Government has advised ZAMPOST that it can no longer have a business model where its costs continue to be greater than the revenue it generates and one whose survival as a business depends on the government funding. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has said in view of the changing times, the country’s postal service […]
By Maimbo Mwemba Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia’s debt needs to be restructured because it is unsustainable. Dr Musokotwane said government is committed to the debt restructuring process and economic transformation through the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP) and strong public and private sector business linkages. “I am calling for more […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A joint team of inspectors from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), Chinsali Municipal Council (CMC) and Ministry of Health (MoH) have seized assorted goods worth K18, 654. The inspections covered 26 business outlets at Chinsali’s Central Business District (CBD) in Muchinga province and on 10th to 12th and 19th May, […]
Zambia has won a bid to host the 34th African Public Relations Association (APRA) Conference to be held in Lusaka in May, 2023. The announcement was made today at the just ended 33rd APRA Conference held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania from May 23 -27, 2022 under the theme “Africa’s Resilience and Global Competitiveness: […]
By Staff Writer Chipangali Town Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma has urged government to provide more information to farmers on changes made to Farmer Input Support Program (FISP). Mr Nkhoma said the decision by Government to make improvements to the FISP is a step in the right direction which is the best interest of the farmers. […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 22-year-old man of Sesheke in Western province has allegedly slit the throat of his estranged wife’s lover. Western Province Acting Commanding Officer Fwambo Siame said Lubinda Lubinda is alleged to have stabbed to death Pelekelo Matepeta aged 37 in the neck upon suspicion that he was having an affair with his […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kitwe City Council (KCC) has advised members of the general public not to building any structure without Council’s approval as it is illegal. KCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said members of the general public should avoid building structures without obtaining planning permission from the Local Authority. Ms Mwamba said such is […]
By Staff Writer Former Member of Parliament for Roan Constituency in Luanshya Chishimba Kambwili has been reported to Nakonde Police for allegedly giving false information about the death of Obed Kasongo. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said police in Nakonde have received a complaint from Mulenga Mutale 32, of Nakonde. Mr Mwale said Mr Mutale […]
By Staff Writer Absa Bank Zambia Managing Director Mizinga Melu has been recognized as the Most Influential African Women Banker of the Year (Rest of Africa) at the Africa Bank 4.0 Awards. Ms Melu was awarded through a voting system in which members across the African banking fraternity gave the highest number of votes for […]
By Maimbo Mweemba The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) special envoy for the horn of Africa Mohammed Abdi Affey has expressed gratitude to the Zambian Government on its response to the refugee crisis in neighboring countries. Mr Affey says Zambia is currently hosting over 1-hundred thousand refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
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