ZRA employees get 13% pay rise

May 18, 2013
ZRA employees get 13% pay rise

By TEDDY KUYELA THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) management has awarded unionised employees a 13 percent salary increment. The collective agreement was signed on Thursday, ZRA corporate communications officer Mumbuna Kufekisa confirmed. He said the signing of the collective agreement followed...
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State buying steel abroad, says firm

May 18, 2013
State buying steel abroad, says firm

By ALVIN CHIINGA THE largest indigenous iron and steel manufactures in Zambia, Universal Mining and Chemical Industries say local procurement officers buying steel on behalf of Government opt to import the product when it is available locally. Universal Mining head of...
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Holograms will curb piracy

May 18, 2013
Holograms will curb piracy

By CLAVER MUTINTA GOVERNMENT is optimistic that investment in the music and film industry will increase following the introduction of the copyright and performance rights Act and holograms. Holograms are gadgets intended to distinguish genuine products from pirates. Ministry of Information...
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Nurses, midwives key to achieving MDGs on health

May 18, 2013
Nurses, midwives key to achieving MDGs on health

From CHAMBO NG’UNI in Serenje NURSES and midwives are key players in Zambia’s efforts to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on health, Central Province Minister Philip Kosamu has said. Mr Kosamu said this on Wednesday at Malcolm Moffat Teacher’s Training College...
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Government denies human rights abuse

May 17, 2013
Government denies human rights abuse

By STEVEN MVULA GOVERNMENT has denied any abuse of human rights as alleged by a report...
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Minister hails Ghana digital migration progress

May 17, 2013
Minister hails Ghana digital migration progress

INFORMATION and Broadcasting Services deputy minister Mwansa Kapeya has commended Ghana for the successful implementation of...
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Preparing for UNWTO assembly the cultural way

May 17, 2013
Preparing for UNWTO assembly the cultural way

By WILSON SILUNGWE THE United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly takes place between August...
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Biting the bullet: Subsidy story

May 17, 2013
Biting the bullet: Subsidy story

THE first female prime minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, was a controversial figure known for many...
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Yes, Zambia needs own experts

May 16, 2013
Yes, Zambia needs own experts

WE AGREE with Minister of Justice Wynter Kabimba’s call for Zambia to groom its own experts...
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African artistes want partnership

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