The Zambia Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) has urged government to look into the plight of all youths in the country and not just artists. Speaking to Komboni radio news ZDDM Vice President Charles Kafumbu says the stimulus packages of 30 million Kwacha for the artist should accommodate all the youths…
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has started paying farmers who have supplied their produce to the Agency for the 2020 marketing season countrywide. FRA Assistant Public Relations Officer Manyando Luywa says this follows the official launch of the 2020 marketing season that was announced by the Minister of Agriculture Mr…
Zimbabwe has announced it will partially reopen its tourism industry, one of the sectors worst affected by a three-month long lockdown. Restaurants were previously only allowed to serve takeaways. They will now be allowed to serve sitting customers but at only half of their licensed capacity. National parks and local…
Transparency International Zambia Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says integrity Pacts in Public Service Delivery are a key component for meaningful development to take place. Speaking during a dual courtesy call made to the Mayor and Town Clerk of Chinsali District in Muchinga Province, Mr. Nyambe said for sustainable development to…
Consumer Unit Trust Zambia CUTS has welcomed the intentions by Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation ZESCO to buy smart meters. CUTS Zambia Country Director Chenai Mukumba says in as much as the institution applauds the ZESCO initiative of smart meters, the organization has questioned the timing of the investment in view…
Chief Sinadambwe in Siavonga district of southern province has thanked siavonga local authority for constructing Sinadambwe rural health centre which is about to be commissioned in his chiefdom. Chief Sinadambwe disclosed that the local authority patterned with his subjects to build a rural health centre that will help his subjects…
Some concerned residents in Lusaka have welcomed the move to remove empty trading stalls from the failed Tokyo way market. James Mbao says people were allocated trading spaces after being removed from the streets and some from the gutted Lusaka city market but could not take up the stands. Mr…
By: MUTINTA MULENGA Mtendere ward 30 councillor Watson Mtonga has urged marketers in his ward to shield their businesses by having them insured. Speaking to Komboni radio news in an interview, Mr Mtonga has emphasized the need for business owners to insure their businesses in case of a fire or…
By: OSCAR NKHUWA. Chief Kalaba of Mansa district has appealed to the farmers in his chiefdom to keep some of their farming produce for home consumption. The Chief has told Komboni Radio news in an interview that briefcase buyers have over the years been invading the area to buy farm…
By: Oscar Nhkuwa Zambia Union of Government and Allied workers UG has expressed displeasure over non-payment of salaries in some local authorities for months. UG Secretary General John Nsululu says it is so disheartening to note that some councils across the country are failing to generate enough income to support…
