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The Independent Observer > Articles by: Alice Nachilembe

Zambia, Ethiopia chamber of commerce partner on Zambia-Ethiopia business forum

The Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia has partnered with the Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations to accelerate the work of the Zambia-Ethiopia Business Forum. Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Emmanuel Mwamba said Government has shifted focus in line with the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP),  from political to economic diplomacy. He said this was […]

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Livingstone Council, CCPC seize goods worth about K16, 000

 By ALICE NACHILEMBE A combined team from Livingstone City Council and Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have seized goods worth about K16, 000 from various markets. The seized articles which include food stuff and cosmetics were expired, had damaged packages, dented tins, recalled products and those that were  inadequately labeled, that is, they had […]

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Chiteme in Eastern to handover vehicles

Minister of National Planning  Alexander Chiteme is in Mfuwe Eastern Province. The Minister is expected to hand over vehicles to the districts in the province for the smooth implementation of the Zambia Integrated forest landscape project( ZIFLP) and will also inspect developmental projects. The Object of the ZILFP is to improve landscape management and increase […]

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UPND rehabilitates boreholes in Milanzi Eastern province  

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Provision of clean and safe drinking water should be a priority. UPND has rehabilitated and handed over some disused boreholes in Milanzi Constituency of Katete in Eastern Province. UPND president Hakainde Hichileme said Safe and clean drinking water for citizens throughout the country is a huge priority for UPND. HH said it […]

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Higher Education gets funding for Master Plan development

The Ministry of Higher Education has received support through funding from the United Nations Conference, Trade and Development to help in the development of the Master Plan and Implementation Frame work of its National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy. Director of Division on Technology and Logistics at UNCTAD Shamika Sirimanne said this when Minister of […]

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JCTR calls for reduction in mealie-meal prices

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called on government to continue with the diversification programme in the agriculture sector in order to stabilise the price of mealie meal in the country, and realise a favourable reduction in the commodity. JCTR has expressed concern with the continued increase in the high price of mealie […]

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Indian Business Women eye zambia

At least  Thirty Indian business women have declared interest in Zambia as a destination of choice for trade and tourism. Speaking when a delegation of thirty women where hosted at Zambia High Commission in new Delhi, India, womenovator Founder Tripti Shinghal said the delegation is interested in discussions that will result in visible progress. She […]

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RTSA to introduce online payment for road tax

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has developed an online payment solution for road tax and road worthiness application that will enhance service delivery. The new online payment solution will be accessed through the RTSA website and interfaced with various electronic payment provider platforms and the electronic Zambia Transport Information System (e-ZAMTIS) system. RTSA […]

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