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ZESCO should be a Profit Making Venture, as Patrick Mwila prods Zambian Media support

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December 4, 2018

ZESCO should be a Profit Making Venture, as Patrick Mwila prods Zambian Media support


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By Ashton Kelly Bunda written 14th October 2017 ZAMBIA Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO) Senior Manager for Corporate Affairs Patrick Mwila has appealed to the media to play an integral role in educating the people that  the  “Sole Kingpin” of electricity supply has been  almost a Charity Organization, hence the increase in tariffs. Mwila explained that the legendary electricity providers very nearly started running on empty as the initial structures did not allow growth since service delivery comes at cost and resulted in the corporation to borrow money from financiers. Mr. Mwila said despite being 100 percent government controlled ZESCO is supposed...

OYDC needs financial support for Innovations, Clement Chileshe

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December 4, 2018

OYDC needs financial support for Innovations, Clement Chileshe


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By Ashton Kelly Bunda 14th October 2017 OLYMPIC Youth Development Center (OYDC) Director Clement Chileshe has announced that the life span of Zambia’s high performance center is reducing by the day as it hasn’t been maintained due financial challenges. The emotional Chileshe narrated that OYDC one of the two “Sports for Hope Center” in the world apart from the other one in Haiti Southern America is under massive pressure as it is home to 20 sport disciplines and hosts 250 young athletes every week and 60,000 competitors annually, making it the busiest ever, he was speaking during media interaction at...

Zambian Youths’ should strive to be productive, prods Alexander Bwalya Chikwanda

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December 4, 2018

Zambian Youths’ should strive to be productive, prods Alexander Bwalya Chikwanda


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By Ashton Kelly Bunda 14th October 2017 FORMER Finance Minister in the Patriotic Front (PF) Government Alexander Chikwanda has prodded Zambia youths who happen to be in the majority to be more productive and creative and help reduce poverty. The veteran economist explained that with the population that is increasing rapidly at an average growth rate of 2.8percent,  the revolution of job creation should be taken to higher level in an effort to put Zambia on road to the sought after Industrialized Country status. Chikwanda who served in the First Zambian Republican Administration of the United National Independence Party (UNIP)...

PMRC seeking Zambia’s energy solutions & embraces CUTS ….as Bernadette Deka honours Zambian media

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December 2, 2018

PMRC seeking Zambia’s energy solutions & embraces CUTS ….as Bernadette Deka honours Zambian media


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By Derrick Sinjela Policy Monitoring Research Centre (PMRC) Executive Director Bernadette Deka will launch a ‘Research Study’ entitled ‘Power Sector Roadmap –Delivering Zambia’s Energy Needs’ and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Consumer Unit Trust Society (CUTS) on Wednesday 5th December 2018. Secondly, building on an earlier pledge, Ms. Deka to continue interfacing with Zambian communicators during a Lusaka Province Quarterly Media Workshop hosted at Taj Pamodzi Hotel on Thursday 12th July 2018, PMRC will host the 2018 PMRC Media Awards themed: ‘Awarding Excellence in Development Policy Reporting’ at the  same venue on  Thursday 13th December 2018. A...

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December 2, 2018

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Host communities commend Dangote Refinery’s initiatives


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By Derrick Sinjela in Lusaka, Zambia The royal fathers pointed out that they appreciate the good gestures by the company by doing so much for the communities even when still at construction stage LAGOS, Nigeria, December 2, 2018/ — Impressed with the provision of communal infrastructures for their communities by Dangote Oil Refining Company (DORC) (https://Dangote.com) as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility service, traditional rulers and community leaders from host communities in Ibeju-Lekki Free Trade Zone area of Lagos have expressed appreciation at the timely intervention of the Company to their needs. The monarchs numbering 14 at a stakeholder...

STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA – Q2, 2018

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December 2, 2018

STATE OF THE MEDIA IN ZAMBIA – Q2, 2018


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IN ACCESS TO INFORMATION, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, MEDIA FREEDOM AND DEVELOPMENT, MEDIA LAW AND REFORMS 05 Oct 2018 The media in the second quarter saw an increased threat on its freedom and role. This is because the media that published divergent views as a way of promoting freedom of expression and providing checks and balances in this quarter was treated as information aimed at damaging Zambia’s image. Further media freedom in this quarter was under threat following proposed cyber security bills and if not well checked, the freedom of expression will not only to taken away from the media, but from the public a well....

The Role of Mining Companies in Promoting Children’s Right to Education, Health, Sanitation & Water

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December 2, 2018

The Role of Mining Companies in Promoting Children’s Right to Education, Health, Sanitation & Water


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By Geoffrey Chongo and Norman Chavula Centre for Trade Policy & Development 1 Centre for Trade Policy & Development | ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The research team would like to thank all the people who contributed in one way or another to make the research possible. Sincere appreciation goes to the following individuals who participated in the interviews. i. The Lufwanyama District Council Secretary for allowing the research team conduct interviews with ……Lufwanyama District Council Staff. ii. Mr. Ken Bwembya and Mr. Vincent Lungu from the Lufwanyama District Council for the provision ….. of information on the district and mining activities taking place...

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December 2, 2018

Zambia 2018 National Budget Expectations by Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo


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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 23/08/18 2018 The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) and Zambia Civic Education Association (ZCEA) through Child Budget Network (CBN) expects enhanced public spending towards children in the 2018 national budget so as to realize child rights and access to essential services such as health, education and social protection. We understand that the National Budget is a vital economic policy instrument that reflects government priorities in trying to realize the countries’ social and economic agenda. As the Ministry of Finance seats to look at various recommendations gathered from the national consultation process, CTPD and...

Warm bilateral relations between Zambia and Jordan elate Hashemite Kingdom ‘Ruler’

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December 1, 2018

Warm bilateral relations between Zambia and Jordan elate Hashemite Kingdom ‘Ruler’


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Amman, Thursday, November 29, 2018 Issued by Jerry Munthali First Secretary (Press) EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, ANKARA, TURKEY Email: jerrymunthali@gmail.com https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2132486303731455&id=1610995479213876 King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has expressed happiness with the warm bilateral relations that exist between Zambia and Jordan. King Abdullah II said in his interaction with Zambia’s Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr Joseph Chilengi that Jordan is ready to strengthen co-operation with Zambia, especially in the field of military and defence in order to build capacity for maintenance of global peace and security, which are prerequisites for...

Zambia, Italy sign MoU on cooperation to combat Climate Change  …as Chiteme, Costa call for strong bilateral ties 

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December 1, 2018

Zambia, Italy sign MoU on cooperation to combat Climate Change  …as Chiteme, Costa call for strong bilateral ties 


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Issued by Chibaula D. Silwamba (Mr.) Spokesperson MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Tel: +260211252409 Email: chibaula.silwamba@mndp.gov.zm Website: www.mndp.gov.zm ROME, Italy, Friday, 30 November 2018 – ZAMBIA and Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation to combat climate change. Minister of National Development Planning Hon. Alexander Chiteme, MP, and Italian Minister of Environment, Land and Sea Mr. Sergio Costa, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective countries in Rome, Italy on Friday. The Memorandum of Understanding is aimed at enhancing cooperation between Zambia and Italy on matters relating to reducing Climate Change vulnerability by enhancing risk assessment and implementation...

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