Daily Archives: January 28, 2019

Venezuela crisis: White House ‘will respond to threats against diplomats’

The US has warned Venezuela that any threats against American diplomats or opposition leader Juan Guaidó will be met with “a significant response”. National Security Adviser John Bolton said any such “intimidation” would be “a grave assault on the rule of law”. His warning comes days after the US and more than 20 other countries recognised Mr Guaidó as interim ...

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Mines urged to honor their commitment not to lay of workers

Mining firms in the country have been challenged to honor their commitment not to lay of their workers. Federation for Free Trade Union of Zambia President Chingati Msiska says mining companies must not issue rhetoric statement but ensure they stick to their words. Mr. Msiska says this will ensure that there is calm among the workers. He has warned that ...

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CTPD tells government to lift ban on maize exports

Centre for Trade Policy  and Development (CTPD) Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo has advised government to urgently lift the ban on the export of maize. Mr. Mwaipopo has charged that delays to lift the ban is hampering investments in the agriculture sector which he says can immensely contribute to the Zambia’s economic growth as opposed to relying on the mining sector. ...

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