By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Tax Platform say that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a key component of global economic integration and private external finance for developing countries. Private Sector Enhancement Expert Ellen Makinishi says that not only does FDI add to investible resources and capital formation, but also promotes the transfer of production technology, […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chipolopolo Patron Pastor Peter Makembo has commended the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) for giving Chipolopolo coach Milutin Micho Sredojevic an exit door. Speaking in an interview with The Independent Observer Makembo said that Zambia is a powerful house and as defending champions with an expertriet coach on the bench, there are […]
To be eligible for election, each candidate aspiring for public office should score 5 on the 0 – 5 electability scale below: 1. Provide quality health services to all without systematic segregation. At present, UTH and I suppose other hospitals have Fee Paying Sections accessible mostly to the opulent. The same services rendered in the […]
By Staff Writer Government says the debt swap will provide significant relief to public service workers who are highly indebted and yet their capacity to service the loans is compromised. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga said Government is convinced that the debt swap will take away the pressure civil servants have had […]
BY CHINOYI CHIPULU Chipolopolo striker Roger Kola has left Super Division Zanaco to join Tanzanian side Azam. Kola has signed a two-year deal with Azam which will run up to 2023. Azam confirmed the capture of Kola in a posting on their Facebook Page. “We are happy to inform you that we have signed a […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The immigration Department in Nakonde has secured a two-year sentence for a Burundian Nation for returning to the Zambia unlawfully after being removed by Mpika Immigration Office on 1st July, 2021 via Nakonde Border Control. Immigration Public Relations Namati Nshinka said Medalo Irakiza 23 was arrested on 7th July, 2021 on a […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Rainbow party has welcomed President Edgar Lungu’s decision to offer debt swap to all civil servants who have been living on debt. Rainbow Party National Spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe said the debts have lowered their working moral that is why they have been calling on govt to redeem them. Mr Kabwe says it […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Patrick Lungu has lauded the Zambia High Commission in Kenya for maintaining strong bilateral relations in tourism with Kenya and fulfilling the directive and efforts of the two Heads of State. Mr Lungu said Zambia is looking forward to collaborating with Kenya in terms of […]
By IREEN MULENGA Luapula Province presidential campaign Coordinator Chitalu Chilufya says the people of Luapula province have commended presidential running mate Nkandu Luo for her contribution in the campaign’s. Dr Chilufya said that the incoming Veep has touched different parts of the areas in Luapula province as articulated in the manifesto. “The temple of the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) calls for Government to reveal implementation status for maize/mealie meal export & import MOU between Zambia and DRC. CTPD Researcher for Trade and Development Emmanuel Muma said government should share a comprehensive and clear implementation status for the Maize/Mealie Meal Export & import MOU […]
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