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August 15, 2017

Social Protection in the Zambian Media 15th-30th June 2017


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Social Cash Transfer   1. 600000 targeted for social cash (27th June, Daily Mail)   MINISTER of Community Development and Social Services Emerine Kabanshi says 600,000 households in 109 districts will benefit from the social cash transfer programme this year.   Ms Kabanshi said this will help reduce poverty levels in most parts of the country.   Read Full Story   Social Protection     2. Government pays K4.8BN for pensioners fuel costs (28th June, Times of Zambia)   THE Government has this week paid K4.8 billion from the K17 billion owed to pensioners, infrastructure, fuel and electricity payments. Finance...

I am a force to reckon with, brags political heavyweight GBM

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August 15, 2017

I am a force to reckon with, brags political heavyweight GBM


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By Derrick Sinela and Fulman James Mukobeko Nico Defense Minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba is bragging that he is a force to reckon with daring critics that they are yet to see the best which the Lord Jesus Christ has set for him. Mwamba, popularly referred to as GBM boasted that he was a force to reckon with throughout Zambia’s ten provinces regardless of geographical location. Mwamba attributed his success to God’s blessing and favour, pointing out that unlike his critics he never slept in a graveyard to gain political mileage. Mwamba, who is also Patriotic Front Kasama Member of Parliament, advised politicians to emulate his...

President Edgar Chagwa Lungu fights HIV&AIDS

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August 15, 2017

President Edgar Chagwa Lungu fights HIV&AIDS


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Speech by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia, At the commemoration of the HIV Testing, Counselling and Treatment Day Olympic Youth Development Centre, Lusaka Tuesday, 15th August 2017 Theme: “Test and Treat: Towards Ending AIDS” Hon. Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, MP; Minister of Health; Members of the Patriotic Pront Central Committee; Your worship the Mayor of the greater City of Lusaka; Cabinet Ministers present; Your excellency, mr. Eric shultz, american ambassador to zambia,; Your Mxcellency Ms. Janet Rogan, UN resident Country Coordinator; Representatives from cooperating partners; Civil society organisations; Members of the Press Distinguished Guests...

African Decentralization Day 2017: Creating Opportunities for Our Youth

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August 15, 2017

African Decentralization Day 2017: Creating Opportunities for Our Youth


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https://youtu.be/KenfDzsCqAgBy Jean Pierre Elong Mbassi and Gaëlle Yomi The persistence of conflicts and wars on the continent continues to fuel uncertainty for the resolve of African leaders to strive and propose a better life for the youth and future generations   RABAT, Morocco, August 10, 2017/ — This year 2017, the theme of the African Union Decentralization Day celebrated today 10 August is “Youth Participation”. At the Local Government and UCLG Africa (www.AfriqueLocale.org) levels, we translate this as “Investing in Youth”. It seems we are stating the obvious. According to the US Census Bureau in 2010, 63% of the Africa’s overall population...

Katanekwa Matundwelo opens online Jewelry shop

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August 15, 2017

Katanekwa Matundwelo opens online Jewelry shop


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By Sibeso Nalufu   FORMER model and now television presenter Katanekwa Matundwelo, through her production company Tane Productions, has opened an online shop stocking high end jewelry to hair products.   The online shop is going under the mantra of “Bringing a Sexy mark back to business.” “Tane Productions through its online shop http://storebytane.myshopify.com defies the recession and puts its affordable foot forward into the Zambian market,” says Katanekwa Matundwelo, the 2006 Miss Zambia winner, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Bible and Theology.   “For the past seven years, Tane Productions company has operated as distributors...

Reduced maize prices will harm farmers if not administered well

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August 15, 2017

Reduced maize prices will harm farmers if not administered well


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By Tendai Posiana, JCTR Media and Information Officer JCTR BNB Press  Release    Thursday  10th August, 2017                                                                                                                              The Food Reserve Agency -FRA- announced that it will buy a 50 Kilogram bag of white maize at K60 under the...

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August 15, 2017

JCTR Basic Needs Basket (BNB) -Lusaka July 2017


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  JCTR BASIC NEEDS BASKET Lusaka                            July  2017 (A) COST OF BASIC FOOD ITEMS FOR A FAMILY OF FIVE Commodity                                  Price (ZMW)     Quantity  Units                               Total (ZMW) Mealie Meal                                                65.57               2  x 25 Kg                                       131.14 Beans                                                        34.50               3  Kg                                             103.50 Kapenta (Dry)                                             174.17               2  Kg                                             348.33 Fish (Bream, Dry)                                        113.74               1  Kg                                             113.74 Beef                                                          38.70               4  Kg                                             154.80 Dark Green Vegetables                                     5.67               4  Kg                                               22.67 Tomatoes                                                     7.43               4  Kg                                               29.71 Onion                                                         9.00               2  Kg                                               18.00 Cooking oil (2.5L)                                         48.29               3  Litres                                            57.94 Bread                                                          7.34               1  Loaf/day                                      220.24 Sugar                                                        25.06               3  x 2 Kg                                          75.17 Milk                                                           7.46               4  x 500ml                                         29.82 Tea                                                          ...

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY GENERAL TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE

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August 15, 2017

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY GENERAL TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE


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BY AMOS CHANDA-SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT (PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS) STATE HOUSE   LUSAKA, Wednesday, 9th August, 2017 Following the conclusion of the Zambian leg of her four-nation tour, Her Excellency Right Honourable Patricia Scotland, QC, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth will today hold a news conference at 17:00 hours Zambian time at Lusaka’s Intercontinental Hotel. The Commonwealth Secretary General will then proceed to Tanzania as a third country of her visit and conclude her regional tour with a visit to Mozambique. Her first point of call was Uganda before proceeding to Zambia. During her visit to Zambia, the...

DEC arrests two South African businesspersons

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August 15, 2017

DEC arrests two South African businesspersons


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By  Theresa Katongo Public Relations Officer                                        Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Lusaka, Wednesday, 9th August, 2017-The Drug Enforcement Commission in Lusaka Province has arrested two (02) South African business women for trafficking in cocaine. Nompumezo Makunga, 36, a South African business woman of Mtantsane, East London has been arrested for trafficking in 2.9kg of cocaine. Also arrested is Clarah Sibongile Parker Swatson, 49, a South African business woman of 5980 Muller Street, Naturena Johannesburg for trafficking in 1.4kg of cocaine. The cocaine was...

Nigerian Professional Football League Launches New Lottery with Highest Jackpot in Africa

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August 15, 2017

Nigerian Professional Football League Launches New Lottery with Highest Jackpot in Africa


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By AfroMillionsLotto Nigerian Professional Football League Launches New Lottery with Highest Jackpot in Africa The lotto, due to be live later this month, has jackpots larger than every lottery in Nigeria combined, and the biggest available anywhere in Africa LONDON, United Kingdom, August 8, 2017/ — AfroMillionsLotto (www.AfroMillionsLotto.com), a brand new lotto with a minimum jackpot close to a billion naira is to be launched in support of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs by the League Management Company (LMC) in partnership with British-based Ofertas365.   The lotto, due to be live later this month, has jackpots larger than every...

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