Local Content Access System
Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of local content across Zambia's mining sector — ensuring compliance, transparency, and supplier development.
What LOCAS Manages
A single platform for end-to-end local content compliance in Zambia's mining sector
Procurement Plans
Submit and track quarterly procurement plans, classify items by local content schedule, and report against approved plans.
Tender & Award Management
Record bids, apply Margin of Preference calculations, select winning bidders, and submit award results for regulatory review.
Supplier Registry
Register local and foreign suppliers, verify PACRA and ZRA credentials, manage ownership disclosure, and track supplier development.
Employment Reporting
Submit employment status reports by nationality and category, track citizen employment targets, and report on workforce localisation.
Compliance & Penalties
Monitor compliance against local content obligations, manage penalty calculations, and track rectification status across all reporting periods.
Supplier Development
Create and monitor Supplier Development Programmes (SDPs), track milestones, KPIs, and activity completion against approved targets.
How It Works
Register
Mining companies and suppliers register on LOCAS and are verified by MMMD.
Submit
Submit procurement plans, tender results, and employment data each quarter.
Review
MMMD reviews submissions, validates local content percentages, and approves or flags issues.
Comply
Receive compliance status, address any penalties, and track performance over time.
Ready to get started?
Sign in to access the LOCAS portal or contact the MMMD Local Content Department for onboarding assistance.