Zambian gov't to give its power utility $186million from the 500million dollar bond it will issue at the end of this year.

the zambian Government through its ministry of finance will give ZESCO limited a sum of $186million from the 500million dollar bond by the end of this year as a way to ramp up or improve the power utility's operations.

zambia's exports increase by 40.8percent.

Zambia’s total value of exports has increased from 3,533.6 billion kwacha in June top 3,819.6 billion kwacha in July 2012.

10 prohibited immigrants convicted by zambian courts of law

A total of ten Prohibited Immigrants have been convicted by the courts of Law for the offences of unlawful stay in the country contrary to section 11 clause 3  and harboring contrary to section 46 sub-section1(b) of the Immigration and Deportation Act No. 18 of 2010.

Tobacco smoking to kill 8million people a year by 2030

Tobacco-Free-Association Of Zambia Executive Director Brenda Chitindi Says The Tobacco Industry Continues To Promote Products That Cause Loss Of Lives Globally Hence Farmers In The Country Should Diversify By Growing Other Crops Other Than Tobacco.

Zambian gov't set to conduct T/B prevalence survey

Zambian Government through the ministry of health is in the process of conducting a tuberculosis prevalence survey to understanding the burden of the disease.

Authorities at Nakonde border intercepted and impound 3 trucks carrying over 1000 x 50 kg bags of maize about to be smuggled to Kenya

Authorities at Nakonde border in Muchinga Province have intercepted and impounded three trucks carrying over 1000 x 50 kg bags of maize about to be smuggled to Kenya. 

commerce minister directs eastern province PS to relocate mwami boarder

Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister, Bob Sichinga has directed Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Hlobotha Nkunika to facilitate the relocation of the border facility at Mwami border post near Malawi.

Gov’t directs all controlling officers to acquire the public finance, Zambia public procurement acts, financial regulations and other government documents to be used as a guiding principle in their work

Secretary to the treasury Dr Fredson yamba has directed all controlling officers in the country to acquire the public finance, Zambia public procurement acts, financial regulations and other government documents to be used as a guiding principle in their work.

CCPC grants a conditional final authorisation for proposed acquisition of 55% shareholding in bulks haulage limited by by cargo carriers

the competition and consumer protection commission (CCPC) board of commissioners has granted a conditional final authorization for the proposed acquisition of 55percent shareholding in bulks haulage limited (BHL) by cargo carriers limited.

mpulungu cholera cases on the increase

Mpulungu Cholera Cases Have Increased From The Previous Reported Number Of 52 Cases To About 68 With Kasasa Village Leading With 28 Cases So Far.

Zambia's eastern province minister challenges SADC region media to lead the way in telling success stories and projects being implemented.

Eastern province minister Charles banda has challenged the media in the country and the SADC region at large to lead the way in telling the success stories and projects the region is implementing positively to the outside world.

MR BANDA says regions such as the southern African development community (SADC) have recorded economic progress which has not been highlighted positively by the local media.

He says there are people in the outside world who can not believe the development which is taking place and still want to portray regions such as SADC and the rest of Africa as a continent characterized by conflict, disease, poverty, under-achievement and under development.

Mr. Banda has stated that the lesson from this situation must teach Africa and regional blocks like SADC and COMESA that the world owes Africa no obligation to market it and what is taking place in terms of development.

In addition Mr. Banda says investments such as the chipata-mchinji railway, are unarguable that SADC region has and continues to score landmark achievements in various sectors since inception 20years ago.

He has noted that it is SADC region that will host the prestigious United Nations world tourism organization general assembly next year adding that this is a milestone in economic development.

Mr. Banda has also pointed out that the SADC region has also scored a first in leadership and governance circles by having the first ever female leader heading the African union.

And the Malawian ministry of transport and public works principal rail transport officer justice victor mtanda says in complimenting Mozambique-Zambia and Malawi to ensure that the chipata-mchinji railway line is operational, his government will provide about $8million for railway spot maintenance.

He says his government is committed to ensuring that the chipata mchinji railway which will be connected to the Malawian railway network is operational as it has many economic benefits to the three countries and other SADC MEMBERS STATES.

Mr. mtanda disclosed this when a group of journalists from Zambia toured the mchinji railway line project during this year’s SADC media day which was on 17^th of august in Malawi and hosted by Zambia in chipata.

SADC's GDP between 2010-2011 slumps by 0.8percent

the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the  Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, in which Zambia  falls, has slumped by 0.8 per cent between the years 2010 and 2011.

Rise in abortion cases Worries residents of KAVU farming blocks in ndola

Residents of KAVU farming bloc in Ndola rural have bemoaned the high numbers of abortion cases recorded in the area in the last few months.

Zambian gov't to revise the list of suppliers

Government intends to revise the list of suppliers in order to contract credible business houses as opposed to brief case or shadow companies.

chorela breaks out in mpulungu

Cholera has broken out in Mpulungu District in Northern Province.

SADC Member States Have A Heavier Responsibility To Work Together In Translating Their Political Independence Into Economic Independence says zambian gov't

Eastern Province Minister Charles Banda Says The Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) Member States Have A Heavier Responsibility To Continue Working Together In Translating Their Political Independence Into Economic Independence For Its People.

Eastern province chamber of commerce, trade and industry calls on the zambian government to operationalise the chipata-mchinji railway line

Eastern province chamber of commerce, trade and industry (EPCCI) as called on government to fully operationalise the Chipata-mchinji railway line which was commissioned by former president rupiah Banda in 2010.

Central african railay system of malawi awards a 3years clinker supply at an initial cost of 28million malawian kwacha to LAFARGE

Lafarge Cement Company has signed a 3years agreement worthy 28million Malawian kwacha with Central African Railway System (CEARS) to export Clinker from Zambia to Malawi.

Zambia's Consumer protection body warns enterprises and individuals to desist from supplying expired products such as drug

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has advised individuals and enterprises to desist from supplying expired products as they will not only be punished in accordance with the law, but that they are also putting the lives of consumers at risk.

Cardinal medardo Mazombwe makes progress and starts speaking clearly

CARDINAL Medardo Mazombwe has made some progress since his admission to Morning Side Clinic in South Africa last Wednesday as he is now able to speak clearly.

Gov'nt implores investors to give priority to zambians when recruiting employees

The zambia government through the Mines And Minerals, Water Development And Energy,minister Yamfwa Mukanga Has Implored Investors In The Country To Give Priority To Zambians When Recruiting Employees.

UNDP in the process of commissioning a short term consultancy on mainstreaming trade in national development and strategies

Government says the United Nations development programme (UNDP) is in the process of commissioning a short term consultancy on mainstreaming trade in national development and strategies.

Zambian gov't calls on all COMESA to endorse the reghional bodies social charter

The Zambian Government Has Called On The Common Market For Eastern And Southern African (COMESA) Countries To Endorse What Has Been Highlighted In The Draft COMESA Social Charter As The Basis For Social And Cultural Development In The Region.

Opposition MMD tells gov't to take full responsibility of the choas that occured in sinazeze's mamba coacl mine

opposition MMD has told government through the minister of labour fackson shamenda to take full responsibility of the chaos that occurred in sinazeze because of its failure to consult before landmark decision are made.

augustine: FNB CEO notes zambia's Agricultural Sector Biggest...

augustine: FNB CEO notes zambia's Agricultural Sector Biggest...: First National Bank (Fnb)-Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Sarel Van Zyl Has Noted That The Agricultural Sector Is Zambia’s Biggest Employer...

FNB CEO notes zambia's Agricultural Sector Biggest Employer Even Though It Is Mainly On A Subsistence Level

First National Bank (Fnb)-Zambia Chief Executive Officer, Sarel Van Zyl Has Noted That The Agricultural Sector Is Zambia’s Biggest Employer Even Though It Is Mainly On A Subsistence Level.