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Restless Development Do you know what happened on Monday?

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December 6, 2018

Restless Development Do you know what happened on Monday?

Hey Derrick ! This week our newsletter kicks off with a big HELLO from me! My name’s Hannah. I’m the newest member of the campaigns team here at Restless Development UK and once I’ve settled in (figured out how the printer works, found the comfiest chair in the office etc) I’ll be working to support……                                  YOU! That’s right – all of you! – our UK-based members to run campaigns and take action on the issues which matter most to you. So don’t be shy! Feel free...

Empowering Persons with Disabilities Assessing the implementation of the National Policy on Disability – Infographic

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December 6, 2018

Empowering Persons with Disabilities Assessing the implementation of the National Policy on Disability – Infographic

Dear Friends & Colleagues In February 2016, the Government of the Republic of Zambia Launched the National Policy on Disability. The Theme of the policy is ‘Empowering Persons with Disabilities’ and this is in line with international and national policy instruments including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of persons with Disabilities. This policy was launched in an effort to; Deal with various challenges faced by persons with disabilities and Ensure for social and economic inclusion for these persons. Statistics reveal that about 2 million women and men in Zambia have a disability (WHO, 2011). Detailed information revealed that most of these people with disabilities...

Policy Monitoring and Research Centre – PMRC – Energy Roadmap Delivering Zambia Energy Needs

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December 6, 2018

Policy Monitoring and Research Centre – PMRC – Energy Roadmap Delivering Zambia Energy Needs

PMRC – Energy Roadmap Delivering Zambia Energy Needs     Dear Friends & Colleagues An adequate power supply underpins any economy. However, Zambia has struggled to generate enough electricity to meet growing demand as the country has developed. This longstanding issue came to a head in 2015/16 when poor rains depleted the hydroelectric power stations which provide over 80% of Zambia’s power.  The ensuing load-shedding had severe consequences for the economy, as businesses scaled back production, small to medium sized enterprises struggled and households experienced blackouts, with the total impact estimated to be equivalent to 20% of annual GDP. As demand continues to grow,...

Republic of Zambia Speech by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia at the handover ceremony on the completion of construction of Mwomboshi Dam in Chisamba District, Central Province  on Thursday, 6th December, 2018  

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December 6, 2018

Republic of Zambia Speech by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia at the handover ceremony on the completion of construction of Mwomboshi Dam in Chisamba District, Central Province  on Thursday, 6th December, 2018  

    Hon. Michael Katambo, MP, Minister of Agriculture; Hon. Sydney Mushanga, MP; Senior Government officials; Your Excellency Mr Li Jie, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia & Chairman for Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company (AFECC); Your Royal Highnesses present; Fellow Farmers; Members of the Press: Distinguished ladies and gentlemen:   From the onset, I wish to express my utmost sincere congratulations to Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company Limited (AFECC) on behalf of the entire farming community here in Chisamba of Central Province, and indeed on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zambia, for this landmark achievement of the largest...

A look at Local Government Association of Zambia

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December 6, 2018

A look at Local Government Association of Zambia

Local Government Association of Zambia IN PURSUIT OF QUALITY SERVICE Welcome to the Local Government Association of Zambia web page. This page provides you with the relevant information on local government and the Association’s work. December 2018 M T W T F S S « Aug 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 The Local Government Association of Zambia was founded in 1947 as a voluntary membership organisation, then under the name, Local Government Association of...

ZIPAR “China-Zambia Relations In Development Cooperation: Towards Concluding Some Unfinished Business”

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December 6, 2018

ZIPAR “China-Zambia Relations In Development Cooperation: Towards Concluding Some Unfinished Business”

Publication for the policy brief on “China-Zambia Relations In Development Cooperation: Towards Concluding Some Unfinished Business” is ready for downloading. Head over to our policy briefs page on our website using this https://tinyurl.com/y8gst2mzlink to get a copy.    David Kazhila Thanks ZIPAR for this comprehensive paper on the Chino-Zambia relationship. Very informative indeed.Some very good recommendations are evident but to tell you the truth, despite all these statistics and recommendations, I’m still sceptical on whether government has the negotiating power to set the stage for us to on the right trajectory in terms of doing business with China. The ultimate aim of...

Zambia constructs largest dam for irrigation purposes

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December 6, 2018

Zambia constructs largest dam for irrigation purposes

By Mike Sichula The Speech Analyst Zambia’s largest Dam for agriculture irrigation purposes has officially been handed over to the Government of Zambia by a Chinese Contractor, Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Company, nine months before schedule, construction works started in February, 2017. The Dam is situated in Miswa ward, Chisamba, Central province that has a population of 14,517 people. The World Bank provided a loan of 28.3 million dollars towards the construction of the dam, which has a capacity of 61 million cubic meters water storage and reservoir for farming activities. Close to 6,000 households are expected to benefit from the dam....

Media Statement by the National Biosafety Authority Chief Executive Officer/ Registrar Mr. Lackson Tonga Thursday 6th December 2018 at Best Western Hotel, Lusaka-Zambia Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOS) Media Briefing

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December 6, 2018

Media Statement by the National Biosafety Authority Chief Executive Officer/ Registrar Mr. Lackson Tonga Thursday 6th December 2018 at Best Western Hotel, Lusaka-Zambia Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOS) Media Briefing

Sandra Lombe-Mulowa Communications Officer Email: nbacommunications1@yahoo.com or lombe2@gmail.com +260 211 278316 /0977854716/ 0961439503   Statement by the National Biosafety Authority Chief Executive Officer/ Registrar Mr. Lackson Tonga Thursday 6th December 2018 at Best Western Hotel, Lusaka-Zambia Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOS) Media Briefing Date: Thursday December 06, 2018 Venue: Best Western Hotel, Lusaka-Zambia Time: 10:00 hours Good morning all, We welcome to this Press Briefing. We called you so we could update you on some latest developments. We have granted three distributors new permits to import products that may contain Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOS). This decision was arrived at after a risk assessment was...

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