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Stanbic Music Festival on this weekend as local artists promise world-class performances

WITH less than three days to go before Zambia’s biggest music event – the Stanbic Music Festival – local artists have assured fans of a memorable concert. The bank-sponsored mega-concert was created as a way of putting Zambian artists on the spotlight by creating a platform on which world-renowned acts can share the stage with…

Kagem develops bright young geologist

FOR 27-year-old University of Zambia graduate Jimmy Manenga, landing a job at the world’s largest emerald mine was a dream come true. The young geologist is now working alongside some of the leading experts in the world at the Kagem emerald mine in Lufwanyama, and reflecting the company’s commitment to growing local talent in the…

Kagem invests US$11 million in new equipment

KAGEM Mining has invested US$11 million in new equipment to increase operational efficiencies at the world’s largest emerald mine, creating further skilled local jobs in the process. The equipment includes 13 Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs) with a rated capacity of 45 tonnes each; two 6-cubic-metre Hydraulic Excavators and service equipment such as Water Bowser with…

Kagem discovers exceptionally rare 5,655 carat Emerald

KAGEM Mining has discovered an exceptionally rare high quality 5,655 carat (1.13kg) emerald crystal at its mine in Lufwanyama.The emerald – dubbed ‘Inkalamu’, the Lion Emerald – shows remarkable clarity with a perfectly balanced golden green colour, and is already creating a buzz in the global gemstone industry ahead of its auction in Singapore next month…

Plascon fights malaria with anti-mosquito paint

KANSAI Plascon has official launched the world’s first anti-mosquito paint at a ceremony in Lusaka this week.The revolutionary new paint is being offered as a value-for-money alternative vector control, and aims to help Zambia reach its goal of being malaria-free by 2021.While malaria interventions such as mosquito nets, prophylactics and insecticide spraying are still in…
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