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Shoprite snubbing local onion producers

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) says that Shoprite is simply ignoring Local Onion producers as the country is awash with onions from both small scale and some large-scale farmers.  ZNFU Public Relations Manage Kakoma Kaleyi said some onions have gone to waste in storage facilities due to continued importation of the […]

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Chingola Council to bury one unclaimed body

By Staff Writer  Chingola Municipal Council has called on members of the public who may have a missing relative to check Nchanga north General Hospital. The Council intends to bury one unclaimed body of Mr Jackson Mpundu from Nchanga North General Mortuary. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Kyombela said the body is in Nchanga […]

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Do not drop the guard 

… a caution to leaders By Rev. Clifford Chisha When we become too familiar with the environment or gadget, the chances of violating safety measures become high. No matter the experience, leaders should avoid dropping the guard. Safety guidelines safeguard our lives, position, success and reputation. When you begin to fight what causes you to […]

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Reduced Road Traffic accident millstone-RTSA

By Staff Writer The Road Transport and safety Agency says the reduction in road traffic deaths during Easter Holiday is a key millstone in improving Zambia’s road safety prospects. RTSA Head – Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said RTSA has noted a reduction in the number of road deaths over the Easter Holiday long weekend. Mr […]

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0ver 200 students graduates in skills courses at Chingola skills Center

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two-Hundred and three students have graduated with various skills training courses from Chingola skills of Continuance education. The graduates’ graduated in various courses in Food and Beverage, General Hospitality, Metal Fabrication, Occupation Safety, Auto Mechanics and Computer Application. And speaking at the graduation ceremony Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe said that the Skills […]

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Engineers challenged to innovate, for the environment

By ALICE NACHILEMBE  Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu has challenged engineering professionals in Zambia to come up with home-grown solutions that speak to the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature bio-diversity loss and pollution. Eng. Nzovu has challenged them because engineers are partly responsible for the planetary crisis through their various […]

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17 nabbed for illegal cultivation, trafficking of cannabis

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) arrested 17 people Countrywide for unlawful cultivation and trafficking of cannabis weighing over 712 Kilograms during the Easter period. DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga said the Commission in Lusaka has arrested and jointly charged Jeopher Ngoma 37, of Kabanana Compound, Peter Njovu, 31 of John Laing […]

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The Country has plenty onions, Shoprite can buy

Hanyisi Onion Cooperative in Chipangali says the group is shocked to hear Shoprite Country Manager announce that it has run out of onions when the country has plenty of onions. Cooperative Chairperson Davy Kapwata said Eastern Province has onions lacking buyers and Shoprite want to find a way to start importing onions from South Africa. […]

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The Country has plenty onions, Shoprite can buy

Hanyisi Onion Cooperative in Chipangali says the group is shocked to hear Shoprite Country Manager announce that it has run out of onions when the country has plenty of onions. Cooperative Chairperson Davy Kapwata said Eastern Province has onions lacking buyers and Shoprite want to find a way to start importing onions from South Africa. […]

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Operators at Black mountain suspend material delivery

Operators at the Black Mountain have suspended the delivery of materials to their buyers due to late payments. Black Mountain Consortium Spokesperson Kangwa Kamando said the buyers have been slow in their payments and the consortium will not supply until all the outstanding bills are cleared. Mr Kamando said operators at the Black Mountain do […]

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