Archive: 12 September 2019
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Barclays Bank launches MarathonBarclays Bank Zambia, in partnership with the Lusaka Fitness Squad and Zambia Amateur Athletics Association (ZAAA), has launched the inaugural Absa Marathon aimed at improving wellness and fitness among citizens. The bank has pumped in […]
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No power importation deal reached with Mozambique, says govtMinistry of Energy permanent secretary Brigadier General Emelda Chola says neighbouring Mozambique has indicated that it cannot manage to supply excess electricity to Zambia at the moment. The Club of Mozambique, an online publication, ran […]
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Re-introducing deputy ministers will be a burden on govt, BoZ warnsThe Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has warned that attempts to re-introduce deputy ministers will add to the cost of running government as these office bearers will be an additional charge on revenues. And the BoZ […]
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NDC demands release of findings on 2016 poll violence inquiryNational Democracy Congress (NDC) vice-president Josephs Akafumba has questioned President Edgar Lungu’s continued delay to release the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into Voting Patterns and Electoral Violence of 2016. Three years ago, President […]
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Quitting politics has nothing to do with my brother’s appointment at BoZ – ChipimoLusaka lawyer Elias Chipimo says his decision to resign from active politics has nothing to do with the appointment of his brother, Dr Francis Chipimo, as Bank of Zambia Deputy Governor for Operations. And Chipimo […]
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Dundumwezi residents have abandoned costly dip tanks, says Sing’ombeDundumwezi UPND member of parliament Edgar Sing’ombe says his constituents have decided to abandon animal dip tanks because they are too expensive and have instead opted for direct spraying of livestock. Speaking during a Public […]
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Sichalwe advises chiefs not to rush to court for succession wranglesChiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister Lawrence Sichalwe has cautioned traditional leaders against rushing to court during succession wrangles, but strive to resolve disputes amicably. In an interview after the handover of chieftainess Nyanje’s palace, Sichalwe […]
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Zesco gets $46m grant to rehabilitate Chishimba Falls hydro power stationZesco managing director Victor Mundende says the rehabilitation of Chishimba Falls power station is expected to increase Zesco’s average annual electricity production by over 60,000 MW of electricity supply into the national grid by the […]
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Govt has no mandate from citizens to change Constitution, Laura tells ParleyAlliance for Community action (ACA) executive director Laura Miti says the Constitution Bill No. 10 of 2019 is detrimental to Zambia’s common good and will fundamentally harm democracy and nationhood if passed. And Miti has […]
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Lungu fires new FIC board chair SiamePresident Edgar Lungu has revoked the appointment of George Chilengwe Siame as chairperson of the Financial Intelligence Centre governing board, State House press aide Isaac Chipampe has announced. “In his his letter to Siame, President […]
