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Govt to segment products produced locally

By Staff Writer Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says the Government will hold an aggregation meeting after the rainy season to segment all products produced locally. He said the Government will document products produced in Zambia, including quality, quantities and localities where they are made. The Minister said this information is vital […]

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Liquid fertiliser distrution commences in Northern Province

By Maimbo Mweemba The distribution of Liquid fertiliser in in Northern Province has been flagged off by Geoveda Lenders Limited, a company that produces natural boosters and organic fertilizer. Acting Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Lewis Mwape, who officiated at the distribution exercise in Kasama, said government was ready to partner with the private sector organisations […]

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Son kills Mother in cold blood

By Staff Writer A-56- year old woman of Chongwe has allegedly been murdered in cold blood at her house by her 28-year-old son. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said that the victim Ruth Nyanvula is alleged to have been killed and burnt her as the body was found in a dismembered and burnt state. Mr […]

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Prioritise top notch service delivery

Dear Editor President Hakainde Hichilema and his government have completely failed to prioritize top notch service delivery to the people of Zambia as expected and as promised. Their failure to stabilize the prices of essential goods and services such as food stuffs, fuel, and electricity to mention a few is profoundly evident. It is the […]

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President Hichilema makes new appointments

By Staff Writer President Hakainde Hichilema has, pursuant to Article 176( I) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia and in consultation with the Civil Service Commission, appointed Patrick Kangwa as Secretary to the Cabinet, subject to ratification by the National Assembly. The President has also appointed Dr Oliver Kalabo as Deputy Secretary to […]

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SA prison service opposes Jacob Zuma’s return to jail

South Africa’s prison service has said it will challenge a court decision that sent former president Jacob Zuma back to jail. “Having carefully studied the judgement, Correctional Services is convinced that another court may arrive at a different conclusion,” the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said in a statement. The Supreme Court of Appeal had on […]

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Zambia to Benefit from the AU Five Billion Dollars Credit Facility For Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises

Zambia stands to benefit from the five billion dollars credit guarantee for Micro, Medium, and Small Enterprises committed by seven Pan African Financial Institutions. The disclosure was made by African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, Albert Muchanga, during a bilateral meeting with the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga in Niamey, Niger. […]

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Illegal allocators in Rosewood of Chingola warned

By Staff writer Chingola Municipal Council has sternly warned unscrupulous individuals that are selling land illegally in Rosewood area. Chingola Municipal Public Relations Assistant Manager Evelyn Mulenga said any individual involved in such activity will be brought to book without any hesitation She said only the Municipality is mandated by law to administer land on […]

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