Giorgia Meloni’s party has no experience in government, so she will need full support from ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi and Matteo Salvini, who were both part of the outgoing Draghi government. Although he was Italy’s longest-serving prime minister, Berlusconi, 85, is running for election to the Senate for the first time since he was barred in 2013 for tax […]
The Kidney Foundation of Zambia has praised Government for accepting to have renal services under the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) Scheme. Foundation Chairperson Thomson Fungwa said this means that patients with Kidney condition will now access health services such as dialysis and kidney transplant under NHIMA. Mr FUNGWA said the development will reduce […]
The pound has fallen to a record low against the dollar as markets react to the UK’s biggest tax cuts in 50 years. In early Asia trade, sterling fell close to $1.03 before regaining some ground to stand at about $1.06 on Monday morning, UK time. Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has promised more tax cuts on top of […]
BUYZED Campaign founder Evans Kazonga Ngoma has appealed to Yango Managers to consider extending their transportation business to goods if people are to fully access and enjoy more of their service. Mr Ngoma says Yango transport has become a service of choice wherever it is accessible and that if the same is extended to the […]
FELIX CHEMBE CHINGOLA It’s so vexatious to hear from the self-proclaimed learned people criticizing the government over homosexuality, i thought the well-learned and these so-called lawyers are the ones going to clear the air over gay rights in Zambia and what the Zambian Constitution says over the gay. The president can’t deviate from the law […]
In the face of climate change and fuel shortages, low-carbon and sustainable development have become the consensus of the international community. Mr Pang Xinxing, Vice President of the China – EU Association and Chairman of StarTimes Group, has said Africa has superior innate conditions for green energy development, but the current potential is under-explored […]
By Staff WriterMulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (MWSC) has commenced construction, rehabilitation and extension of its infrastructure in Chingola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. The works are part of Zambia Water and Sanitation Project (ZWSP) worth EURO 156 million funded by the Government of the Republic of Zambia through loans from European Investment Bank, French […]
By Staff Writer Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (MWSC) has embarked on a project to improve water and sanitation services in Kasumbalesa Township in Chililabombwe. MWSC Communications Manager Bright Mtonga said the Company was currently constructing a borehole, a water reservoir tank, 9 kilometers of water network, 30 Ventilation Improved Pit Latrines and […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has called for community engagement in addressing the many challenges in the district. Speaking during a Green-Grant funds projects implementation program on enhancing community participation in local solution, resilience and climate change adaptation held at Nsumi lodge, Mr Kang’ombe said in order to achieve the agenda there is […]
By Staff Writer Independent candidate in Thursday’s Kabushi parliamentary candidate Albert Yombwe has withdrawn from the race citing uneven playing field. According to the Electoral Process Act under Section 31(2), the law requires the cancellation of elections and calling for fresh nominations whenever a candidate withdraws. Mr Yombwe whose campaign symbol was an umbrella has […]
Alice Nachilembe
The Independent Observer
