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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