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Republic of Zambia Address to the Nation by His Excellency, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of The Republic Of Zambia, on The Eve of Zambia’s 54th Independence Anniversary  Tuesday, 23rd October, 2018

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October 25, 2018

Republic of Zambia Address to the Nation by His Excellency, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of The Republic Of Zambia, on The Eve of Zambia’s 54th Independence Anniversary  Tuesday, 23rd October, 2018


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Hoisting of the flag on the eve of Zambia's 54th Independence. Speech by Minister of Defense Davies Chama for the President Edgar Lungu Posted by MILLENNIUM RADIO 90.5 FM on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Read by Defense Minister Davies Chama Countrymen And Women; Good Evening, Fifty-Four Years ago tonight, our country Zambia was born. It was the Third Country in the Southern African Region to gain Independence after Madagascar and Malawi. This Independence affirmed our Right To Self-Determination and Restored Our Dignity as A People and Country. Tonight, We Remember And Honour All Those who Sacrificed For Our Freedom. In...

First Female President of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia! Ambassador SahleWork Zewde sworn

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October 25, 2018

First Female President of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia! Ambassador SahleWork Zewde sworn


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African Union ECOSOCC Congratulations to #Ethiopia on the appointmemt of the #First #Female #President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia! Ambassador Sahle-Work Zewde, a top official with the United Nations, just got sworn in as the President of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia! Ambassador SahleWork Zewde was until recently, the UN Director General at its offices in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. She is currently the Special representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union, AU. Sahle-work has a rich ambassadorial track record having served as Ethiopian ambassador to several countries previously. She is now officially the first woman president of Ethiopia, after a full house...

The Secretary-General of The United Nations Mr. António Guterres Message For UN Day Wednesday 24 October 2018

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October 25, 2018

The Secretary-General of The United Nations Mr. António Guterres Message For UN Day Wednesday 24 October 2018


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https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2018-10/united-nations-day-guterres-message.html UNITED Nations Day marks the birthday of our founding Charter – the landmark document that embodies the hopes, dreams and aspirations of “we the peoples”.   Every day, the women and men of the United Nations work to give practical meaning to that Charter.    Despite the odds and the obstacles, we never give up.    Extreme poverty is being reduced but we see inequality growing.   Yet we don’t give up because we know by reducing inequality we increase hope and opportunity and peace around the world.   Climate change is moving faster than we are, but we...

Employ local people, High Commissioner Emmanuel Mwamba, urges investment groups eyeing Zambia

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October 25, 2018

Employ local people, High Commissioner Emmanuel Mwamba, urges investment groups eyeing Zambia


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By Derrick Sinjela ZAMBIA’S High Commissioner to South Africa, Emmanuel Mwamba is prodding investment groups coming into Zambia to prioritise employing qualified Zambians for senior positions. Commissioner Mwamba said Zambia is seeking foreign investments to help grow the local economy and better the lives of ordinary people. Speaking at a dinner held at Taj Pamodzi Hotel by Liberty, one of South Africa’s largest Insurance and Pension Scheme company, Commissioner Mwamba restated Zambia’s desire to witness increased employment opportunities for indigenous communities And Minister of Health, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya assured prospecting investors that  Government had finalised drafting the Health Bill allowing...

Prof Oliver Saasa explains Oxford’s downgrade of Zambian Universities to college status

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October 22, 2018

Prof Oliver Saasa explains Oxford’s downgrade of Zambian Universities to college status


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By Mirriam Chabala The University of Oxford has downgraded all universities in five African countries, including those in Zambia to college status in its admission process to the Rhodes Scholarships, National Secretary of the Rhodes Trust in Zambia, Professor Oliver Saasa has disclosed. In an interview, Professor Saasa explained that, following the downgrading, Zambian graduates wishing to study at Oxford University should further study for another year at universities in neighbouring countries or elsewhere outside the country for them to qualify for the Rhodes Scholarships The Prof however, stressed that the downgrading of Zambian universities as well as the four...

Zambia Mining Environmental Investment Policy on the cards

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October 22, 2018

Zambia Mining Environmental Investment Policy on the cards


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The official newsletter of the EITI in Zambia View this email in your browser Welcome to the Zambia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) newsletter!   The Zambia Environmental Protection Fund Investment Policy on the cards The Mine Safety Department (MSD) under the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development in Zambia has revealed that an investment policy for the management of the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has been drafted to guide the investment decisions of the Fund. The policy is yet to be signed by the Minister of Finance. It is hoped that the policy will energise the fund administrators to explore...

Government engagement with cooperating partners poised to yield positive results economic results, prods Bernadette Deka

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October 22, 2018

Government engagement with cooperating partners poised to yield positive results economic results, prods Bernadette Deka


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Bernadette Deka – PMRC Executive Director Dear Friends & Colleagues On Wednesday 17th October 2018, the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu held engagements with The Vice President of the World Bank Dr. Hafez Ghanem, Luapula Expo Investors and key Government officials on fundamental issues pertaining to the country. Below is our analysis on various key aspects of the economy that constituted part of the deliberations.   Social Protection (The Social Cash Transfer Scheme)   Social protection is considered a tool for poverty reduction mainly because it focuses on households that cannot meet their...

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October 22, 2018

Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) congratulates Professor Mubiana Macwan’gi


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The Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) congratulates Prof. Mubiana Macwan’gi, a Professor of Public Health at the Institute on the award of Outstanding Female Researcher given by the Zambia Health Research Conference held from 15 – 17 October 2018 at New Government Complex in Lusaka, Zambia. This award recognizes a Zambian Woman Researcher whose scholarly work has greatly contributed to health research development in Zambia. Congratulations once again! Institute of Economic and Social Research   Dr. Jolly Kamwanga  Director The Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR) is a center for social science research of the University of...

Zambia State Insurance Corporation Limited (ZSIC)

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October 21, 2018

Zambia State Insurance Corporation Limited (ZSIC)


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The Zambia State Insurance Corporation Limited (ZSIC), a composite Insurance company, was established in 1968. Until 1991, Zambia State Insurance Corporation Ltd was the only insurance company in the market, and therefore gained vast experience in transacting both short and long term insurances. In line with the provisions of the Insurance Act No. 27 of 1997 as amended by Act No. 26 of 2005, the Zambia State Insurance Corporation Limited underwent a restructuring and compliance exercise. This saw the birth of three separate business entities, namely ZSIC Limited, which is the Holding Company, ZSIC General Insurance Limited and ZSIC Life Limited...

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