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President Lungu plots energy strategy

KELVIN KACHINGWE, Parliament PRESIDENT Lungu says energy independence for the nation as well as for many Zambians is now more than ever an important national goal. Speaking when he officially opened Parliament yesterday, President Lungu said the current situation of a grid-based electricity supply is under stress, and with the unpredictable nature of the rainfall

Chama attends Peres funeral

CHOMBA MUSIKA, Lusaka MINISTER of Defence Davies Chama said Government is determined to ensure that peace prevails in Zambia and on the continent because it is a prerequisite to foreign direct investment and economic growth. Mr Chama said Zambia is determined to secure its territory and cooperate with her partners in ensuring that peace prevails

‘CBU must be innovative’

NKOLE MULAMBIA, Ndola MINISTER of Higher Education Nkandu Luo has called on the Copperbelt University (CBU) to come up with innovative ways of helping Government to cushion the economic shocks in the province. Professor Luo said CBU, as one of the institutions spearheading higher education in the country, needs to work together with Government in

Envoys hail Lungu’s Parley speech

KELVIN CHONGO, Lusaka BRITISH High Commissioner to Zambia Fergus Cochrane-Dyet says President Lungu’s address in Parliament is very progressive and a solution to Zambia’s problems. And Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Lena Nordström says the speech was comprehensive because President Lungu addressed relevant issues. Mr Cochrane-Dyet said the address touched all sectors of the economy and

Mushimba plans against road accidents

MWILA NTAMBI, KELVIN MBEWE, Kitwe, Lusaka MINISTER of Transport Brian Mushimba says he will work with stakeholders to formulate policies aimed at reducing road traffic accidents in the country. And the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and SABMiller Zambia have signed a K200,000 agreement aimed at increasing awareness on the dangers of drinking and

CBU don calls for more research

NKOMBO KACHEMBA, Kitwe COPPERBELT University (CBU) chancellor Muyunda Mwanalushi has challenged universities countrywide to invest in research, which can contribute to economic development of the nation. Professor Mwanalushi said most universities have neglected the area of research, which produces information relevant to the growth of the economy. “The performance of universities in other areas of
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