South African early-stage venture capital firm, 4Di Capital, has today announced the second closing of its new US$ 25 million seed fund – created in partnership with DotExe Ventures in Mauritius – with an undisclosed raise from Mauritian-based conglomerate, IBL Group, via its investment vehicle, IBL Link Investments Ltd. The announcement establishes a close working […]
Socialist Party president Fred M’membe has charged that there are serious problems of lack of transparency and predictability in the whole fertiliser supply business. Dr M’membe said if factors that have led to failure to supply people with fertilisers at the right time and in the needed quantities are not understood and resolved, the country […]
Police in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, stormed into nightclubs on Sunday night and ordered revellers to leave during a crackdown on premises operating in residential areas. It follows complaints from residents about noise from bars, restaurants, nightclubs and alcohol-selling premises. Governor Johnson Sakaja had on Friday cancelled the licences of all nightclubs operating within residential […]
Three teachers have been caught planning to assist candidates during the ongoing grade 9 internal examinations. Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) Public Relations Manager Nicholas Nkhuwa said one is from Luapula Province while two are from Lusaka. Mr Nkhuwa said (ECZ) working together with security wings and the Ministry of Education moved in swiftly and […]
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is reviewing the alleged cartelistic conduct perpetrated by some market players in the distribution value chain of clear beer products in the country. This concern arises from the influx of complaints that CCPC has received where some distributors are alleged to have formed cartels with middle-men selling alcohol […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Lusaka Provincial Veterinary Officer for alleged corrupt practices involving over K28, 000. Dr Patricia Bwalya, 50, of Longacres area in Lusaka has been charged with one count of Abuse of Authority of Office. ACC Head of Communication, Timothy Moono said that details are that on unknown dates but between […]
By Staff Writer WaterAid Zambia says Zambia can accelerate progress towards meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and National Development Goals (NDGs) if it uses the Expanded CDF to increase investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene sector. WaterAid Country Director Pamela Chisanga noted that President Hakainde Hichilema’s numerous pronouncements regarding Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in […]
By Staff Writer Gender Activist Beauty Katebe has noted with concern revelation by the United Nations that every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member around the world. She observed that incidents such as the Headman in Southern Province who recently eliminated his wife and family members […]
By Staff Writer Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says the Government will hold an aggregation meeting after the rainy season to segment all products produced locally. He said the Government will document products produced in Zambia, including quality, quantities and localities where they are made. The Minister said this information is vital […]
PUM Senior Expert from the Netherlands Mr Cees Shoenmaker, North Western Province Chamber of Commerce President Mr Mukumbi Kafuta and entourage yesterday paid a Courtesy Call on His Worship the Mayor of Solwezi Remmy Kalepa to discuss the possible future of the business community in Solwezi. Mr Shoenmaker said that he is in Zambia on […]
Alice Nachilembe
