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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...
Zambia’s Gary Chilala Nkombo and South Korea’s Park Je-kyung strengthen bilateral cooperation
By Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda Zambia and South Korea have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation towards enhancing rural development to improve the livelihoods of local communities through the National Decentralization Policy (NDP). This mutually agreed bilateral pledge came to light when Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of South Korea to the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Park Je-kyung paid a courtesy call on Minister of Local Government and Rural Development (MLGRD) Mr. Gary Chilala Nkombo at a recent MLGRD dialogue to discuss issues of bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Mr. Park reiterated Republic of South Korea willingness to offer financial...
Lack of access to market hinders agriculture growth in Zambia
By Consumer Unity Trust Society (CUTS) International, Lusaka Plot No 406 Kudu Rd, Kabulonga, Lusaka +260211410098 (National Consultative workshop on NEPAD agriculture programmes held on Tuesday 29th to Wednesday 30th November 2005 in Lusaka) LACK of access to market is hindering growth in the agriculture sector in Zambia. This is despite the fact that agriculture has been identified as key sector for the development of the country; this was stated by Fr Peter Henriot, of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR). His Excellency Canadian High Commissioner to Zambia John Deyell, said that African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is moving...
Afreximbank signs agreement to provide Cameroon with EUR 200-million facility to support National Development Strategy implementation
Afreximbank signs agreement to provide Cameroon with EUR 200-million facility to support National Development Strategy implementation H.E. Louis Paul Motaze, Minister of Finance, of the Republic of Cameroon (middle), flanked by Dr. George Elombi, Exec. VP, GLCS, Afreximbank (left), and Mr. Paul Tasong Njukang, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, in charge of Planning (right) Yaoundé, 26 January 2024: – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) today in Yaoundé signed a EUR200 million financing facility to support the Government of Cameroon in the implementation of its National Development Strategy. Dr. George Elombi, Executive Vice-President, Governance, Legal and Corporate Services, signed the facility...
Farmers in Samfya District Receive Training on Fall Army Worms and sensitization on SAFF Financing
By CEASAR MBEWE In an effort to equip farmers with essential knowledge on combating fall army worms and sensitization on sustainable agriculture financing(SAFF), farmers in Samfya District, Luapula Province, have commenced trainings. Jonathan Banda, the District Agriculture Extension Methodology Officer, emphasized the importance of these trainings in arming farmers with the necessary skills to tackle the threat of Army Worms. The training initiative began in late December 2023, with Block Extension Officers, Camp Officers, and Lead Farmers, with a focus on reaching farmers across different zones. “We are monitoring the implementation of these trainings by Block and Camp officers to...
“RTSA not ready for ‘Road Safety and Automated Speed Cameras,” protests Ba Arthur Ntembula
By Ba Arthur Ntembula After listening to Ask RTSA programme on Zambia National Broadcasting Services (ZNBC) Radio 2 95.7FM this evening about road safety and automated speed cameras, my honest conclusion is that the cameras were prematurely switched on and it seems we are not yet equipped to manage the technology of these cameras. Anomaly 1: engaging Road Development Agency (RDA) for road signage after switching on cameras. Anomaly 2: some cameras don’t read correctly. In a 40mk/hr zone, you are driving at 30km/hr but you still receive a ticket for exceeding the limit. …And this was a common complaint...
Governance: “Prodigal Son Bizwell’ …ditches sinking ‘PF Titanic’ Comes Home” to UPND
……..’We’ll actualize our campaign promises, change the narrative’ Wednesday, 25th January. 2024 Lusaka (Zambia Informer) ——- ‘I have come back home to help fulfil what we had promised the people during our campaigns and even when I was away (opposition), I never forgot the United Party for National Development because that is where it all begun” says Bizwell Mutale, the prodigal son, moments after jumping and swimming ashore from the sinking ‘Patriotic Front (PF) Titanic (boat). Mutale, a multifaceted personality with hands on in engineering Procurement Construction and Project Funding, business acquisition and recapitalisation, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer...
KAPETE WARD COUNCILLOR URGES PRUDENCE USE OF CDF BY BENEFICIARIES:
Chongwe -Thursday 25th January. 2024. KAPETE WARD COUNCILLOR URGES PRUDENCE USE OF CDF BY BENEFICIARIES: Kapete Ward councillor Francis Kabichi has called on beneficiaries of CDF in his area to use the funds prudently. Mr Kabichi has urged clubs and individuals who accessed grants and loans under CDF to use the money for the intended purpose because it will assist to creation local jobs in the area. Speaking during The Constituency Development Fund Live Radio Program on Chongwe Community Radio Station, Mr. Kabichi indicated that government has done alot in terms of CDF programs which has impacted many lives of...
BIG BROTHER MZANSI S4 – S’YA MOSHA LAUNCHES WITH A SURPRISE TWIST FOR THIS SEASON’S HOUSEMATES
Monday, 22nd January, 2024 BIG BROTHER MZANSI S4 – S’YA MOSHA LAUNCHES WITH A SURPRISE TWIST FOR THIS SEASON’S HOUSEMATES The fourth season of Big Brother Mzansi: S’ya Mosha stormed into action on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) last night (Sunday, 21 January). And from the first episode of the show, it was game on, with Biggie adding a twist to the to the housemates’ count – a trio of Disruptors! But before the surprise announcement, to get the show off to an electric start was DJ and producer Tyler ICU ft Tumelo.za, Leemackrazy & Khaul Anderson with a...
