By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE World Bank has advised the Government to come up with innovative and creative policies that will address the current deficit in the National Budget. Visiting World Bank group executive director...

By FLAVIOUR CHISHALA – THE Independence Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has implored media practitioners in the country to be professional when covering elections. IBA director-general Josephine Mapoma said that irresponsible coverage of elections usually incited members...

By ADRIAN MWANZA – THE Government has embarked on a number of projects in key economic sectors in line with the Sixth National Development Plan (SNDP). Lusaka Province acting Permanent Secretary Mercy Miti said that...

By GETHSEMANE MWIZABI – POLAND is keen to establish trade links with Zambia in several sectors of the economy. Head of trade and investment promotion section at the Polish embassy based in South Africa, Andrzej...

By YVONNE CHATE – A SCIENCE research expert in pest control has attributed current trends of food shortages to lack of adequate monitoring of pests that damage crop yields. John   Katheru,   a scientist with the...

By YVONNE CHATE – THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has resolved more than 800 consumer rights violation cases for 2014. CCPC public relations officer Hanford Chaaba said a total of 827 cases had...

By MILDRED KATONGO – WORKERS Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Standard Chartered Bank aimed at providing financial solutions to employees. Standard Chartered Bank head of client acquisitions...

By MILDRED KATONGO – CITIZENS Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has expressed concern over the low turnout of young people accessing the empowerment fund. CEEC head of Communication and Public Relations Glenda Masebe said in an...

By NORMA SIAME  – A RAPIST has been arrested from a hospital bed at Mansa General Hospital where he went to seek treatment after part of his tongue was bitten off by a gang-rape victim....

By FLAVIOR CHISHALA – INFORMATION and Broadcasting Services deputy Minister Forrie Tembo has called for increased investment in satellite communication to enhance communication in rural areas. Mr Tembo said that communication in rural areas in...