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 CHALI MULENGA  Livingstone LIVINGSTONE Mayor Constance Muleabai has called for urgent need for Chinese investment in solar energy to mitigate the impact of recent droughts on hydro power generation in the country. Ms Muleabai said this is a great opportunity for investors from Fuzhou city, China to engage in the country. She said this on the occasion of the exchange visit of the Fuzhou city delegation to Livingstone held in the council chamber on Monday. “We are looking for investors to set up a solar plant to produce solar products. This is a great opportunity for investors from Fuzhou to engage in,” Ms Muleabai said. “It is with a great sense of honor that we welcome you all to this very important occasion where we are hosting the delegation from our sister city, Fuzhou. This visit marks another step in actualizing the thematic areas of cooperation outlined in our Memorandum of Understanding,” she said. Ms Muleabai outlined several key areas where Livingstone seeks investme...

Livingstone, Zambia - In a significant address at the 9th National Planning Conference, Provincial Minister of Southern Province, Credo Nanjuwa, underscored the critical role of integrated planning in fostering local prosperity.  The event, hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel on May 29, 2024, gathered prominent figures including Permanent Secretaries, the Mayor of Livingstone Ms. Constance Muleabai, and Zambia Institute of Planners President Mr. Busiku Sulwe. Minister Nanjuwa emphasized the government's commitment to a unified policy approach to socio-economic development, highlighting the importance of collective and integrative planning.  "The drought has compelled President Hakainde Hichilema to declare a national disaster,"  Mr Nanjuwa noted, outlining the government's measures to prevent hunger and promote investment in alternative clean energy sources like solar, wind, and gas. Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 on sustainable ...

  In the bustling streets of Livingstone, the call for service delivery and accountability echoes through the words of Akalemwa Stefan Sumbwa. He raises a crucial question: Why have 80% of the contracted suppliers failed to deliver? It's a poignant inquiry directed at the Livingstone City Council. Adding fuel to the fire, a concerned citizen, Shangungu Ben Kayuma, unveils a potential scandal in Livingstone's CDF operations. As the government introduced free education in 2021, the push for desks intensified, largely funded by the Constituency Development Fund. In 2023, the Livingstone City Council made payments to 20 suppliers for over 5,000 desks, with a deadline of December 31, 2023. Shockingly, only 4 suppliers managed to deliver a mere 450 desks, while 16 suppliers seemingly vanished with the funds. Kayuma questions the integrity of the procurement process, demanding an investigation into potential fraud during supplier selection. He points fingers at the CDF Committee, high...

Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai says the council is prepared to allocate land to investors for development projects that will contribute to national development.  Ms. Muleabai urged investors to approach the council with their proposals to bring development to the city. She made this announcement in Livingstone during the launch of Bachelor of Science programs in Hospitality Management and Tourism Management by Texila American University Zambia.  "We are ready to work with any university or investor who wishes to invest in the city. We are open for development. We are open to showing them a plot where they can put their infrastructure," Ms. Muleabai said.  She emphasized the importance of education for the country's progress, calling it the best equalizer, and noted that educated individuals can contribute meaningfully to national development.  She highlighted tourism and hospitality as key pillars of Livingstone and urged the university to ensure their courses ...

In a bid to tackle the persistent issue of non-revenue water plaguing communities across the region, Southern Water and Sanitation Company Limited has announced the initiation of a groundbreaking project aimed at minimizing water losses and optimizing distribution efficiency. Speaking on behalf of the company, Wallace Shawa, Director of Operations, outlined the key objectives of the project during a press conference earlier today.  "We recognize the pressing need to address the issue of non-revenue water within our service areas," Shawa stated. "To that end, we are launching a comprehensive initiative that focuses on installing water meters and expanding water network coverage to ensure equitable access to clean water for all residents." The project, valued at a substantial £450,000, is slated to conclude in November 2025 and is expected to benefit approximately 14,000 people residing in underserved areas. One of the primary strategies of the initiative in...

 Foundation for Democratic Process (Fodep) president Mwenda Mumbuna has challenged the opposition to learn from President Hakainde Hichilema by offering solutions to Zambia's challenges. In an interview, Mumbuna urged the opposition to emulate Hichilema's approach of providing hope and actionable plans.  "To be effective, the opposition must focus on solutions, not just problems," he emphasized. Mumbuna called for a national dialogue to redefine the opposition's role in a democracy.  He dismissed allegations of a shrinking democratic space, demanding evidence from the opposition to support such claims. "The opposition should engage in constructive dialogue and adhere to democratic principles," Mumbuna stated.  He highlighted the importance of intelligent political discourse for national development, urging opposition leaders to move beyond criticism and contribute viable solutions.  Mumbuna also pointed out that freedoms of speech, movement, and assembly...

The Ministry of Health has issued a stern warning to nurses neglecting their duties by spending time on social media, particularly TikTok, during working hours.  Professor Christopher Simoonga, Permanent Secretary in Charge of Administration, expressed shock over the trend, calling it unprofessional and unacceptable. Speaking at the launch of a customer care initiative at Livingstone Teaching Hospital, Prof. Simoonga emphasized the importance of nurses focusing on patient care rather than social media.  "Young nurses are on TikTok when they should be attending to patients. Phones should not be allowed in the ward," he said. "A nurse must be caring, not distracted by 'tiko tiko.'" Prof. Simoonga criticized the lack of supervision among health workers, which he believes contributes to the issue.  He highlighted that this behavior compromises the quality of healthcare, with even hospital laboratories reportedly losing specimens. In a bid to enforce discipline, ...