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November 1, 2023

“Protect inmates and adhere to human rights,” protests ActionAid Zambia’s Jovina Nawenzake


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By Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda Dehumanising 2023 Prisons Audit Report revelations deemed alarming and a clear case of human rights violations by Zambian authorities have compelled ActionAid Zambia Interim Country Director Ms. Jovina Nawenzake to issue an alert. Noted violation of human rights happening in Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) facilities supervised by Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security (MHAIS) Jack Mwiimbu have been classified as shocking compelling Ms. Nawenzake into challenging the United Party for National Development (UPND) Administration to swiftly intervene so as to nip traumatising inmate treatment in the bud. “According to Article 4 of the United...

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October 25, 2023

FRA COMMENCES TRADING OF SOYA BEANS ON THE ZAMACE PLATFORM


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PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRA COMMENCES TRADING OF SOYA BEANS ON THE ZAMACE PLATFORM DATE: Wednesday 25TH OCTOBER 2023 The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has commenced the selling of one hundred thousand metric tonnes (100,000 MTs) of soya beans on the Zambian Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE) platform. ZAMACE is a transparent market place for the trading of commodities, certification of storage sites, grading and valuation of stored commodities under warehouse receipts, as well as an enabler for the financial sector to finance warehouse receipts. It is an exclusively mandated entity prescribed to carry out this mandate under the Agricultural Credits...

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October 25, 2023

United States Strengthens Investment in Lobito Corridor


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By Derrick Sinjela United States (U.S.) Acting Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, Helaina Matza, traveled to Zambia October 19 and 20 to advance U.S., Zambian, and EU efforts to develop the Lobito Economic Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito greenfield railway, which connects the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia with global markets through Angola. The Lobito Corridor has the potential to generate significant economic benefits for Zambians by upgrading critical infrastructure, expanding export possibilities, boosting the regional circulation of goods, and promoting job creation and regional travel. The primary objective of Special Coordinator Matza’s visit...

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October 24, 2023

NGOCC’s Grace Manyonga Sinkamba toasts Zambia’s 59th Independence Day


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…women and children, continue to bear the heavy brunt of poverty- NGOCC By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Chairperson Grace Manyonga Sinkamba commemorated Zambia’s 59th year since political independence was attained from British colonisers on Saturday, 24th October 1964. Commemoorated the the theme: “Accelerating national development through equitable distribution of resources,” Ms. Manyonga- Sinkamba says the women’s movement is equally celebrating the gallant women and men that fought for Zambia’s political liberation. In a Tuesday, 24th October, 2023 Press Statement circulated NGOCC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Ms. Fridah Nkonde- Mubanga, Ms. Manyonga- Sinkamba reiterated...

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October 24, 2023

Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund Launch – Advancing Climate Resilience and Innovation in East and Southern Africa


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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution   Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund Launch – Advancing Climate Resilience and Innovation in East and Southern Africa   Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2023 — The CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa, also known as Ukama Ustawi is thrilled to announce the Launch of the Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund – an event to which members of the press are invited to attend in person and/or virtually on 25 October 2023 from 12:00 to 13:00 ‎(UTC+3)‎ at the ILRI Campus in Nairobi, Kenya. The Scaling Fund, coordinated by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), focuses on supporting innovation scaling to...

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October 20, 2023

17-year-old Josephine Kampole, a Zambian 🇿🇲 lass at 2023 Children’s General Assembly in Denmark 🇩🇰 Billund the Capital of Children


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*BILLUND THE CAPITAL OF CHILDREN* Here is the story of a Zambian girl who conquered the Zambezi, the Sahara, and the Mountain Kilimanjaro to find her way to the Children’s General Assembly of 2023 in Billund, Denmark. You think it’s Luck? Between September 19 and 21, 2023, participants met in the Capital of Children, Billund, Denmark to discuss, collaborate, create, and consolidate their shared perspectives and solutions to current world issues. My Name is Josephine Kampole, I’m a 17-year-old girl from Lusaka, Zambia, who is not as important as you may think this lass ‘girl’ is. I am a Child...

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October 19, 2023

“One Zambia, One Nation” motto key to fighting tribalists says Manyinga MP Robert Lihefu


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By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela Manyinga Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Lihefu has commended Traditional Leaders in the North-Western Province for coming together to fight any tribal sentiments from people in their respective Chiefdoms. Mr. Lihefu says there is no space for tribalism in Manyinga and Kabompo districts, adding that people have for a long time lived peacifully as one, adhering to the “One Zambia, One Nation” motto. There are seven (7) official vernacular languages: Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda, and Kaonde, the latter three being languages of North-Western Province. English is the official language of government and...

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October 19, 2023

Cancer Diseases Hospital rehabilitation on course, Mwiza Mwiya assures Zambian citizens


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  By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela In a Thursday 19th October,2023 Press Statement tagged: ‘Rehabilitation of the Cancer Diseases Hospital’ Government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) assures citizens of working on rehabilitating and re-equipping the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka with modern state of the art infrastructure and equipment that will match high standard cancer treatment techniques. Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) Public Relations Officer (PRO) Ms. Mwiza Mwiya hospital says authorities pledge to replace all old radiotherapy equipment with new and advanced diagnostic equipment to enhance positive outcomes for patients. In addition to this, Ms. Mwiya says a...

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October 18, 2023

Frank Nchimunya Sibuuku’s Mpali dream cheers IBA’s Victoria Sombo Mupwaya


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Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda Despite his iconic exploits, Frank Nchimunya Sibuuku, credited as the brain’s nurturing Mpali, Zambia’s household Pay Television soap, this budding cinemagrapher keeps a low profile. As alluded to by a close confidante, none other than Eric Kasomo Junior, Sibuuku or Frank as peers on the set refer to him, is equally a gifted painter. Mr. Nguzu, the plantation guru is currently incarcerated and one may deduce that perhaps the Mpali crew is always filming at Chimbokaila Prison, now christened as Lusaka Central Correctional Facility (LCCF), ….alas…zero…this movie painter and team have conceived two makeshift cells...

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October 18, 2023

Boutique hotel’s menus bursting with Stone Town flavour


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Boutique hotel’s menus bursting with Stone Town flavour Newly opened The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town offers exciting new food and beverage outlets to entice the palates of visitors and locals enjoying a weekend away in Zanzibar’s ancient city STONE TOWN, 2 October 2023 – The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town recently opened in the heart of Zanzibar’s ancient city is already being feted as a gastronomic marvel enticing the palates of foreign travellers and African weekenders alike. In its two outlets– the Breadfruit Restaurant & Café and Views Rooftop Bar & Lounge – hotel developers Steve and Raju Shaulis...

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