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ZESCO launches token identification

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA ZESCO has launched the token identification (TID) roll over exercise which will see the upgrading of prepaid meter software across the country. The token Identification is a special code used to uniquely identify each prepaid electricity token that is generated at the point of purchase. Speaking at the launch ZESCO Managing Director […]

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DBZ partners with Norsad Capital to inject capital into local economy

The Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norsad Capital, an impact investor and private credit provider offering tailor-made debt solutions to profitable growth-stage companies. The move promises to bolster direct investment into Zambia by supporting businesses that are committed to positive social impact. Zambia, one of the youngest […]

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4 Cambodians nabbed for working without permits

By Staff Writer  The Department of Immigration in Lusaka has charged four Cambodians with unlawful stay and engaging in employment without a permit. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati  Nshinka said they were among 18 persons apprehended on March 26, 2023 during a routine operation conducted at Crown Casino in Lusaka, Down Town. Mr Nshinka said […]

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Clinical officer drowns on Lake Kariba

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Clinical Officer based at Munyama Rural Health Centre in Siavonga District has drowned on Lake Kariba. Brocklin Mtonga 27 drowned after the dugout canoe he was in capsized near the harbor at Munyama Health Centre. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said brief facts are that the victim went to play football […]

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Government Reforms Favor Public Relations Professionals

Southern Province Minister (MP) Cornelius Mweetwa says Government remains committed to undertaking sufficient reforms necessary to make the role of Public Relations Professionals in Zambia more effective in supporting government’s agenda towards national development. Mr Mweetwa noted that the passing of the bill has transformed the Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA) to Zambia Institute of […]

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Kairos Global Ministries Bishops consecrated

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kairos Global Ministries (KGM) General Overseer of Bishop Clifford Chisha and Associate Bishop Robinson Mpundu has been consecrated to the office of Bishop. The Consecration was witnessed by over 60 Clergy from various denominations from Ndola, Kitwe, Chingola and other Towns. And speaking as the Guest of Honor at the concentration Trade […]

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UPND Govt providing right Leadership

United Party for National Development (UPND) official on the Copperbelt Province Victor Imakumbili has said the people of Zambia should continue believing in the New Dawn government of President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Imakumbili, the UPND Chifubu Constituency Vice Chairperson in Ndola, said President Hichilema and his government is providing the right leadership that is destined […]

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