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By Staff Reporter  Kantanshi Member of parliament Anthony Mumba has sympathized with his constituents over the lack of water which is making life unbearable for them. Dr. Mumba has in this vain promised to intensify on the number of boreholes in his constituency by bringing them closer to the people of Kantanshi as he sees […]

By Staff Reporter  Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe has clarified that the current investor for Mopani Copper Mines Delta Mining Limited did in fact bid for the Mopani transaction, contrary to assertions by some Patriotic Front members who are stating that the Mopani Copper Mines Deal is day light robbery. The Mines Minister says government was […]

By Staff Reporter  Kangwa Nsuluka Ward Councilor Martine Chisha has assured residents of Zimba Compound that they will soon receive running water following the on-going water project by Mulonga Water and Sanitation Company in the area. Mr. Chisha says people in his area have for a long time been facing challenges of water and the […]

By Anthony Chomba Head of the Germany Development Cooperation in Zambia Bernhard Trautner says there is need to widen the operating space for Civil Societies to ensure justice for people is fully attained. Mr. Trautner says a shrinking space for civil societies to operate in must not be permissible to thrive taking into account the […]

By Anthony Chomba The Churches Health Association (CHAZ) in Lusaka is leading the campaign against alcohol abuse amongst youths in various communities. To this effect, various activities among them entrepreneurship training and sporting activities aimed at reducing the intake of harmful alcohol are underway.   The program initiated by CHAZ has brought on board AB […]

By Anthony Chomba Ministry of Science and Technology Felix Mutati says there is need to carefully study the behaviour of insects that may affect the agriculture sector. The minister noted that with the adverse effects of climate change at play, there is a possibility of an outbreak of insects that can cause harm to the […]

By Staff Reporter The Acton Institute for Policy Analysis Centre (AIPAC) is concerned with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest statement on Zambia’s deteriorating economy saying the development underscores the pressing need for collective action to address the country’s economic distresses. AIPAC Executive Director Solomon Ngoma says while the centre commends the government’s efforts to […]

By Anthony Chomba Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, has highlighted the growing threat of diabetes, calling it an emerging public health crisis.  In a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Lusaka Provincial Assistant Director, Simulyamana Choonga, during the commemoration of World Diabetes Day, Dr. Muchima revealed that the commonness of diabetes in Zambia was […]

By Comfort Nthala Miners in Kitwe and Mufulira will be fully compensated for their time spent working at Mopani Copper Mines, including the three years they were employed under ZCCM Investment Holdings (ZCCM-IH) prior to the takeover by Delta Investment Holdings, a subsidiary of International Resource Holdings (IRH). Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul […]