Former Defunct Post Newspaper Editor in Chief Fred M’membe
The Post Newspapers in liquidation has caveated former Post Newspaper Editor in Chief Fred M’membe’s property in Mwika village in Shiwan’gandu district in Muchinga Province over suspected illegal land allocation of his property.
Speaking in an interview with ZANIS during an operation in Mwika Village, Post Newspaper Recoveries and Operations Manager in liquidation, Robert Chabinga, said the property which is in an area hardly accessible, poses more suspicion of illegal practices.
Mr. Chabinga lamented that the liquidators of the Post Newspapers have suggested that the property be turned into a health facility adding that, it will help the community in Mwika village to access health services.
He added that the Post Newspaper limited in liquidation has registered its interest over the land allocated to Mr. M’membe to obtain a legal opinion of the structure for the people of Mwika village.
He stressed that the role of the liquidators is to recover property acquired by dubious means charging that the operation is not political.
Mr. Chabinga said Mr. Fred Mem’be’s property in Muchinga Province has also posed a threat to the community in Mwika village as the fence in the caveated area is electrified near residential areas.
The Recoveries and Operations Manager further said the partial seizure of the property has been pressed on a caveat for the purpose of security while, investigations are still on ongoing.
He said traditional leaders in the area have also confirmed that the land under which Mr. M’membe’s property is situated is not recognized under customary land.
He further mentioned that in a judgement delivered on 11th December, 2018, the constitutional court of Zambia awarded costs to the Post Newspaper limited in liquidation against Mr. M’membe of which costs are yet to be taxed.
Mr. M’membe’s house in Lusaka has also been caveated over the same matter and investigations are still ongoing.
Minister of Works and Supply Mutotwe Kafwaya has impounded two vehicles driven by Chinese medical personnel attached at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital in Lusaka who were driving Government vehicles without necessary documents permitted to drive a GRZ vehicle.
The vehicles were impounded this morning at Chongwe check point where the Minister in the company of officers from Control of government Transport Unit (CGT) mounted a road block to impound GRZ vehicles that are used by unauthorized officers.
Mr Kafwaya has since advised all expatriates working for the Zambian government and associated with the running and utilization of government fleet to abide by the regulations that govern the use and management of GRZ vehicles.
Mr Kafwaya who is also Lunte Member of parliament warned that there will be no sacred cow in the fight against abuse of government resources.
And Controller of government vehicles Earnest Kunda has singled out the Ministry of health as the most culprit Ministry in misusing government vehicles and whose Senior officers drive GRZ vehicles without necessary permits.
Mr Kunda complained that 90 percent of the vehicles impounded during today’s operations were from the Ministry of health.
The new level of virtuosity of Just Slim’s genre of music keeps on sky-rocketing! The budding and gifted star has freshly released a new single titled “Wechibeibe”.
In this highly danceable and polished hit, “Just Slim”, is tantalizingly amazed and amused with the unequalled beauty of a “chick” on whom he’s ready to pay extra on lobola charges! The now accomplished singer pledges to “show off” his new found “gem” both to his pals and kins no sooner than the “chibeibe” nods to his “advances”.
Sang in Nsenga, Nyanja and Bemba, the song signals a grand salutation to Slim’s countless followers of his music! It was written by Paul Banda, produced by Eselayem, co-produced by Mic and mastered by Paul Kruz.
In his address to the Fifth Session of the Eleventh National Assembly on Friday, 18th September 2015, His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu said, among other things, that:
“…Having attained 50 years of independence, Zambia has entered a new phase of socio-economic transformation for the next 50 years. This is in tandem with the African Union Agenda 2063 which highlights our aspirations and I quote: ‘to build an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, an Africa driven and managed by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international arena.’… It is against this background that we, as a nation, need to be adaptive, innovative and determined to change the way we do things. In this regard, the theme for my address is ‘embracing a transformational culture for a smart Zambia now’. To attain this transformation, we need to change the way we think, behave and do things”.
In concluding the aforementioned speech, President Lungu challenged the nation to work towards attaining the ideal Zambia which he described in the above quote, and as enshrined in the Vision 2030 and AU Agenda 2063. President Lungu concluded by saying:
“At the stroke of midnight on 24th October, 2064, Zambia should awaken to one undeniable truth and reality: that ours was a generation of achievers, a generation of men and women who, propelled by the energy of patriotism, changed this country forever.”
In line with President Lungu’s policy directives and challenge mentioned above, the PF Government has engaged an adaptive, innovative and a transformative approach to doing things in order to attain the Vision 2030 objective of Zambia becoming a “prosperous middle-income country by 2030”, as well as actualizing the AU Agenda 2063 objectives at national level.
In view of the above, the Patriotic Front (PF) Government is working towards actualizing the Vision 2030 objective guided by the 7NDP and the PF manifesto.
The two previous articles discussed the strategic interventions being implemented by the PF Government.
This third article in the series will highlight additional programmes currently being implemented by the PF Government under strategic area one of the 7NDP (“Economic Diversification and Job Creation”) vis-à-vis the agriculture sector.
These additional programmes currently being implemented by the PF Government are aimed at attaining a “Diversified and Export-Oriented Agriculture Sector”, and include the following: promoting diversification within the agriculture sector; enhancing investment in agricultural infrastructure, and promoting small-scale agriculture.
PROMOTING DIVERSIFICATION WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR:
In order to achieve agricultural diversification in terms of crops, fisheries, livestock and forestry products – as espoused in the 7NDP – the PF Government under President Edgar Lungu is implementing the following programmes.
The Crop, Forestry, Fisheries and Livestock Product Diversification Programme: There are numerous strategic interventions currently being implemented by the PF Government under this Programme, some of which are espoused in the following paragraphs.
For example, in April 2018, the PF Government acquired the ZamPalm Oil Palm Tree Plantation in Kanchibiya district in Muchinga Province, from Zambeef Products Plc at a cash consideration of US Dollars 16 Million. ZamPalm Oil Tree Plantation is owned by the Zambian Government through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). The IDC acquired 90 percent shares in the operation from Zambeef Products Plc.
The ZamPalm Oil Tree Plantation has had the following impact: about 700 jobs have been created in Kopa Chiefdom literally lifting hundreds of families out of extreme poverty. In addition, this venture will also help stem the importation of edible oils into Zambia while earning the country significant foreign exchange through exports.
Currently, only Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produce their own palm oil crude-the rest of the countries, including Zambia, import from Malaysia and Indonesia.
There is therefore a huge market gap which Zambia can leverage through ZamPalm especially given the fact that the estate can produce up to 100 tonnes of crude palm oil in a month from its primary processing plant. And once at full capacity, the Plant could feed refineries such as the Global Industries in Ndola with a steady flow of raw materials for processing into ready-for-use edible oil all year round.
In addition to the above, production at ZamPalm is expected to be boosted by the out-grower scheme in which the initial 500 local farmers will be targeted, with more farmers to be targeted in future. In order to leverage the existing market, ZamPalm will also plant an extra 300 hectares of new palm trees each year between 2019 and 2021 which will bring the total land cover to 4, 200 hectares.
Indeed, the ZamPalm investment by the PF Government is in line with the 7NDP prescriptions to achieve economic diversification and job creation through agriculture, among others. The ZamPalm Investment is also in line with the 7NDP Development Outcome 9, Strategy Focus 7.12.4, and Strategy 4 which aims at increasing job opportunities in rural areas by promoting rural infrastructure development, agro-value chain development and labour-intensive industries in rural areas such as ZamPalm Oil Tree Plantation.
Similar to the ZamPalm venture, the PF Government is further delivering economic diversification and employment creation by opening of a “Pineapple Processing Plant” in North Western province and a “Fruit Processing Plant” in Eastern province.
Furthermore, the PF Government under President Edgar Lungu, launched the US Dollar 55.4 Million Cashew Nut Project in 2015 in Western Province with the aim of diversifying the economy and creating employment. For instance, by 30th November, 2017, this US Dollar 55.4 Million Project in Western Province had directly benefitted 15, 000 farmers in Western Province. At full capacity, the Project will benefit a total of 60, 000 targeted beneficiaries in the 10 participating districts in Western Province.
The PF Government has also successfully revived the Kawambwa Tea Estate, which is currently fully operational. At present, the PF Government has invested over K30 Million into the Estate, and this has led to the creation of five hundred (500) direct local jobs.
In order to further accelerate economic diversification as well as create employment in rural areas, the PF Government is also seeking prospective investors with the capacity to commercialize the production of Salt in Mpika District and other viable projects within the district and other areas countrywide.
ENHANCING INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Significant investments in agricultural infrastructure development are one of the “pillars” for achieving sustainable agricultural development. It is against this background that the Patriotic Front Government has significantly enhanced investments in agricultural infrastructure development aimed at strengthening the sector’s capacity to produce process and market its various products competitively across domestic, regional and international markets.
Consequently, the PF Government has since constructed livestock breeding centres such as the Goat-breeding centre in Mpika district at a cost of K340, 000 to promote livestock in the area and Chishinga breeding centre for bull breeding in Luapula province to empower local farmers with good breeding stocks for improving their current herds. Others include milk collection centers, satellite artificial insemination service centres and permanent artificial insemination centres in different parts of the country.
Conclusion
The Patriotic Front Government’s visionary approach to wealth planning for Zambia through the implementation of the PF Manifesto as well as the 7NDP is designed to support the attainment of the goals of Vision 2030 which will in turn lay the foundation for turning Zambia into a Developed Country by 2064.
The PF led by President Edgar Chagwa Lungu is laying the foundation not just for the next generation, but also for subsequent generations to come by taking significant steps towards the cross generational accumulation, conservation, utilisation and transfer of the wealth of Zambians yet to be born.
At the stroke of midnight on 24th October, 2064, Zambia will indeed awaken to one undeniable truth and reality: that ours was a generation of achievers, a generation of men and women who, propelled by the energy of patriotism, changed this country forever.
Consolidated Farming Limited, producers of Kafue Sugar have expressed interest to establish a multi-million Kwacha Sugar Plantation in Muchinga Province.
The company also intends to set up an agro processing plant that will be producing sugar as well as setting up a themal power generation plant.
This came to light yesterday when Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary (PS), Jobbicks Kalumba accompanied by Muchinga Assistant Director for Planning, Davison Mapiza visited the sugar processing plant and the sugar plantation.
The visit to the to the Kafue Sugar plantation by the Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Kalumba comes in the wake of a survey by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) team led by the Technical Specialist, Shyan Vora who were in the province to check on investment potential.
Dr. Kalumba said the establishment of the sugar plantation in Muchinga Province will create jobs and help in poverty eradication in line with the 7th National Development Plan and Vision 2030 of making Zambia a middle income country.
The PS said traditional leaders in the province are ready and willing to release huge pieces of land for investment.
And Kafue Sugar General Manager, Essof Alloo said his company is more than ready to move into Muchinga and establish a Sugar plantation.
Mr. Alloo said his company is ready to work with Government and the local people through investment such as the establishment of a Sugar plantation and help in growing the country’s economy and improving people’s lives through job creation.
He said a team of experts from Kafue Sugar will soon be visiting Muchinga adding that, the province has potential in agricultural production because of good soils and favourable climatic conditions that supports the growth of various types of crops including sugar canes.
Kafue Sugar was established between 1990 and 2000 after purchasing large commercial farms.
The sugar plantation for Kafue Sugar is on a 9,000 hectares piece of land employing about 2,500 people and by next year, its workforce will expand to 3,500 after completing and commissioning of a 40 kilowatt themal power generation plant at its Shibuyunji Kafue Sugar processing plant.
Mr. Alloo said the 40 kilowatts power that will be generated at the Kafue Sugar processing plant will be offloaded on to the ZESCO power grid and boost the power supply in the country.
Kafue Sugar currently produces 6 kilowatts of themal power that it uses in the production of Sugar at its plant and to pump water from Kafue River to its farms over a distance of 32 km.
“And after entering the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then, after opening their treasure chests, they presented to Him gifts…”
(Matthew 2:11, AMP)
Giving is Worship
When the wise men first saw Jesus, they were completely overwhelmed. They fell to their knees and wanted to worship Him with everything they had. Giving was an automatic response. They wanted to lavish Him with their love and gifts. They were giving because they were thankful and wanted to honor Him.
When you give to God, He doesn’t want you to do it just because it’s offering time or because you feel like you have to. In fact, the Bible says, “Do not give grudgingly or under compulsion.” God wants you to give because your heart is overflowing with thankfulness. He wants you to be happy and cheerful when you give. He loves a cheerful giver!
Meditate on the faithfulness of God today. Think about what He’s done for you—that He’s saved and redeemed You. Dwell on the fact that He is your provider. As you meditate on His goodness, your heart will overflow with thankfulness, and just like the wise men, giving will be an automatic response!
A Prayer for Today
“Father, I choose to meditate on Your goodness today. Thank You for loving and saving me. Thank You for redeeming my life from the pit. I give You everything that I am today in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister Lawrence Sichalwe
Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Minister, Lawrence Sichalwe says government has demonstrated enhanced political will in improving the welfare of traditional leaders in the country.
And the Shikabeta and Mpanshya Royal Establishments in Rufunsa district in Lusaka Province have paid tribute to government for developing the district.
Meanwhile, Rufunsa District Commissioner (DC), Judith Chama has implored the Shikabeta and Mpanshya Royal Establishments to assist government in taking good care of the palaces as they are public property.
Mr. Sichalwe noted that the interaction brought to the fore some of the challenges that chiefs are facing such as lack of decent accommodation commensurate to their status in society.
He said this when he officially handed over two modern institutional palaces to the Shikabeta and Mpanshya Royal Establishments, built at a combined total of K 2 million.
“It is against this background that in 2014, Government approved the construction of Palaces across the country. Due to scarcity of resources, Government adopted a phased approach in the construction of Palaces,” he said.
He explained that under phase one of the project, Government is constructing thirty palaces across the country translating into three palaces per Province.
“These palaces will be institutional houses meaning that successive Chiefs will occupy the houses. So in Lusaka Province three palaces namely Nkomeshya Palace, Mpanshya Palace and Shikabeta Palace have been constructed. The build up to this day hasn’t been an easy road as the construction of these palace faced challenges,” he added.
Mr. Sichalwe pledged that government will continue providing logistical support to the institution of Chieftaincy so that its participation in development and governance continues to be enhanced.
And speaking at the same function, Shikabeta Royal Establishment Spokesperson, Agness Shikabeta-Kalonga said the construction of institutional palaces for all traditional leaders across the country will restore the dignity of chiefs who have been living in dilapidated houses.
Mrs. Kalonga said the creation of Rufunsa as a district is bearing fruits as evident by the massive development that government has taken to the area.
She cited the construction of the two modern palaces, the ongoing construction of a modern a civil centre, district administration and civil servants accommodation as some of the projects that have changed the face of the district.
“Shikabeta Central Primary School has been upgraded into a fully-fledged secondary school, we have also been given a modern clinic and construction of communication towers to improve connectivity,” she said.
“We have also been receiving relief food occasionally due to crop failure as a result of a partial drought we experienced in the 2017/2018 farming season.
And receiving the palaces on behalf of the Mpanshya Royal Establishment, Lucia Mpanshya said government needs the support of all Zambians because it’s
delivering on its mandate.
Ms. Mpanshya said the people of Rufunsa district will remain indebted to the government for bettering the welfare of the rural people through its pro poor policies.
Meanwhile, Rufunsa DC, Judith Chama, reminded the two royal establishments and their subjects that the palaces are institutional houses that will be occupied by serving chiefs.
Zambia National Service (ZNS) has installed and operationalised 12 Centre Pivots for crop irrigation covering 720 hectares of land under irrigation.
ZNS Chief of Administration, Brigadier General Benson Miti who was speaking at the 2018 Luamfumu Officers Annual Ball in Mansa, said ZNS has continued with the robust expansion programme of installing irrigation centre pivots in ZNS farming areas around the country.
He said this is to ensure that the increasing unpredictable weather pattern experienced in Zambia due to climate change is avoided.
Brigadier General Miti noted that the installation of centre pivots is still on-going and eight centre pivots are at different levels of installation.
He added that once the eight centre pivots are installed and operational ZNS will be able to put to crop 1,230 hectares of irrigated high value crops in the country at any given time.
Meanwhile, ZNS Luamfumu Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Luke Mumba said the ranch for ZNS Luamfumu Unit has become financially independent and able to acquire equipment and build the required infrastructure using locally generated resources.
He noted that the unit is steadily recording growth in the number of animals that stands at 259 animals and has since started supplying beef to the local market in Luapula province.
Lieutenant Colonel Mumba said the Unit is focusing to grow the herd above 400 by the end of the 2019 year.
He explained that in order to grow a herd of 400, the Unit has embarked on a pasture development project that will see ZNS being able to grow animal feed such as Panicum Mombaca Rhodes grass for the first time in the province.
There was drama in Mongu yesterday, when scores of irate council workers stormed the offices of council officials demanding an explanation for the non-payment of their November and December 2018 salaries.
The workers who assembled at the council offices displayed pluck cards asking Government to implement the centralized payroll system which they said has taken long.
The council employees have also accused council officials of spending huge sums of money on what they termed as unnecessary trips at the expense of attending to their plight.
And Fire Services Union of Zambia (FIRESUZ) Mongu Branch Chairperson, Phinias Chisapi who spoke on behalf of the workers appealed to Government to pay the council the 2017 equalization fund.
Mr. Chisapi said the non-payment of the funds have led to a number of operational challenges which the local authority is currently facing.
The FIRESUZ Chairperson revealed that the Council is overstaffed in a number of sections leading to some of the officers not being paid.
Mr. Chisapi explained that in some instances, a single position is being occupied by seven officers which he said is a waste of resources on the part of Government.
He complained that the non-payment of salaries has adversely affected the workers and their families who are now surviving on mangos on a daily basis.
Mr. Chisapi has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to intervene in the workers’ nonpayment of salaries and other conditions of service.
Efforts to speak to Acting Mongu Town Clerk, Elias Sikacheya failed as he declined to issue any statement before studying the matter thoroughly.
Meanwhile about 250 unionized workers at Chipata City Council have joined other councils in the country who are on a go slow demanding for their two months’ salary arrears.
Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) Chipata branch Chairperson Milimo Buumba confirmed this in an interview in Chipata yesterday.
Mr. Buumba says the workers are demanding to be paid their 2017 December and their November 2018 salaries that have not been paid.
He said the council employees this morning resorted to a go slow to put pressure on government which he said has to date not paid their December 2017 salary arrears even after a period of eleven months.
“ All the unionized Chipata city council employees have vowed not to resume normal duties until they are paid their dues, “ he said.
And ZULAWU General Secretary Emmanuel Mwinsa says there is need for Government to immediately implement the centralized payroll system for all local authorities saying this is a long term and one off solution.
He stated that this is contained in a letter addressed to ZULAWU unionized council workers in the country which expect tangible results
to the matters at hand.
Mr Mwinsa promised that his union will continue to engage government to intervene so that industrial harmony is restored to all local
authorities.
Green Eagles’ debut continental competition campaign ended on Saturday night away in Algeria where they were beaten 2-1 by NA Hussein Dey in Algiers.
Eagles exited the competition by the same margin following a 2-1 home draw in Lusaka on December 15 at Nkoloma Stadium.
But it was Eagles who took the early lead through a Collins Mulenga 3rd minute free kick.
Dey, though, hit back in the 33rd minute captain Ahmed Gasmi equalized from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Eagles defender Gift Wamundila.
Gasmi then completed his brace deep into stoppage time of the final period to send Eagles out of the competition to book Dey’s place in January’s pre-group stage.
Zesco United on Saturday tumbled out of the 2018/2019 CAF Champions League following a 1-1 home draw at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in against TP Mazembe.
Zesco exit 2-1 on aggregate but are still in continental competition following their relegation to the pre-group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup that kicks-off in January.
Zesco dominated Mazembe in the first half and took the lead in the 12th minute through Lazarus Kambole after some good work by Jesse Were.
Mazembe were still a threat despite begin out-passed and second best in the opening stanza.
In the 9th minute, Zesco defender Marcel Kalonda reacted quickly to deny Ben Malango with a near-goal line clearance after goalkeeper Jacob Banda was beaten and the Mazembe striker again was denied by defender Antony Akumu in the 32nd minute.
But Mazembe equalized in the 48th minute when Tresor Mputu headed- in Mechak Elia’s corner.
Zesco later had goalkeeper Banda to thank in the 73rd minute when he saved Malango’s penalty that Mazembe won following a foul on Jackson Muleka by defender Mwila Phiri.
Mazembe now match on to the group stage in January while Zesco wait to know their Confederation Cup pre-group stage opponents when the draws are made on December 28 in Cairo.
Beston Chambeshi says the anticipated twelfth man at the 60,000 seater National Stadium in Dar es Salaam rallying behind hosts Simba in their 2018/2019 CAF Champions League group stage qualifier decider does not intimidate them.
Nkana visit Simba in a pre-group stage, final leg tie armed with a 2-1 home win from the first leg in Kitwe on December 15 that ended the Tanzanians’ unbeaten start to the competition after they hammered Mbabane Swallows of eSwatini 4-1 in Dar es Salaam and 4-0 away.
The Kitwe giants head into the final leg unbeaten in this year’s tournament with three straight victories and need just a draw away on December 23 to make their CAF Champions League group stage debut.
Interestingly, Nkana’s only other group stage appearance was in the 2014 CAF Confederation Cup.
“If you look at the team we have, they have been playing high-level football together for some time and they are used to playing in front of big crowds like recently in Barclays Cup final that we won,” Chambeshi said.
“So on that, I think my team can with stand any pressure.
“It will be eleven-against-eleven but there will be no pressure on us, the pressure will be on the home team.”
Meanwhile, Chambeshi also issued an appeal to Nkana’s own twelfth man back home.
“It will be a 90 minutes game but at the end of the day we need the twelfth player even though they have remained behind but they should have faith in the team,” Chambeshi said.
Zambia 1st president Kenneth Kaunda conferring with India high commissioner to Zambia Ngulkham Jathom Gangte after delivering his message
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Western Province Deputy Permanent Bernard Chomba (l) reads the message on the Foundation Stone
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NATSAVE C. E.O Mukwandi Chibeskunda having a light moment with ZANIS reporter Mathews Musukwa (l) ZNBC Reporter Micheal Kaumba and Zambia Daily Mail Reporter Kalonde Nyati during the Media Dinner
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MultiChoice Zambia Public Relations Manager Mwika Malindima speaking to Kabwata Orphanage Matron Virginia Mukandawire (l) and Agnes Daka shortly before hand over of food staff worth K20000
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MultiChoice Zambia Public Relations Manager Mwika Malindima (third from right) speaking to Kabwata Orphanage Matron Virginia Mukandawire (l) and Agnes Daka shortly before handing over of food staff worth K20000
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Minister of Higher Education Prof. Nkandu Luo (r) and Kalabo District Commissioner Fridah Luhila (l) Inspects the drilling of a borehole at Kalabo trades Training Institute which is at 90% completion in Kalabo District
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Kuso Drilling Company Drilling a borehole at Kalabo Trades Training Institute which is at 90% completion in Kalabo District
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Kabwata Orphanage Matron Virginia Mukandawire receive the 5 kg of Sugar among the K20,000 food staffs from MultiChoice Zambia Public Relations Manager Mwika Malindima during the donation
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Kabwata Orphanage Matron Virginia Mukandawire receive the 5 kg of Sugar among the K20,000 food staffs from MultiChoice Zambia Public Relations Manager Mwika Malindima during the donation
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Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya (l) cutting the ribbon during the laying of a Foundation Stone for the Re-Development of Yuka Adventist Hospital in Kalabo District
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Community Development Minister Mrs Olipa Phiri Mwansa confers with German Ambassador to Zambia His Excellency Achim Burkart during the post- Breakfast Meeting for the NGO Act Repeal and Replacement (NARR) Technical working group
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Gemcanton Director Abudoul Ba second from Right at the Emerald Auction where a gross profit of US$15 million was realized from sales
PR Girl Media would like to inform the public that the Penthouse Party 2018 has been moved to tomorrow evening, Sunday 23rd December 2018. The decision is as a result of border delays of the trucks containing the equipment and resources required to design a well set-up event as promised to our luxury consumers.
Our South Africa based event-design partners have confirmed that the trucks containing the equipment should arrive in Zambia by 8pm this evening, leaving us enough time to prepare for a quality consumer experience. While hosting the event today is a possibility, we would not want to jeopardise the consumer experience.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers. However, we promise that the 24-hour delay will not in any way compromise the appeal of the event and we look forward to a successful second edition of the Penthouse Party. Moreover, we extend our thanks to our customers, sponsors and suppliers for their understanding and support.
We urge the public to follow us on our social media platforms as we set up through the evening for an exciting event tomorrow that will certainly leave a mark on Lusaka’s social calendar.
Mines Minister and Chililabombwe patriotic front Member Of Parliament Richard Musukwa
Minister of Mines Richard Musukwa has called for mining companies to cooperate with government as it introduces the new mining tax regime.
Mr. Musukwa stressed that Government will not entertain the sacrifice of Zambians through job cuts due to the new mine tax regime.
Speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Kwacha Good morning Zambia Programme, Mr Musukwa said that Government is trying to ensure that Zambians get maximum benefits from the natural resource.
He said that it is the role of Government to ensure that the mines are not taxed out of business, but that the sector is promoted and attract more investment.
And Mines Tax Expert, Wezzy Banda said that it is justified for government to introduce a new mining tax regime.
Mr. Banda said that mine companies must understand that it is important for the tax regime to satisfy the interest of government.
