Daily Archives: November 18, 2015

Projected increase in load shedding will affect economy – Isaac Ngoma

Economist Isaac Ngoma has forewarned that the projected increase in load shedding in 2016 will compound the effects of the current economic situation in Zambia. Mr. Ngoma notes that besides alternative sources of energy becoming costly, increased load shedding will result in further reduced productivity in the Country’s economy. In an interview by telephone, Mr. Ngoma has told Qfm News ...

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HIV testing optional – Govt

Government has directed government health institutions to stop conducting compulsory HIV testing for patients seeking medical care. Commenting on concerns by the general public over government health institutions conducting compulsory HIV testing before administering medical attention, Health Deputy Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya says government policy on HIV testing remains the same. Dr. Chilufya tells QFM News in an interview that ...

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