Daily Archives: May 10, 2022

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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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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