By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kanchibiya Constituency Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has expressed concern that farmers in his Constituency have been staying at Food Reserve Agency (FRA) depots since August 2021 waiting to be supplied with empty grain bags for their maize. Speaking when he visited Tazara Corridor Resettlement Scheme, Mung’ang’a FRA depot, Mr Chanda said […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) calls on Government through the Ministry of Finance to consider building local consensus on the key economic reforms it plans to institute. CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said Government should do so as they are engaging cooperating partners for technical or financial support. Mr […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nine-people including the driver have died on the spot while 16 others are nursing serious injuries in a road traffic accident in Lusaka. The accident occurred when the unknown driver for the Howo truck who was driving from North to South swerved to his right side lane in trying to avoid a […]
Eastern Province Minister, Peter Phiri says government will continue supporting companies, which promote value addition to Local products. Mr Phiri said this in Chipata, during the launch of the Community Markets for Conservation -COMACO-‘s CP Snack, the company’s new product. The Minister said government is resolute in providing an enabling environment to companies, such as […]
By Staff Writer Zambians have been urged not to drop guard on following Covid 19 protocols because the global pandemic is still here. German Cooperation, USAID and the Local Government Association of Zambia are asking Zambians to continue to adhere to Covid 19 set guidelines as a way to prevent further spread and mitigation of […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nine people of Chipita Ward in Mwansabombwe have escaped death after the house they were sleeping in was allegedly set ablaze by unknown people. Juliana Chipili 73, the owner of the house explained that her eight grandchildren and herself were sleeping when thick choking smoke woke them up, after their grass thatched […]
Police on the Copperbelt have charged and arrested Bowman Lusambo 43, for Assault Occasioning actual Body which occurred in 2019 during a By-election. Police Spokesperson Rea Hamoonga said Mr Lusambo who is also Kabushi Member of Parliament , of house number 36, Chamba Valley in Lusaka was charged for the offences of Unlawful wounding and […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-28-year old Policeman has been shot dead while two toll gate collectors raped by unknown criminals at Kalense toll gate in Kasama. And Police have launched a manhunt for the cases of Murder, Aggravated Robbery and Rape which occurred on October 8, 2021 between 02:00 hours and 04:00 hours. Police Spokesperson Rea […]
The Zambia Industrial Park constructed by China National Building Material Group Co., Ltd. (CNBM) three years ago in Chiyeya, 19 kilometers away from Zambia’s capital Lusaka, has grown into a signboard for Africa’s international cooperation. It not only satisfies Zambia’s demand for high-quality building materials in the country’s infrastructure construction, but also sets an example […]
By IREEN MULENGA The UPND Alliance member Kelvin Fube has stated that the 2.8 million votes garnered during the August, 12 polls was a collective effort from all the UPND alliance partners. Mr Fube who is also Zambia Must prosper President has urged Zambians not to be misled by any assertions that may arise stating […]
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