SA farmers pledge US$100 million

MACKSON WASAMUNU, Lusaka A DELEGATION of 24 prominent South African farmers arrived in Zambia yesterday with a pledge to invest US$100 million in the country’s agriculture sector. The farmers are in the country to engage in discussions with the government and other stakeholders on their plans to come and invest in different agriculture-related businesses. Delegation

Teachers urged to uphold ethics

CHALI MULENGA, Livingstone PRESIDENT Lungu says there is need for teaching regulatory bodies in Africa to promote high levels of professionalism by ensuring that teachers and educators uphold ethics. President Lungu said this must be done because teachers and educators play multiple roles as they execute their duties. The President said this in a speech

Venture into agriculture, graduates urged

NANCY SIAME, Lusaka THE INTERNATIONAL Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) says there is need for university graduates to change their mindsets and venture into agriculture as an employment option. IITA director general Nteranya Sanginga said agriculture is not just for the illiterate but is a widespread sector which can be attempted by all professionals. Dr

LuSE records turnover increase

TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka THE Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE) recorded an increase in turnover last week, registering over K830,000, after recording a drop for three consecutive weeks due to increased number of shares transacted on the local bourse. Last week, the local bourse recorded a market turnover of K837,416 from K 66,667 the previous week, down
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