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The Independent Observer

Higher Education gets funding for Master Plan development

The Ministry of Higher Education has received support through funding from the United Nations Conference, Trade and Development to help in the development of the Master Plan and Implementation Frame work of its National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy. Director of Division on Technology and Logistics at UNCTAD Shamika Sirimanne said this when Minister of […]

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JCTR calls for reduction in mealie-meal prices

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called on government to continue with the diversification programme in the agriculture sector in order to stabilise the price of mealie meal in the country, and realise a favourable reduction in the commodity. JCTR has expressed concern with the continued increase in the high price of mealie […]

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IBA Needs Reform-Media

By JOHN SAKALA The Media Liaison Committee (MLC) has noted with sadness a notice by Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) to all broadcast media houses to furnish the IBA with recordings broadcast media programmes every two weeks. MLC Chairperson Enock Ngoma said the notice is another example of the increasing anti-media activities towards the broadcast media sector […]

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Indian Business Women eye zambia

At least  Thirty Indian business women have declared interest in Zambia as a destination of choice for trade and tourism. Speaking when a delegation of thirty women where hosted at Zambia High Commission in new Delhi, India, womenovator Founder Tripti Shinghal said the delegation is interested in discussions that will result in visible progress. She […]

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RTSA to introduce online payment for road tax

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has developed an online payment solution for road tax and road worthiness application that will enhance service delivery. The new online payment solution will be accessed through the RTSA website and interfaced with various electronic payment provider platforms and the electronic Zambia Transport Information System (e-ZAMTIS) system. RTSA […]

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