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Kafubu Water owed over K100 million

By JOHN SAKALA Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company KWSC on the Copper belt is owed over K100 million in unpaid utility bills by customers in its areas of operations. KWSC has over 65, 000 customers spread in three towns namely of Ndola, Luanshya and Masaiti. Company Managing Director Engineer Anthanasius Mwaba has further disclosed that […]

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Farming community delighted on presidents pronouncement on importation of agro-produce

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) says the farming community is elated with the president’s inclination towards protecting farmers if they increase their production. ZNFU President Jervis Zimba said recently the head of state President Edgar Lungu made a pronouncement on Friday 26th March, 2021 that he will not allow the importation of […]

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Golfer Wemba wins Sanlam classic title

By Mercy Chewe Professional golfer Sydney Wemba is thrilled for winning the 2021 Sanlam Classic Championship which was held over the weekend at Lusaka Golf Club. It was the second competition on the 2021 the Professional Golfers Association of Zambia (PGAZ) schedule. Wemba was champion with a combined score of five-under-par 211, beating his closest rival […]

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Plans to import water into Southern on card

Government is contemplating embarking on an ambitious project to improve water situation in Southern Province by tapping the commodity from other parts of the country where water is available all year round. Minister of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection, Raphael Nakacinda, said consultations on the feasibility of harvesting and channeling water to drought prone […]

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Govt closing gaps in health services

Health Minister, Jonas Chanda has said Government is closing up the gaps and reducing distances people cover, in accessing health services. Dr Chanda said this was through the construction of more primary healthcare facilities closer to the people. Commissioning three Health Facilities, a Maternity Wing at Kaloko Health Centre which is also earmarked for upgrading […]

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