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US $25 million Ndola Cancer Treatment Center construction cheers Sylvia Tembo-Masebo …as AVIC International pledges to deliver project within 12 months By DERRICK SINJELA Health Minister Ms. Sylvia Tembo-Masebo is worried that Zambia confirms on an annual basis 13,800 new cancer cases. Speaking in Lusaka on Wednesday, 17th May, 2023 before witnessing the signing of the contract to construct Ndola Cancer Treatment Center (NCTC) in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province, granted to AVIC International, Ms. Tembo-Masebo explained that of 13,800 new cancer cases, 3,000 new cases are seen at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) which is the only fourth level, national referral...

  Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya   By Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya Zambia’s burgeoning entertainment industry has hit a major milestone with Zambian actress Zowa Ngwira securing a prominent role in the highly anticipated Netflix teens animated series – Supa Team 4. Created by Zambian writer Mulenga Mulendema, the show is a collaboration between South African production company Triggerfish Animation Studios and British company CAKE. The groundbreaking series is set to make history as the first-ever Netflix animated production to be developed in Africa. Supa Team 4 takes viewers on a thrilling adventure in the neo-futuristic city of Lusaka, Zambia, where four talented...

Xi Focus-Closeup: Preserving “world-class treasure” of Xi’an ancient city wall Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2023-05-11 16:28:16 This aerial photo taken on Feb. 26, 2023 shows people watching a lantern show at the south part of the ancient city wall in Xi’an, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. (Xinhua/Shao Rui) XI’AN, May 11 (Xinhua) — At the heart of northwest China’s Xi’an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, stands the country’s largest and best-preserved ancient city wall, which is deemed a “world-class treasure” by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Stretching over 4 km from east to west and some 2.7 km from...

*NAPSA 20% PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL HAS DEALT A HUGE BLOW ON OPPOSITION POLITICAL PARTIES IN ZAMBIA AS UNZA TOAST BALLY IN FIRST OF ITS KIND CELEBRATION AT THE CAMPUS FOR A SITTING PRESIDENT NEVER SEEN BEFORE*. Author: Dr. Edgar Ng’oma Political Analyst/Philosopher. *Without fear or favour* As much as it is the duty of opposition political parties to offer checks and balance to a sitting government in a democratic space to ensure that such a sitting government performs within the constitution, however, although the new dawn government followed all the dictates of the constitution in the initiation of NAPSA 20% partial...

THE introduction of 5G technology in Zambia has been said to have had a significant impact on the country’s economy. 5G, the fifth generation of wireless technology, is faster and more reliable than its predecessors, making it an essential tool for businesses and individuals alike. But just how big of an impact has 5G truly had on Zambia’s economy? We always hear about how beneficial 5G is, but what are the real impacts of this so-called “revolutionary” technology? This is a fantastic question, and it is one we are going to explore in this article. Let’s jump right into it...

How Africa’s Financial Sector Can Manage Risk in Volatile Times By Thabo Molefe, Head of Africa Regions, TransUnion Africa Right now, every financial services company in Africa wants the same thing: to grow revenues, and reduce their risk. But with consumers across the continent struggling in the face of rising inflation and interest rates, they’re experiencing a growing wave of non-performing loans (NPLs), which is putting a brake on their growth ambitions. At the same time, regulators and governments across the continent are challenging the financial services sector to drive greater financial inclusion. The sector is also grappling with challenges...

Alternative Socioeconomic Systems By Henry Kyambalesa Sunday March 26, 2023 Introduction: In this article, let us briefly consider the types and nature or basic characteristics of the world’s major socioeconomic systems. It is mainly intended for individuals who may not have had the opportunity to pursue a course of study in basic economics so that they may discern the type of socioeconomic system obtaining in their respective countries. Much of the content of the article is excerpted and adapted from Kyambalesa, Henry, The Size and Functions of Government (London, United Kingdom: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2022), pp. 364 – 368....

Get to know the real Mutale Mwanza with her hot new Zambezi Magic reality series, Mutale Mwanza: Unscripted By DERRICK SINJELA, SIMON BANDA, MALVIN NKHOMA and HENRY CHUNZA  If you think you know everything there is to know when it comes to Mutale Mwanza, think again. Zambezi Magic will show you the TV host, broadcaster, social media star and headline queen as you’ve never seen her before with the premiere of her new reality show, Mutale Mwanza: Unscripted, coming in April. In the 15-episode series in which she is also executive producer, viewers will get a treat as we enter...