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December 29, 2023

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT TALKING NOTES PERMANENT SECRETARY, TECHNICAL SERVICES, MR. NICHOLAS PHIRI MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT DURING THE END-OF-YEAR PRESSING ENGAGEMENT HELD THURSDAY 28th DECEMBER 2023

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT TALKING NOTES PERMANENT SECRETARY, TECHNICAL SERVICES, MR. NICHOLAS PHIRI MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT DURING THE END-OF-YEAR PRESSING ENGAGEMENT HELD THURSDAY 28th DECEMBER 2023 Introductions Acknowledge and appreciate the media for accepting the invitation to be part of the Ministry’s end-of-year press engagement to inform the nation of some developments undertaken in 2023 and highlights of the focus for 2024. Mandate of the Ministry Remind the Media of the mandate of the Ministry as outlined in Gazette Notice 1123 of 21, as follows: a. promoting a decentralized and good...

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December 28, 2023

Ministry of Agriculture in Samfya District Prepares for Fall Armyworms in the 2023/2024 Farming Season

By CEASAR MBEWE In anticipation of the upcoming farming season, the Ministry of Agriculture in Samfya District is intensifying efforts to combat the threat of Fall Armyworms. Agriculture officer Mr. Charles Lukwesa revealed that the ministry is set to initiate training sessions aimed at equipping farmers with effective control measures against the notorious pests. Acknowledging reports of Fall Armyworm attacks in some fields, Mr. Lukwesa assured the public that the ministry is actively addressing the issue,and has advised farmers not to hesitate to use the current knowledge they have on pests control. And Senior Agriculture officer Mr. Mathew Ndakasha confirmed...

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December 27, 2023

ECL RAN A GOVERNMENT OF THE CORRUPT , FOR THE CORRUPT AND BY THE CORRUPT ; LET HIM LISTEN TO HIMSELF – HE DOES NOT KNOW HIS AUDIENCE WELL

By Mark Simuuwe It seems ECL does not know why he was voted out . Among other things that led to his removal is how he shielded corrupt friends and cleansed them using ACC. This is the man who told citizens publicly that,” Nga waiba tabalila kumo nembuto “,( when you steal , you don’t steal everything ). His own Minister Bowman is on record saying , “ when you steal , you steal for the future “. ECL is also on record of saying ,” his own ministers were corrupt ,” but did nothing about it . For Dr...

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December 22, 2023

David ‘Sniper’ Mwale Wins ABU Vacant Bantamweight Belt

By Ashton Kelly Bunda The suspense is over, the long awaited fight as to who finally occupies the African Boxing Union (ABU) vacant bantamweight belt came in to being on Saturday, 16th December 2023 when Zambian pugilist David ‘Sniper’ Mwale defeat Innocent ‘Tycoon Matengu of South Africa through an unanimous point decision following a 12 rounds boxing match at Lusaka’s New Government Complex. The Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotion organized tournament saw Mwale crowned as new ABU bantamweight champion despite being slightly shorter than his opponent, unleashed a spectacular flurry of punches in the 5th Round aiming for a straight knock...

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December 22, 2023

“No one is collecting plastic bottles and damaged plastic objects from Chikwangala dumping site in Chongwe for reuse, ” protests Peter Sukwa

By Derrick Sinjela Chongwe  Municipal Council (CMC) Public Relations Officer (PRO) Peter Sukwa is privy of four companies involved in the collection of plastic bottles and damaged plastic objects from Chikwangala dumping site in Chongwe for recycling. However as a local authority, Mr. Sukwa says Chongwe Municipal Council is not aware of any scavenging activities allegedly taking place at its dumping site apart from the four companies involved in waste Management recycling business, which helps the council to manage the dumpsite from getting full. In a Friday,  22nd December, 2023 Press Statement,  Mr. Sukwa stated that Management at Chongwe Municipal...

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December 22, 2023

Kelvin Chisanga on IMF extended credit with its implications to Zambia, as it shows a mark of economic progress!

Kelvin Chisanga Following a number of media calls received today from various media houses as I also physically made an appearance this morning on the Diamond TV Zambia to make pertinent comments about this approved facility. First and foremost in my own personal view with a scope of a general consensus, Zambia has been faced with a number of headwinds, very challenging situation to say of the list especially this year owing to the fact that there has been a number of sizeable challenging factors emanating from global market patterns, regional conflict contrasting with strong regional demand of agriculture outputs...

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December 22, 2023

BRRA Executive Director Sharon Sichilongo commends BoZ’s Regulatory Impact Assessment

By Derrick Sinjela In fulfilling one of its objectives of promoting a conducive business regulatory environment, the Business Regulatory Review Agency (BRRA) is conducting a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) engagement with the Bank of Zambia. This Regulatory Impact Assessment move follows the Bank of Zambia’s ,(BoZ) notification to BRRA on the proposed review of the National Payment Systems Act of 2007. The objective of the legislative review is to improve clarity of the law, refine the oversight and control mechanisms and provide for resilience of payment systems in the National Payment Systems Sector. It will also provide for emerging issues...

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December 22, 2023

First National Bank (FNB) Zambia Limited appoint Kapumpe Chola as first female CEO

By Derrick Sinjela First National Bank (FNB) Zambia Limited Board Chairperson Richard Mazombwe announced the appointment of Ms. Kapumpe Chola as the Bank’s new first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, 1st February 2024, taking over from Mr. Bydon Longwe who has been leading the Bank since July 2020. While, Mr. Longwe is taking on a new role at FirstRand Group in South Africa, Ms. Kapumpe Chola with over 26 years of banking experience both within and outside the Zambian market has been serving as Country Director – Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) in Botswana, following her role as Head...

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December 15, 2023

E-SAFF CALLS FOR NON-STATE ACTORS INCREASED COLLABORATION TO BOOST AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

By HAPPY MULOLANI  Zambia has achieved remarkable strides in the agriculture sector from 6.9 percent in 2019 to 7.9 percent in 2020-2021. A Consultant on Regional Integration from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Shadreck Saili, cited the operationalisation of the Southern Africa Development Community’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) which is in tandem with the Eighth National Development (8NDP), as a unique model which has contributed to attaining some of the achievements as indicated in the third quarter report in 2023. Speaking during a stakeholders meetings on Enhancing the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Regional National Linkages (SRNL) strengthening...

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December 14, 2023

Zambia’s ‘Kachasu’ illicit alcohol brew time-bomb worries CPCR’s Prof. Fastone Matthew Goma

…as Gary Chilala Nkombo backs an alcohol-free Zambia By Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda A Study on the Public Health Impact of the consumption of illicit alcohol in Zambia by the Centre for Primary Care Research (CPCR) laments that seventy-one percent (71%) of all alcohol consumed is illicit. Nostalgic, CPCR Director Professor Fastone Matthew Goma recollected that a nagging alcoholism had in the past compelled former First Republican President, the late Dr. Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda to contemplate resigning as Head of State. In a story published by the New York Times on Saturday 3rd June, 1974, President Kaunda threatened...

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