Water Resources Management Authority

Water Resources Management Authority

Water Reeources Management Authority Counting Square House

B Stand No. 2374, Block C Thabo Mbekl Road

P.O. Box 51059, Lusaka, zambla Tel: +260 211 251 934

Email: [email protected] Website: www.warma .org .zm


1ANNUAL REPORT 2016

i. Message from the Minister 2ii. Statement of the General Director 3iii. Members of the Senior Management 4

1. Institutional information 6Background 8Introducing Water Resources Management in Zambia and its Governance 8Core Functions 8Mandate of WARMA 8WARMA’s Objective 9Vision 9Mission 9Core Values 9

2. 2016 Activities 12Water Permitting 14

Water approved for abstraction from the six catchments in 2016 14Programmes Implemented in 2016 16

Environment & Water Quality 16Regulations & Compliance 17Hydrological Activities 18Hydrogeology Unit 21Hydro Informatics 22

3. Selected Examples from the catchments 24Kafue Catchment 26Luangwa Catchment Activities 30Chambeshi Catchment Activities 32

4. Summary 34Challenges & Overview 36Recommendations 36Conclusion 37

5. FINANCIAL REPORT 38Funding status 40Role and function of the Finance department 40Financial Reports and Highlights for the year 2016 40

Income 40Income from Water Use Charges 40Support from Co-operating partners 40Statement of Income and Expenditure 42Statement of Financial Position 43Development and Implementation of financial management system 44Participation in formulation of pricing strategy 44

6. Human Resources and Administration 45Recruitment of Staff 45Staff Establishment 45Separations from Employment 45Performance management 45

CONTENTS

2 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Message from the Minister

A growing number of Zambians recognize the importance of securing sustainable access to water. Developments in recent years showed that while the water sector in our country faced challenges it was able to secure significant achievements. Despite the important progress we have achieved, crucial steps remain to be taken, to ensure the people of Zambia have access to clean water and businesses can rely on a steady supply of our most valuable resource.

I am very happy to see that our efforts to create sustainable structures within the water sector are now entering the next stage. The Water Resources Management Authority is taking ownership of its mandate and implementing efficient operations. But future success of this organization, the water sector, and our society lies in the hands of all of us.

The Zambian government acknowledges the vital role that water resources management plays in poverty eradication and economic development. Being aware of the existing challenges in the water sector, as well as the increased global awareness of the importance of effective water resources management, the Zambian Government calls upon water users and all stakeholders to support the further development of the Water Resources Management Authority. There is still work to do but we are on our way and will not stop until our common goals are achieved.

I wish the management and all employees of the Water Resources Management Authority a successful next year.

Honorable Lloyd M. Kaziya (MP)Minister Of Water Development Sanitation And Environmental Protection

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In 2016 the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) continued to develop regulations and guidelines for the water sector in Zambia. As a statutory body established by the WRM Act No. 21 of 2011, WARMA believes that its goals can only be achieved if progress is based on close cooperation with the government and relevant stakeholders in all the sectors.

To ensure the future success of the organisation and the water sector in general WARMA initiated various measures. The Environment and Water Quality (EWQ) Unit was established to develop and implement water quality standards. During the time under review, the Unit worked on National Water Quality Monitoring Network under the Hydromet Optimisation Project and the harmonization of several water quality laboratories.

WARMA endeavours to ensure the provisions of the WRM Act are adhered to. Enforcement of standards and guidelines developed by the Authority are carried out through the Regulations and Compliance Unit. WARMA continued to implement its mandate through issuance of 58 water permits in the year under review.

In the catchments WARMA established guidelines to enforce the use of Water Abstraction Permits and worked as a mediator to settle emerging conflicts. One example was the pollution incident at Mwambashi and Kafue rivers on the Copperbelt in December 2016. Together with Zambia Environmental Management Agency and Nkana Water and Sewerage Company, WARMA undertook several measures to investigate elevated levels of sulphates which were detected in the Mwambashi and Kafue rivers.

This report gives an overview of the activities undertaken by WARMA to fulfill its role within the water sector in Zambia. We encourage our stakeholders to engage with us to address any kind of issues they may experience and work with us to secure water for current and future needs of all water users.

Mr. Lemmy N NamayangaActing Director-General

Foreword by the Director-General


2016 Members of the Senior Management

Dr. Paul KapotweDirector General

Mr. Lemmy N NamayangaDirector Water Resources

Management and Information

Ms. Mulemwa Muwanei

Finance Manager

Mr. Jonathan Kampata

Water Resources Operations Manager

Mr. Botain KalungaHuman Resources and Administration Manger

Mr. Alexander Chomba

Regulation and Compliance Manager

Ms. Emely P ZimbaAuthority Secretary

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Institutional Information The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is a statutory body established under section 7 of the Water Resources Management (WRM) Act No. 21 of 2011. The Authority is responsible for the promotion of water resources management and development in Zambia. The organisation became operational when its Board of Directors was inaugurated in April 2013. The Director-General heads the organization, with the support of a small but agile team.

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BackgroundWater is the lifeblood of any economy. It largely sustains the agricultural, energy, health, construction and tourism sectors, vastly contributing to national economic development in many aspects. However, this significant contribution to national development and GDP remains subtle and indirect. Sensible water management is undoubtedly a foundation of a strong, happy and healthy nation; for that it needs to be founded upon thorough understanding of water availability and movement. Periods of flood and drought have challenged the intellect of humans striving to control the water resources available to them.

This is the reason why Government has created the Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection (MWDSEP) dedicated to managing water issues and an institution known as the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA). WARMA is tasked to effectively manage Zambia’s water resources, be it surface water or groundwater and not only in terms of quantity but quality as well. Freshwater scarcity has seriously begun to affect the quality of life and economy in Zambia. Several events in 2014/15 and 2016/17 showed the severe implications of a life under water stress. These warning signs must be taken seriously. The decreasing river flows, drying boreholes and starkly limited water for power generation are not an artist’s gloomy prediction of the desperation of a water stressed environment. Rather, they constitute the grim reality of how unsustainable land use and climate change effects impact on the livelihoods and the economic opportunities of Zambia’s population.

At international level, it is estimated that by 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in countries or regions with absolute water scarcity. Another two-thirds of the world population will be under conditions of water stress with climate change further exacerbating the situation (UNEP, 2006). In Zambia, the population is rapidly growing, irrigated agriculture spreads out while industrial and mining companies further expands. Due to uncoordinated development and land allocation, the quantity and quality of water resources decreases and whole ecosystems are under stress.

Introducing Water Resources Management in Zambia and its GovernanceOver the years, Zambia’s water sector has undergone reforms. The two phases of water sector reforms in Zambia commenced in late 1980s and early 1990s respectively. This led to the development of the National Water Policy of 1994, which provided guidelines for reorganising the sector into two sub-sectors, namely;• The Water Supply and Sanitation Sub-sector; and• The Water Resources Development and Management Sub-sector.

The National Water Policy was later revised in 2010. This was then followed by the second phase which was the enactment of a new Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011 which replaced and repealed the Water Act of 1949 which offered a very limited approach towards water resources management.

The emerging focus in Water Resources Management has prioritized decentralization using the catchment as a management unit in recognition of the unity of the hydrological cycle.

Governance in the Water Sector

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Core FunctionsAs provided in the WRM Act No. 21 of 2011, WARMA was established to serve as the regulatory body for the management and development of water resources in the whole country. Based on the principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), WARMA also take gender and climate change dimensions into account to perform the following key organizational functions:

• Ensure the sustainable and rational utilization, management and development of water resources.

• Establish and maintain an integrated water resources management information system that is easily accessible by all users.

• Provide access to water resources of acceptable quality and quantity for various uses.

• Set standards and guidelines for undertaking water resources management and development.

• Provide comprehensive advice to the Minister responsible for water on policies for utilization, management and development of water resources.

Water is a basic human need and as such domestic and non-commercial needs shall enjoy first priority on allocation of use. The environment is a water user and shall enjoy second priority of allocation. There shall be equity between all genders in accessing water resources.

Mandate of WARMAThe mandate of WARMA includes various tasks and responsibilities. The organisation will therefore:

• exercise control over all water resources in Zambia

• monitor & regulate water use to ensure equitable allocation

• define Water Resources Management Regulations and disseminate them to the public

• plan, review and approve water use plans in catchments and sub-catchments, including inter-catchment and intra-catchment diversions

• allocate water entitlements and apportion water to the various users of the water resource after a decentralised decision making process has been undertaken.

• take over the functions of the Water Board as well as the water resources management functions that were previously under the then Department of Water Affairs

• support the operations of Catchment Councils and Sub Catchment Councils

• facilitate the establishment and support of Water User Associations

• regulate the construction of surface & ground water infrastructure (dams, gauging stations, boreholes, etc)

• preside over possible water conflicts or disputes

• manage all water resources management infrastructure and monitor their use


WARMA’s Objective

The Water Resources Management Authority draws its objective from Section 8(1) of the WRM Act No. 21 of 2011 which is to:

VisionZambia’s water resources are used for optimal and sustainable social and economic development.

MissionEffectively regulate, manage and develop water resources for all users in Zambia

Core Values For WARMA to effectively deliver sits mandate it has adopted a guiding philosophy with six core values (abbreviated as TADIES). These are to form the foundation of its organisational culture. These values will ensure a consistent operation mode in the whole structure. WARMA’s personnel is expected to reflect the collective exposition of the Authority as follows:

Transparency - in all operations, including the water permitting process

Accountability - to all stakeholders within their hierarchy of priority so that confidence levels are continuously strengthened and cemented for both the organisation and individuals in order to foster continued flow of resources to and from WARMA

Dynamism - equipped with an inspiration that compels WARMA staff to always be active and with a sense of urgency thus assuring to meet all deadlines and conditions negotiated regarding all their deliverables

Innovation - in service delivery throughout the value chain in order to safeguard and enhance performance levels envisaged within its strategic plan

Equity - in service delivery to assure access to water and equity through equitable allocation of water resources

Sustainability - in service delivery, ensure consistent beneficial change in access to the services that leads to corresponding long-lasting outcomes and impacts in people’s lives.

“ promote and adopt a dynamic, gender-sensitive, integrated,

interactive, participatory and multi-sectorial approach

to water resources management and development that

includes human, land, environmental and socio-economic

considerations, especially poverty reduction and the

elimination of water borne diseases, including malaria.”

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2016 ActivitiesDuring the period under review, WARMA implemented a number of programmes, established several levels of operations and started strategic pilot projects at the headquarters and in the catchments. The following section will provide a brief overview about the selected measures, which WARMA undertook to fulfil its mandate and work.


Water Permitting

Water Permit issuance is part of the core functions of WARMA as provided under the WRM Act No. 21 of 2011. The issuance of permits is based on the principles of equitable water resource allocation, regulation and planning. WARMA has categorized the permits by eligibility for water permits and their tenure. The following are the prescribed tenure periods:

CATEGORY Tenure

1. Farmers 5 years*

2. Hydropower Generators (minimum of 25 years not exceeding 30 years)

3. Industries 5 years

4. Water Supply 10 years*As of 2018 ten year period

Water approved for abstraction from the six catchments in 2016During the period of reporting, WARMA granted 57 water permits to 53 entities. In total, the permits covered an abstraction of 23,547,186 cubic meters. Of the permits granted the Itezhi-itezhi Power Corporation was the largest allocation within the time frame with an approved storage of 18,144,000 cubic meters per day (m3/day).

WARMA No. Holder Name Date

Granted Catchment Source Abstraction m3/day

1 10049 Alliance One Zambia 03/07/2016 Luangwa Mulungushi 3, 500.00

2 3512 Zambeef Products Plc 03/01/2016 Kafue Kafue 83,000.00

3 5437 Zambeef Products Plc 03/01/2016 Kafue Kafue 100,000.00

4 5632 Joseph Jim Daka 03/01/2016 Luangwa Nkolongo 6,000.00

5 10263 Mansa Sugar Limited 03/06/2016 Luapula Luwo 175,200.00

6 3252 Muloba Ranch 19/02/2016 Luangwa Kaleya 1,200.00

7 10291 Talmed International Ltd 03/06/2016 Kafue Kafue 150,000.00

8 10184 Wynina Zambia 26/08/2016 Kafue Chitakata 2,500.00

9 285 A Thebe Investment Limited 26/08/2016 Kafue Kalanga 4,000.00

10 285 B Thebe Investment Limited 26/08/2016 Kafue Kalanga 6,000.00

11 10232 Ksh Farms 26/08/2016 Kafue Costa Stream 600.00

12 10340 Ministry Of Agriculture 26/08/2016 Zambezi Mwomboshi 276, 500

13 5276 Triangle Estates 26/08/2016 Zambezi Chongwe 2,000.00

14 10328 Lufwanyama District Council 26/07/2016 Kafue Katembula Stream 15,000.00

15 10329 Kasempa District Council 26/07/2016 Zambezi Kanyika 600.00

16 10332 Mwinilunga District Council 26/07/2016 Zambezi Mutanyama 600.00

17 10331 Manyinga District Concil 26/07/2016 Zambezi Kasamba 700.00

18 10335 Mambwe District Council 26/07/2016 Luangwa Kasenengwa 30,000.00

19 10176 Northern Coffee Corporation Ltd 28/04/2016 Chambeshi Mabale 30,000.00

20 10175 Property World Management 28/04/2016 Zambezi Lake Kariba 90.00

21 326 D.i. Moffat 28/04/2016 Luangwa Mkushi Stream 5,000.00

22 10171A C And J Harvey 28/04/2016 Chambeshi Chimena 10,000.00

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23 10284 Saise Farming Ltd Enterprises 03/06/2016 Tanganyika Kalambo 1,133.70

24 10292 Kalungwishi Estates 25/02/2016 Chambeshi Kalungwishi 58,333.33

25 10294 Lumwana East Village 16/03/2016 Zambezi Kilombe 600.00

26 10324 Pemba District Council 26/07/2016 Kafue Nachibanga 500.00

27 10325 Pemba District Council 26/07/2016 Kafue Ndondi Stream 500.00

28 10326 Zimba District Council 26/07/2016 Kafue Ngolongozi 500.00

29 10327 Namwala District Council 26/07/2016 Kafue Unnamed 500.00

30 10330 Mufumbwe District Council 26/07/2016 Zambezi Kashima East Stream 432.00

31 10294 Kimilombe Community Dam 26/07/2016 Zambezi Kimilombe 600.00

32 10336 Omkaar Plc 26/07/2016 Kafue Munkulungwe 3,100.00

33 10015 Nkalonga Investment Company Luangwa Ifuna 20,000.00

34 10287 Xantium Dairies Zambia 26/07/2016 Luangwa Luswshi 40,112.50

35 3175 San Isadore Estate 15/02/2016 Luangwa Chinyanja 3000.00

36 2953 Rebecca Mary Rossen 15/02/2016 Kafue Miseshi 120.00

37 10107 Golden Lay Limited 15/02/2016 Kafue Fisenge 6,000.00

38 5528 Ishiba Syndicate 15/02/2016 Luangwa Mushiwemba 43,000.00

39 10224 Mamba Collieries 15/02/2016 Zambezi Izuma Stream 34.16

40 4049 D.i. Moffat 15/02/2016 Luangwa Mkushi Stream 5,000.00

41 6046 Itezhi-Itezhi Power Corporation 15/02/2016 Kafue Lake Itezhi-Itezhi 18,144,000.00

42 9075 Patrick Harold Danckwerts 15/02/2016 Kafue Semahwa 600.00

43 4016 Geoffery Nambayo Thomson 15/02/2016 Kafue Fisenge 90.00

44 10271 Dr. Reuben K. Mumba 15/02/2016 Kafue Fisenge 2,000.00

45 10132 Chibwe Estate Limited 15/02/2016 Zambezi Ngwenzi 500.00

46 254 Silverland Zambia Limited 15/02/2016 Luapula Luombwa 43,500.00

47 8057 Silverland Zambia Limited 15/02/2016 Luapula Luombwa 44,400.00

48 9079 Kafue Gorge Lower 28/04/2016 Kafue Kafue 4,100,000.00

49 10244 Dalbe Holdings 03/06/2016 Kafue Kafue 8,000.00

50 10154 Enviro Processing Limited 03/06/2016 Luangwa Ground Water Aquifer 1,200.00

51 10246 Kagem Mining 03/06/2016 Luangwa Muteteshi 2,000.00

52 10296 Saise Farming Ltd Enterprises 03/06/2016 Tanganyika Saise 11,340.00

53 10214 Zambeef Products Plc 26/07/2016 Zambezi Zambezi 100,000.00

54 10186 Jalikenasa Enterprises Limited 26/07/2016 Kafue Kabweshi 200.00

55 3935 Zamleaf Estate Limited 26/07/2016 Kafue Semahwa 2,300.00

56 10333 Kaoma District Council 26/07/2016 Zambezi Nabowa Stream 500.00

57 10334 Mansa District Council 26/07/2016 Luapula Chibalashi 600.00

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Granted Catchment Source Abstraction m3/day


Programmes Implemented in 2016

WARMA’s story may resonate with one of an orphan. It is a story of change, challenges, successes and learning experiences both within and without the organisation. Notwithstanding the challenges, the following programmes and activities were implemented in the year under review.

Environment & Water QualityThe Environment and Water Quality (EWQ) Unit is responsible for monitoring of water quality to ascertain the fitness of water for its various uses and to control pollution. The Unit thus spearheads programmes related to environmental flows, setting ambient water quality standards for raw water, and it ensures these are maintained. Additionally, the Unit addresses climate change, and water protection, preservation, and conservation issues. Within this function the Unit also manages the water quality laboratories. The Unit is staffed with five officers. Four officers are based in the respective catchments and one is placed at WARMA head office.

During the year under review a number of activities were undertaken with a few highlighted in the table below:

Activity Sub-Activity Target Status/Achievement Remarks/ Challenges

The UNEP/GEMS Water Programme

Collaboration with International Environmental Institutions

Capacity building in water quality & SDG reporting

Zambia is now one of the UNEP/GEMS Countries.100% achieved

WARMA houses the two National Focal Persons

Learning the internationally accepted standard of SDG 6.3.2 Reporting

Standardised AMCOW Reporting

Staff participated in the trainings & obtained the skills and materials for SDG reporting

100% achieved

Zambia is now an international reporting country

Water Quality Monitoring & Pollution Control

Monitoring both surface & ground water quality in 2016

Strengthen the collaboration with ZEMA to ensure pollution control

• Investigated the water pollution on the Copperbelt on 5th Dec 2016

• High sulphate levels attributed to tailings dam failure

• Vandalism Challenges

• Limited personnel challenges

Setting of Ambient Water Quality Standards

• Drawing of the Committee’s TORs.

• Leading & organising the Committee’s meetings

National ambient water quality standards developed and enforced

March, 2016• Creation of a 12

man Inter-Agency Committee between ZEMA ZABS, ZRA & WARMA

• Zero Draft Ambient Water Quality Standards Produced.

Setting of National Eflows Requirements/Standards

• Constituting a National Eflows Team

• Review of the Consultancy Reports

Develop Catchment based Eflows for incorporation in CMPs

• Set up the Eflows Team with the assistance of WWF

• TORs Developed for the Team

• Consultancy of Kafue & Luangwa Catchments Eflows Reports produced

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Harmonisation of WQ Sampling Protocols

Brokering of UNICEF’s collaborationReviewing of TORs for a MoH, UNZA, MLGH & WARMA hired consultant to harmonise the sampling protocols

One National harmonised sampling protocol

UNICEF’s collaboration.Working together with MoH, UNZA & MLGH.Benefiting from UNICEF-MOH Porter Labs

Consultancy work on-going

Regulations & ComplianceEnforcement and ensuring compliance of the provisions of the WRM Act and national standards and guidelines developed by the Authority are carried out through the Regulations and Compliance Unit. During the year in review, the Unit undertook a number of compliance monitoring exercises, investigations and verifications. The following section highlights the programmes and activities undertaken.

Inspections & verification of Water Permits

Inspections in Kabwe & Mkushi – Luangwa Catchment

Ensure compliance of water users in the catchment

• 16 water users Inspected

• Discharge Measurements Conducted

Out of 16, five were compliant & eleven were non-compliant (over abstraction, etc.,)

Inspection in Lusaka – Zambezi Catchment

Ensure compliance of water users in the catchment

17 water users were Inspected

Out of 17, five were compliant & 12 were non-compliant

Inspections on the Copperbelt – Kafue Catchment

Assess & verify water permit applications & compliance

• 18 water users were visited.

• 15 Engineer reports were done

Out of 18, 15 were compliant & one was non-compliant while two requested for permit cancelation

Inspections in Mazabuka & Chikankanta – Kafue Catchment

Investigations and verifications

14 water users were Inspected

Out of 14, five were compliant, four were non-compliant & five requested for permits cancelation

Inspections & verification of Water Permits

Compliance monitoring & verifications in Kalomo – Zambezi Catchment

Ensure compliance & conduct Investigations

15 water users were visited and investigated

Out of 15, two were compliant, 13 were non-compliant dam owners

Compliance investigations & inspections on the Copperbelt – Kafue Catchment

Establish compliance levels to the WRM Act

21 water users were visited & investigated

None of the visited water users had valid water permits. All rivers had water hence no conflicts

Compliance investigations & inspections in the Luapula Catchment

Establish compliance levels to the WRM Act


Out of 15, two were compliant & eleven were non-compliant (No Permits), and two need no Permits




Inspections & verification ofWater Permits

Compliance investigations & inspections in the Chipata & Katete - Luangwa Catchment

Establish compliance levels to the WRM Act.


Out of 9, one was compliance & 8 were not either had expired or no Permits

Compliance investigations & inspections on the Copperbelt – Kafue Catchment

Establish compliance levels to the WRM Act in Dec, 2016

29 water users were inspected

Out of 29, 13 were found compliant & five were not. 11 were not using water anymore

Attending to Water Quality Complaints & Review of EIAs from ZEMA

• Attended to eight complaints

• Reviewed six EIA Reports for ZEMA

Manage & control pollution country wide

Responded to complaintsReviewed six EIA reports

Attending to daily duties

Hydrological ActivitiesThe Hydrological Unit in WARMA is responsible for management of all surface water in terms of quantity in all water bodies. To achieve this, the unit set up 167 gauging stations. Among these operational gauging stations, 65 are telemetrically able to record, store and transmit data to the WARMA server. The data being transmitted by telemetric stations are water levels, rainfall, temperature, and battery power. The other gauging stations are manually operated, recording only water levels. The Hydrological Unit cannot function without its technical staff located at WARMA headquarters and in the catchments. The Unit is headed by a senior hydrologist who reports to the Water Resources Operations Manager (WROM) under the Water Resources Management and Information Directorate. There are 4 hydrologists located in catchments, 1 senior hydro-technician based at WARMA headquarters, 4 hydro-technicians located in catchments and 167 gauge readers located at each gauging station in all the catchments.

The following table shows the activities which were undertaken by the Hydrological Unit.

Development & Participation in Data Exchange Protocols at National & International Levels

Supply of raw rainfall & water level data from stations to mandate institutions

Raw rainfall data from telemetric stations compiled & handed over to ZMD for the 2015/2016 rainy season

Data Submitted.100% achieved

56 out of the 65 stations raw rainfall data supplied to ZMD.

Automatic rain gauge at some of the stations were not working properly.

Development & Participation in Data Exchange Protocols at National & International Levels

Supply raw water level data to ZESCO, ZRA and LHPC for their respective institutions for 2015/2016 hydrologic year

Submission of weekly water level data for selected stations to DMMU for the early warning system

Raw water level data supplied to ZESCO & LHPC for the respective stations for the 2015/2016 hydrologic year

Weekly water level data submitted for selected stations to DMMU

Data Compiled.75% achieved

At least Bi-weekly submissions made to DMMU

Submission to be done in 2nd week of January, 2017

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Undertake Water Balance Studies in at least 3 Catchments

Develop, update rating curves for selected priority stations

Quarterly Discharge measurements for those stations that are far-reaching

• One nationwide campaign conducted.

• Discharge Measurements at 40 of the 65 stations carried out during inspection of 65 stations.

• 25% achieved

• Funding Challenges.

• These activities devolved to the catchment offices effective 2016.

Network developed for routine discharge measurements

Networks developed for routing discharge measurements.100% achieved

Discharge measurements being undertaken frequently

Inspection, Maintenance & Servicing of Bundle Payments for 65 Gauging Stations

Inspection of 65 Gauging Stations rehabilitated under KfW & download of Data from the stations

65 hydrometric stations are fully functional and capturing data

Follow up inspection of corrected works on the 65 rehabilitated stations to combine with Discharge measurements for updating/establishing rating curves of priority stations.100% achieved

Done

Bundle payment for telemetric stations

Stations are transmitting data to the central server

37 stations transmitted data of the 42 that are able to transmit.(88% achievement)

No network at some telemetric stations (23)

Vandalism recorded at a few stations

Training of at least 100 Gauge Readers

Training of Trainers for Gauge Reader Orientation exercise

Resource People trained that would train Gauge Readers

Training of Trainers workshop, preparation of training materials, WARMA Standard Operating Procedures drafted.100% Achieved

Done

Training on proper data capture, maintenance of all gauging stations

All Gauge Readers in all the 6 Catchments (10 Provinces) are trained

Gauge Readers in Zambezi Catchment Trained.

20% achieved.

Funding Challenges

Inspection & Maintenance of SADC-HYCOS Stations

Inspection, rehabilitation and Maintenance of the 5 SADC HYCOS Stations

All 5 SADC HYCOS stations are fully functional

4 of the 5 stations fully functional.-Repair works done at 5-025.-Installation successfully done at Station 2-065.-Chavuma station 1-105 problems with the sensor.80% achieved.

1-105 Zambezi at Chavuma station needs the logger to be replaced.SADC has already been informed & arrangements are being made.



Establishment of an Integrated Water Resources Management Information System (IWRMIS)

Rehabilitation and Establishment of new river Gauging Stations - (contractor - Likusasa Pty)

65 river gauging stations rehabilitated & upgraded to Telemetric status

Works completed. Certificate issued. All 65 gauging stations rehabilitated. Supplied 18 complete sets of telemetric equipment.Defects & Liabilities Period ended 18th Dec, 2016.90% achieved.

10% retention still to be paid to contractor inclusive of Defects and Liabilities

Procurement of IT Hardware (CIL)

Supply, Installation and Configuration of Hardware Components of IWRMIS

100% works completed. Payment of 5% retention remaining

Airtel

Provision of Mobile Phones and accessories, development of an application for river gauging station

105 Mobile Phones110 Solar Panel Chargers 12 Solar Panel Chargers for the smart phones.Mobile App & SIM Cards Supplied100% achieved

All Hardware under the contract supplied

Ground Water Works (Baba Drilling)

Drilling and Equipping of 11 Monitoring Boreholes

100% works completed. Payment of 5% retention Launched

Done

World Bank -Zambia Water Resources Development Project

Assessment and Optimization of the Hydrometric Network

Design Options Report Produced incorporating input from stakeholders

Designs Options Phase underway

Given 3 months no cost extension to beef up the outputs for the Designs Options Phase

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Hydrogeology UnitUnder the Hydrogeological Unit, the year 2016 was mostly spent on activities leading to the development of groundwater regulations. Other activities included routine groundwater monitoring, operation and maintenance of groundwater network infrastructure and implementation of the GReSP Project activities. The table below summarises the programmes and activities undertaken during the year under review.

Groundwater Regulations Development

Constitution of Technical Working Groups in January, 2016

TWG reviews & passes technical content for SI drafting

TWGs working well

100% achieved

Legal Drafter to be engaged in January 2017

Multilateral meetings held

To secure resources for the development of regulations

Groundwater regulations funding (ZMW 1 million) secured from UNICEF

80% achieved

Technical content to be turned into a draft SI by Legal Drafter in 1st Qrtr of 2017

Three Consultancies undertaken with the help of BGR (GReSP Project).100% achieved

Reports submitted to Management on 14th December, 2016

Development of a Borehole Completion Report (BCR) as a national standard

Developing the BCR with support from BGR.Supporting the formation of the Drillers Association of Zambia (DAZ).Training of DAZ in August, 2016

DAZ formed by April, 2016.DAZ trained by April, 2016.

Board BCR approval granted.DAZ formed and operational.100% achieved

BCR to be part of the Groundwater Regulations of 2017

Groundwater Monitoring Network (Operation & Maintenance)

Monitoring of 11 newly constructed boreholes by KfW.New 13 monitoring boreholes established in the Upper Kafue Sub-Catchment Under GReSP.Monitoring & maintenance of the Lusaka network.

Equipping & monitoring the boreholes.Addition of more monitoring boreholes to the network

• 11 boreholes in Central, Copperbelt and N-Western working well.

• 13 new monitoring boreholes added to the Zambian network.

• 100% achieved

• Vandalism Challenges.

• Limited personnel challenges.

Network rehabilitated for routine monitoring

Network rehabilitated.100% achieved Done

Groundwater Protection

Participated in the activities to protect the mass media & Shaft 5 well fields belonging to LWSC.

To be executed in 2017

Consultancy Services successfully secured.100% achieved

WARMA is a core member of the Lusaka Water Security Initiative



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GReSP Project

Install & Rehabilitate River Gauging Stations

On-going from 2015 to 2018

8 River Gauging Stations established.100% Achieved

Done

Flow Measurements Duration of the project 20% achieved. Measurements on

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Hydrogeological mapping

Drafted by end of 2017

Defining mapping standards for WARMANRSC & Geological Survey engaged

Work commenced

Understanding source of spring water

Hydro Informatics Unit“You can’t manage what you can’t measure,” as the saying goes. As the authority that manages water resources, WARMA collects a wide range of information on water usage, storage, flows, quality parameters, precipitation, evaporation and seepage. Hence, data collection is essential for data analysis, modelling, and production of information products. Thus, WARMA has a Hydro-Informatics Unit focusing on the application of information and communications technologies. These address the increasingly serious problems of ensuring equitable and efficient use of water for many different purposes.

In the year under review the Unit undertook the following programmes and activities:

Configuration of the 65 Telemetric Stations

Ensuring that the stations transmit data to WARMA Annex Servers

Automatic transfer of water level data to HQ Servers

• 42 stations transmitting data

• 23 stations do not transmit because they are outside 3G mobile network coverage

Frequent stoppage of data transfer because of bundle exhaustion & difficulty in getting prepaid SIM Cards from Airtel

Reconfiguration of the four SADC-HYCOS Gauge Stations

Automatic transfer of water level data to HQ Servers

4 stations transmitting data to WARMA Servers1 Station was later configured too.

Working well transmitting water level, temp, rainfall & humidity data.

Updating Water Permit, Hydstra & GeoDIN & ZAMWIS

Data entry by Interns & Data entry Clerks

Updated Databases

• 211 files out of 242 updated.

• Updated Databases• 87% complete• 1,357 files have

been reviewed & clients notified for missing information.

Working towards an integrated information system

Development and Implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Management Information System (IWRMIS)

Supply, Installation and Configuration of the IWRMIS Software components (DHI- South Africa)

IWRMIS operational by Dec, 2016

Software still under development

CES-IH assists in the testing of the software




Verification & generation of Water Permit Certificates

Printing of actual Water Permits & Sealing them

Issue at least half of the approved Water Permits

Out of 202 approved applications, 99 were generated & sealed.

On going

Mapping of Boreholes of Commercial Groundwater Users

Inspect & GPS points of borehole location

Capture at least 200 commercial boreholes in Lusaka

152 boreholes were captured & are being entered into GeoDIN & GIS systems

On going.More resources required for this exercise.

Hydrological Data Sharing

Retrieval, analysis & sharing of requested data

Organizations that collected water level & discharge data include: COWI- 22, CSO- 5, WWF-12, UNZA-10, DWA-9, TNC-4 and UNZA student-12 stations

Consideration has been tabled to management to charge a small amount for this activity



Selected examples from the catchments• Kafue Catchment• Luangwa Catchment Activities• Chambeshi Catchment Activites


Kafue CatchmentThe Kafue Catchment in Zambia covers one fifth of the country’s total area. It cuts across five provinces with various industrial and human activities, and thus diverse and dynamic ecosystems on the catchment. Comprehensive understanding of the ecosystems in the catchment is essential for conservation integrated management and planning. With a length of 1300 km, he Kafue is the main river in the catchment and constitutes the major tributary of Zambezi River. The catchment plays a highly important role in Zambia’s economy with most of the mining, agricultural, and industrial activities concentrated within the catchment area.

Environmental and Water QualityMany of the economic activities within the Kafue Catchment affect the environment. If these impacts on ecosystems and water resources are not adequately monitored, controlled and managed properly water supply for millions of citizens is in danger. Therefore, a project to manage the water quality was instituted.Committed to integrated catchment management, the project scope includes environmental issues, ecosystems and water quality. With some already existing studies and data on water quality, the report focussed heavily on the proper management of the affected ecosystem. The ecosystems and stakeholders mapping component aimed at achieving the following overall objectives:

• To identify and map the different ecosystems in the catchment

• To identify and map the different environmental and ecosystem stakeholders in the catchment

• To collect, compile and analyse data on water quality

• To produce an environmental technical report

• To develop an ecosystem management strategy that is part of the Kafue Catchment Management Plan

All work in this regard was based on desk research. Therefore, based on the theoretical research, some of the following objectives were achieved

• Different ecosystems on the catchment were identified and among them were the reserve forests, national parks, game management areas, wetlands, industrial sites e.g. mining, agriculture, and other commercial activities.

• The different environmental and ecosystem stakeholders in the catchment were identified and among them major ones included, namely the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, Forestry Department, Department of Fisheries, commercial farmers, mining industries, hydropower generation companies.

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POLLUTION INCIDENCE AT MWAMBASHI AND KAFUE RIVERS ON THE COPPERBELT

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) had to shut down the pump stations at Garneton on the Mwambashi River, the Bulangililo, and Nkana East water abstraction points. Elevated levels of sulphates were detected in the Mwambashi and Kafue Rivers. The polluted water was not safe for consumption, and the closure meant that most parts of Kitwe were left with no water. Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) in collaboration with Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA), and NWSC undertook joint efforts to identify the source of pollution. The team conducted a water quality field investigation, sampling, testing and analysis of Kafue, Mwambashi, Mushishima, Musakashi, Muntimpa and Itimpe Rivers in the Upper Kafue Catchment, in the Copperbelt Province. Below are some of the activities which the catchment undertook to ascertain the cause of the pollution.

The water quality sampling exercise involved carrying out water quality measurements on various sites. Additionally, water was sampled for in-depth analysis at the WARMA laboratory using the internationally recognised standard methods. The on-site parameters tested were pH, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), redox potential (Eh), dissolved oxygen (DO) and water temperature. The methods and parameters done at the laboratory involved titrimetric for the determination of hardness (calcium and magnesium levels), chlorides (Cl) sulphates (SO4) and alkalinity. An atomic absorption spectro photometric (AAS) method was used to test for manganese (Mn), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), and cobalt (Co).

To establish the source of pollution WARMA, in collaboration with ZEMA and NWSC undertook a joint effort from 9th to 11th October 2016 by taking samples from 16 strategic sampling points. From the 16 sites sampled, only those on Mutimpa stream and Mwambashi river showed elevated levels of sulphates. The possible source of the sulphates was the sulphuric acid emanating from effluent of tailing dam 5 (TD5) owned and operated by Konkola Copper Mines.

WARMA directed KCM to repair and maintain TD5 Tailings and considered penalties to be levied on KCM for polluting a water resource.


Mapping of Groundwater Points

Under the year of review, a number of groundwater mapping tasks were undertaken. These mainly focussed on the collection and processing of existing data on groundwater points, with regard to their locations and usage and other relevant parameters. The undertakings were as summarised below

• GPS coordinates were convened for a list of boreholes that were retrieved from the Ministry of Local Government and Housing (MLGH) into a format compatible to mapping softwares. The boreholes were constructed under the Rural Water Supply Project in Masaiti, Lufwanyama and Mpongwe districts and the totals for the converted water points are 158, 122 and 95 respectively;

• A range of maps was generated, like maps showing boreholes drilled by MLGH under the rural water supply, maps for GReSP project area showing distribution of boreholes, fused with layers geology, aquifers, drainage and topography using digital elevation models

• The GW Unit was engaged in compiling a report on baseline data for groundwater resources of the Upper Kafue Sub Catchment which included the analysis of borehole monitoring data, and mapping of commercial water users. (Refer to the report on baseline data for details and map on Appendix I)

• Borehole Completion Reports (BCR) were collected and the GeODin Software respectively updated. The Unit took up a task that was inherited from DWA Ndola Office of collecting BCR in readiness for entry into the GeODin database. However, only collection of BCR was done as the latest software version is yet to be fully customised to WARMA’s needs. Therefore, by the end of the year under review, about 400 BCR awaited to be entered into the database. Hence, only exercises were executed with the latest software, awaiting the software developers to finalise the product.

• Data was compiled and maps generated to show the proposed stations for monitoring points as well as stations for routine groundwater monitoring, conducting river discharge measurements (See the Appendix II for the maps)

• Maps showing groundwater flows were generated, based on the boreholes’ water levels and GPS coordinates that were obtained during GReSP Fieldtrips and other activities. The groundwater flow maps were done as soon as the collected data was comprehensive enough.

Groundwater Resources Management Support Programe (GReSP) - Phase II Upper Kafue Sub-Catchment

A number of GReSP activities were undertaken in the year under review and these are as outlined as follows:

• Conducting familiarisation field trips and stakeholders engagement in the earmarked project area;

• Obtaining GPS coordinates for boreholes in the project areas that were already in the GeODin database and yet had no GPS coordinates;

• Identify abandoned boreholes with the potential to become monitoring boreholes by fitting them with probes.

• In total, 156 boreholes were visited and recorded in the database. Visited districts were areas within Kafulafuta basin blocks, namely Ndola, Luanshya, Masaiti and Mpongwe districts.

• In addition, parameters such as water tables, electric conductivity and temperatures were recorded;

• Among the activities were the measuring of the depth of Lake Kashiba (Sinkhole) of the karst area of Mpongwe

• Installation of groundwater and surface water monitoring stations.

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S/N Groundwater Monitoring Station District S/N Surface Water Monitoring

Stations District

01 Misundu ZAFFICO Forest Ndola 01 Kafulafuta River at Great North road Masaiti

02 Kambowa Masaiti 02 Kafulafuta River at Ibenga Masaiti

03 Fibale Masaiti 03 Kafulafuta River at Kasamba (Miputu) Mpongwe

04 Mwamba Chimo Primary School Masaiti 04 Kafubu River at Twapia Ndola

05 Kabya Primary School Mpongwe 05 Kafubu River at Masaiti Masaiti

06 Kafubu Block B. Primary School Luanshya 06 Mpongwe River Senseta Mpongwe

07 ZAMBEEF Nampamba Farm Mpongwe 07 Kafue River at Ndubeni Mpongwe

08 Lake Kashiba Mpongwe

09 Ndubeni Mpongwe

10 Kasamba Mpongwe

11 Masaiti Water Treatment Plant (1) Masaiti

12 Masaiti Water Treatment Plant (2) Masaiti

13 Primary School in near Sensenta Masaiti


Luangwa Catchment Activities

This section of the report highlights some of the activities which were undertaken by the Luangwa Catchment Office in the year under review.

Gauge Readers EngagementA total of 38 gauge readers were engaged at operational stations. New contracts were formalised, and signed by the gauge readers in February 2016.These were introduced to the payroll during the course of the year. However, the payment of wages to gauge readers has proved to be a challenge under the new system. Not all the gauge readers have been introduced to the payroll successfully. Some gauge readers reported not having been paid for some months.

Up-grading of Gauging StationsWARMA implemented the rehabilitation of sixty-five hydrometric stations countrywide as part of the Integrated Water Resources Management Information System project with support from GIZ. Thirteen gauging stations in the Luangwa catchment were part of this programme. These stations were launched during the course of the year. However, there were challenges of transmission as some of the stations were located in places with no network coverage from the service provider, Airtel Zambia. Only two of the telemetric stations were transmitting at the time of reporting. The table below shows the list of gauging stations that were upgraded to telemetric stations during the year under review.

Ref No. River Station Type District Status

1 5-815 Mulungushi Great North Road Bridge Telemetric Kabwe Operational

2 5-755 Chiwefwe MkushiBoma Telemetric Mkushi Operational

3 5-765 Lunsemfwa Great North Road Bridge Telemetric Mkushi Operational

4 5-770 Lunsemfwa

LubutoTelemetric Kapiri

Operational but not transmitting by Dec 2016 due to wild fire

which destroyed the cable

Masase Telemetric Serenje Operational

Mulopwe Village Telemetric Chama Operational

5 5-670 Lusiwasi Lundazi Dam Telemetric Lundazi Operational

6 5-300 Luangwa Mfuwe Telemetric Mambwe Operational

7 5-350 Lundazi Ndevu Camp Telemetric Nyimba Operational

8 5-650 Luangwa Luangwa Bridge Telemetric Luangwa Operational

9 5-800 Luangwa Shikabeta Telemetric Rufunsa Operational

10 5-940 Luangwa Road Bridge Telemetric ChisambaOperational but not transmitting, vandalised in Sep 2016

11 5-858 Lunsemfwa Feira/Luangwa Boma Telemetric Luangwa Operational

12 New Momboshi Feira/Luangwa Boma Telemetric Luangwa Operational

13 5-099 Zambezi Feira/Luangwa Boma Telemetric Luangwa Operational

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Registration and Sensitization of Drilling Companies

The WARMA catchment identified seven drilling companies working in the catchment. Three drilling companies have since registered with the Authority. The three companies have been sensitized on the use and submission of the WARMA Borehole Completion Form. Other companies were encouraged to register.

Flow measurements conducted in Mkushi Sub Catchment

The Clem Dam is located in upper Mkushi River, just downstream of the confluence of the Mkushi-Nkolonga and Kafwa Rivers. Initial reports had reached WARMA- Luangwa catchment that Clem Dam authorities were harvesting water (natural flow), without allowing statutory flow (E-Flows) downstream. To determine the extent of the problem, discharge measurements were conducted in four spots on the Kafwa, Nkolonga, Mkushi Rivers, and downstream of the Clem Dam to ascertain the amount of water that flows into and out of the dam.

The results showed the flow (in cubic metres and litres) at the four points of measurements. The measured values showed that the Clem Dam, at the time of flow measurement, was receiving between 0.7 m3/s - 0.8 m3/s (700 - 800 Liters/s) and releasing only about 0.1 m3/s (100 litres/s) which is about 12.5% of received total flow into the reservoir.


Chambeshi Catchment Activities

The Chambeshi River which is located in Northern Zambia is considered to be the main source of the Congo River. The Chambeshi River rises as a stream in the northern mountains, near Lake Tanganyika, in Zambia, at an altitude of 1760 meters. It flows 480 km in the Bangweulu swamps, which form part of Lake Bangweulu, supporting the Bangweulu Wetlands ecosystem. Then the water moves out of the swamps into the Luapula River. The Chambeshi River Catchment has an area of approximately 44,400 Km2. Geographically the Catchment is located between Latitudes 9o and 12o South and between Longitudes 30o and 33o East.

The Chambeshi catchment office began its operations in the first week of May 2016 with an initial task of mobilising office furniture and IT equipment. The Office is located on plot number 38, Mukulumpe road, Central town, Kasama. The catchment boundaries cut across two provincial administrations of Northern and Muchinga Provinces with a total combined number of ten (10) districts; Kasama, Mbala, Mungwi, Senga, Isoka, Nakonde, Mpika, Shiwang’andu, Chinsali and Mpikadistricts.

The table below summarises the activities carried out in the period under review.

s/n Activity Planned by Comments

1Production of a technical report for Lufubu hydro power at Keso

Headquarters The activity was successfully carried out

2Supervision of correction of lower range plates on 4 telemetric stations by Likusasa

HeadquartersThe activity was funded and successfully carried out

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Summary• Challenges & Overview• Recommendations• Conclusion


Challenges & OverviewWARMA achieved a lot during the year under review. However, the Authority equally faced various major challenges in efforts to establish sustainable structures and support water security at a national scale. Some of them are:

• Huge gaps in the water levels monitoring data due to missing water level sheets

• Challenges remain in the implementation of data collection using the Borehole Completion Reports

• The perception that National Council for Construction is legally licensing drillers is causing anxiety and

confusion in the regulation of the industry

• Finding office space for WARMA Headquarters and catchments remain a challenge and is hampering

progress

• The accuracy of digital maps for the Ministry of Lands poses a great challenge due to over and under

laps in the map projections.

Recommendations

• Sensitization in rural communities should be prioritized as some practices done affect clients

downstream negatively.

• The process of formalising groundwater regulations should be accelerated as a high number of water

users are using a massive amount of groundwater which negatively affect the groundwater levels.

• WARMA should improve its response time to applications to reduce the number of illegal water users.

• Inspectors should undergo trainings on water- and environmental conflict resolutions to make them

more efficient in handling issues especially in areas of water shortage.

• Recommendations made in regards to managing illegal water use or water works should be addressed

in the shortest possible time to avoid potential disasters.

• WARMA management should consider coming up with a fast track permitting system for contractors.

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Conclusion

In 2016, WARMA was in the process of procuring services of a legal drafter to translate the technical content into draft statutory instruments. With the establishment of the Environment and Water Quality Unit, WARMA took a significant step to build a reliable database for further development. Several hydrological activities supported this process. In addition, WARMA successfully enforced and fostered compliance with the WRM Act, national standards, and guidelines. This strengthened WARMA’s standing in the water sector.But, like every story of a new actor, WARMA’s development is not free of challenges and backlashes. Internal processes could be improved including the communication processes between WARMA headquarters and offices in the catchments. Hence, keeping track of files still is a challenge, what sometimes leads to frustration among water users and a decline of client acceptance of WARMA.

To ensure sustainable operations, WARMA will focus on several measures during the next years. One major achievement will be the engagement of the Drillers’ Association of Zambia and other relevant institutions. This will facilitate the enactment of a statutory instrument which will carry penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, efforts shall be undertaken to further establish WARMA in the catchments. Three laboratories will be built in Lusaka, Solwezi, and Kasama to anchor the authority in the whole country.

WARMA is aware of the challenges ahead but also are confident that it’s efforts in 2016 set the base for future success. Together with its stakeholders, WARMA will increase its efforts to sustain its impact on the water sector. It will continue working to become a reliable and sustainable authority at the service of water users to ensure water security for the people of Zambia.


Financial Report


Funding status

We have what it takes to be a great institution, fit for the demands of the 21st century – a compelling mission and vision, a clearly defined strategic direction and increasingly, a culture of high performance. However, the funding quantum has been very limiting and discouraging. As a new institution WARMA was supposed to get all the necessary support to give it its best footing. To the contrary, for the past three consecutive years, WARMA has been allocated ZMW 15 million and yet the institution has to implement the WRM Act nationally.Further to that, assets that relate to the mandate of the institution have not yet been distributed despite Government spending resources on the operations of an appointed ‘Assets Survey Committee’.

Role and Function of the Finance Department

The role of the Finance Department in WARMA is to provide accountability for financial resources and assure prudent utilization of funds. The department performs this function by preparing management reports and periodic financial statements prepared in accordance with applicable International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards. The department informs sound financial planning by providing guidance on budget preparation to the various departments of the Authority. It contributes to the successful allocation and employment of financial resources ultimately contributing to WARMA’s water resources management objectives.

Financial Reports and Highlights for the year 2016

The financial highlights for the year 2016 were as follows;

IncomeThe Authority currently has three sources of income these being:

• Government grants from parliamentary disbursements

• Technical and financial support from Cooperating Partners

• Income from water user fees and charges.

During the year under review a total of K 15,033,845.00 was received in terms of government grants.

K 1,191,002.00 was received from the Cooperating Partners as follows;

1. UNICEF Support towards regulation formulation (Groundwater) K 686,123.00

2. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Support to Kafue Catchment K 504,879.00

Income from Water Use ChargesThe Authority charges fees for the processing of applications, granting of permits, levying of penalties and other water use related administrative fees or license which are applied by the Authority to implement its mandate. The total income collected during the year amounted to K9,293,716.00. The other income is attributed to the amortisation of Capital Grants, Penalty fees and sundry income and totals to K6,572,092.00.

Support from Cooperating PartnersDuring the year 2016 WARMA obtained capital support from Cooperating Partners valued at K6,999,966.00

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for Hydrological Equipment, Mobile Phones, Ground Water Monitoring Equipment, Computer Equipment, Enterprise Resource Planning Software, Development of IWRMIS, Motor Vehicle and Office Furniture. The Cooperating Partners include

• The World Bank through the WRDP Project

• KfW

• GIZ

• GRESP/BGR

• TNC

• UNICEF & WWF

The Authority has undertaken activities in collaboration with co-operating partners which commenced in 2015. These activities include the preparation of subsidiary legislation to operationalise the Water Resources Management Act through statutory instruments and various projects under the ambit of the development of an Integrated Water Resources Management Information (IWRMIS) system. The projects commenced in 2015.


STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEIn Kwacha

2015INCOMEGrant income 16,489,109

Other income 15,865,80832,354,917

EXPENSESEmployee benefit expenses 17,770,766Depreciation expense 6,056,030Other operating and administration costs 8,776,061

32,602,857

LOSS FOR THE YEAR (247,940)

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Statement of Financial Positionas at 31st December, 2016In Kwacha

2016

ASSETSNon-current assetsProperty and equipment 24,264,639Current assetsTrade and other receivables 6,748,393Cash and cash equivalents 9,899,507

16,647,900

TOTAL ASSETS 40,912,539

EQUITY AND LIABILITIESCapital grants and fundsCapital grants 20,564,779Accumulated funds 18,222,769

38,787,548

Non-current liabilitiesEmployee related accruals 1,615,806

Current liabilitiesPayables 509,184

TOTAL LIABILITIES 2,124,990

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 40,912,538


Development and Implementation of financial management systemThe Finance Department collaborated with the Cooperating Partners to develop a financial information management and reporting system in order to facilitate the timely submission of accurate and comprehensive financial data for WARMA for financial planning and reporting.

The design stage of the activity has been completed and implementation of the system has commenced and the roll out will take a phased approach. The ERP Sage 300 (ACCPAC) was successfully installed and configured on the Server donated by GIZ and will be fully implemented in 2017.

Participation in formulation of pricing strategyThe department continued to provide financial information and participated in the development of the pricing strategy that will involve the revision of fees and charges of the Authority.

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Human Resources and AdministrationRecruitment of Staff

During the period under review, the recruitment of the remaining positions approved for 2016 was completed except for the position of Audit Manager in which interviews were successfully conducted and a suitable candidate identified.

During the period under review 13 employees were recruited:

S/No. Name S Position Dept

1 Osward Musukuma M Procurement Officer HRA

2 Francis C. Mukolwe M Accountant (E) Finance

3 Matildah Kalinda F Stores Officer HRA

4 Rector Muntemba M Data Entry Clerk DWRMI

5 Roselyn Zulu F Receptionist/Typist HRA

6 Emmanuel Mumba M Legal Assistant Legal

7 Moses Phiri M Human Res. & Admin Off. HRA

8 Wesley Mabuluki M Logistics Officer HRA-KfC

9 Levy Gondwe M Logistics Officer HRA-ChC

10 Katherine Mutale F Office Assistant HRA-KfC

11 Regina Chanda F Office Assistant HRA-ChC

12 Nathan Chisenga M Assistant Accountant Finance-LC

13 Tom M. Kafumbe M Assistant Accountant Finance-ChC

Staff Establishment

Following recruitments stated in 1.1 above, the WARMA staff establishment as at 31st December, 2016 was 70 employees as per establishment and the actual number was 65 employees.

Performance management

During the year under review Management adopted a General Staff Appraisal tool for assessment of staff performance.

The Director General appraised Senior Management in W2 and W3. No major adverse performance gaps were recorded in the senior management appraisals. Other line managers from W2, W3 and below were tasked to appraise their subordinate staff by November 20, 2016, by which date no adverse performance report was recorded.

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