Ministry of Lands

We are committed to the effective administration and management of land and natural resources for sustainable use.

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Notice on Payment of Ground Rent and Offer Letters

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is reminding all property owners to pay their outstanding Bills in Ground Rent and Offer Letters / Invitation to Treat (ITT).
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Issued by
Delphine Hampande Zulu
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Lands
12th November, 2026

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The Ministry of Lands is among the Government institutions set to benefit from the 25-megawatt solar power programme aimed at providing reliable and sustainable electricity to public buildings.
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The solar power initiative is expected to contribute to Government's efforts to promote #renewable energy, reduce reliance on conventional #electricity sources and ensure sustainable operations in public institutions.

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The Minister further assured staff and members of the public who frequent Mulungushi House that the Ministry would work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure that construction works proceed smoothly, with minimal disruption to normal operations and service delivery.

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Mr. Mucheleka said reliable electricity is essential in supporting Government institutions to deliver services effectively while creating opportunities for economic #growth.

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"Integrating renewable energy into State facilities directly supports the national Grow Zambia Agenda, which relies on a steady power supply to boost economic productivity and strengthen public services," he said.

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Minister of Lands Hon. Patrick Mucheleka said the project would contribute to improved public service delivery, efficient land utilisation and a more conducive environment for business operations.

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Hon. Kapala said the initiative is aimed at providing reliable electricity to support business #productivity, expand irrigation activities and promote industrial growth.

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Speaking during the launch, Minister of Electricity Hon. Peter Kapala said the 25MW solar power programme represents a practical step towards achieving the Government's broader Grow Zambia Agenda.

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The project is a joint venture between Zesco subsidiary Kiyona Energy Limited and international investor Sunflow.

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Government officially launched the solar power programme at Mulungushi House in Lusaka, which accommodates three ministries namely Lands, Agriculture, and Fisheries and Livestock.

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The Ministry remains committed to using the audit findings to promote transparency, accountability and efficient land administration in Zambia.

Public Relations Unit
Ministry of Lands
12.11.2026.

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The Ministry of Lands has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening land administration and improving land governance through the implementation of findings from the National Land Audit.
#LandGovernance

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He commended the European Union, Smart Zambia Institute, the Ministry of Local Government, local authorities, traditional leaders, cooperating partners, the National Land Audit (NLA) team and DAI for their contribution towards the successful implementation of the exercise.

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He added that the findings would inform the review of land laws, while the audit would be extended to the remaining 93 districts between 2027 and 2029.

Mr. Nyundu emphasised the importance of ensuring that the audit delivers tangible benefits to citizens & other stakeholders.

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"For the Ministry, action means three things. First, we will use the #data. The dashboard, the maps and the audit database are now Ministry tools. They will help us correct our records, check new allocations and follow up undeveloped leases," he said.

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Under the theme "From Audit to Action," Mr. Nyundu said the Ministry was committed to translating the findings into practical interventions.

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He revealed that the audit covered 22 districts across all ten provinces, engaging more than 27,000 households. The findings highlighted challenges in land ownership documentation, record management, land revenue collection and women's access to land ownership.

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Mr. Nyundu highlighted that the audit had established that State land accounts for 33.9 per cent of Zambia's land, developed a national land-use map covering over 90 percent of the country and documented 3,966 large-scale land investments.

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During the closing event of the #EU Support to the National Land Audit in 🇿🇲, Director of Planning & Information, Mr. William Nyundu, who is Acting Permanent Secretary, said the audit had provided 🇿🇲 with reliable data to guide decision-making & reforms in the #land sector.

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The EU Head of Partnerships Paolo Sergio handed the data and systems over to the Ministry of Lands, the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Smart Zambia Institute, which signed the handover certificate.