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Cabinet approves National productive policy

Cabinet has approved for implementation the National Productivity Policy. Cabinet observes that productivity is an overarching issue, affecting all the sectors of the economy. In a statement, Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya said in order to strengthen the existing policy framework being pursued by Government to diversify the economy through massive industrialisation and job creation, […]

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Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Principal Trust Schools Mabvuto Ng’ona has urged graduands from both Konkola Trust Secondary and Nchanga Trust Secondary Schools to be responsible citizens as they go into society. Speaking when he officiated at both graduation ceremonies and merit awards for outstanding performances for grade twelves and nines held last week Thursday, Mr […]

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Zimbabwe Mine Rescue On Hold Amid Safety Fears

Zimbabwe has temporarily suspended rescue operations at a collapsed mine amidst safety concerns. Nine informal miners are still believed trapped underground, almost two weeks after a rockfall at a disused mine shaft north-east of the capital. The government has blamed indiscriminate blasting for the accident in Bindura. The remains of one miner were retrieved last […]

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By-elections dates for 4 Local Govt wards set

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has set Monday, 4th January, 2021 as the date to hold four Local Government wards By-elections. The elections are in Kamimba Ward of Lumezi District, Maramba Ward of Livingstone District, Luola Ward of Kalabo District and Kaimbwe Ward of Kasempa District. Acting Public Relations Manager Sylvia Bwalya said the by-elections […]

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Kafue Gorge Lower at 95%-Nkhuwa

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Energy Minister Matthew Nkhuwa says the building of the 750 megawatts at Kafue Gorge Lower Power plant has reached 95 per cent before its completion. Updating United Church of Zambia (UCZ) congregants at St Marks Congregation in Chingola, Mr Nkhuwa said the dam has been filled and the plant is being tested. […]

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Nkhuwa rallies constituents to register as voters

By Staff Writer Chingola Member of Parliament Matthew Nkhuwa has rallied the constituents to register as voters. Mr Nkhuwa said the queues have reduced and are now manageable to enable all to register. Speaking when he visited several voter registration centres, Mr Nkhuwa said the Electoral Commission of Zambia staff have mastered the registration equipment […]

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