Good morning fellow citizens.
I wish to inform you that President Hakainde Hichilema has signed Statutory Instrument (SI) No 43 of 2023. The SI will strengthen the role of the Electronic Government Division (Smart Zambia Institute) in promoting the adoption and uptake of Information Communication Technology ICT) in all Public bodies.
At its core, SI No 43 of 2023 will among others provide for the standardised and integrated implementation of digital solutions in a secure, efficient and cost-effective manner.
The regulation is aligned with the Government’s prioritisation of digital transformation leveraging technology for the enhancement of the well-being of the citizenry through enhanced public service delivery.
All public sector institutions are expected to collaborate with SMART Zambia Institute in aligning their Institutional digital implementations to this regulation to ensure that the public sector derives optimal returns for its investment in technology.
This is key in fostering a ‘One Government’ approach towards the implementation of Digital Transformation across the Country.
I emphasise our continued commitment in E-Government for efficient service delivery to our people.