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NIGERIANS PAY RENTALS ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE

(BBC) Finding a decent place to live can be a daunting task anywhere, but finding 12 months’ rent in advance is an additional burden faced by millions of Nigerians. Landlords prefer large upfront payments as it reduces the chances of tenants defaulting. It is better to chase a tenant once rather than 12 times a…

SENEGAL DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY AFTER AFCON WIN

(BBC) President Macky Sall has declared a public holiday following the AFCON victory over Egypt in in a penalty shootout. The president is due to award the team on Tuesday. Sadio Mane netted the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, after the final ended…

Govt to consult widely on African Trade Deal

Mary Kachepa-Commerce Trade and Industry Minister CHIPOKA MULENGA says government will NOT sign any agreement, that will not provide gain for Zambia, as the negotiations for the provisions enshrined in the African Continental Free Trade Area continue. Mr CHIPOKA says there are a number of provisions that are enshrined in the -ACFTA- based on trade…

Govt will not entertain threats on church-Matambo

Musenge Mulimba-Government says it will NOT entertain caderism and threats on the church. Copperbelt Province Minister ELISHA MATAMBO says the church must be given the respect and integrity it deserves as it plays a huge role in the governance of the country. Mr MATAMBO was speaking during a Christian Brethren Copperbelt Mission fundraising conference in…

Mwense Contractors Complain

Michael Kaumba-Local contractors in MWENSE District have complained of being sidelined from government construction projects in the area. MWENSE District Contractors Association Secretary DUNCAN MUSHOTA says this is despite local contractors having capacity to undertake such projects. Mr MUSHOTA has since appealed to government to probe why outside contractors are being preferred at the expense…
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