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AFRICA TO RUSSIA, RUSSIA TO AFRICA: THE WORLD ECONOMIC TURBULENCE MAY BECOME A STRONG PUSH TO DEVELOP AND CONSOLIDATE TIES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AFRICA

AFRICA TO RUSSIA, RUSSIA TO AFRICA: THE WORLD ECONOMIC TURBULENCE MAY BECOME A STRONG PUSH TO DEVELOP AND CONSOLIDATE TIES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AFRICA On the 29th of July 2023 in Saint Petersburg there was a summit meeting between the President of the Russian Society of Friendship with Tanzania, the business ambassador from Delovaya Rossia in Tanzania Yury Korobov with the Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Kassim Majaliwa. The Tanzanian part was also represented by the Tanzanian Ambassador in Russia Frederick Ibrahim Kibbutz and the Ambassador, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tanzania Mbaruk Nassor Mbaruk. The...

CLIMATE  CONSORTIUM PROPOSES LOCAL ADAPTATION OPTIONS

By HAPPY MULOLANI AS climate change continues to ravage communities globally, there is need to develop locally-Led Adaptation solutions. In Zambia, climate change campaigners are frantically engaged in addressing climatic shocks through building adaptation measures by enhancing  ecosystems, infrastructure, livelihoods, and health systems. Care Zambia International is one of the members of the Zambia Climate Change Network (ZCCN) in the forefronting of supporting communities in coming up with nature based solutions as a way of encouraging alternative livelihoods. This led to developing a communique on locally-Led Adaptation learning event convened by Care Zambia in Lusaka recently. More than 60 participants...

MFS AFRICA JOINS AFRICAN HIDDEN CHAMPIONS

PRESS RELEASE 14/08/2023 MFS AFRICA JOINS AFRICAN HIDDEN CHAMPIONS MFS Africa, Africa’s largest digital payments gateway, is the newest member of African Hidden Champions (AHC). Connecting customers to service providers, MFS Africa has over 500 millionmobile wallets and more than 200 million bank accounts across 800 live paymentcorridors. Their “network of networks” connects 40+ countries in Africa and more than60 countries globally.By overcoming the high cost of clearing payments, low mobile network interoperability and complex regulatory climates, MFS Africa is firmly positioned at the forefront of Africa’s tech revolution. “As a company, our unique understanding of the continent and our...

GOtv introduces GOtv Supa Plus, a package that offers viewers unmatched sports and entertainment from the comfort of their homes!

By DERRICK SINJELA Connect, subscribe and upgrade to GOtv supa plus to watch all the premier league, la liga games as the new football season kicks off! WITH the new football season around the corner, GOtv is excited to announce the introduction of GOtv Supa Plus, a tailored package that will see die-hard fans watch Pep Guardiola and Manchester City pull out all stops to defend their Premier League title on your Home of Sport – SuperSport. With the exciting transfer season currently underway ahead of the Premier League kick-off next month, GOtv subscribers have a superb opportunity to connect,...

Spend local, eat healthy! By Rolf Shenton Co-founder of Grassroots Trust Sunday, 30th July 2023

Spend local, eat healthy! By Rolf Shenton Co-founder of Grassroots Trust Sunday, 30th July 2023 Good day! In previous articles I have discussed why we need to change the way we make decisions and the principles we need to follow to achieve regeneration of our environment, our economy and our communities. This week I shall suggest how we can practically exploit these principles to develop agriculture that improves the environment, produces far more food, fibre and energy without the need for expensive chemical inputs, loss of biodiversity or the need for Zambians to give up their land and sovereignty. As...

Meet Christabel Ronia Ndalama Kalyangile, Zambia’s budding Chinese language interpreter

By DERRICK SINJELA CHRISTABEL Ronia Ndalama Kaliangile was born in 1999 at Shichobo clinic Shibuyunji District, Central Province. 24-year-old Ms. Kalyangile did her Primary and Junior Secondary education at Shibuyunji Primary and did her Senior Secondary at Kamakechi Secondary School in Kasempa District, North Western Province. As education is an equaliser, Ms. Kalyangile, a vicenarian, enrolled at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Great East Road Campus in 2019 under School of Humanities and Social Sciences with Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Linguistics and Chinese, and was fortunate to graduate on Tuesday, 23rd May 2023. Any one between the age of...

St. Petersburg became the center of the free world for four days

St. Petersburg became the center of the free world for four days June 14-17, Russia’s second capital was the site of a major international economic forum. The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which dates back to 1997, over the past two decades has become a major discussion platform and a venue for the conclusion of major contracts between Russians and those countries and companies that Moscow considers its allies and partners. Since Vladimir Putin came to power, who has made enormous efforts to revive the Russian economy and return his country to superpower status, after a decade of post-Soviet...

Zambian viewers deserve better, Kennedy Kalunga prods ZNBC team

  DERRICK SINJELA and Muleya Idaho Chongo MINISTRY of Information and Media (MIM) Permanent Secretary (PS) Kennedy Kalunga says Zambia is on a transformative journey seeking to elevate quality of television programmes and content done by Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC). Opening a week-long training workshop for programmes, engineering, marketing, and sales directorate at Mass Media Complex, on Alick NKHATA Road, Mr. Kalunga reiterated Government desire to birth a professional public broadcaster. Flanked by ZNBC Board Chairperson, Jack Kalala, Director General, Berry Lwando, Multichoice Zambia Managing Director, Ms. Leah Kooma and Multichoice Zambia Talent Factory Director Christopher Puta, Kalunga appreciated...

ZAMBIA FINALLY REJOINS THE LEAGUE OF BIG BOYS

By Nchimunya Ng’andu Bobby  – Your Girl Friend’s Favourite Journalist QUALIFYING to the Africa Cup of Nations had become a birthright for Zambia. But in the last eight years, the story became different as Zambia failed to make appearances at three consecutive AFCON tournaments. As the saying goes “success has many fathers, failure is an orphan” so was the case with the Chipolopolo Boys during the last three failed attempts to book a spot at an AFCON tournament. The heat would always go to the man at the helm of Zambian football Andrew Kamanga whose administration was yet to see...

MultiChoice Launches South Africa’s Epic Series “SHAKA iLEMBE” Lusaka, Zambia – The wait is over! MultiChoice has launched the much anticipated prime-time drama series SHAKA iLEMBE

By DERRICK SINJELA and THERESA BWALYA KALENGA THE 12-part series tells the story of the famous Zulu King and the events that shaped his remarkable life. Speaking at an intimate premiere in Lusaka, Leah Kooma, Managing Director at MultiChoice Zambia said: “We understand the importance of showcasing the diverse narratives that make Africa so unique. We are committed to bringing you exceptional content that uplifts, educates, and entertains. With shows like “Shaka ilembe,” we aim to provide a platform for our homegrown talent, enabling them to share their stories with the world.” “By joining the DStv and GOtv family, you...

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