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Serenje council Chairperson disputes Zamstats report on egg prices Serenje Town Council Chairperson has disputed the August Zamstats report that indicates that a tray of eggs in serenje district is going at K120. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Zambian Business Times – ZBT Serenje Council Chairperson Staivous Mulumba disclosed that there is no… Continue reading Serenje council Chairperson disputes Zamstats report on egg prices

VICE PRESIDENT NALUMANGO LAUNCHES MINING LOCAL CONTENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2024 Vice President and acting President, Mutale Nalumango, has officially launched the 2024 Mining Local Content Conference and Expo in Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province. The event, aims to bolster local participation in the mining sector. In her remarks, Mrs. Nalumango emphasized the pivotal role of… Continue reading VICE PRESIDENT NALUMANGO LAUNCHES MINING LOCAL CONTENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2024

TEENAGE PREGNANCIES ON THE RISE IN WESTERN PROVINCE Western Province has recorded an increase in teenage pregnancies in the first and second quarters of 2024. Provincial Permanent Secretary, SIMOMO AKAPELWA disclosed to ZNBC news in Mongu that teenage pregnancy stands at 43 percent, again surpassing the national figure of 29 percent based on the 2018… Continue reading TEENAGE PREGNANCIES ON THE RISE IN WESTERN PROVINCE

GOVERNMENT COMMENDED FOR INTRODUCING CASH FOR WORK PROGRAMME A resident of Chief Moonze’s area in Monze District of Southern Province, Milton Monze has commended government for introducing the cash for work programme to cushion hunger being experienced in some parts of the country. Mr Moonze says it is gratifying to see how government is introducing… Continue reading GOVERNMENT COMMENDED FOR INTRODUCING CASH FOR WORK PROGRAMME

GOVERNMENT TO INSTALL SOLAR PANELS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Ministry of Education has announced plans to install solar panels in all public schools countrywide. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Technical Services,Joel Kamoko says the initiative aims to ensure a reliable power supply and mitigating the effects of load shedding. Mr. Kamoko encouraged the public… Continue reading GOVERNMENT TO INSTALL SOLAR PANELS IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SIKUMBA ASSURES EASTERN PROVINCE CHIEFS OF POLICY REFORMS TO ADDRESS WILDLIFE CHALLENGES Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba, has assured traditional leaders in Eastern Province that the new Community Based Natural Resources Management Policy and the repeal of the Wildlife Act will effectively address the ongoing challenges in their respective chiefdoms. Speaking at an engagement meeting… Continue reading SIKUMBA ASSURES EASTERN PROVINCE CHIEFS OF POLICY REFORMS TO ADDRESS WILDLIFE CHALLENGES

3200 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFFIT FROM EMERGENCY WETLANDS FARMING INPUTS IN CHOMA Today, the Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Hon. Cornelius Mweetwa checked on the distribution of farming inputs under the programme ‘Emergency Foodpack wetland’ in Choma District Southern Province Below are the highlights: ✅ The Minister expressed delight that Government through the… Continue reading 3200 HOUSEHOLDS BENEFFIT FROM EMERGENCY WETLANDS FARMING INPUTS IN CHOMA

ACC TO WORK WITH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROMOTE ETHICS IN CIVIL SERVICE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Acting Director General, Monica Mwansa, says her organisation is committed to working with the Civil Service Commission to promote ethics and integrity within the civil service. Mrs Mwansa says corruption within the civil service undermines the functions of the… Continue reading ACC TO WORK WITH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROMOTE ETHICS IN CIVIL SERVICE

GOOGLE TO SET UP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA Google will set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellency at the University of Zambia. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding the American technology firm signed with the Ministry of Technology and Science in June 2024. Technology… Continue reading GOOGLE TO SET UP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

SUNDAY CHANDA SLAMS UPND Media Statement: Urging the UPND Government to Reconsider Party Member Compensation For Immediate Release September 3, 2024 The current economic challenges facing our nation demand prudent and responsible leadership. In light of the prevailing economic hardships, I call upon the United Party for National Development (UPND) Government to reconsider its decision… Continue reading SUNDAY CHANDA SLAMS UPND