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Sam Zulu seeks market and bus station sanity

A Governance Activist Sam Zulu has appealed to Local Authorities in the Country to quickly bring sanity at Markets and Bus Stations. Mr Zulu says President Hakainde Hichilema has already shown political will on the mater, hence the need for councils to quick ensure that no political party cadres are allowed to operate in these public places. In an interview with Kwithu FM News, he says as a result of not observing the planning authority and inaction by most councils in the country to enforce the law, this has led to failure to deliver social services to citizens. Mr Zulu...

Low Covid 19 compliance worries Adrian Banda Councilor

A Civic leader in Lusaka’s Garden compound is concerned over the mushrooming of bars and taverns following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by the Ministry of Health for one month. Adrian Banda Councilor of Ngwerere Ward 22 in Mandevu constituency has revealed that there has been an increase in people opening illegal bars and taverns saying urgent action is required to curb the vice. Mr Banda says some people are taking advantage of open piece of land to set up illegal drinking structures that has led to the increase in lawlessness. In an interview with Kwithu FM News, Mr. Banda...

Banks must serve citizens Simataa Simataa & Kelvin Chisanga prod

By Derrick Sinjela  SIMATAA Simataa believes it is a herculean task expecting Zambian banks to become relevant to ordinary people on account of their heritage. However, on his part, Kelvin Chisanga, an economist and communication specialist has confidence in the local financial sector, serving the individual and collective interests of all citizens.   When reached for a comment on the matter at hand, Mr. Simataa doubted the suitability of the banks serving citizens in an eight-pointed argument.   Said Sims Simataa:“Great! No they can’t. Reasons: 1. Banks have a colonial hangover. Sadly so called indigenous banks have fallen prey. They...

Green Taxonomy, Financing, and Bonds: Does Nuclear Have a Place?

THE role of nuclear in the global transition to clean energy remains a controversial issue. In terms of finance, a fundamental question is whether the use of sustainable mechanisms like green bonds for nuclear projects is justified. Obviously, the universal solution is impossible. While some governments exclude nuclear power from their national green taxonomies, others, have included nuclear projects into the green financing system. “Recognizing that many sustainable investors have exclusionary criteria in place around nuclear energy, the UK government will not finance any nuclear energy-related expenditures under the Framework,” holds the UK government’s Green Financing Framework, enacted this July....

Unpacking nuclear: pros and cons

Unpacking nuclear: pros and cons

By Israel Sekoko  NUCLEAR energy has been a controversial topic for many decades since its inception. Incidents like Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima are infamous thanks to strong anti-nuclear sentiments amongst various groups that are against nuclear. Some of the arguments they put on the table is that nuclear poses harm to environment, is too expensive and is generally inefficient and unsafe. Well I thought I should take time and try to do some reality check with these arguments and see the facts behind words. What is nuclear? Nuclear technology uses the energy released by splitting the atoms of...

The Innovative Rhisotope Project Moves to Next Stage After Success of Phase One

ON September 16th, the first phase of the Rhisotope Project aimed at curbing rhino poaching in South Africa using nuclear technologies – radioisotopes – was successfully completed. The initial stage of the project was dedicated to proving that there was no movement of the stable isotopes from the horn of the rhino into the body of the animal. In order to prove this, Igor and Denver, two rhinos, were darted and sedated, at which point the cocktail of stable isotopes was introduced into their horn. These two animals were isolated into a separate camp where they were closely observed. Highly...

Remain neutral and professional, Amos Malupenga urges Zambian media

  By Theresa Kalenga and Derrick Sinjela MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga has launched the Voter’s Voice Post – Election Media Monitoring Report urging media houses and practitioners to remain neutral and non – partisan in coverage. Officiating at Lusaka’s Radisson Blu Hotel Thursday, 16th September 2021, Fourth Electoral Media Monitoring report by MISA-Zambia under the Voters’ Voice Project witnessed by Head of Delegation – European Union, National Director – MISA Zambia Austin Kayanda, BBC Media Action Country Director –Soren Johansson, director general – Independent Broadcasting Authority – IBA, Representatives from the Electoral Commission of Zambia...

Rosatom Technical Academy has started training El-Dabaa NPP personnel

  Rosat om Technical Academy has started training El-Dabaa NPP personnel In early September, the first groups of specialists from Egypt’s El-Dabaa NPP began training at the St. Petersburg branch of Rosatom’s Technical Academy. The training programme is being carried out in the framework of contracts pertaining to the construction of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. The opening ceremony for the training programme was attended by the Vice Board Chairman of NPPA Operation and Maintenance, General Supervisor of El-Dabaa NPP Project Management Mohamed Ramadan, Advisor to Rosatom’s Director General Vladimir Artisyuk, Director of Rosatom’s Educational Projects Valery Karezin, Vice President,...

Breaking barriers: Russian woman leads the way on arctic ship

Issued on: 08/09/2021 – 05:28 Diana Kidzhi, 27, is the most senior woman in Russia’s growing nuclear icebreaker fleet Ekaterina ANISIMOVA AFP 3 min ADVERTISING Aboard the ’50 Years of Victory’ (Russia) (AFP) Peering through her binoculars at icebergs ahead, Diana Kidzhi shouts at the helmsman of a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker approaching the North Pole: “Ten degrees left!” At just 27, Kidzhi is a chief mate — second in command to the captain — and sets the path the giant vessel will take through the frozen waters of the Arctic Ocean. Standing on the bridge of the ship, she is surrounded by...

Highvie H. Hamududu Is A Man To Watch In 2021- PNU

  By Tumfweko Editor 01 Editor 01 4 years ago PARTY of National Unity (PNU) Interim Secretary General Kasote Singogo says Zambians must vote for Highvie Hambulo Hamududu on Thursday 12th August 2021 on account of his leadership credentials. Mr. Singogo brands Mr. Hamududu as a man to watch, stressing that the former Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson is determined to build a united and better Zambia. Singogo says the PNU is coalescing-bringing on board a diversity of interest groups passionate on developing Zambia. “Folks this is the man to watch in Zambia’s political landscape, a man who is issued...

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