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KATELE CRACKS WHIP

By Arnold Tutu:Former Finance Minister in the MMD government Katele Kalumba has taken a swipe at people who are politicking over the country’s debt situation.Dr. Kalumba says the country’s debt levels are sustainable.He told ZNBC news in a telephone interview that Zambia’s economic production capacity is still strong and only slowed down due to climatic…

TRIBALISM IRKS CHIEF CHONA

Chief Chona of the Tonga speaking people of Monze District in southern province has supported the move taken by member of the Central committee Kebby Mbewe to protest against tribalism and propaganda.Chief Chona says politicians should avoid peddling lies against the country and individuals in their quest to ascend to power.He says the propaganda messages…

Govt To Engage DRC Mines On Road Maintenance

By Ellen Hambuba-Government says it will engage mining companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo on how they can participate in the maintenance of Kashikishi Luchinda road.Luapula province Deputy permanent secretary Royd Chakaba says the trucks which carry copper cathodes from Congo are putting pressure on the Kashikishi -Luchinda road.Mr Chakaba says the road has…

Kafue Community Radio Station Granted Licence

Government has granted operating Licence to Kafue community radio station.And Information and Broadcasting Services Minister DORA SILIYA says government will continue to put in place measures to grow the Broadcasting industry in Zambia.Mrs. SILIYA says community radio stations are key platforms, which allow people to make informed decisions.Speaking during a media briefing in Lusaka today,…

Lungu calls on Kenya, Zambia to implement the inter-governmental agreement

President Edgar Lungu says there is need to expedite the implementation of the inter-governmental agreement to build electricity interconnection to the national grids of Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania.President LUNGU says Kenya and Zambia should expedite the implementation of the agreement to facilitate power trade within the region.The President called on newly appointed Kenyan High Commissioner…

Germany Company Eyes Bio-energy Power Project in Solwezi

A Germany based company, ISAK Energy, plans to set up a 10-million Euro investment in a bio-energy power project in Solwezi, North-Western province.ISAK Energy Consultant, Ronald Lunda says the firm has chosen Solwezi for the pilot project, because the North-Western province has good rainfall pattern.Mr Lunda disclosed this when a delegation from the company paid…

African countries urged to invest in Research and Development

Higher Education Authority Director General, Stephen Simukanga says investment in research and development has a positive impact on social and economic development of any nation.Professor Simukanga says it is sad that many African countries are failing to meet the target of investing One percent of their Gross Domestic Product-GDP- in Research and development.Professor Simukanga, who…
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