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Posts published in “Day: March 1, 2023

Private Sector Vital in Addressing Power Deficits

[Times of Zambia] As the country aspires for the ambitious target of reaching three million tonnes of copper production per annum in the next 10 years, sharp increase in investments in alternative energy is urgently needed to triple power generation.

Unity Garments Commissions U.S.$10 Million Plant in Ndola

[Times of Zambia] NDOLA, once known as the industrial and commercial hub of Zambia, looks set to regain its lost glory and contribute to the economic transformation of the Copperbelt Province and the country as a whole.

Kabwe Scales Up Measures to Prevent Cholera Outbreak

[Times of Zambia] The Kabwe Municipal Council (KMC) public health department has intensified the inspection of food as it continues closing the gates of a possible outbreak of cholera in the district.

Increased Demand for Battery Metals

[Times of Zambia] As we continue looking at the mooted electric vehicle (EV) battery project between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), today will focus on EV-related trending issues like who is currently powering world's EVs.

U-20 below par – FAZ

By SANDRA MWILAFAZ president Andrew Kamanga says the performance of the Zambia Under 20 team at the Egypt 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was below par and disappointing. Read more

Kabwe scales up measures to prevent cholera outbreak

By PASSY HAACHIZO – THE Kabwe Municipal Council (KMC) public health department has intensified the inspection of food as it continues closing the gates of a possible outbreak of cholera in the district.Kabwe being the transit and the capital district for Central Province has no option but to work hard to ensure cases of cholera […]

Going back to green (part 1)

Green Conversations with Misheck Mhango – When did it start? To the best of my recollection, it began creeping up on us small farmers in the 80s but really picked up speed in the 1990s, sweeping through the land and consuming everybody like an uncontrollable, high-wind bush fire in tinder-dry savannah.By the close of the […]

Power of cash and immediate payment methods in business!

The 21st Century has evolved so much that even methods of payments have been changed.Today the development of technology has propelled most business owners to accept electronic payments by means of credit and debit cards, digital wallets, mobile payments and other form on non-cash payments.While policies differ per business, some have opted to go entirely […]

Skilled miners critical to meeting production targets

SKILLED miners are critical to Zambia meeting the annual copper production of three million tonnes in the next 10 years.The country needs to have a workforce with the right skills so that productivity is enhanced.Training of mine operators is one way of growing the sector as it increases efficiency in the mine and minimise risks […]

Increased demand for battery metals: Zambia, DRC should be part of story

AS we continue looking at the mooted electric vehicle (EV) battery project between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), today will focus on EV-related trending issues like who is currently powering world’s EVs.In their recent presentations, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence experts Simon Moores and Mark Ferguson weighed in on how EV purchases are driving […]

Private sector vital in addressing power deficits

AS the country aspires for the ambitious target of reaching three million tonnes of copper production per annum in the next 10 years, sharp increase in investments in alternative energy is urgently needed to triple power generation.Currently, the country has around 3,500 megawatts (MW) of installed electricity capacity of which about 80 per cent is […]

Unity Garments commissions $10m plant in Ndola

NDOLA, once known as the industrial and commercial hub of Zambia, looks set to regain its lost glory and contribute to the economic transformation of the Copperbelt Province and the country as a whole.The city which before privatisation of companies in the early 1990s, thrived and boasted of companies like Dunlop, Colgate-Palmolive and Lyons Brooke […]

‘Data gaps being sealed’

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE Zambian government is addressing data gaps and institutional weaknesses identified in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and agenda 2063.

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Govt focusing on solar, hydro energy projects

By CHATULA KANGALI – THE Government is currently concentrating on investments in solar and hydro energy because they are less capital-intensive and cheaper to set up. Read more

Enter into legal contracts, ZNFU tells cotton growers

By KETRA KALUNGA – THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has urged cotton growers to enter into legally-binding contracts with suppliers of seed and chemicals to get a good price for the crop.ZNFU media and public relations manager Calvin Kaleyi says cotton farmers should ensure that they sign legally-binding contracts with suppliers so that they […]

Harness local production potential, HH urges Africa

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged African countries to harness their production potential and add value to raw materials abundantly found on the continent in order to grow their economies. Read more

1,200 City Market traders given tenancy agreements

By KETRA KALUNGA – THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) has issued over 1,200 tenancy agreements to traders at City Market following the re-opening of the refurbished trading facility in December, last year.

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