By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary Chanda Kaziya says the Zambian economy is projected to grow by only one percent in 2021 and two percent in 2022 respectively. Mr Kaziya said it is undisputed that the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with other external forces on the world market has negatively affected […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) are the actual obstacles to cross-border commerce in today’s world. And the Centre has commended Government for developing a National Strategy on the elimination of non-tariff barriers impacting Zambia’s trade with the rest of its trading partners. CTPD Researcher […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Roan Parliamentary candidate Nathan Chanda has joined the Catholic church in mourning the sudden death of Benedict Ng’andwe. Fr Ng’andwe was the current Chief Executive Officer of Radio Icengelo in Kitwe and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Chairperson. Mr Chanda who is also of Catholic faithful has convoyed his […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MWSC) is set to connect seven Peri Urban areas to piped water supply on the Copperbelt this year. MWSC Communications Manager Bright Mtonga said that the contract was in the second phase after water boreholes were drilled to extend water supply to Peri Urban areas. Mr […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil Alfreda Kansembe says Zambia has the potential to set up a biofuel Industry looking at the ground work done by Policy Makers and stakeholders to support the sector. Dr Kansembe said that financial Institutions, African Development Bank (ADB), Standard Bank Brazil and others have been supporting African countries […]
BY CHARLES TEMBO Ndola High Court Judge Mary Mulanda has dismissed an application by the United Party for National Development (UPND) in which it asked the court to quash the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban campaign rallies. The […]
By IREEN MULENGA People’s Alliance for Change ‘PAC’ Parliamentary candidate for Luanshya Central Constituency Patience Chisanga says once elected her priority will be industrializing Luanshya and empower the Youths. Ms Chisanga said that Luanshya Central Constituency has a vast number of challenges that the Town has faced over the years that needs to be addressed. […]
By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo are settling down in Khartoum ahead of Friday’s international friendly match against Sudan. Zambia arrived in Khartoum at 02:00 hours after leaving Benin on Wednesday morning. Coach Micho’s side has set up camp at the Grand Holiday Villa. FAZ Media say Friday’s friendly match will kick off at 19:00 hours Central […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia Police has refuted allegations from the opposition United Party for National Development that they cancelled road shows for UPND scheduled for Matero and Chelstone in Lusaka. Police said the allegations were not true but it was misleading. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has advised people from political parties who are in charge […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Masaiti have picked up the body of a 28-year-old pregnant woman who was found dead in the bush few meters from a tavern. The body of a six months pregnant woman was found with bruises on both knees and legs, swollen private part with blood oozing from the private part. […]
Alice Nachilembe
