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June 25, 2024

“TI-Z’s Raymond Mutale seeks Financial Transparency in Zambia’s Political Party finaning” …as ZCID’s Doreen Njovu Calls for Financial Reform”


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By Derrick Sinjela Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) Acting Executive Director Raymond Mutale spoke at a validation meeting on political party and campaign financing regulation. The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue (ZCID) Executive Director, Ms. Doreen Njovu, delivered a keynote speech at a plenary workshop on political party and campaign finance regulation. Ms. Njovu expressed gratitude to stakeholders and political parties for their participation in the technical meeting, which aimed to analyze the regulatory landscape and develop legislative recommendations. Mr. Mutale expressed delight to address the issue, which is gaining global attention. Substantively serving as TI-Z Programmes Manager, Mutale emphasized that...

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June 23, 2024

Zambian forest reserve rebounds with a little assistance


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By Ryan Truscott on 20 June 2024 Conservationists and farmers have restored large parts of a forest reserve in Zambia in just four years through natural regeneration. The Katanino Forest Reserve had lost more than 58% of its forest cover by 2019, when dozens of families living inside it and cutting trees to make charcoal were finally evicted by state officials. A restoration project launched that same year by conservation group WeForest and local partners has used assisted natural regeneration, a light-touch forest restoration method, to grow back more than 500 hectares (1,240 acres) of the reserve’s tree cover. The...

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June 17, 2024

“_ZAMBIA TANZANIA KENYA POWER LINK_”


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By Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda Energy Minister Peter Chibwe Kapala has announced a $300 million project to connect Zambia and Tanzania with an interconnector line, enabling the export of excess power from Tanzania. Currently, Zambia faces a 195MW power deficit, with only 200MW being recorded. Ndola Energy is set to add 105MW, and the private sector will be sought to bridge the remaining gap. Once completed, the project will power various industries. During a Monday 17th June 2024 Press Conference held jointly with Chief Government Spokesperson, Mr. Cornelius Mweetwa, Mr. Kapala clarified that $80 million is the remaining balance...

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June 16, 2024

Costa Mwansa applauds Muvi TV


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By Joel Mwanza, Where it all began……MUVI TV 21 years of private TV broadcast at a time when state broadcasting was the NORM. Kudos to the vision of Steve Nyirenda. The fruits of Angel Phiri and the team can be seen all over Zambia’s TV landscape. Happy 21 years, Muvi TV. We Salute Che Mutale, Frank Sibbuku, Alister Sibbuku, Gerald Singwa, Metrix Chipeta, Chris Mongri Zulu, Henry Joe Sakala, Augustine Paul Lungu, Mutolo Mwamba, Mutinta Chiseko, Chibesa Ngwira, Pamela Lishika, Mubanga Mulenga, Mabvuto Phiri, Kennedy Phiri, Allan Mtonga and the whole team Eddie Lover. Be the first to like. Like...

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June 8, 2024

Compromised leaders delaying Tobacco Control Bill, cries TCCZ’s Muloboka Albert Phiri


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Compromised leaders delaying Tobacco Control Bill, cries TCCZ’s Muloboka Albert Phiri By Chapala Chikoyi Local News The Tobacco Control Consortium of Zambia TCCZ has alleged that a few elements in the country’s Cabinet are still dancing to the tune of the Tobacco Industry’s morbid song, which pitches perceived profit over public health. TCCZ Acting Chairperson Albert Phiri made the remarks during the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day that is observed annually on May 31st and whose 2024 theme was “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference”. Mr. Phiri alleged that despite the fact that global tobacco companies have pledged not...

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June 5, 2024

UNESCO and UNICEF call for building strong foundations for health and well-being in primary school  


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UNESCO and UNICEF call for building strong foundations for health and well-being in primary school   23 May 2024, Lusaka, Zambia — At a global symposium organized in Lusaka today, UNESCO and UNICEF launched four co-published technical briefs as part of Building strong foundations – a new initiative by UNESCO that aims to help children stay in school, keep safe, and grow up healthy to lead thriving lives. The new initiative benefitting learners aged 5-12 in primary school was launched at an international symposium in Lusaka, Zambia, in the presence of Felix Mutati, Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science and acting Minister of...

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June 4, 2024

Faides TembaTemba appointed ActionAid Zambia Country Director


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By Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda ACTIONAID Zambia Board and the Global Secretariate have appointed Faides TembaTemba as the Country Director for Zambia effective Saturday 1st June 2024. ActionAid Zambia is part of ActionAid International which is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all. It works in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas to eliminate poverty, inequalities and injustices that cause it. “Faides is a feminist and champion of fighting inequality for all. She is also a social justice activist with a passion for social accountability monitoring and equality for all....

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June 3, 2024

Zambian Children Young People and Women in Development (ZCYPWD)


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Zambian Children Young People and Women in Development (ZCYPWD) By Derrick Sinjela Zambian Children, Young People, and Women in Development (ZCYPWD) was established in 2011 as a weekly discussion forum on Pan African Radio 105.1FM, with the theme “All People, Proud and Free.” Since then, it has evolved into an interactive platform for feminists on Pan African Radio 96.1FM, themed “The Voice of Africa.” The organization provides a space for individuals and groups to share their stories and advertise their work. ZCYPWD’s panels discuss various topics, including mental health, and encourage open debate. The organization collaborates with reputable partners, including...

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June 1, 2024

Feature: UAE students exchange letters with Chinese President Xi Jinping


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Feature: UAE students exchange letters with Chinese President Xi Jinping Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2024-05-27 17:18:15 This photo taken on April 10, 2024 shows the scenery of the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao) Hamdan Bin Zayed School’s sixth-grade student, Hamdan, expressed his hopes of becoming “a true man by climbing on the Great Wall” and “the UAE’s ambassador to China” in the future. BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhua) — “I want to invite Grandpa Xi to my country.” “I want to play a football game with Grandpa Xi” … A group of Chinese-learning...

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May 22, 2024

Xi expresses condolences over death of Iranian president


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Source: XinhuaEditor: huaxia2024-05-20 23:56:30 BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed deep condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday. In a message of condolence sent to Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, Xi, on behalf of the Chinese government and the people of China, expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathies to Mokhber, the family of President Raisi, and the Iranian government and people. Xi said that since President Raisi took office, he made important contributions to maintaining Iran’s security and...

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