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Kantanshi Constituency Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba has called on Unity among councilors in his constituency. Mr. Mumba says councillors should work together despite their political affiliations so that development can be archived in the constituency. He adds that the increased CDF has the capability of bringing development to all corners of the constituency if […]
Opposition Democratic Party president Harry Kalaba says he is aware of a ploy by some UPND members holding dark corner meetings with the Registrar of Societies, to side with the Judith Kabemba faction to bar his team from filing in nominations set for January 19, 2022. He says no amount of frustration will stop his […]
A Trade Policy and Development Think Tank has projected a further rise in the cost of living and that of doing business in Zambia. The Centre for Trade Policy and Development –CTPD- attributes this to inflationary pressures coming from the global markets, possibility of poor farming season due to erratic rains and an increase in […]
ELEVEN cooperatives that got K1.7 million from Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) for aquaculture projects but abandoned work will have their contracts terminated for abrogating terms and conditions of the deals. Aquaculture projects are managed by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock but they are funded under loans from CEEC. The latest Auditor General’s report […]
The Zambian government has announced it will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to adolescents from 12 years upwards following an increasing trend of infections, severe disease and even deaths among them. Health Minister Sylvia Masebo announced today that Zambia will administer the Pfizer vaccine which has been shown to be safe and effective in children […]
Mufulira District Commissioner Saboi Kabika has bemoaned the low levels of adherence to covid 19 by members of the public that has seen the district record a staggering number of covid 19 positive cases. Ms. Kabika has disclosed that from the 2,040 tests conducted yesterday 90 cases were positive and that 12, 000 people in […]
Bus and taxi operators in Mufulira on the Copperbelt have disregarded government’s directive against hiking fares before consultations are concluded with all stakeholders. On Saturday the RTSA warned bus and taxi drivers with intentions of hiking fares before approval that the law will not support such acts. But in parts of the Copperbelt bus fares […]
Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has expressed concern about the increased number of Covid-19 active cases and admissions. Ms. Masebo says there is evidence of increased transmissions in congregate settings and social gatherings. She has since appealed to members of the public to adhere to health regulations and to get vaccinated against the pandemic. Speaking during […]
Information and Media Development Minister Chushi Kasanda has said that funds that will be saved from the decision by the government to remove subsidies on fuel and electricity will go towards paying retirees and other needy areas. Ms. Kasanda said that currently subsidizing on fuel alone, costs the government about 67 Million United states dollars […]
Economist Yusuf Dodia says the recent staff agreement of a 1.4 billion dollars loan with the International Monetary Fund-IMF to Zambia is a drop in the ocean, given the country’s indebtedness and economy that is mainly run by foreign investors. Mr. Dodia says as long as the country’s major economic affairs in the mining sector […]
