Kabwe Municipal Council Public Relations Manager Nancy Chenga says the local authority will soon be meeting residents of Mpima area to sensitize them on the need to formalize their stay in the area. Ms Chenga says the area was recently degazetted by government and the settlers are required by law to complete the paperwork that will legalize their stay in ...
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Chanda calls for business linkages for struggling livestock farmers
Kanchibiya PF Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has called on government to create business linkages for livestock farmers who are currently struggling to find market for their livestock especially those in rural areas. Mr. Chanda has also proposed the establishment of livestock processing centers in various districts in order to encourage value addition and avoid large movement of animals especially ...
Read More »ZACA rejects proposed electricity connection increase
The Zambia Consumer Association [ZACA] has rejected the proposed increase in electricity connection fees by power utility ZESCO amid the high cost of living. ZESCO has sought approval from the Energy Regulation Board to adjust upwards electricity connection fees for one phase overhead from k779 to k4, 600 for customers in high-density areas while those in the low-density area will ...
Read More »Maize & soya beans export not contributing to high cost of feed stock – Mtolo Phiri
Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri has dismissed assertions that the continued export of maize and soya beans is contributing to the current high cost of feed stock on the local market. Mr. Phiri tells QTV news that pricing of these commodities is the preserve of grain traders who should therefore be the ones to answer as to why the prices ...
Read More »DNPWL hunts loose lion in Kafue – Sakabilo
Department of National Parks And Wildlife Officers are hunting for the loose lion that was spotted in Kafue area last evening. Ministry of Tourism and Arts Public Relations Officer, Sakabilo Kalembwe has confirmed that the Department of National Park and Wildlife is in receipt of information that a lone lion has been spotted in Kafue area and is posing a ...
Read More »DEC receives 106 reports, arrests 32
The Drug Enforcement Commission says it received a total of 106 reports during the first quarter of 2022, involving K126, 218,222.54 and US$5,834,622.00 compared to 29 reports received during the same period under review in 2021 representing a 265 percent increase. In a statement to give statistics for the first quarter of 2022, DEC Public Relations Officer, Mathias Kamanga says ...
Read More »Attainment of 3m tonne copper production depends on support to other sectors – Syakalima
Stanbic Bank Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Mwindwa Syakalima says Zambia’s attainment of the 3 million tonnes annual copper production target within a decade is dependent on government supporting sectors which are critical to the mines such as energy, infrastructure and manufacturing. In a statement, Mr Syakalima says government will also need to continue supporting the mining value chain, focusing on ...
Read More »Zambia Kids Online survey reveals that a quarter of Zambian children experiences sexual abuse online
A survey has revealed that 13 percent of the 988 children interviewed mostly aged between 16 and 17 revealed that they have been asked by someone on the internet to do something sexual while four out of five did not do what they were asked to do. According to the survey dubbed ‘Zambia Kids Online’ conducted by Save the Children, ...
Read More »HPCZ given 7-day ultimatum over licensure exams for local students
A consortium of health students unions and associations has challenged the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) to halt the forthcoming licensure examinations for health students in institutions of higher learning. Some of the unions and associations represented are the University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) Ridgeway Campus, Zambia Medical Students Association and the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University Students Union. ...
Read More »Foot & mouth disease hits Chikankata
Suspected foot and mouth disease has broken out in Chitete Ward in Chikankata District of Southern Province killing some heads cattle. Confirming the development, Chikankata District Commissioner, Timothy Chipolyonga says he has received reports that animals are dying in Chitete Ward causing panic among cattle farmers. Mr. Chipolyonga says he has since contacted relevant authorities to quickly investigate the report ...
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