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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The African Development Bank Group has approved an $11.1m loan to support Zambia’s efforts to restore fiscal stability. The funding was approved by the Abidjan-based African Development Fund in a bid to help Zambia improve its management of public resources. The four-year project, spanning 2019–2022, will aim to strengthen the capacity of staff in institutions […]
Alice Nachilembe
