Texila University pumps $10m in Zambia

CATHERINE MUMBA, Lusaka TEXILA American University will invest US$10 million in Zambia to expand its operations. Texila America University vice chancellor Ajay Poddar said the university will expand its operations to ensure that students have access to quality education. Professor Poddar said this when he addressed journalists shortly after launching the school’s cafeteria yesterday. “We…

Motorists losing $100 monthly

TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka A LATEST University of Zambia (UNZA) report shows that motorists are losing on average US$100 on a monthly basis due to high fuel consumption and low productivity in view of the traffic congestion in Lusaka. Currently, Government has launched the US$389 million Lusaka Decongestion Project (LDP) aimed at decongesting the city by…

Hungary investor to set up piggery

MELODY MUPETA CHIEF Chibesakunda of Shiwang’andu district in Muchinga Province says his chiefdom has partnered with investors from Hungary to establish a piggery and a pig- processing plant. The traditional leader said in an interview the pig processing plant will help to meet the demand of pig products in the country. He said the chiefdom…

Business agency says levies can affect growth

TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka THE recent trends in local authorities of introducing various levies have the potential to negatively impact on the growth of the small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) says. Recently, Chisamba Town Council introduced levies on eggs, chickens, livestock and sand through by-laws while Mumbwa Town Council introduced levies…

Child mothers narrate ordeals

CHRISTINE CHIHAME, Mansa THREE Grade 10 pupils at Katuta Secondary School in Luwingu rescued from early marriages have advised parents against marrying off their children at a tender age. The girls have called on parents to ensure they allow young girls to complete their education for them to have a bright future. Elizabeth Kaoma, Mary…
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