Daily Archives: August 9, 2018

Water Aid urges govt to upgrade shanties

Water Aid Communications Officer, Isabel Mukelebai has noted the urgent need for government to upgrade some unplanned settlements in order to improve the supply of quality water to the citizens. And Ms.Mukelabai believes that by upgrading some unplanned settlements, the water utility firms will be mandated to supply potable water to these areas. She has told Q-news in an interview ...

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No cell phones during working hours, Lusambo warns

Lusaka Province Minister, Bowman Lusambo has warned civil servants to desist from using cell phones during working hours. And Mr Lusaka says government is considering formulating a law that will give it powers to ban the unnecessary use of cell phones by civil servants during working hours. Speaking when he made impromptu visits to Lumumba and Dedan Kimati RTSA offices ...

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Private sector important in improving Agric sector- CTPD

Centre for Trade Policy Development (CTPD) Executive Director, Isaac Mwaipopo says the private sector remains relevant in improving the agriculture sector. His comments comes in the wake of the move by Pembe Milling Company which has set its maize purchase price at K90 per 50Kg bag against the FRA’s K70 for the same quantity. Mr Mwaipopo tells Q-News that this ...

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