Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has officially launched the Contract Tracking and Management Information System (CTMIS), describing it as a major milestone in government’s drive to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in the management of public contracts.
Mr Kangwa said the digital platform demonstrates government’s commitment to building a modern, efficient and responsive public service through the use of technology.
Speaking during the official launch of the CTMIS in Lusaka, the Secretary to the Cabinet said the system will enable ministries, provinces and other public institutions to submit, track, review and monitor government contracts, agreements and memoranda of understanding electronically, through the Attorney General’s Chambers.
“The introduction of CTMIS demonstrates our resolve to improve the way government institutions work together by providing a digital platform for the submission, tracking, review and approval of government contracts,” Mr Kangwa said.
Mr Kangwa therefore urged all government institutions to fully embrace the system, saying its success will depend on the commitment of users to adopt the new way of doing business.
“The success of this initiative will depend on our collective commitment to using the system as effectively as possible,” he added.
Mr Kangwa praised the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General’s Chambers and the Smart Zambia Institute for developing the homegrown system, adding that innovation within the public service is key to achieving government’s digital transformation agenda.
He also reminded public servants to remain focused on service delivery during the election period, saying government operations must continue uninterrupted.
And speaking earlier, Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha said the CTMIS will replace the manual, paper-based contract management system with a secure electronic platform that will allow institutions to submit, track and monitor contracts in real time.
He disclosed that the Attorney General’s Chambers processed more than 4,600 government contracts in 2025, making it necessary to adopt digital solutions to improve efficiency and reduce delays.
“No officer will have to travel to submit contracts. Our clients will now be able to monitor the progress of their contracts in real time,” Mr Kabesha noted.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary for Legal Affairs Mwenya Bwalya said the system is a practical demonstration of government’s commitment to improving service delivery through digital innovation.
Ms Bwalya said the CTMIS will strengthen transparency, accountability and coordination in the management of government contracts while significantly reducing processing time and eliminating the need for officers to travel to submit documents.
She urged all public institutions to embrace the platform and use it responsibly, saying effective adoption of the system will strengthen governance and accelerate efficient public service delivery across the country.
Smart Zambia Institute Acting National Coordinator Kasali Musenge said the launch reflects government’s determination to place citizens at the centre of digital transformation by providing services that are efficient, secure and sustainable.
“The CTMIS is a homegrown solution developed and maintained within the civil service to support the effective and sustainable delivery of critical legal processes,” Ms Musenge said.
