Tag: Zambia

ZAMBIA,DRC TO START WORK ON THE KASOMENO-MWENDA AND LUAPULA BRIDGE

The governments of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to start early construction works on the Kasomeno-Mwenda and Luapula Bridge Project next month. DRC Minister for Infrastructure and Public Works Willy NGOOPOS announced the development during the official opening of the ongoing bilateral meeting between the two countries at Lusaka’s Radisson…

US GIVES ZAMBIA ANOTHER $500,000 FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE

Health Minister, Jonas Chanda has revealed that the US Government has given Zambia an additional 500,000 dollars towards the Covid -19 response making a total contribution of one million dollars. Dr Chanda says the Ministry of Health will ensure they fulfill the pledge of transparency and accountability of resources committed by cooperating partners and stakeholders.…

ZAMBIA TO RECEIVE 58M EUROS FOR COVID -19 FIGHT

  By Patricia Banda- The European Union -EU- and its Corporation partners have pledged to give to Zambia 58 Million Euros to be used against Covid-19. EU Charged de Affairs Bruno Hausens, who represented EU Ambassador Jacek Jankowski, says 8 Million will come from the EU while the 50 Million is coming from other partners.…

MONETARY POLICY UP TO 8.5%

The Bank of Zambia has raised the Monetary Policy from 8 percent to 8.5 percent. Governor Christopher Mvunga says the decision to raise the monetary policy rate to 8.5 percent was based on inflationary pressure and the weak economic environment. Mr. Mvunga said this when he announced the Monetary Policy committee decision at Bank of…

US LOOKING FORWARD TO SUCCESSFUL ZAMBIAN ELECTION

  By Wilson Mulinda-The United States government says it is looking forward to Zambia holding successful elections in 2021. US Charge D’ Affairs David Young says Zambia and his country have a lot in common especially that the US is coming from holding a successful election. And Mr. Young has reaffirmed his government’s cooperation with…

ZAMBIA SALUTES IRISH GOVT

By Etambuyu Katota-Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Jackson Miti has commended the Irish Government for rendering support towards Zambia’s economic growth. Major General Miti says Ireland supports a number of developmental projects in Lusaka and Northern Provinces. He says the investment in faith-based organisations for projects in Education and Health is yielding positive results…

35 COVID 19 CASES RECORDED IN 24 HOURS

By Patricia Banda-Zambia has in the last 24 hours recorded 35 cases of Covid 19 out of 5,412 tests that have been conducted across the country. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services, KENNEDY MALAMA says the cases have been detected in Chongwe, Lusaka, Mufulira, Ndola and Livingstone. Dr MALAMA has also disclosed that the…
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