The Congolese Government has welcomed the call by Copperbelt Province Minister Japhen Mwakalombe to de- congestion at Kasumbalesa Border. DRC Deputy Consulate General, Nkulu Ghyslain admitted that the prevailing situation at Kasumbalesa Border is not conducive and the matter has to be resolved immediately. Mr Ghyslain said the situation cannot be allowed to continue considering […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Copperbelt Permanent Secretary Bright Nundwe says the negative publicity of the country is hindering development that the country is poised for. Mr Nundwe said the over dependency on foreigners to export Zambia’s natural resources on behalf of the local people will not help the country to come out the economic mess the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The ruling PF in Lufwanyama has describes the current UPND Member of Parliament Leonard Fungulwe as a failed project for the people in the area. PF Information Publicity Secretary (IPS) for Lufwanyama, Henry Chilombo has challenged the MP to lobby for sustainable empowerment programs for youths in the district. Mr Chilombo said […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Some Patriotic Front (PF) members in Kitwe have accused Kwacha Member of Parliament (MP) Joseph Malanji of dividing the party. Speaking in an interview, the aggrieved PF members said the past intra Party elections were not transparent because the Kwacha law maker used his position and wealth to bribe the members. Losing […]
By NAMUTENGA SAKAPILA Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) anti-smuggling squads has intercepted Christmas alcohol to the tune of K700, 000 in taxes. ZRA Corporate and Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said the elite anti-smuggling squads working together with customs officers from Chirundu boarder intercepted three trucks in different locations with alcohol believed to be meant for Christmas […]
By NAMUTENGA SAKAPILA About 1, 000 miners at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) are faced with redundancy following the company desire to reduce labour. According to latest correspondence from MCM Chief Services Manager KV Chitoshi, the company is asking employees to go on voluntary separation or opt for early retirement. The company wants to reduce labour […]
By NAMUTENGA KALUNGA Africa GreenCo, an energy solutions company is seeking to invest in the Zambian energy sector. Greenco, Co-founder Ana Hadjuka said the desire to invest in Zambia was precipitated by Zambia’s efforts to combat effects of climate change. Ms Hadjuka said efforts by government to diversify the country’s energy sector will reduce Zambia’s […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have arrested a-24 year old woman for duping online buyers purporting that she was selling hair extensions. Deputy Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has identified the con-woman as Jessica Chilambe. Mr Hamoonga said Chilambe owns a Facebook page called ‘Style by Jessie’ which she allegedly uses to steal money from people. “The […]
…can create over 3, 000 jobs By NAMUTENGA SAKAPILA Fitwaola Mine is an open cheque with capacity to create more than 3,000 jobs, yet no one in leadership is remotely concerned with its dormancy. A member of The Independent Observer (TIO) Politics WhatsApp forum tipped Nchanga Member of Parliament Chali Chilombo that Fitwaola is a […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Lufwanyama Town Council has approved a budget of K21, 929, 990.00 for 2019 civic year. Presenting the budget the newly elected Finance Human Resources and General Purposes Committee Chairperson Annie Kapandula said that the money will be generated from various sources including Government grant and local revenues. Ms Kapandula said the budget […]
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Alice Nachilembe
