Author: press
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER HAPPY WITH PROGRESS TO TRANSFORM SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Pretoria -Wednesday, 15th August, 2018 Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini has expressed happiness with the progress made by SADC countries in trying to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a regional parliament. Dr Matibini says the transformation of the Parliamentary Forum into a regional parliament will enhance…
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PRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU TO ATTEND BRICS SUMMIT- HON. MALANJI*
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Joseph Malanji, MP, wishes to inform the nation that His Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be among regional Heads of State attending the BRICS Summit being held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26th-27th July 2018. The BRICS countries BRICS is the acronym for an economic association of five…
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ZAMBIA HAPPY WITH IMPROVED ECONOMIC GROWTH
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Pretoria -Thursday, 12th July, 2018 Zambia has expressed happiness with the improved economic growth it has continued to record since 2016. Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba says the improved economic growth the country has recorded was as a result of increased investor confidence and recovery of global commodity prices.…
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ZAMBIA TO CONSIDER PUTTING UP GAS PIPELINE FROM NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pretoria, 27th June,2018 Zambia says it will consider putting up a gas pipeline from gas rich neighbouring countries into Zambia . Energy Minister Matthew Nkhuwa says the importation of gas will help Meet the demand for Energy in the country. Mr. Nkhuwa also said Zambia had heightened both oil and…
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Zambia has issued a second travel advisory alert issued to truck drivers and transporters entering South Africa. The advisory alert follows reported fresh wave of sporadic attacks on foreign registered trucks driven by foreign nationals. Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa His Excellency Mr Emmanuel Mwamba says truckers and truck drivers should remain alert and…
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GOVT, PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATES TO BRING ENERGY SECURITY IN ZAMBIA
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa His Excellency Mr Emmanuel Mwamba has underscored the need for all stakeholders to play their role in ensuring that the 10,000 megawatts power deficit in the southern region is addressed. Speaking during a meeting organised by the Zambia -South Africa Business Forum and the ministry of Energy Office for…
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INVESTORS CONFIDENT WITH ZAMBIA
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Pretoria –Friday, 8th June, 2018 FORMER Republican President Mr. Rupiah Banda says investors have shown deep confidence in the Zambian economy by investing in different sectors of the country Mr Banda says Zambia has seen an increase in investment portfolios by different investors due to the growing confidence in the…
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ZAMBIA OPEN TO FDIS
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pretoria- Thursday 14th June 2018 Zambia says she is open to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to raise Finances for recapitalization of the railway sector. Zambia Railways Board Chairperson Lubinda Linyama says Private Partnership was important in order to enhance strategic activities and grow business for the rail sector in Zambia.…
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ZAMBIA SCOOPS BEST SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pretoria- Sunday 27th May 2018 Zambia Under 20 team has scooped the Regional Annual Sports Award for best sports team of the year 2018. The award was received on behalf of the team by Solomon Sakala of ZESCO who is the captain of the Zambia Under 20 national soccer team.…
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SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT ASSURES ZAMBIAN TRUCK DRIVERS SAFETY
STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pretoria- Wednesday 16th May 2018 The South African Government has assured the Zambian Truck Drivers and Transporters travelling to South Africa of Safety. Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa His Excellency Mr Emmanuel Mwamba was assured in a meeting held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation DIRCO in Pretoria.…