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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...

SADC National State Actors’ Engagement Strategy CTPD SACBTA

SADC National State Actors’ Engagement Strategy CTPD SACBTA

By the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) and Southern Africa Cross Border Traders Association (SACBTA) 1 | P a g eTABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Acknowledgments………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 1.0 Background…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 1.1 Purpose of the strategy…………………………………………………………………………………………………..7 1.2 Overall Objective ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 1.2.1 Specific objectives and outcomes ………………………………………………………………………………..7 2.0 Principles and Strategies for NSAs Engagement…………………………………………………………………. 8 2.1 Principle of Subsidiarity……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 2.2 Capacity Development…………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 2.3 Enhancing Spaces for Constructive Engagement…………………………………………………………… 9 2.4 Promotion of NSA/CSO voice………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 2.5 Promotion of NSA/CSO capacity……………………………………………………………………………..10 2.6 NSA/CSO external relationships ……………………………………………………………………………..10 2.7 Requirements needed to promote genuine dialogue when convening...

USAID announces $18.5 million in funding for Zambia

 Press Release Thursday, September 23, 2021 Today, while meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power announced approximately $18.5 million in additional U.S. Government funding to support the people of Zambia, including Zambia’s fight against COVID-19. Administrator Power and President Hichilema met to discuss U.S. support for the Zambian people and President Hichilema’s ambitious agenda of democratic and economic reforms. In view of President Hichilema’s early efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and freedom of expression, since his inauguration on August 24, Administrator Power announced $1.25 million to help bolster Zambia’s new democratic openings....

Mthoniswa Banda prods Garry Nkombo to ‘Relocate Bus Stations’ from CBDs and ‘Create New Bus Routes!

Relocate All Bus Stations Away from the CBDs and Create New Bus Routes!  Signed: EJMB Mthoniswa Banda Group Admin – Zambia Roads & Highway Safety Group (ZRHSG) 0977 405086 Lusaka 21/09/21 – THE Zambia Roads & Highway Safety Group (ZRHSG) welcomes efforts by the UPND Government as announced by the Local Government Minister Mr. Garry Nkombo, to decongest the Lusaka Central Business District According to plans, Government intends to build two new bus stations; one behind Levy Mall and another on Kafue Road. However, the Zambia Roads & Highway Safety Group feels this measure will in the short term decongest the CBD...

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...

Zambia’s electoral transition, cheers Mundia Paul Hakoola

By Derrick Sinjela CONTINENTAL Leadership Research Institute (CLRI) Executive Director Mundia Paul Hakoola is delighted that Zambia is commemorating the International Day of Democracy, a month and three days after holding a Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government election. Mr. Hakoola expressed satisfaction that celebrating the international day of democracy, commemorated annually on 15th September is being held in the aftermath of a peaceful transfer of political power from 6th Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s Patriotic Front (PF) to Seventh (7th) Republican President, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND) Alliance New Dawn Government. Hakoola...

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,...

DP President Harry Kalaba casting the net into the deep beyond 2021 elections

By Theresa Kalenga Democratic party (DP) President Harry Kalaba has announced new changes to the structure of the DP and has noted that their are changes he introduced Mr. Jewish Chabi as Secretary General (SG). National Secretary Chabi is deputized by Thomas Sipalo appointed  as Deputy National Mobilization Chairperson. Mr. Kalaba noted that the retirement of PF from the government was a humiliation due to their pomposity and arrogance displayed during their reign. Kalaba noted that the party was founded for the poor but had begun flying in high seas of corruption hence sinking the boat. “As DP, a party that...

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...

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