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Mutati challenges universities on research

MATHEWS KABAMBA, Kitwe MINISTER of Finance Felix Mutati has challenged institutions of higher learning in the country to engage in value added research to achieve the goals of the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP). Mr Mutati said tertiary institutions are key to achieving Zambia’s industrialisation vision. The minister was speaking in Kitwe yesterday during the

Up your game, Lungu urges companies

HONE SIAME, Lusaka PRESIDENT Lungu has urged Zambian companies to add value to all local products to earn the country the much-needed foreign exchange in line with Government’s economic diversification programme. The President said the local economy can only record significant growth when companies add value to natural resources. The head of State was speaking

ZRL to modernise operations

TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka GOVERNMENT has finished feasibility studies on two routes of the Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) to modernise its operations. In this vein, Government is in discussion with two Chinese railway companies that were engaged to conduct feasibility studies for ZRL. Minister of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba said the two companies have completed

Zambia produces more power

HONE SIAME, Lusaka ZAMBIA’S electricity generation capacity has increased to 2,827 megawatts from 2,411 megawatts following the commissioning of new power plants. Zesco spokesperson Henry Kapata said in an interview yesterday that the country’s electricity sub-sector outlook is positive owing to a number of power generation capital projects being undertaken countrywide. Mr Kapata said the

Nkana crush Zanaco

MATHEWS KABAMBA, Nkana Stadium, Kitwe NKANA 4 ZANACO 0 FORWARD Walter Bwalya yesterday netted a hat-trick as Nkana demolished Zanaco in a Super Division Week 26 match on the Copperbelt. The win took fifth-placed Nkana to 44 points at par with Zanaco but the Bankers have a healthier goal aggregate. Leaders Green Buffaloes have 47
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