By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary Chanda Kaziya says the Zambian economy is projected to grow by only one percent in 2021 and two percent in 2022 respectively. Mr Kaziya said it is undisputed that the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with other external forces on the world market has negatively affected […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has expressed concerned that some sections of society continue to portray COVID-19 as a hoax, in the process misleading many into believing that the disease does not exist. Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga said the trend is a serious behavioral problem that must be addressed by everyone, the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) are the actual obstacles to cross-border commerce in today’s world. And the Centre has commended Government for developing a National Strategy on the elimination of non-tariff barriers impacting Zambia’s trade with the rest of its trading partners. CTPD Researcher […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Roan Parliamentary candidate Nathan Chanda has joined the Catholic church in mourning the sudden death of Benedict Ng’andwe. Fr Ng’andwe was the current Chief Executive Officer of Radio Icengelo in Kitwe and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Chairperson. Mr Chanda who is also of Catholic faithful has convoyed his […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has dispelled rumors circulating on social media suggesting that a decision has been made to increase electricity tariffs and fuel prices by 15 and 20 percent respectively after the General election. ERB Public Relations Manager Kwali Mfuni said the board is concerned with such reports because they […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MWSC) is set to connect seven Peri Urban areas to piped water supply on the Copperbelt this year. MWSC Communications Manager Bright Mtonga said that the contract was in the second phase after water boreholes were drilled to extend water supply to Peri Urban areas. Mr […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil Alfreda Kansembe says Zambia has the potential to set up a biofuel Industry looking at the ground work done by Policy Makers and stakeholders to support the sector. Dr Kansembe said that financial Institutions, African Development Bank (ADB), Standard Bank Brazil and others have been supporting African countries […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Republic of Lithuania has proposed signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia which will act as a framework for enhancement of economic and political cooperation between the two countries. The MoU is a culmination of discussions between Zambia’s Ambassador accredited to the Nordic and Baltic States, Her Excellency Rose […]
BY CHARLES TEMBO Ndola High Court Judge Mary Mulanda has dismissed an application by the United Party for National Development (UPND) in which it asked the court to quash the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban campaign rallies. The […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Edgar Lungu has called on traditional leaders to help engage opposition leaders on the need to promote peace and unity as the country nears the August 12, 2021 general elections. He says this why the PF administration will not and has not allowed the country to be divided on tribal lines. […]
Alice Nachilembe
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