VISA, Government in talks to promote cashless economy

TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka VISA, a global payments technology company, is in discussions with Government to promote the digitisation of payment and a cashless economy. Company general manager for southern Africa Jabu Basopo said currently, Zambia is struggling with huge cash in circulation because people prefer to move with money than use cards for their transactions.

500 hectares of land given to ZNS

HENRY SINYANGWE, Kasama CHIEF Kaputa of the Bemba people of Kaputa district in Northern Province has released 500 hectares of land to the Zambia National Service (ZNS) for the cultivation of cassava to enhance national food security. And Chief Kaputa has commended Government for commencing the construction of township roads in his chiefdom. The traditional

‘Don’t shun routine HIV testing’

HENRY SINYANGWE, Kasama GOVERNMENT has released K2 million for the rehabilitation of Kasama General Hospital in Northern Province. Provincial medical director Kennedy Chibwe said in an interview recently that the funds will go a long way in giving a facelift to the health institution. Dr Chibwe said Government released the funds because the hospital is

Fish farming potential money spinner

Analysis: BONIFACE SUSA PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has set good example by engaging in fish farming. Who could have thought a sitting President with his entire busy schedule could become a fish farmer while at State House? The participation of the head of State in aquaculture speaks volumes of the potential in the sector with regard

Remember Rasta Tagomaika!

Untold Profiles with FELIX NYAMBE INSPIRED by Brian Shakarongo’s “Jah Night” reggae carnivals, a galaxy of reggae bands and soloists have emerged on the local front. A number of those acts have gone on to make names for themselves and continue to perform at the Jah Night. One name has not been seen for some

Luapula farmers to access inputs

CHRISTINE CHIHAME, Mansa OVER 61,000 farmers in Luapula Province will this year access farming inputs using the newly-introduced electronic voucher (e-voucher) system. Provincial agricultural co-ordinator Godwin Chate said in an interview yesterday that the e-voucher system will be implemented in all the 11 districts of the province in the 2017/2018 farming season. Mr Chate said

No More Laziness Among GRZ Workers- Dr Rowland Msiska

  Secretary to the Cabinet, Rowland Msiska has warned against unproductivity among government employees. Dr Msiska says there will be no more lazy and unprofessional workers as the launch of the Human Resource Management Reform Programme (HRMRP) will enable Government Ministries, Local Authorities and other government Institutions to quickly fire underperforming public workers. He  said
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