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farmers urged to engage in smart agriculture-Masuwa

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  The Ministry Of Agriculture in Kasempa District says there is need of farmers to adapt to new smart agriculture practices without pausing a danger to the environment.   Speaking in an interview with the KFM news today, Kasempa District Agricultural Coordinator joseph Masuwa said that in the past, Kasempa was the district whose farmers have been practicing shifting cultivation which was said to be a threat to the environment. Mr Masuwa says the Ministry of Agriculture working together with the conservation unity in line with the 7 th national development plan and the agriculture policy is encouraging farmers to ensure that they desist from engaging in practices such as the indiscriminate cutting down of trees. He adds Kasempa has seen an influx of people coming to the district and the acquisition of land has been on high demand. However, Mr Masuwa says the protection of the environment is the responsibility of every citizen to ensure that they adjust to the smart climate re
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SMC ENERGISES ENTREPRENUERSHIP AMIDST THE PANDEMIC

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  Solwezi Municipal Council has continued to coordinate training of community members (both men and women) in the district in various skills with a view of fostering self-reliance through creation of self-employment. The Local Authority has commenced a two weeks Skills training program of Bukwasho Community Club members comprising 9 women and a man from Tumvwanganai ward in Hand Knitting, Sewing and Doormat Making.  At the same time, another group comprising 10 women from Lusekelo Women Club in Kimasala Ward is being trained for a month in Knitting using a Knitting Machine donated by a UK based Christian organisation known as Tools With A Mission (TWAM) which aims at provision of various equipment and material that will aid the vulnerable in various parts of the world improve their livelihood.  Solwezi Municipal Council Director of Housing and Social Services Mrs. Evelyn Phiri has encouraged women to fully apply themselves during the trainings as the skills that will be acquired will i
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the United States reaffirms its commitment in ending TB in Zambia.

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 the United States has  reaffirmed its commitment to stand with the Zambian government  in the fight against infectious diseases such as TB, which is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality country-wide. By Anthony Tapa  And USAID Mission Director Sheryl Stumbras has revealed in a statement today that the U.S. government’s investments to combat TB in Zambia include training health care workers, improving infection control, purchasing TB drugs and other key commodities, strengthening lab systems, and community outreach.   Stumbras  believes that this  year has been particularly challenging for health care systems across the world, including Zambia.   Stumbras adds that working together with the Ministry of Health, the U.S. government is encouraged by Zambia’s continued progress in reducing illness and death due to TB, despite the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  “Together, we identified and put 40,000 additional Zambians on TB treatment in the past year alone. 
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ZESCO DISTANCES IT'S SELF FROM A JOB ADVERTISEMENT OF A STORES ASSISTANT.

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 ZESCO DISTANCES IT'S SELF FROM A JOB ADVERTISEMENT OF A STORES ASSISTANT. By Anthony Tapa 24th March 2021,  ZESCO Limited has distanced it's self from a job advertisement of a Stores Assistant circulating in some sections of the media. And  Utility company Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu has warned the public  to be alert of a scam by unknown persons circulating fake employment advertisements on various online platforms purporting to be from ZESCO when in fact not.  Ms Zulu has revealed that ZESCO is dismayed by an advertisement for a Stores Assistant making rounds on some social media platforms posted yesterday 23rd March 2021.   She has stated that the said advert is fabricated and did not originate from ZESCO.  Ms Zulu says  ZESCO is an equal opportunity employer and any available employment opportunities are advertised through official channels such as the print media, the company’s official corporate website and official ZESCO Limited Facebook and LinkedIn pages. She
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A Drug Smuggler Answers to a Divine Call of Becoming a Prophet and a musician

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 Meet Elijah De Worshiper, a   musician based in Europe, France to be precise. He was born on 4th April, 1977 at Lapaz a suburb of Accra-Ghana.  He is the fourth born of his parents, Madam Owusuwaa Vida and Mr. Gabriel Owusu Nti popularly known as Obofuor. Both his parents lives overseas. His mother at the U.S.A meanwhile his father, Italy. He attended St. Charles Luanga Primary and J.H.S. He later on, studied Electronics at Emit Electronic Institute (EEMIT) – Kaneshie. He hails from two small akan villages. A native of Kwahu in the Eastern Region of Ghana and Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. In Kwahu, he comes from Aduamoa and Nsa Ase in Kumasi. Elijah’s approach to music started as an instrumentalist where he served at his church’s music department at age seven as a professional drummer and toured europe with his style of play. This actually paved way for his stay in Europe. He affectionately developed love for music all his life. Even though brought up in a strong Christian ho
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KALOTA URGES ARTISTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO PROTECT THEIR ARTISTIC WORKS AGAINST PIRACY

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  31 st October 2020 By Anthony Tapa Solwezi-North-Western Province Kalumbila District Commissioner Robinson Kalota has challenged parents across the country to take keen interest in knowing the music their children listen to because music plays an important role in shaping one’s thoughts and behavior. And Mr. Kalota has urged musicians to compose songs that would teach the public good morals and values acceptable in Zambia. Speaking when he officiated at the launch of Wemulonga Album released by the King David Vessels of Praise  of the United Church of Zambia Trinity Congregation-Solwezi Mr. Kalota reaffirmed government’s commitment in supporting the music industry through various empowerments. He has revealed that several artists are yet to benefit from the 30 million presidential youth empowerment targeting artists across the country. Mr. Kalota also mentioned that artists should ensure that they protect their music from being pirated if they are to fully benefit from
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We Borrow For Investment, Not for consumption-Mubukwanu.

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 We Borrow For Investment, Not for consumption-Mubukwanu. By Anthony Tapa 18 October 2020 Government says the debt which the country has incurred is for the benefit of  the peoplet hrough investments made in capital projects across the country and not for consumption. Speaking during the commemoration of National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation held at Solwezi Central Seventh Day Adventist Church North Western Provincial Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu said government has been borrowing in order to invest in capital programs that are going to facilitate improved of livelihoods of its people. He says government has incurred debt because it has been investing in various sectors of the economy to improve the living standards of the people. ‘’I know lately, people have been talking about Zambian debt. Zambian debt has become topical but the debt is a debt that was incurred not for consumption. It was debt that was incurred in order to invest in capital programs that are
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