DIAGEO kicks off Zambia Bartender Mix-off competition
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka DIAGEO on Monday kicked off the first Bartender Competition with a Mix Off Zambia event held in Lusaka. 20 participants, with some representing some of Zambia’s well…
Mission 300: Bridging Africa’s electricity access gap
ACCORDING to recent statistics, nearly 600 million Africans, representing half of the continent’s population, live without electricity. This staggering figure accounts for 83 percent of the global electricity access deficit.…
Lusaka Accountant wins MarkX in Johnnie Walker draw
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka A Lusaka based accountant, has started the New Year with great celebration after winning a MarkX vehicle in the Diageo Johnnie Walker competition. Nevers Mumba, shared that…
USA based expert tips local small holder farmers on smart agriculture
JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka TO OVERCOME the effects of climate change especially among small holder farmers, there is a need to harness organic fertilisers, crop diversification, and integrated pest management which…
Diageo records second winner
Diageo Country Representative, Lilami Lilami, and Shoprite Lewanika Branch Manager, Queen Njobvu during the second draw of the Johnnie Walker Win a Car competition on December 31, 2024. During the…
PIA calls for more awareness on insurance
TRYNESS TEMBO Lusaka THE Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) says there is need to intensify awareness and increase understanding of insurance services to raise the uptake in the country. The…
FDI flow up to $580 million
NKOMBO KACHEMBA Lusaka FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) flows increased to US$580.5 million in the first half of 2024 propelled by a rise in loans from affiliated entities, particularly in the…
$2.2 million for bicycle innovators
JOHN CHAAMBWA Lusaka USAID has availed a grant of US$2.2 million for the Choova Njinga Innovation challenge aimed at developing costeffective bicycle solutions in rural areas of Zambia and Malawi.…
Mine tech hub set for launch today
CLAVER MUTINTA Lusaka THE Ministry of Technology and Science is today expected to launch the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) 'Timbuktoo Initiative’. This is a ground-breaking step to the construction…
Hope high for Kafue River Basin’s restoration – researcher
DOREEN NAWA Lusaka A SENIOR researcher at International Water Management Institute (IMWI), Everisto Mapedza says hope has grown for the Kafue River Basin’s restoration as stakeholders continue to engage in…