Daily Archives: April 5, 2017

Parastatals should be profitable – Mushimba

Government has noted the need for all parastatal companies to be viable and profitable in order to help in raising the much needed revenue. Transport and Communications Minister, Brian Mushimba has told journalists at State House shortly after presenting his 2016 fourth quarter ministerial report to President Edgar Lungu that under his ministry, only ZAMPOST and National Airport Cooperation are ...

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President Lungu orders protection of water sheds

President Edgar Lungu has directed the Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection to protect water sheds in the country. Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister, Lloyd Kaziya has told journalists shortly after presenting his 2016 fourth quarter ministerial report to President Lungu at State House that the President also wants the ministry to ensure the people of ...

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Chipata city council destroys 210 liters of Tujilijili

Chipata City Council has destroyed 210 liters of liquor sachets popularly Known as Tujilijili that were confiscated between the months of October and December last year. Public Relations Officer Taonga Kaonga says the destruction is in line with Article 22 of 1992 which mandates the council to confiscate products that do not meet the required standards. Ms Kaonga says the ...

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Govt justifies ZESCO tariffs hike

Government has justified the proposal by ZESCO to increase electricity tariffs. Energy Minister David Mabumba has told a media briefing that the power utility company is making loses because its electricity production cost is higher than the revenue being generated from the sale of electricity to its customers. Mr. Mabumba says with the loses ZESCO is making; he does not ...

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