Carbon Trade Policy Formulation Not Inclusive of Stakeholders
Government has been proactive in developing a carbon trade policy in order to create carbon markets for international investors. Carbon markets are trading systems where carbon credits are bought and sold by companies and individuals to compensate for greenhouse gases emissions. Carbon trading is currently a hot cake on the international market with funders eager […]
We’ve seized over 100 licences from illegal alcohol traders – LCC
LUSAKA City Council Director of Public Health Victor Kagoli says the council has seized more than 100 liquor licenses from illegal traders since June. In June this year, government banned the sale of alcohol in markets and bus stations, and further directed the cancellation of all liquor home shops licenses. In an interview, Tuesday, Kagoli…...
The grants we’re giving to schools are being abused, laments govt
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima has lamented that the grants which government is disbursing to schools have continued to be abused. And Syakalima says the country currently has over 5 million learners as a result of the free education policy. Speaking during the Ministerial Stakeholder Meeting, Thursday, Syakalima warned that those abusing government funds would be dealt…...
We’ve grown up eating nshima, we can’t change our eating habits now – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) executive secretary Juba Sakala says Zambians cannot start changing their eating habits now when they have grown up eating nshima. Speaking in the National Assembly, Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri said government was promoting food diversification because it wanted people to start changing their eating habits. He added that mealie meal…...
Zambia, South Africa cross swords in Cosafa semis
ZAMBIA and South Africa cross swords in the final before the final when they clash this evening in the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup 2023 semi-final at King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban. This is Zambia’s biggest test at this year’s competition as they bid to successfully defend their COSAFA Cup crown. Coach Moses Sichone says it is…...
Zambians should expect a fight from Copper Queens – Susan
WOMEN’S national team midfielder Susan Banda says Zambians should expect a good fight from the team ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup that swings into action on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. Since their arrival in New Zealand, the Copper Queens held their first training session at Beetham Park in Hamilton…....
The life of a marketeer
MANY a time we get on public transport as the sun rises, we get to meet different types of people with different characters on those buses. One such type of people is our mothers who we often call marketeers. Have you ever wondered how these people manage their daily lives from sunrise to sunset and…...
Govt, HRC condemn detention of 8-year-old boy
COMMUNITY Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba says it is unheard of that police can detain an eight-year-old child in a cell with other criminals. And Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha says his office has taken interest in the matter and will follow it up. Meanwhile, the Human Rights Commission has described the boy’s detention…...
Our Kwacha will keep fluctuating, it’s not anchored on actual productivity – Chizonde
ECONOMIST Bright Chizonde says the local currency will continue to be unstable because it still remains subject to sentiments and investor confidence instead of being anchored on actual productivity. And Economist Trevor Hambayi says there is need to increase productivity and exports in the economy in order to stabilise the currency. According to the Bank…...
Zambia draws Morocco in 2026 World Cup qualifiers
ZAMBIA has been drawn against 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws which were held in Abidjan Ivory Coast yesterday. Zambia is in Group E alongside Morocco, Niger, Congo Brazzaville, Tanzania, and Eritrea. The Chipolopolo will have to negotiate their way past Africa’s highest-ranked team Morocco, who made history in…...