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ZCCI, Lativian Chamber ink deal

By JOHN SAKALA The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) and the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) meant to enhance economic cooperation between Zambia and Latvia. ZACCI and LCCI have further agreed to develop a Joint Action Plan through which the objectives of the MoU […]

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Govt advises youths to take advantage of opportunities by private sector

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya says Government has intensified efforts, in collaboration with other partners, to provide investment opportunities for young people. Ms Siliya also says youths should not only wait for opportunities from Government but take advantage of opportunities offered by private entities. She said this when she met Sampay Chief Executive Officer John […]

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Govt launches Covid-19 social cash transfer

Government,with support from cooperating partners, has launched the emergency Covid-19 social cash transfer, . Community Development Minister Kampamba Mulenga says the disbursement to beneficiaries is expected to start within the course of the week. Ms Mulenga says the emergency social cash transfer will help to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 in vulnerable homes of the […]

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No need to close school despite rise in Covid-19

General Education Permanent Secretary, Jobbicks Kalumba says that there is no need to close schools despite a rise in COVID-19 cases in the country. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Livingstone District Commissioner Pascalina Musokotwane, Dr. Kalumba, said the Ministry of General Education has provided an enabling environment in schools to support learning. […]

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Luanshya: Dog mauls 4-year-old-boy

By Karen Mushenywa in Luanshya A-4- year-old boy of Luanshya is nursing severe dog bite wounds after he was maulled by a neighbours Germany Shepard. The boy who is admitted to Thomson District hospital sustained deep bits in the neck, head and left arm. Both Luanshya District Commissioner Patrick Maipambe and Thomson Hospital Director Mwamba […]

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