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SPEECH BY TI-Z CHAPTER PRESIDENT MRS. PRISCILLA CHIKONDE CHANSA AT THE LAUNCH OF THE 2023 CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX (CPI) AT TAJ PAMODZI HOTEL ON TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY 2024

SPEECH BY TI-Z CHAPTER PRESIDENT MRS. PRISCILLA CHIKONDE CHANSA AT THE LAUNCH OF THE 2023 CORRUPTION PERCEPTIONS INDEX (CPI) AT TAJ PAMODZI HOTEL ON TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY 2024 Salutations Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. Allow me to also extend a warm welcome to you all to this very important launch of the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. As we have seen from the results, the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals that only 28 countries around the world have significantly improved their transparency levels. For 34 countries out of 180, the situation has in fact gotten significantly worse, while in an overwhelming...

From Kabwe to Kansanshi: Anthony Mukutuma shares his journey

Home  Zambia’s Mines Zambia’s Mines From Kabwe to Kansanshi: Anthony Mukutuma shares his journey Mining For Zambia interviews the home-grown talent that leads one of Zambia’s largest mines January 29, 2024 Anthony Mukutuma has had a successful and varied mining career around the world with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) where, as General Manager of Kansanshi, he’s now overseeing the mine’s exciting new pit and smelter expansion, known as S3, due for completion in mid-2025. Here, Mr Mukutuma shares his fascinating story with Mining For Zambia. It’s one of hard work and perseverance, open-mindedness, a willingness to leave his comfort zone time and...

Xinhua Commentary: Lies about China reveal Western hypocrisy

Xinhua Commentary: Lies about China reveal Western hypocrisy Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2024-01-25 14:44:15 BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — The fact that some Western politicians and media outlets are practicing double standards on human rights and using it as a weapon in an information war against China is becoming the consensus of more and more people. Examples of Western hypocrisy include allegations concerning boarding schools in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region and so-called “forced labor” in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China. Boarding schools are common in China and the world. In sparsely-populated Xizang, it ensures fair education....

(China Economic Roundtable) Economic Watch: Institutional opening up boosts attractiveness for foreign investors

(China Economic Roundtable) Economic Watch: Institutional opening up boosts attractiveness for foreign investors Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2024-01-08 15:59:15 BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — As China beefs up efforts to expand institutional opening up and reduce restrictions on foreign investment, more opportunities will emerge for global investors to share in the dividends of China’s development, experts said. In the third episode of the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua News Agency, government officials and the head of a private business shared opinions on China’s foreign trade and investment. Zhang Wei, vice president of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and...

(China Economic Roundtable) China’s high-standard opening-up boosts foreign investment, global prosperity

(China Economic Roundtable) China’s high-standard opening-up boosts foreign investment, global prosperity Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2024-01-08 20:38:19 * As China pursues high-quality development, it has been working to expand institutional opening-up with regard to rules, regulations, management and standards in order to improve the level and quality of trade and investment cooperation. * Under the policy of high-standard opening-up, China has adopted a series of measures to ease market access and level the playing field, so that foreign companies can enjoy a better business environment in the country. * China has been stepping up efforts to create a top-notch business...

Xinhua pictures of the year 2023: aerial photo

Xinhua pictures of the year 2023: aerial photo Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2024-01-06 07:15:19 This aerial photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows submersible Shenhai Yongshi (Deep Sea Warrior) submerging into the sea for conducting underwater investigation in the South China Sea. Approved by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, a deep-sea archaeological team conducted the first stage of investigations at the site of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwrecks near the northwest continental slope of the South China Sea. The investigation ran from late May to early June in 2023. (Photo by Li Duojiang/Xinhua) This aerial photo taken on...

British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley confirms increased package of support to Zambia’s ‘Cholera fight’

PRESS RELEASE Communications Department British High Commission PO Box 50050 Lusaka Telephone: +260 21 1 423 200 E-mail: LusakaPressEnquiries@fcdo.gov.uk Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/zambia Follow us on Facebook and Twitter: @UKinZambia Monday 29 January 2024 UK ANNOUNCES FURTHER SUPPORT TO ZAMBIA’S CHOLERA RESPONSE The UK today announced an increase in its support to Zambia in dealing with the current cholera outbreak. British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley confirmed that the UK was providing a package of support that would include both finance and technical assistance, to support the Zambian authorities in bringing the outbreak under control and reduce the risks to citizens’ health. As...

Dr Henry Roman Appointed as Country Representative for South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – and Southern Africa Regional Representative at IWMI

Dr Henry Roman Appointed as Country Representative for South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – and Southern Africa Regional Representative at IWMI

[Pretoria, South Africa | 29 January 2024] – The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Henry Roman as IWMI’s Regional Representative for Southern Africa – and Country Representative for South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Dr Roman, a distinguished Circular Economy and Water Innovation Expert, brings over twenty years’ worth of invaluable experience to these crucial roles. In his capacity as the Regional Representative for Southern Africa, Dr Roman will lead IWMI’s initiatives in the region, focusing on innovative water management strategies, sustainable development, and the enhancement of agricultural productivity. As the Southern Africa Regional...

Afrikaconnector in partnership with Oil Marketing Association of Zambia, National Assembly of Zambia anchored by the SMEs of Zambia to plant One million trees across Zambia and each constituency to plant 610 trees from 2024 to 2030.

Afrikaconnector in partnership with Oil Marketing Association of Zambia, National Assembly of Zambia anchored by the SMEs of Zambia to plant One million trees across Zambia and each constituency to plant 610 trees from 2024 to 2030.

Afrikaconnector in partnership with Oil Marketing Association of Zambia, National Assembly of Zambia anchored by the SMEs of Zambia to plant One million trees across Zambia and each constituency to plant 610 trees from 2024 to 2030. This is a six years campaign and countdown mobilisation from 2024 to 2030, committing to plant one million trees each year towards the 2030 target of combatting deforestation. Any interested state and non-state actors created, managed by Afrikaconnector. Participation fee is $10 or ZMW 260 All payments to be made to the Afrikaconnector ZANACO account Account name: HM CONNECTOR PAMODZI Account number: 5977841500158...

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