An organization that is passionate about women owning land in Zambia , NAMAYO Heritage property limited has urged the government to create a policy framework to help put to an end improper, illegal and informal settlement to create order ,fairness and equity and access to land ownership. The organization has noted with sadness, some instance of political cadres who have ...
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Traditional leader banns charcoal burning in his chiefdom
A traditional leader in Mkushi district of central province has banned charcoal burning in his chiefdom due to the practice’s contribution to climate change and deforestation. Chief Shaibila of the Lala speaking people announced the ban when when he addressed his subjects in Matuku ward. He says charcoal production has proved to be a danger to the environment, hence the ...
Read More »Govt urged to do away with appointments based on political patronage
Opposition New Heritage Party President Chishala Kateka says there is a need for the country to do away with appointments based on political patronage and tribe if the economy is to recover. In a statement availed to QTV news, Ms Kateka says appointments must be based on merit because the country is in such a mess that it needs the ...
Read More »FQM investment has transformative effect on mining
The chamber of mines says the dual investments announced by first quantum minerals ltd, totalling $1.35 billion, will have a transformative effect on the mining industry and the wider Zambian economy. First quantum has announced that it will inject $1.25 billion towards expanding production at its flagship Kansanshi mine in Solwezi, extending the life of mine until well into the ...
Read More »4.5 million under-five children have been immunized against polio
More than 4.5 million under-five children have been immunized against polio during the vaccination exercise conducted in all 116 districts of the country. Health Minister Sylvia Masebo says 4,531,215 under-five children, representing 113.5% of the target have been vaccinated against polio. Speaking during a media briefing to give an update on the Covid-19 situation in the country, Ms. Masebo says ...
Read More »FQM commended for being a good corporate citizen
Political activist Chanda Mulenga has observed that First Quantum Minerals (FQM’s) plans to invest 1.25 billion dollars in the Kansanshi mine shaft 3 expansion project is a clear demonstration of investor confidence in President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr. Mulenga says the planned investment would help the country to meet the target of producing 3 million tons of copper in the next ...
Read More »President Hichilema’s actions are not in tandem with his pronouncements -PeP
Opposition Patriots for Economic Progress (PEP) President Sean Tembo has charged that most of President Hakainde Hichilema’s actions are not in tandem with his pronouncements bordering on national unity. Mr. Tembo says the Head of State is fond of using divisive terms in most of his speeches which is indirectly promoting divisions among citizens. In an interview, Mr. Tembo says ...
Read More »ZIPS bemoans the disruptions caused to the supply chain by the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS) has bemoaned the disruptions caused to the supply chain by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. ZIPS president Robert Tembo has told a media briefing that Logistics have become more challenging than ever before. Mr Tembo is concerned that import related procurement’s will now have longer lead times as a result of the conflict. He has ...
Read More »high cost of mealie meal attributed to inconsistencies in fuel prices
The Millers Association of Zambia has attributed the continued high cost of mealie meal to the increase in price of maize and inconsistencies in fuel prices. Association president Andrew Chintala says the price of maize has gone up from K3, 200 per metric ton to K4000 leading to the increase in the price of mealie meal. Mr. Chintala tells QTV ...
Read More »African people deserve better from their leaders – President Hichilema
Republican President Hakainde Hichilema says the African people deserve better from their leaders. Speaking when he addressed the ongoing mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa today, President Hichilema says there should be no excuses from African leaders to drive development and alleviate poverty on the continent. He says leaders are elected to better the lives of the people. President ...
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