Monthly Archives: October 2021

SACCORD outlines expectations of 2022 national budget

The Southern African Centre For The Constructive Resolution Of Disputes (SACCORD) Expects That The 2022 National Budget Will Be Conflict Sensitive, Centered Around Uplifting The Livelihoods Of All The Local People Where Empowerment Is Concerned And Thereby Address Structural Violence. Mr. Cheembe Expects That The Budget Will Free Up A Lot Of Resources In The Economy So That People Have ...

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Investors assured of Government’s zero tolerance to corruption

Foreign Affairs Minister, Stanley Kakubo Has Assured Investors That Government’s Policy Of Zero Tolerance Against Corruption Is Meant To Protect Public Resources Including Investments That Are Brought Into The Country. Speaking During A Bilateral Meeting With Hungarian Minister Of Foreign Affairs And Trade, Hon. Peter Szijarto, Mr.  Kakubo Emphasized That Government Was Keen To Attract Investment That Will Create Jobs ...

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PF cadres cause chaos at Satas memorial

Patriotic Front Cadres Caused Chaos At The Memorial Service Of The Late President Michael Chilufya Sata When They Raised Banners Indicating “Rest In Peace Michael Sata” With Two Portraits Of The Late Micheal Sata And The Patriotic Front Member Chishimba Kambwili. The Confusion Started When The Protocol Officer Went To Stop Them From Continuing Raising The Posters But They Refused. ...

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President Hichilema swears in 4 constitutional office holder

President Hakainde Hichilema Has Sworn In 4 Constitutional Office Holders Among Them Lawyers Mulilo Kabesha As Attorney General, Marshal Muchende As Solicitor General. Speaking shortly after swearing them in Mr. Hichilema implored the duo to ensure that as they take up these new roles the excessive delay in the delivery of justice is minimized and to find ways to speed ...

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Education curriculum to be revised across the board- Syakalima

The Ministry of Education has announced its intentions to  review the Zambian education curriculum across the board. minister in charge Douglas Syakalima says the ministry of education wants to introduce entrepreneur lessons in schools so that children can learn of entrepreneur skills at the early childhood stage. Mr. Syakalima adds that the ministry is also encouraging production unit in schools ...

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Lungu to grace Satas memorial

Immediate Past Republican President Edgar Lungu is today expected to grace late president Michael Chilufya Sata’s memorial today. In a media notification, patriotic front member Antonio Mwanza announced that the memorial service for late president Michael Chilufya Sata will take place today  28th October, 2021 at Embassy Memorial Park, presidential burial site, Lusaka, starting at 09:30 hours. Mr. Mwanza however ...

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APC calls for prosecution of those who steal public funds

All Peoples Congress Leader Nason Msoni says prison must be a non-negotiable and ultimate punishment for those who steal public funds regardless of their social standing. Mr. Msoni states that all who take advantage of their political position to abuse and steal public funds must be held accountable and accordingly punished appropriately. He stresses that justice should not just be ...

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NUSFAZ calls for rescind in decision of farmers transporting inputs at own cost

National Union for Small Scale Farmers in Zambia (NUSFAZ) has called on the Ministry of Agriculture to immediately rescind its decision to have all farmers benefitting from the Farmer Input and Support Program(FISP) to transport their maize seed and fertilizer at own cost. NUSFAZ Executive Director Ebony Lolozhi has described the decision by the Ministry of Agriculture not to engage ...

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ZESCO loses close to K2m to vandalism

ZESCO Limited has recorded a reduction in the number of vandalism cases from 276 in the second quarter to 194 in the third quarter of 2021, despite the vice remaining a major threat to the company’s installations. ZESCO public relation manager, Hazel Zulu however states that the Corporation lost K1, 966,753 to vandalism. Mrs Zulu has attributed the decrease in ...

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Govt commits to constructing the new Luangwa Bridge

Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Charles Milupi says the new dawn government remains committed to building the new Luangwa Bridge across the Luangwa River on the Great East road. Mr. Milupi says the matter is now before Cabinet for consideration and approval and he is confident that Cabinet will consider the matter favorably. Speaking at his office when the ...

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