Category: Sustainable Development

Sanctions failed to block Russian “Window to Europe”

Russia continues to develop its second capital near the eastern borders of the European Union, turning St. Petersburg into an international political, scientific, commercial, industrial and cultural center. Despite the fact that the city, founded three hundred years ago, was built as a gateway for Russians to the Western world, the West’s attempts to cut itself off from its huge neighbor have had no effect on life in the former Empire’s capital. St Petersburg is not only the second capital of Russia and the birthplace of Vladimir Putin, but also one of Europe’s largest metropolises. This city has a huge...

Zambia’s half-hearted corruption fight worries Milner Katolo

By Theresa Bwalya Kalenga Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) interim Vice President, Milner Katolo says law enforcement officers are shielding embattled Luapula Province Minister, Derricky Chilundika from prosecution as alleged conspirators languish in police custody for illegally mining Sugilite stone in Muombe area of Sub-Chief Kundamfumu in Chembe District. On intra-party politics, Counsel Katolo wants Zambia’s Seventh Republican President Hakainde Hichilema to desist from making disparaging remarks on former Sixth (6th) Republican President, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu. Equally concerning to Counsel Katolo is failure by Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu to quicken the pace at which Zambia...

G20 ministers fail to condemn Russia

    THE summit of the G20 foreign ministers ended in the Indian capital, where the contradictions between the West and the new world leaders were once again made very clear. Despite the disappointment of Washington, Brussels and representatives of European governments, there was no condemnation of Russia in the final document of the G20 diplomatic summit, and Russian Minister Lavrov was warmly welcomed by the Indian leadership and his counterparts from many other countries. In 2023, India will simultaneously host all the major events of the G20 club and the rival Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Despite the fact that one...

Natotela, Mupalwe mukwai, Nicholas Woolley thanks Chingola residents for accepting Mimbula Mine

Natotela, Mupalwe mukwai, Nicholas Woolley thanks Chingola residents for accepting Mimbula Mine By DERRICK SINJELA, SIMON BANDA, HENRY CHUNZA and MALVIN NKHOMA “I joined President Hakainde Hichilema to open Mimbula mine in Chingola. A big investment by UK firm Moxico Resources that will produce 56,000 tonnes of copper annually and has already created 900 Zambian jobs. It is important that Zambians see benefit of this responsible investment” – Nicholas Woolley, UK High Commissioner to Zambia 🇬🇧🇿🇲#GreenGrowthCompact High Commissioner Woolley first visited Mimbula mine in October 2021, and is astonished to witness the progress made under 18 months, evident by President...

Get to know the real Mutale Mwanza with her hot new Zambezi Magic reality series, Mutale Mwanza: Unscripted

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...

Zambia-Russia Cross Cultural Beauty Exhibition colourfully held

*Zambia-Russia Cross Cultural Beauty Exhibition colourfully held* The Russian House in Lusaka has successfully held its fourth edition of the Zambia-Russia Cross Cultural Beauty Exhibition which mounted fashion designs from both countries aimed at enhancing cultural exchange and deepening bilateral ties through talent, reports *Francis Lungu* The colourful fashion exhibition event held in Lusaka on the evening of March 10, 2023, was anchored around two highly talented fashion designers from Zambia and Russia. The renowned Zambian top model Precious Ng’oma paired her fashion and artworks with those of Victoria Andreyanova, a seasoned Russian fashion designer and brand entrepreneur. The auditorium...

GLOBALink | China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 2023

GLOBALink | China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 2023

Home Latest GLOBALink Exclusive Comments Press Conference Documents Photos 中文 English Español Français Русский عربى 日本語 한국어 Deutsch Português GLOBALink | China targets economic growth of around 5 pct in 2023 Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2023-03-05 13:42:46 https://www.facebook.com/XinhuaNewsAgency/videos/1273344836924196/ 0:00 /1:08 China aims to expand its economy by around 5 percent in 2023, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation. Produced by Xinhua Global Service Copyright © 2000-2023 news.cn All rights reserved.

China Focus: China proposes amendment to improve legislative system

China Focus: China proposes amendment to improve legislative system

China Focus: China proposes amendment to improve legislative system Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2023-03-05 17:29:15 BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — The National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s national legislature, on Sunday morning started to deliberate a draft amendment to the Legislation Law. Wang Chen, vice chairman of the 13th NPC Standing Committee, explained the draft amendment at the opening meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC. Summarizing the practical experience of legislative work in the new era, the proposed amendment is expected to further improve the legislative system and mechanism, and enhance the quality and efficiency of legislation, according...

Xinhua Headlines: China opens “two sessions” with confidence for new modernization drive

Xinhua Headlines: China opens “two sessions” with confidence for new modernization drive

Xinhua Headlines: China opens “two sessions” with confidence for new modernization drive Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2023-03-05 01:21:17 0:00 /2:42 * The “two sessions” are of great importance in the country’s political calendar, during which the central government will deliver a work report that usually reviews past achievements and sets development targets for the year and beyond. Thousands of national legislators and political advisors will review and discuss the report, as well as reports of the national legislature, the top court and the top procuratorate. * This year’s political gatherings carry extra weight. The election of new leading officials of...

China targets faster, quality growth amid push for recovery, modernization

China targets faster, quality growth amid push for recovery, modernization

Home Latest GLOBALink Exclusive Comments Press Conference Documents Photos 中文 English Español Français Русский عربى 日本語 한국어 Deutsch Português China targets faster, quality growth amid push for recovery, modernization Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2023-03-05 22:12:46 0:00 /1:08 * The around 5-percent GDP target for 2023 is consistent with the growth potential of the Chinese economy at present and with the capability of resources and production factors to support the economy. * Delivering steady and quality growth is key to realizing the CPC’s grand blueprint for building a great modern socialist country by the middle of this century. * While the...

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