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K3.9 billion for key empowerment programmes in 2018

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February 26, 2018

K3.9 billion for key empowerment programmes in 2018


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Issued by Chileshe Kandeta : Original Signed for MINISTRY OF FINANCE -Zambia www.mof.gov.zm In line with the spirit of the Government’s economic transformation agenda, the Ministry of Finance wishes to respond to requests by citizens for information on empowerment programmes in the 2018 Budget. The budget provides practical measures to diversify the economy, create jobs, reduce poverty, empower citizens, protect the vulnerable, and reduce inequalities. In addition to some on-going programmes facilitated through foreign financing such as the US$ 50 million Zambia Agriculture Enterprise Development Fund, over K3.9 billion has been provided in the 2018 Budget for empowerment programmes under...

Cousinship Moment – John Tembo Njovu supports Mrs Katongo Mulenga Maine’s ‘Selina -Life an Journey of an Entrepreneur’ book launch

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February 25, 2018

Cousinship Moment – John Tembo Njovu supports Mrs Katongo Mulenga Maine’s ‘Selina -Life an Journey of an Entrepreneur’ book launch


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Mrs Katongo Mulenga Maine, the author of Katongo Mulenga Maine – Selina – The Life and Journey of an Entrepreneur at her book’s launch on Friday 23rd February 2018 at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross -Pictures by John Tembo Njovu www.derricksinjela.blogspot.com   Be the first to like. Like Unlike

Statement by his Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, at a State Banquet hosted in his honour during the State Visit to the Republic of Rwanda from 21st – 22nd February, 2018

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February 22, 2018

Statement by his Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, at a State Banquet hosted in his honour during the State Visit to the Republic of Rwanda from 21st – 22nd February, 2018


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Your Excellency, Mr. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda; Honourable Ministers from the Republic of Zambia and the Republic of Rwanda; Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners accredited to the Republic of Rwanda; Distinguished Guests: I am greatly honoured for me to be before all of you as Guest of Your Excellency President Kagame and the great people of the Republic of Rwanda. Let me take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency for your election as New Chair of the Assembly of the African Union. I am confident that you will effectively drive the...

Proflight and MTN reward airtime winner Father Angelo Bellati

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February 22, 2018

Proflight and MTN reward airtime winner Father Angelo Bellati


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Durban-bound contestant is floating on air LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Airtime took on a new meaning for a lucky MTN customer this week when he was presented with two return Proflight flights to Durban and a K30,000 cheque from the mobile phone company as winner of the network’s 12 Days of Christmas promotion. Father Angelo Bellati of Lusaka was the fortunate contestant left on cloud nine after his phone number was selected in the competition run during the festive season on Rock FM. MTN business general manager Komba Malukutila said the two companies came together to make sure customers win big. “We...

Billy Graham: Influential US evangelist dies at 99

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February 21, 2018

Billy Graham: Influential US evangelist dies at 99


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  Media captionBilly Graham preached to more than 200 million people worldwide US evangelist Billy Graham – one of the most influential preachers of the 20th Century – has died aged 99. He died at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, a spokesman for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said. In a 60-year career, he is estimated to have preached to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Former presidents are among the many who have been paying tribute. President Trump called him “great” and a “very special man”. After becoming one of the best-known promoters of Christianity in...

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February 21, 2018

When all rise against, who will save The Newspaper?


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By Victor Lwabila Freelance Investigative Journalist Lusaka, Zambia From: victorlwabila26@gmail.com                                                                                            To: LFleeson@msn.com Date: 17/02/2018 THE decline of newspapers has widely been debated, as the industry has faced dropping newsprint prices, slumping ad sales, the loss of classified advertising and precipitous drops in circulation. However, the case in Zambia is much more complex. Not so long ago, investigations were conducted on the hypothesis that digital communication technologies were affecting print newspapers’ productivity. Surprisingly, the investigation turned out to have unearthed more serious threats to the practice than to the production process itself. It is an undeniable fact that digital communication technologies such...

First National Biosafety Clearing House stakeholder’s workshop at Twangale Park in Lusaka

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February 21, 2018

First National Biosafety Clearing House stakeholder’s workshop at Twangale Park in Lusaka


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1.       From right to left Ms Lillian Munyah Nfor UNEP Regional Advisor (Cameroon) (standing), Dr Ossama AbdelKawy UNEP Regional advisor (Egypt) and NBA Board Chairperson Dr Paul Zambezi during the official opening of the First National Biosafety Clearing House stakeholder’s workshop at Twangale Park in Lusaka.   2.       From right to left Ms Lillian Munyah Nfor UNEP Regional Advisor (Cameroon) Dr Ossama AbdelKawy UNEP Regional advisor (Egypt) and NBA Board Chairperson Dr Paul Zambezi during the official opening of the First National Biosafety Clearing House stakeholder’s workshop at Twangale Park in Lusaka.   3.       NBA Board Chairperson Dr Paul Zambezi (l) with UNEP Regional Advisor Dr Ossama AbdelKawy...

Econet Media’s Kwesé and iflix Deepen Partnership

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February 21, 2018

Econet Media’s Kwesé and iflix Deepen Partnership


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  …..Kwesé and iflix partner to strengthen SVOD service in sub-Saharan Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 21, 2018/ — iflix (www.iflix.com), the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, and Econet Media’s pan-African media company, Kwesé (www.Kwese.com), are thrilled to announce an expansion of their ground-breaking partnership in sub-Saharan Africa. Kwesé has acquired a significant stake in iflix Africa, which will now form part of Kwesé’s diverse broadcast offering, as the core vehicle to deliver seamless mobile experiences to millions of viewers in Africa. Having set up operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, iflix offers users the region’s...

Zambian DNA’s Spuki Mulemwa backs National Health Insurance bill

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February 21, 2018

Zambian DNA’s Spuki Mulemwa backs National Health Insurance bill


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By Fulman Mukobeko ZAMBIAN DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa is elated that Parliament has resumed its sitting after it adjourned sine die on December 13, 2017. The Parliament session will, among other critical business in the House, consider the National Health Insurance, Human Rights Commission and Access to Information Bills. The National Health Insurance Bill, once enacted, will help improve many poor majority Zambians’ access to quality health services as well as enhance the delivery of quality health care services for all. The Human Rights Commission Amendment Act will also help the country improve the human rights situation. As for the...

100 primary school children join SDG Advocate team to kick SDGs into action at the Olympics 

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February 21, 2018

100 primary school children join SDG Advocate team to kick SDGs into action at the Olympics 


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By Martin Samaan View Larger Image SDG branded football serves as a reminder of the cooperative action needed to achieve the SDGs On the 16th of February, high-level dignitaries brought together the messages of the Olympic spirit, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the importance of providing quality education for all to a classroom in Gangwon Province, South Korea, showing the intersection of these important ideals through a recognizable and beloved object: the football. In a ceremony led by the United Nations SDG Advocacy Group’s Co-Chair, H.E. Mrs. Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, and fellow SDG Advocate Ambassador Dho Young-Shim,...

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