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The Japanese government has donated 4.8 million Kwacha towards the implementation of phase two of the maternal and child health project in Chisankane area of Kafue District. Once completed, the maternal and child health facility is expected to benefit up to 2, 100 girls and women in Chisankane. The donation comes in form of a grant contract signed by the ...

Kanyama Member of Parliament Elizabeth Phiri is saddened with the spate of killings in her constituency. Ms. Phiri has since suggested that the country returns to the UNIP era when random cleanups of communities used to be conducted. She says regular clean ups will help flash out criminals in communities. Ms. Phiri has also called for the reinforcement of police ...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says development minerals have the potential to contribute massively to the growth of Zambia’s economy. UNDP Assistant Resident Coordinator Ian Milimo says development minerals also have the potential to create jobs for local people as well as alleviate poverty in the country. Mr. Milimo says it is for this reason that UNDP embarked on ...

Local Government Minister Vincent Mwale has announced an upwards adjustment in Councillors’ allowances from K700,00 to K3,000 across the board. Mr Mwale has told Parliament that it has been agreed that the ministry of finance will be responsible for paying councillors their allowances. He says the attorney general has guided his ministry that councillors are entitled to be paid fees ...

The Ministry of Finance and the European Union (EU) have signed a new financing agreement worth 10 million Euros approximately K100 million for support to the National Authorizing Officer (NAO). The financing agreement is meant to support the NAO, which is the coordinating unit of the European Development Fund (EDF) in Zambia, with both financial and technical assistance. Speaking during ...

Civil Rights Activist Brebner Changala has observed that Zambia has still not reached a stage where all citizens are treated fairly and equally before the law. Mr. Changala has pointed out that there is selective application of taxation laws in the country. he has wondered why it has also become common in Zambia to hear a citizen being prosecuted for ...

The Opposition People’s Alliance for change says government should update the nation on the progress made so far in diversifying the economy. Pac president Andyford Banda says there is need for nation to be updated on some of the scores the nation has recorded in the diversification agenda. Mr. Banda says Zambians are waiting to see the results of the ...

The Confederation Of Trade Unions in Zambia (COTUZ) has called for the removal of clauses such as the 50% plus 1 vote and the grade 12 certificate requirement for people seeking elective office from the constitution. COTUZ president Joe Kamutumwa says these and other articles in the amended constitution are proving to be a hindrance in the governance system of ...

Advocacy against child abuse and gender based violence Executive Director Bellion Chola is concerned by the failure of some parents and guardians to protect children. Mr. Chola says increasing cases of children being abandoned or chased from home are worrying. He says his organization is currently keeping a girl identified as Joyce Namushi aged 9, from Kalabo district of western ...

The Foundation For Democratic Process (FODEP) has advised local government minister Vincent Mwale to ensure the management boards which will be appointed to run markets and bus stations are free from political influence. FODEP executive director Mweenge Chimfwembe says politicians should not be allowed to hijack the boards. Mr. Chimfwembe has also advised the minister to align the boards to ...