Don’t leave govt to look for solutions alone, let’s work together, HH tells youths
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says youths should work with government in addressing the challenges they are facing, rather than having the “boma iyanganepo” mentality. And President Hichilema has urged youths to be responsible even as they are considered in key government positions. Meanwhile, UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali says youths should be given a central role…...
Women have lowered their guard when it comes to sex – NGOCC
NGOCC Chairperson Grace Sinkamba says over the years, women have lowered their guard when it comes to issues to do with sex, hence the increase in HIV infection rates among young females. Recently Health Minister Sylvia Masebo said young people were contributing to nearly half of the new HIV infections in the country. She revealed…...
PAC sends away Fisheries PS for giving inadequate responses
THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday sent away the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock PS and her officers, telling them that their submissions on various queries in the Auditor General’s report were not authentic. The Auditor General’s report revealed that as at 31st May 2023, a total of 530 animals at Chipompo Livestock Breeding…...
Chikote lifts restrictions on movement of pigs in Chongwe
GOVERNMENT has lifted the restriction imposed on the movement of live pigs, pig products and by-products in and out of Chongwe district. Minister of Fisheries and Livestock Makozo Chikote on 19th September this year-imposed a restriction on the movement of pigs, pig products and by-products following an outbreak of African swine fever which affected three…...
We’ll allow joint rally if it will be peaceful says IG, as opposition postpones event
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says police will allow the opposition to hold their intended joint rally in Kitwe only if they demonstrate that it will be peaceful. Musamba says police are aware that some political parties like PF are split, which means the rally can be a battle ground for those on opposing…...
CEC announces registration of Zambia’s first green bond
COPPERBELT Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has announced the registration of its first ever green bond with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the sidelines of the COP 28 Climate Summit currently being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In a statement released to the media, Tuesday, CEC Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Owen…...
SACCORD tips govt: Just work, don’t expect praise from opposition
SACCORD executive director Boniface Cheembe has encouraged government to focus on its mandate without expecting praise from the opposition, saying it’s rare for opposition parties to do that. In an interview, Tuesday, Cheembe said the ruling party should not be distracted when the opposition only has negative things to say about the current leadership. “From…...
China, Zambia relations must continue to grow – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has insisted on the need to ensure that the relationship that China shares with Zambia continues to grow. Speaking when he met Bank of China Vice President Liz Jingzhen at State House yesterday, President Hichilema said China had been there for Zambia when it came to debt issues and the economy. “My…...
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NAPSA partial withdrawals have contributed to kwacha’s weakening – Mbambiko
THE Kitwe Chamber of Commerce says among the reasons for the kwacha’s depreciating is that the over K8.5 billion that NAPSA poured into the economy through partial withdrawals went as consumer spending. According to the Bank of Zambia website, on Wednesday last week the Kwacha was buying at K23.7553 and selling at K23.8047. In response…...