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Zambian government has announced plans to digitise critical services under the Mine Safety Department starting in 2025, as part of wider efforts to modernize service delivery and boost operational efficiency in the mining sector.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Principal Public Relations Officer, Shamwinda Tembo, the initial phase would involve the digitization of 13 out of 23 services.
These include the Blasting License, Authorization of Motor Vehicles for Explosives Transportation, and Rock Drills Authorization.
Other services set for digital transformation in this phase include the Explosives Magazine License, Explosives Manufacturing License, and Boiler and Air Receivers Authorization.
Also covered are the Certificate of Permission for Winding Plants, Authorization of Lifting Appliances, and Lift Certificate.
Tembo said the reform would also cover services such as Winding Rope Life Extension, the Winding Engine Driver’s Certificate, and the Permit to Purchase, Acquire, and Possess Explosives.
The Explosives Import/Export Permit is also included in the first rollout.
He emphasized that the initiative aligned with President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision for a digitally empowered Zambia, designed to foster transparency, efficiency, and a more business-friendly mining environment.
Tembo further disclosed that the Ministry will soon begin consultations with mining companies and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the digital systems.
“Digitalization is expected to significantly reduce bureaucratic delays, ensure faster processing times, and strengthen safety compliance across the sector,” he said, describing the move as a major milestone toward a modern, efficient mining industry.
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