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ENGAGE POLITICIANS-EAZ TOLD

By Mercy Ngoma:Higher Education Minister Brian Mushimba has called on the Economic Association of Zambia -EAZ- to engage politicians on economic matters.Dr. Mushimba said this in Livingstone last night at the Standard Chartered Bank sponsored EAZ Summit welcome cocktail at Avani Hotel.And Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Kayula Siame has noted the…

Parley Adopts Motion to Stop Data Bundle Expiry

Parliament has unanimously adopted a motion urging government to prohibit internet service providers from prescribed expiry dates on Internet bundles purchased by customers The mover of the motion, Professor Geoffrey Lungwangwa, wondered why data in Zambia is not transferable and that service providers exploit its customers by benefiting more through expired data. Prof Lungwangwa, who…

CHAN Team Arrives in Botswana

The Zambia National Team has arrived in Francistown ahead of Friday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) first leg encounter against the Zebras of Botswana. Aggrey Chiyangi’s charges jetted in at 18:45 hours local time and were met by officials from the Botswana Football Association. The team is lodged at Tati River Lodge. FAZ deputy general secretary…

Vedanta should have gone a long time ago, says HH

UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has said his party has been categorical and consistent that Vedanta should have gone a long time ago due to clear breaches and violations of numerous contractual agreements and obligations with the Zambian people. In a statement, Hichilema stated that there is lack of proactive actions to address key issues. “We…

UNZA NODS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

By Justine Akakulubelwa:University of Zambia Vice Chancellor, Luke Mumba, says infrastructure development has a significant impact in fostering economic growth.Professor Mumba says without adequate investment in infrastructure, it will be difficult for Africa to attain its full economic potential.He was speaking in Livingstone today when he officially opened the International Conference for Infrastructure Development and…

VEEP ALLOWS DELIMITATION EXERCISE

By Hector Simfukwe:Vice President Inonge Wina says the Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- cannot postpone the ongoing delimitation exercise as demanded by some stakeholders, as this might affect the preparations for the 2021 general election.Mrs. Wina says the Commission has already set a timetable for the exercise and that all the districts will be visited.She…

GOVT THUMBS UP HH

July 24, 2019July 24, 20198By Kennedy Bwalya:Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has hailed opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema for endorsing government’s decision to disengage Vendata Resources from Konkola Copper Mines-KCM.Mr. Musukwa says Mr. Hichilema deserves commendation for supporting the winding-up process at KCM in the interest of the people of Zambia.He has since urged Mr. Hichilema…
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