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Anglo American Faces Lawsuit for Poisoning Kabwe

Anglo American is facing a huge class lawsuit for its past corporate practices over lead poisoning in Zambia’s Kabwe town. Johannesburg-based attorneys Mbuyisa Moleele and London-based human rights law firm Leigh Day are preparing the case and an application to certify a class action will be filed in the Johannesburg High Court. This is seen…

No Price Controls On Mealie Meal or Maize

Government has dispelled reports that it has placed price control on mealie-meal and maize.Agriculture Minister Michael Katambo however says though government upholds the country’s liberal market system, measures have been instituted to stop the escalating prices of mealie -meal throughout the country.Mr. Katambo says the measures would see the 25 Kilogramme bag of breakfast mealie-meal…

Nkamba Calls for Investment in Manufacturing

By Justine Akakulubelwa -A business expert has called for increased investment in the manufacturing sector to accelerate trade in Zambia.Gilbert Nkamba has told ZNBC News in an interview that the future of the Zambian economy is in trade and that it is necessary for the country to have a well-developed manufacturing sector.He said a well-developed…

“Mealie Meal Prices to Stabilize”

By Gift Inambao -Government is confident that the price of mealie meal will stabilize because of the numerous intervention’s being taken with support from stakeholders like the Zambia Cooperative Federation -ZCF.Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says the move by ZCF to reduce the price of a 25-kilogram bag of mealie meal to…

“Gangs Threat to National Security”

National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili says the rise in criminal gangs in Kitwe is a threat to national security.Reverend Sumaili was reacting to a briefing from Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu who earlier informed her of the upswing in criminal gangs in Kitwe.Mr. Mpundu said his everyday interaction with communities still indicate…

World Bank Gives REA $7m

By Patricia Banda- The World Bank has committed seven million Dollars to the Rural Electrification Authority aimed at increasing access to electricity in rural areas.Rural Electrification Authority Director Technical Services Patrick Mubanga says the Bank has so far released three million dollars.Mr Mubanga says the 4.5 million Dollars is going towards subsides of power.He told…

Kaziya Shuts Down AVIC Sleeping Quarters

Labour Commissioner, Chanda Kaziya has ordered the closure of the sleeping quarters for Zambian workers at AVIC International premises in Lilayi area.This is because the workers sleep in inhumane conditions, which Mr Kaziya has described as falling short of the Zambian labour laws.Mr Kaziya, who has visited the premises, has further sent home the workers,…
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