.You can have the best man on the job but if doesn’t know what is expected of them,u are likely going to get poor results.Politicians ve never been put to test pipo have never fared one due to incopetance,no wonder they always pander to the power because thats whats all important to them.Ido understand that some civic leaders are trying but we can do better.some NGO leaves much to be desired.Long live zambia
buffalo,
How do we take you serious when you exhibit all straits of ineptitude, lack of ability, deficiency and animish mindset?Aren’t you another caricature in the shallow continuum? Show us your own tangibilities or what you are worth in real terms.
Chapi and Investor muli nkoko. The grey matter between your eyes is filled with grease, no wonder you cant think at all. Stop contributing to these discussiions please.
Mune buffalo, you couldnt think of a better name than that?
chapi,chapi,chapi just continue studying the oxford univ. dictionary to come and display your latest huge huge word on LT.I have fundamentally layed a very important point that runs to the root of our problem to kind of educate some of u who are so shallow and shockingly naive to have a food for thought.If you can’t see my point read this with four pipo who u consider to be ur gurus maybe they will interprete my point for u.Ur outbust don’t ve room in civilised society at LT.
Chapi,If i was in gov and all the pipo reasoned like you I will empty all the gov coffers because improving lives of pipo like u is a waste.I ll get the money and feel justfied.
PragMAFist aka Investor