Social Cash Transfer, Cash for Work inadequate in mitigating poverty – CSPR
By Jane Chanda The Civil Society for Poverty Reduction (CSPR) has criticised the government’s social protection programs which include the Social Cash Transfer and Cash for Work, as inadequate in…
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Govt appoints independent engineer on the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project
By Jane Chanda The Road Development Agency ( RDA) has appointed an Independent Engineering Consultant, following the Engineering Institution of Zambia’s (EIZ) concerns over the absence of one on the…
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Failure to appoint independent consulting engineer on Lsk-Ndola dual carriage concerning – EIZ
By Jane Chanda Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) president Wesley Kaluba says the government’s failure to appoint an independent consulting engineer on the $650 million Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project may…
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Zambia aiming for 2.4 million tourists in 2025
By Jane Chanda Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Winnie Chibesakunda says Zambia aims to attract 2.4 million international tourists in 2025, and boost domestic tourism by 30 percent with easier travel…
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Boz starts sensitisation on new bank note features
By Jane Chanda Bank of Zambia (BoZ) sensitisation team activist Martin Bwalya says the Central Bank is sensitising the public about the security features of the new bank notes to…
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Verify engineers before hiring them for projects – EIZ
By Jane Chanda The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has urged the public to verify that engineers they wish to engage hold valid practicing certificates before hiring them for any…
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Zambia on track to reach 1000 megawatts from solar – HH
By Jane Chanda President Hakainde Hichilema says the country is on track to reach 1000 megawatts of solar energy by the end of the year through Public-Private Partnerships with banks.…
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Sawmillers Association says only Chinese benefiting from timber trade
By Chinoyi Chipulu The Zambia National Association for Sawmillers says Zambian traders are not benefiting from the timber trade because the Chinese community has dominated the industry. And Association…
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ZAM raises fears over Tobacco Control Bill
By Jane Chanda Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) president Ashu Sagar has warned that the proposed Tobacco Control Bill (TCB) 2025, currently under review poses significant threats to the country’s…
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Dangote welcome, but must comply with fair competition – OMCAZ
By Jane Chanda Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr. Kafula Mubanga says Dangote Petroleum Refinery is welcome to participate in Zambia’s oil sector, but must comply with…
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