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Namwala coops share K10.4m CDF

Namwala coops share K10.4m CDF

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CATHERINE BWALYA Choma GOVERNMENT has from 2022 to date disbursed K10.4 million under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to 397 clubs and cooperatives in Namwala District in efforts to empower local communities. Namwala Member of Parliament Moono Mapani said between 2022 and

36,000 to benefit from nutrition project

36,000 to benefit from nutrition project

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ESTHER NG’ANDU Kitwe MORE than 36,000 people living in Mantapala Refugee Settlement and surrounding communities in Nchelenge District are expected to benefit from a newly launched health and nutrition emergency response project spearheaded by Government and cooperating partners.

Govt investment in water swells to $1bn

Govt investment in water swells to $1bn

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MELODY MUPETA Kitwe MINISTER of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu says over US$998 million has been invested to improve access to water and sanitation services to over 3.6 million Zambians since 2021. Mr Nzovu said this in a ministerial statement to highlight the ach

China donates 80 vehicles to Govt

China donates 80 vehicles to Govt

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MICHAEL MIYOBA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has received 80 brand new motor vehicles from China, meant to strengthen operations of the Zambia Police Service and other internal security wings ahead of the August 13 general election. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the National Comma

7 to define ‘public gathering’ in Public Gathering Bill

7 to define ‘public gathering’ in Public Gathering Bill

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MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka GOVERNMENT has amended the definition of ‘public gathering’ from three people contained in the Public Order Act to seven in the Public Gathering Bill. Acting Leader of Business in the House Jack Mwiimbu said the amendment follows the public outcry and plea

Hichilema woos French investors

Hichilema woos French investors

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Says call in line with tireless effort to secure jobs, opportunities for Zambians CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged French investors to take full advantage of the policies and legal reforms the Zambian government hasintroduced across various sectors. Mr

Life-changing water projects

Life-changing water projects

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WHEN Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu stood before Parliament to outline the achievements of his ministry since 2021, the figures he presented were nothing short of staggering. Over US$998 million invested, reaching more than 3.6 million Zambians! The pr

DEC, police arrest 36 at Lusaka music festival over cannabis, codeine

DEC, police arrest 36 at Lusaka music festival over cannabis, codeine

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THE Drug Enforcement Commission and Zambia Police arrested 36 people during a joint operation at a Lusaka music festival, the commission said Wednesday. This is according to a statement was issued by DEC Deputy Public Relations Officer Theresa Mawere to the newsroom. Officers detaine

Parliament adjourns, dissolves Friday ahead of Aug. 13 elections

Parliament adjourns, dissolves Friday ahead of Aug. 13 elections

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THE 13th Session of the National Assembly adjourned sine die yesterday and will be dissolved Friday ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections, as required by the Constitution. Speaker Nelly Mutti adjourned the House after a session marked by extended sittings and weekend debates as

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