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PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Zambia has been handed over the Secretariat of the Association of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSCOMS) by the South African Civil Service Commission. This follows Zambia’s election to the Presidency of the Association in March 2018. Zambia’s Public Service Commission Chairperson Dickson Chasaya, who is also President of the Association…

Negotiated Political Settlement is the Way to Go in DRC – Hon. Malanji Zambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Joseph Malanji has stated that the call by President Edgar Lungu for a government of national unity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was necessary to bring peace and security to the country. Speaking live…

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Cape Town -Friday, 7th September, 2018 Former Republican President Mr Rupiah Banda says African Oil and Gas Sector has an established legacy of Strong performance in the energy sector. Mr Banda said several long-time members of the organization of the petroleum Exporting countries (OPEC) like Angola and Nigeria has created…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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.…