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Swedish itch to invest in Zambia

CHARLES CHISALA, Lusaka MINISTER of Finance Felix Mutati says Government is overwhelmed by the increase in the number of Swedish companies itching to invest in the development of Zambia’s energy sector. Mr Mutati is on an economic diplomacy tour of Europe to woo investment into Zambia’s various economic sectors. The number of Swedish companies showing

Urban schools performance worrying

WE HAVE noted with concern and disappointment the continued poor performance by urban schools as evidenced in the recently released Grade 12 results. Most urban schools have continued to be humiliated by the less advantaged schools in more rural-inclined provinces. Given the benefits of better school infrastructure, adequate teachers, good learning environment and generally a

Annual inflation rate drops to 7%

ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka ZAMBIA’S annual inflation rate has continued its downward spiral, this time nosediving to seven percent, reflecting a 0.5 percent from the 7.5 percent it recorded last month. The Central Statistical Office (CSO) has attributed the good news to the continued slowdown in the rate of increase of prices of food and non-food

Killer mum in denial

CATHERINE MUMBA, Lusaka THE Lusaka woman who poisoned herself and her three children in an attempt to commit suicide on Tuesday night is struggling to come to terms with the fact that two are dead. Miriam Mulenga, 32, yesterday told University Teaching Hospital (UTH) acting public relations officer Natalie Nachikola that she needs counselling. Ms

Kazungula Bridge to end congestion

CATHERINE MUMBA, Lusaka MINISTER of Housing and Infrastructure Development Ronald Chitotela says the Kazungula Bridge, linking Zambia and Botswana, will contribute to end congestion and boost the southern African economy. Mr Chitotela said there will be an increase in traffic along the North-South Corridor which will encourage new trade opportunities. The bridge is being constructed
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