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MBABALA FLOODS WASH AWAY 6 BRIDGES

About 6 bridges have been washed away in Mbabala Constituency in Choma District, Southern Province. Mbabala Member of parliament JOSEPH MUSANJE says this follows a heavy down pour experienced in the last 24 hours. Mr. MUSANJE says some fields and gardens are water logged while others have had all crops destroyed due to floods. The…

MASUPA HAILS GOVT ON REUNIFYING COUPLES

By Mary Kachepa The Independent Churches of ZAMBIA-ICOZ- has hailed government’s decision to reunite couples working in the public service. ICOZ President DAVID MASUPA says the church is pleased because this will help to promote good morals and values in society. Bishop MASUPA says the separation of couples due to work has contributed to the…

MUTATI PLEDGES TO SCALE UP INTERNET ACCESS

By Hannock Kasama Technology and Science Minister FELIX MUTATI has pledged to scale up accessibility of the internet in the country to boost business activities. Mr. MUTATI says fast and accessible internet is key to speeding up business transactions. He says the government is alive to the benefits of the internet in business as evidenced…

EARLY MARRIAGES WORRY EDUCATION MINISTER

Education Minister DOUGLAS SIAKALIMA says measures should be put in place to address the problem of early marriages and pupils dropping out of school. And Mr. SIAKALIMA has thanked teachers in Monze District for their efforts to impart knowledge and skills to learners despite facing various challenges. Speaking in an interview with journalists shortly after…

LOANS ACT TO BE REPEALED

The Government will soon take a Bill to Parliament to repeal and replace the Loans and Guarantees Authorisation- Act so that it prescribes the manner in which Government acquires loans. The Ministry of Finance says this will prevent over borrowing which has been one of the main reasons why debt has grown. A statement issued…

CHOMA EXPERIENCING FLASH FLOODS

(ZANIS) Ten houses have collapsed in Mwapona Compound in Choma following yesterday’s heavy rains. District Commissioner SIKALEYA GAMELA has visited the affected households to assess the extent of the damage. Mr. GAMELA has noted that the affected families will require humanitarian assistance which include food and shelter. Choma has been experiencing flash floods since Wednesday…

MONGU CHIEFS DEMAND SUSPENSION OF TIMBER LICENSES

By Matha Banda Some traditional leaders in Mongu, Western Province have appealed to the government to consider suspending timber licenses issued to dealers in the province. The traditional leaders made the appeal when Green Economy and Environment Minister COLLINS NZOVU paid a courtesy call on the LITUNGA, the highest traditional leader of the Lozi people.…
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