MINISTRY OF MINES, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT

MINES DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

MINING CADASTRE PORTAL IMPLEMENTATION

5TH ZIMEC

19TH FEBRUARY, 2015

MINING CADASTRE PORTAL

Functionality Benefits Background Progress to Date Project Plan

FunctionalityAn e-government solution for

improving the management of mineral tenure

Mineral Rights Holders have immediate, private access to detailed licence information

Online applications for new licences, renewals, transfers, etc

Digital submission of all documentation and reports

Secure online payments using a variety of channels

BenefitsImproved transparency and

imageGreater accessibilityBetter efficiencyModern payment handlingStops degradation of data

quality

Progress to DateContinued software development over past two yearsStaging / test site configured in the cloud with Amazon

Web ServicesRigorous data cleaning to bring system up to date with

realityResearch and consulting into payment methods for

Zambian marketChange management and planning with Mining Cadastre

UnitStill limited by regulatory framework

Project PlanLaunch of Mining Cadastre Portal

Begin registration of all existing licence holdersLimited functionality

Pilot Project for electronic paymentsIntegration with Zanaco for payment acceptanceSelected licence holders able to pay annual rent fees online

Extend full functionality to all new and prospective licence holdersApplications for new licences, renewals, transfers, abandonmentPay all fees electronicallyBureau access and service centres

Launch of PortalDetails

Jan – Feb 2015 : Migrate and upgrade Flexi from Ministry server to cloud server

March – April 2015: Begin registration of existing licence holdersMarch – April 2015:Ensure system data is true to reality and

licence holders are in good standingMay 2015: Provide access to limited functionality based on

legislative framework View licence details Submit reports Maintain contact details

Registered users will later access additional functionalityBureaus and Headquarters can access FlexiCadastre over internet

Registration for Portal Access

Portal is intended for people, companies that do and intend to do business in the mineral resource sector

Access will be granted to individuals who are:Acting in their own capacity;Authorised employees of, or agents for, a company; andAuthorised agents for an individual

Individuals may represent more than one companyApplications to register for access will be presented by

person who intends to use the portal, and thereafter the verification the information, and creation of user profile

Access will not be granted to individuals/companies in default

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