Alice Nachilembe
Hands off Forest 27- Lusaka Mayor
Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has cautioned Lusaka Councillors against commenting on the Forest 27 developments in the media. Mr Sampa said the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is the principle in terms of land allocation while Local Authorities are merely agents which perform delegated duties. He said the fact that Ministry of Lands has […]
ECZ to suspend violent political parties-Simwinga
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has cautioned political parties to desist from engaging into violent acts or risk being suspended. ECZ Commissioner Derrick Simwinga said the commission will not condone violence from any political party. Mr Simwinga said this in Milenge yesterday during a senstisation meeting ahead of the Milenge Town Council Chairperson by-elections […]
President Lungu expected in Abu Dhabi today
President Edgar Lungu is today expected in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates on a two-day working visit. Speaking in an interview with ZANIS in Abu Dhabi, Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Malanji said this is the first high level interaction at Head of State level between Zambia and the United Arab Emirates. Mr Malanji […]
Veep urges illegal Miners to formalise their activities
Vice President Inonge Wina says Government is looking at ways in which Zambian illegal miners who are being exploited can be supported to formalise their activities. Speaking when she called on, Chief Sandwe of the Nsenga people in Lusangazi district – Eastern Province, Ms Wina said there is a need to protect the local people […]
Late Chilubi MP to be interred today
The Late Chilubi Member of Parliament Rosario Fundanga will be buried today at the Leopards Hill Memorial Park in Lusaka. President Edgar Lungu yesterday visited the Funeral home to offer his condolence to the Fundanga family following the death of the MP. President Lungu arrived at the Funeral home around 16:30 hours and was ushered […]
RB calls on farmers participation to food security
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Republican President Rupiah Banda has called on farmers across the country to fully participate in food production in order to make Zambia food secure. Mr Banda says small scale farmers should take advantage of this year’s farming season to grow a variety of food crops as they were majority producers. He […]
Zambia Airways will add to debt sustainability-CTPD
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Center for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Researcher Bright Chizonde has called on government to halt it’s decision to relaunch Zambia Airways. Mr Chizonde said the current macroeconomic and fiscal position is not allowing for the relaunch of Zambia Airways. He said Government should instead harness the potential of the private sector […]
President Lungu Commissions Kalomo-Dundumwezi-Ngoma-Itezhi-Tezhi Road
President Edgar Lungu has commissioned the US$ 20.9 million, 247 Kilometers; Kalomo-Dundumwezi-Ngoma-Itezhi-Tezhi first ever climate resilient road in Zambia. President Lungu said the commissioning of the road was a clear reflection of the Patriotic Front (PF) Government’s unwavering commitment to improving the road network across the country and to delivering on the development promises to […]