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Attention all Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe licencees.
The 2020 licence renewal is NOW open. Visit us at the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe, No. 1 McCaw Drive, Avondale, Harare or our Bulawayo offices, 137 George Silundika Street to RENEW yours today.
Together, protecting the people! Protecting the enviroment!
Notice: License Expiration Extension.
Notice: License Expiration Extension.
RPAZ would like to advise all licensees that the validity of authorizations which were set to expire on 31 December 2019 have been extended to 31 January 2020. This is due to administrative reviews within the licensing system.
Please refer to the official communication attached below, Thank you.
RENEWAL OF LICENCES FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY-DECEMBER 2019
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) is a statutory body established under the Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] of 2004 with a mandate to protect people and the environment against effects of radiation.
The Authority is hereby reminding all users of ionising radiation and radiation related equipment to start processing their licence renewals for 2019 in line with the provisions of Statutory Instrument 134 of 2011. The renewal for the year 2019 licenses is now open as from October 1, 2018.
A provision has been made for users to make flexible payments towards the licence fees between now and December 31, 2018.
Users are encouraged to use the Electronic Licensing Application Management (eLAM) system for swift application and processing of authorizations on: elam.rpaz.co.zw . A guide on the eLAM is available for download here.
All authorisations issued by RPAZ in line with the Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] expire on the 31st of December of each year and all licensees must be renewed on or before. Any application for renewal submitted after this date shall attract a 30% penalty fee charged in accordance with Statutory Instrument 106 of 2011.
It is illegal to operate radiation emitting devices without a licence from the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe and all such entities are required to regularise their operations with the Authority with immediate effect.
The fee schedule is available for download here.
For further information, please contact us on the details given below:
RPAZ Offices
1 McCaw Drive/King George Road
Avondale
Box A1710, Avondale, Harare
Telephone: 263-242-335627/83 or 263-242-304978
PUBLIC NOTICE: Call for submission of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) assessment results.
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe advises all entities involved in practices and activities listed below to conduct NORM assessments and submit findings to the Authority by 31 December 2018 in fulfillment of the Radiation Protection (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) Regulations (Statutory Instrument 99 of 2013).
- Mining and comminution of ore,
- Physical mineral separation processes,
- Wet chemical extraction processes,
- Thermal processes for extraction,
- Processing and combustion of minerals;
(Mining and mineral processing, Industrial and Mining Laboratories, Refractories, Refurbishers, Water Treatment and Purification , Facilities involved in production and processing of Ceramics and Building Materials, quarry mining, Scrap Processors and Smelters, Fertilizers Producers, Thermal power stations, boilers and coking coal producers . )
Entities are further advised that assessments should only be conducted by persons and radiochemical analysis laboratories accredited by the Authority and according to specific guidance issued by the Authority.
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) is a statutory body established under the Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] of 2004 with a mandate to protect people, both current and future generations and the environment against effects of radiation.
The official document can be found here.
For further inquiries please contact us at 1 McCaw Drive, Avondale, Harare, and Phone number 0242335627, 0242335683, 0242304982, 0242308006
WORLD CANCER DAY
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) takes part in a movement to embrace a cancer-free world. RPAZ has addressed its role in reducing cancer in Zimbabwe and embracing a cancer-free generation at large. Just as cancer affects everyone in different ways, all people have the power to take various actions to reduce the impact that cancer has on individuals, families and communities.
“WE CAN. I CAN”
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Revision of the Radiation Protection Regulations
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe is in the process of revising SI 62 of 2011 in order to address the provisions of the international safety standards.
As our valued stakeholders, you are kindly requested to consider and to make comments to the document downloadable below.
Revision of the Radiation Protection (Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources) Regulations
Comments should be submitted to kndinde@rpaz.co.zw by 20 September 2017
Megafest awards RPAZ C.E.O the 1st runner-up Winner of the prestigious 2017 Megafest Award for Thought Leader of the year.
The Board, Management and Staff of The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) would like to congratulate The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Reward Severa, for being the 1st runner-up Winner of the prestigious 2017 Megafest Award for Thought Leader of the year. Through your able and innovative stewardship, RPAZ has become an international hub of excellence in the Nuclear Scientific field, and we continue to strive towards attaining our vision of being an internationally acclaimed regulator in the field of radiation protection by 2025.
Congratulations, Makorokoto, Amhlope.
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IAEA PUBLISHES A BULLETIN ON NUCLEAR SECURITY: COMMITMENTS AND ACTIONS
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published its bulletin on Nuclear Security: Commitments and Actions. The IAEA’s mission is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and to help all countries — especially in the developing world — benefit from the peaceful, safe and secure use of nuclear science and technology. This edition of the IAEA Bulletin highlights the different areas of security where the IAEA’s work is making a real difference. An extract from this bulletin is its mission to The Republic of Zimbabwe to help strengthen the nuclear security detection architecture at the country’s points of entry and exit.
For more information, please download the following documents:
Regularisation of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (Norm) Industries and Facilities
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) is a statutory body established under the Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] of 2004 with a mandate to protect people and the environment against effects of radiation.
The Authority hereby gives notification for the regularization of activities covered under the Radiation Protection (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) Regulations (Statutory Instrument 99 of 2013).
“Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material” or “NORM” means naturally occurring materials whose radionuclide concentrations have been increased by or as a result of human practices. NORM does not include the natural radioactivity of rocks or soils, or background radiation, but instead refers to materials whose radioactivity is enhanced by controllable practices (or by past human practices)”.
The following facilities are affected by the regulation;
- Laboratories, Refractories, Refurbishes
- Water Treatment and Purification
- Ceramics and Building Materials
- Scrap Processors and Scrap Smelters
- Fertiliser Producers
- Medium and Large Scale Mining and Mineral Processing Facilities for the following;
- Platinum, Nickel, Chrome
- Gold, Tin, Emeralds
- Phosphates, Iron and Steel
- Coal, Gas and Coal Combustion
- Rare Earth Metals and Heavy Mineral Sands
- Thermal Power Stations
According to this Statutory Instrument, the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe shall establish and maintain a register of licences of all facilities or persons for the above mentioned activities. Therefore, all such persons or facilities are required to regularise their activities by submitting to the Authority written notification of existing or of intention to carry out the practice(s) on the prescribed form by the 1st of January, 2017.
Application forms and applicable fee schedule are available for download here.
For further information please contact us.