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By CHARITY MOONGA – THE Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and other regional economic bodies will soon launch the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) to boost trade among African countries. COMESA director...

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By DELPHINE  ZULU – UGANDA’s Minister of  Tourism and Wildlife Tress Buchanayendi has applauded Zambia’s investment in tourism, this was heard during a recent visit to that country. Ms Buchanayendi said the visit by President...

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By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – PREPARATIONS for the 89th Agricultural and Commercial show have reached an advanced stage, with 150 cattle to be displayed at livestock section. The show will open its gates to the public...

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By HELEN ZULU – THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) in Kawambwa District in Luapula Province has called on farmers in the district to practice crop diversification by growing other cash crops. ZNFU District Credit...

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By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – THE Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) says it is in the process of reviewing its Act to make Zambia a more attractive investment destination. ZDA director general Patrick Chisanga said the ZDA...

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By CHARITY MOONGA – GOVERNMENT has enhanced the expansion of regional trade to cover up for the trade deficit Zambia has experienced in the last six months due to the drop in Copper prices on...

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By JUDITH NAMUTOWE – SECRETARY to the Cabinet Roland Msiska has called for money management and wealth creation to ensure economic growth. Dr Msiska said economic growth was key to national development and called for...

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By CHATULA KANGALI – CONSTRUCTION of the US$220 million Kabompo hydro power station in North-Western Province by  Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)  is near completion. It has been revealed that 85 per cent of the pre...

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By HELEN ZULU – THE National Council for Construction  (NCC) has registered and issued a total of 3,861 certificates to construction companies for the 2014/2015 registration period. NCC Board chairperson Patrick Kampengele said from the...

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By MAIMBOLWA MULIKELELA – THE planned development of 100 megawatts (MW) solar power projects under the arrangement between International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) will help reduce the current power deficit...

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