Monthly Archives: July 2017

President Lungu dates Southern Province

President Edgar Lungu is expected in Southern Province on Tuesday where among all lined up projects will commission the Dundumwezi – Kalomo Road. While in Southern Province, the Head of State will inspect projects such as ultra Modern Airport in Livingstone – Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula, modern Intercity and Intercity Bus Terminal, completed township Roads and state of Art Hospital in ...

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G20: ‘Difficult’ talks ahead as protesters arrested

Leaders are entering the final day of talks at the G20 meeting in Hamburg as officials try to bridge the gap with the US on issues such as trade and climate change. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is hosting the summit in Hamburg, said the talks so far had been “very difficult”. Negotiators worked through the night in an attempt ...

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Political atmosphere has potential to jeopardize investor confidence – Dodia

Economist Yusuf Dodia says the current political atmosphere in the country has the potential to jeopardize investor confidence. Mr. Dodia says the political tension could lead to investors withholding their investment until when the country is politically stable. Mr. Dodia tells QTV news that Parliament should therefore exercise extreme caution when considering the motion relating to the invocation of article ...

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President Lungu advised against using harsh language against investors

President Edgar Lungu has been advised against using harsh language towards the international community, more especially investors. Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) President Enock Tembo is advising the Head of State to always be diplomatic in his language each time he is talking about investors and the international community. Mr. Tembo says the President Lungu’s statement during his press conference ...

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United target Lukaku trains with Pogba

Manchester United’s bid to sign Everton’s Belgian international striker Romelu Lukaku for a record fee between British clubs of £75 million looked nearer to completion on Friday as photos emerged of him training with Paul Pogba. Lukaku, 24, was pictured on United star Pogba’s Instagram account training with his close friend — who has the same agent, Mino Raiola — ...

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Al Ahly desperate for a win

Al Ahly will welcome Coton Sport in a 2017 CAF Champions League, Group D match at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria on Saturday. Kick-off is at 9:00pm. The Red Devils, who are record eight-time Champions League winners, are heading into game in need of a win in order to book their place in quarterfinals. This is after Zambian ...

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Siavonga DC calls for more investment in district

Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has encouraged investors to consider investing in infrastructure such as shopping malls and banks in the district. Mr Kanyama says the district is attracting a lot of tourists hence the need for such infrastructure investment. He says his administration is ready to assist serious investors secure land. Mr Kanyama bemoaned the situation were the people ...

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Starch processing plant in Solwezi to be established

The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has disbursed a loan of K4.4 million to PremierCon Starch Processors Limited to finance the establishment of a starch processing plant in Solwezi district. The plant, which is expected to be fully operational in December 2017, will produce starch from cassava and sweet potatoes, and will create 200 jobs at construction phase and 160 ...

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Advisory Board for the National House of Prayer calls for prayers

The Advisory Board for the National House of Prayer has called for a national day of prayer on Sunday,9th July,2017 in the wake of destructive activities that have affected many families and strategic national installations of late. In a statement, Advisory board Chairman Bishop Joshua Banda says there need for the nation to demonstrate a sense of unity at a ...

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Lungu unveils foundation stone for construction of ZCCM-IH Cement Plant

President Edgar Lungu has unveiled the foundation stone for the construction of the US$548 million ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) cement plant in Ndola. Speaking during the unveiling of the foundation stone and ground breaking ceremony today, President said increased investment in Zambia’s cement industry is key to creating competition in the market, thereby making cement more affordable to the majority. ...

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