Daily Archives: June 2, 2022

Indian investors urged to consider establishing manufacturing plant of farm equipment

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Indian investors to consider establishing a local manufacturing plant of farm equipment. President Hichilema has observed that most farming equipment being used by small and large scale farmers in Zambia are Indian brands, an indication that they are easily accessible by many. He explained that this is why there is need for Indian ...

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Police arrest 30 year old man of Hellen Kaunda

Police in Lusaka have officially charged and arrested Fredrick Chulu aged 30 of Hellen Kaunda in Lusaka for three counts of the offence of use of insulting language contrary to section 179 chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia. Brief facts of the matter are that on 12th May, 2022 and 13th may, 2022 at unknown time and place in Lusaka, ...

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Media fraternity implored not to compromise on its objectivity

Minister of Commerce Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has implored the media fraternity not to compromise on its objectivity in view of the liberties and freedoms that the new dawn administration has provided. Mr. Mulenga says the new government will not unleash party cadres on the media because it understands its role as the fourth estate of governance. Speaking when ...

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GEARS expresses concern over delay in appointing Director General of FIC

Governance, Elections, Advocacy, Research Services (GEARS) initiative Zambia Executive Director Mcdonald Chipenzi has charged that the delay to appoint a board of directors and director general for the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) by President Hakainde Hichilema and the board respectively has potential to compromise the fight against financial and economic crimes in Zambia. Mr. Chipenzi has expressed concern that it is months ...

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Govt called upon to cancel contract with Glencore

Former Ambassador to Ethiopia and Patriotic Front Presidential Aspirant, Emmanuel Mwamba has reiterated his earlier call that the Zambian government must cancel the contract it has with Glencoe, a British multinational that was found guilty of bribery and market manipulation by usa authorities. Mr. Mwamba was reacting to fresh international revelations that Glencoe has been paying and meeting Mopani copper ...

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