By ALICE NACHILEMBE First Quantum Minerals has underscored the vital role good corporate governance plays in promoting ethical behavior and business transparency among key sector players in Zambia’s economy. The mining firm believes that transparency, especially in the mining sector should be one of the key elements of good corporate governance. FQM Director of Operations […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Monze Expo Committee has continued its push to identify areas of investment as the big event nears its climax by ensuring that all the places with potential are highlighted. Having completed their tour of the Eastern part of the district where they have made a number of discoveries including Gemstone prospects last […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has cancelled the international friendly match between Zambia and South Africa. The Game was scheduled for National Heroes Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019 has been rescheduled. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala made the announcement in a statement saying that the decision was arrived at in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The University of Zambia (UNZA) Lecturer and Researcher Katendi Changula has developed a rapid Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) diagnostic test kit. Dr Changula, who is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Paraclinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine said QuickNaviTM-Ebola is designed simple and quick to use. She said it only […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia is making positive strides towards securing agreements with Brazil in renewable energy. Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil, Dr Alfreda Kansembe-Mwamba said in Brasilia that Brazil has shown willingness to develop a bio-fuels industry in Zambia as a key driver to economic development. She said following a consultative Seminar held in Lusaka in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Lusaka City Council (LCC) Legal Services Committee has amended the procedure for issuing liquor licences to over 500 applicants on the waiting list. The decision is meant to quicken the process and offload the backlog. LCC Public Relations Manager George Sichimba said the main differences between existing procedure and the amended one […]
Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Emmanuel Mwamba has embarked on a robust campaign to seek support from member states of the African Union. This is on the proposed recognition of Zambia’s first Head of State, Dr Kenneth Kaunda as one of the founding fathers of the African Union. Speaking when he paid a courtesy on Tunisia’s […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has expressed concern over the escalating high prices of mealie meal. The price is reported to have reached K150 for 25kg bag of breakfast and ZML120 for a 25kg bag of Roller meal in some cases. Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya said this is a matter of grave concern to the Government. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 41 year old Zambian National has allegedly been stabbed to death with a knife by his wife in Cape town South Africa. The victim identified as Peter Nyirenda sustained neck injuries resulting from a knife Stab and died at Retreat clinic in Capetown after suffering from neck related complications. This is […]
President Edgar Lungu says Zambia and India have enjoyed cordial relations since independence. The Head of State says he is looking forward to furthering the relations for the emancipation of the two countries. He was speaking to Journalists in the presence of the President India Shri Ram Nath Kovind and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi after […]
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