NAC announces separation of its Director General
THE National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) has announced the appointment of Professor Lloyd Mulenga as its acting director general, taking over from Dr Connie Osborne. In a statement, NAC Acting Chairperson Zoonadi Ngwenya said Prof Mulenga, who is also Ministry of Health Director of Infectious Diseases, takes over from Dr Osborne whose three-year contract of employment…...
TAZARA procures 200 ton Well-Wagon at $1m
TANZANIA Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) says it has purchased a 200-ton Well-Wagon to be used for transporting abnormal loads for the Julius Nyerere Hydro Power Plant from Dar es Salaam to Fuga Station. In a statement, TAZARA Head Public Relations Conrad Simuchile said the wagon was purchased at a cost of US$1 million. “A 200-ton…...
We’ve procured a number of drugs to meet public demand, assures ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has procured a number of medical products to meet the public health sector needs. In a statement, ZAMMSA Director General Billy Mweetwa said the Agency had purchased sufficient Anti-hypertensive, Anti- Asthma, Skin Protection Lotion for Albinos and many other essential drugs. “ZAMMSA is working vigorously…...
Commerce Minister appoints new CCPC board
MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has named a new CCPC Board to be led by Angela Kafunda as its chairperson and Fredrick Imasiku as vice chairperson. In a statement, Wednesday, Chipoka said he dissolved the Board of Commissioners of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) last Saturday following the end of their…...
Zambia, UAE ink $2bn agreement for renewable energy investment
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has announced the signing of an MoU and a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) between Zambia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aimed at facilitating investment in renewable energy in the country. President Hichilema says the MoU and JDA will see ZESCO partner with MASDAR, of UAE, to form a joint venture in…...
Kitwe cops gun down suspected car thief
POLICE in Kitwe have shot dead an unidentified male person after he attempted to sell a motor vehicle which was stolen from a police station where it was parked for safe custody. Meanwhile, police are hunting for the deceased’s accomplice after managed to flee from the officers. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba…...
The Zambian electric car “value chain” fantasy
Have you seen how crazy we Zambians have gone over electric cars? Zambians are convinced that we can make some of the components that go into electric cars, mainly batteries and there is a gold rush to mine Lithium in rural areas. Sorry to burst your bubble, but it is a fantasy. Want to know…...
CAZ to introduce cycling in schools
CYCLING Association of Zambia (CAZ) president Andrew Chibuye says the association will introduce the sport in schools this year. Speaking in an interview, Tuesday, Chibuye said introducing cycling in schools will culminate in having a strong foundation for nurturing the country’s talent. “Our target for this season is to go flat-out and introduce cycling in…...
Guinea Conakry batters Zambia at IHF Continental
Zambia 19-46 Guinea Conakry THE Under-17 boys handball team started the International Handball Federation (IHF) continental trophy campaign on a bad note after suffering a 19-46 thumping at the hands of Guinea Conakry. Coach Musa Kambundu described the loss as painful and attributed it to fatigue. The Kumbundu tutored side arrived in Congo Brazzaville two…...
Mubanga returns to Copper Queens after 539 days away
STRIKER Hellen Mubanga has returned to the Women’s national team set up 539 days after her last appearance. Mubanga who recently recovered from a long-term injury joins Bruce Mwape’s 33-member local squad that has been summoned to camp ahead of the Women’s FIFA World Cup. The Zaragoza CFF forward is the only foreign-based player in…...
