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‘Work within clear, performance-oriented frameworks’

‘Work within clear, performance-oriented frameworks’

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MATHEWS MALAZIKA Lusaka SECRETARY to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says there is need to move away from the era of unclear institutional mandates in the civil service because citizens deserve to know what to expect from public institutions. Mr Kangwa says public servants should work

‘Why me’ conducts own defence

‘Why me’ conducts own defence

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GRACE CHAILE Lusaka TIKTOKER Francis Kapwepwe, popularly known as “Why Me”, yesterday cross-examined a state witness in court, after his lawyers stopped appearing in the case he is facing hate speech and cyberrelated charges. Among the lawyers who ceased attending proceedings is

Barrick embarks on mega housing project

Barrick embarks on mega housing project

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AMOS KAWISHA Solwezi BARRICK Lumwana Mine has started constructing 2,000 houses for employees following the expansion of its operations. The mining giant has also concluded compensation procedures for 217 affected households. Barrick Lumwana Mine resettlement manager Mwango Mulam

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