By Mercy Chewe A consortium of Zambian suppliers in the Copperbelt and North Western Provinces has supported the Government’s plan to repeal the Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015. According to acting Chief Government spokesperson Mike Mposha, the current Legislation is inadequate in dealing with many issues related to increase in illegal […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the nation that Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia will attend the BRICS-Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogues which is scheduled to take place on 24th August, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa. His Excellency Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration in Chipata has secured the conviction of two Zambians for harbouring illegal immigrants contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Edgar Tembo (32) and Richard Tembo (68), both Chipata Residents, were arrested on 14th January 2023 in Chipata after Immigration Officers found 12 undocumented Ethiopian nationals in a house […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission in Chipata, Eastern Province has arrested three pharmacists at the Chipata District Health Office for theft of government drugs and possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. The Commission has jointly charged Willard Mugala 42, Tamara Kamanga 42, and Fortune Mtonga 40, for Theft by Public […]
By Staff Writer The Department of Immigration has disowned a job advert been circulated on various social media platforms as fake. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said that some crooked persons are circulating a fake job advertisement on various social media platforms, falsely claiming to be originating from the Department. “We categorically disown the […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has rescinded its decision to restrict the movement of maize and mealie across districts. Permanent Secretary, Green Mbozi said Government will engage stakeholders in consultations on how best to ensure that Zambians are prioritized to access maize and mealie meal. Mr Mbozi said the decision was meant to manage the excessive […]
ZAMTEL and the Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) have signed an agreement that will see the two companies offer banking and mobile money services using the Zamtel green shops. Speaking shortly after signing the agreement, ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda said the partnership entered between her bank and Zamtel will enhance service delivery to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE In a noteworthy development, Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe and District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi have extended their commendations to Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation for their remarkable strides in the Zambia Water and Sanitation Project (ZWSP). District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi expressed his admiration for the substantial progress achieved thus far by the project. […]
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Preya Sharma says Zambia has performed strongly under the Fund supported programme. Ms Sharma said the Country has met all the quantitative targets and has met 9 of the Reform targets. Speaking during the town hall forum on the 2023 mid-year economic performance in Lusaka today, Ms. Sharma said […]
Government has revealed plans to turn traditional ceremonies into tourism products. Southern Province Permanent Secretary Namani Monze said turning traditional ceremonies into tourism products would promote tourism and can impact positively on the country’s development agenda. Speaking when he graced the Chikaza Munyama traditional ceremony of Itezhi- tezhi District, Dr. Monze said the promotion and […]
Alice Nachilembe
