Zambia moves to strengthen foundational literacy, as country transitions to competency-based curriculum

Zambia’s Ministry of Education has signed a memorandum of understanding with Room to Read Zambia Limited, paving the way for the organisation’s return to the country and reinforcing joint efforts to improve foundational literacy and advance gender equality in schools.The agreement comes as Zambia transitions from a Knowledge-Based Curriculum to a Competency-Based Curriculum, a reform…

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50,000 condoms for Mpezeni symbolic Zambezi River crossing

No products in the cart.By MUBITA KATETE ABOUT 50, 000 male condoms and 20, 000 HIV self-test kits have been dispatched to Luangwa ahead of tomorrow’s symbolic crossing of the Zambezi River by Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, the Lusaka provincial administration has disclosed. The ceremony in Luangwa-Feira, commemorates the 191st anniversary of the Ngoni migration…

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Zambia perfecting plans to introduce nuclear power in energy mix —Ministry of Technology and Science

Zambia has begun developing a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to govern nuclear safety, security, safeguards and liability as part of its plan to introduce nuclear power into its energy mix.Ministry of Technology and Science Principal Public Relations Officer, Ilitongo Maboshe, said draft legislation covering these areas had progressed significantly, alongside the domestication and ratification…

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‘You’re free,’ Anti-graft agency clears Muchende, Matambo of corruption charges

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has announced the closure of several high-profile corruption and abuse of office cases. Among these include those involving Solicitor General, Marshal Muchende, and Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, after investigations found no evidence linking them to wrongdoing.ACC Director-General, Daphne Chabu, said during a media briefing in Lusaka on Thursday that the abuse-of-authority…

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Zambia’s central bank moves to modernise digital payments, tackle cyber risks

Zambia’s central bank is rolling out reforms to modernise the country’s digital payment ecosystem, aiming to make mobile wallets more flexible, boost financial inclusion and strengthen consumer protection, Bank of Zambia said on Tuesday.Deputy Governor–Operations, Francis Chipimo, told an economic forum in Lusaka that the measures were designed to improve connectivity between banks, digital wallets…

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Fuel blues soon to be a thing of the past – Cabinet

No products in the cart.By NATION REPORTER FUEL blues may be a thing of the past with the construction of the Tanzania-Zambia Multi-Product-Petroleum Pipeline and Namibia-Zambia- Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipelines. The construction will be under the Public-Private-Partnership. This will be in a bid to provide Zambia with alternative petroleum products. This is according…

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MURDERER GETS LIFE IMPRISONMENT

No products in the cart.Harrison Chisenga, a bricklayer from Chipata Compound, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gruesome murder of 10-year-old Universal Kamushi. Lusaka High Court Judge Mwaka Mikalile ,found Chisenga,27, guilty of the crime which occurred on March 24, 2023, in Lusaka West. Court heard that the girl was sexually assaulted and…

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August election is time for women – Mulenga

No products in the cart.By NATION REPORTER AS Zambia goes to the general election this August to elect new leaders, Mary Mulenga, a women’s rights activist has urged other women to actively participate in the governance of the nation as most men have clearly failed to provide good leadership. Ms Mulenga said politics is not…

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