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How Zambia is greening its way out of poverty By International Labour Organisation (ILO) Situated in south-central Africa and bordering eight countries, peaceful and stable Zambia is approximately three times the size of the UK. Endowed with natural resources such as copper and hydropower, it ranks among the top 10 fastest growing economies in Africa. Growth, however, has not had much positive impact for the majority of Zambian people who are still living below the poverty line, often surviving on less than U$ 1.25 per day. Additionally, growth industries such as mining and construction sectors have taken their toll on...

TI-Z, ACTION AID demand tough action on Auditor General Reports  Wednesday 29th July 2020 By Maurice K. Nyambe and Nalucha Nganga-Ziba   Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) and Action Aid Zambia welcome the release of four (4) audit reports by the Office of the Auditor General last week on 20th July 2020. The four reports released were as follows: 1. The Report of the Auditor General on the accounts of Parastatal Bodies and other statutory institutions for the financial year ended 31st December 2018; 2. Special Report of the Auditor General on the Accounts of Water and Sanitation Companies for the Financial year...

  MMD DEMOCRACY DAY STATEMENT By Dr Nevers Sekwila Mumba, President Thursday July 30, 2020 Lusaka.   30 years ago, this Month, a Movement for Democracy was born. It was a people’s movement.   After 26 years of a UNIP led one party state, Zambians decided, in their numbers to change the shape and culture of Zambian politics.   The Movement for Multiparty Democracy, MMD started as a Pressure group in 1990 to fight for the re-introduction of a Multi-Party system of government. Dr Kenneth Kaunda then President of the Republic of Zambia refused to accept this option, but after...

This man can solve all of YOUR life’s problems, find out how Category: Health and Wellness Let’s take it back to the basics, when there were the natural herbs we would ingest and the traditional herbalists who were experts in all things well-being. Dr. Kalimanzila is still keeping the legacy alive, and here’s how: The man behind the curtain Dr. Kalimanzila , a self-proclaimed divine being who possesses skills in metaphysical healing, psychic skills, divination and foretelling through ancestors and forefathers, within the traditional and native setting is taking the country by storm. This is a man who travels far...

Monday 27th July, 2020 Media Release by Noah Silomba   OYDC Zambia Communications Officer     The OYDC Zambia – Sports Development Centre wish to announce that it has been cleared to resume all sports activities which were suspended indefinitely on the Tuesday 17th March, 2020 following the outbreak of the Corona Virus.   OYDC Zambia, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Fredrick Chitangala, says the Centre is happy that the permit was granted adding that before resuming all activities key stakeholders such as national sports federations will be engaged to formulate a roadmap on how to resume sport at the facility...

    Kanjipondele Foundation “Unveil Your Potential” KANJIPONDELE FOUNDATION LAUNCH Dear Family, Friends, partners and fans, On behalf of the Directors, I am pleased to announce the formation and eventually going public of Kanjipondele Foundation! After years of hard work and dedication by the team led by Dr. Cleopatra Bwalya Kaunda the Executive Director (who was until July, 2020 brand Manager), we are delighted to officially announce the launch of Kanjipondele Foundation on Friday 7th August, 2020. Kanjipondele is an expression from the Bemba language which translates as “Do it for and by yourself DIFBY;” taking responsibility and pursuing opportunities...

Don’t be distracted by purpotedly Corrected Bill; Original Bill 10 still Before Parliament Media Statement Thursday 16th July 2020 by Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary (GS) Reverend Canon Emmanuel Chikoya  By Council of Churches in Zambia General Secretary (GS) Rev. Canon Emmanuel Chikoya FRATERNAL greetings to the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) ecumenical fraternity and all citizens. OUR Mandate and Purpose as ably summed by *_Christopher Sugden_* is *_”To declare that Lordship over the whole created order, demonstrate what creation looks like when acknowledging its master, summon all people to acknowledge His Lordship and seek ways...