Government gives position on the construction of Siakalinda dam
The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has clarified that the contractor engaged to construct the Siakalinda dam in Siavonga District of Southern province, Construction for Africa, has not abandoned the project but that the contract expired on December 15th 2024. In a statement issued to ZANIS today, Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Principal Public […]
SOCIAL CASH TRANSFER (SCT) BENEFICIARIES NOT UTILISING NHIMA
Kafue District Health Director Sydney Hamusonde has noted with concern the underutilisation of the extended National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) coverage by households Under Social Cash Transfer due to lack of sensitisation. Dr Hamusonde notes that despite the Government’s effort to extend NHIMA coverage to the targeted beneficiaries, the services are still not fully […]
ZAMBIA MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES AGENCY (ZAMMSA) UNAUDITED FOR 5 YEARS
Minister of Health Elijah Muchima has disclosed that the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has not been audited since 2019. Dr Muchima said despite receiving funding from both donors and government, ZAMMSA has not been financially accountable in such a long period. ZANIS reports that Dr Muchima said at a press briefing in […]
LUSAKA MINISTER DIRECTS WEEKLY CLEAN UP EXERCISE
Lusaka Province Minister Sheal Mulyata has directed traders in the Central Business District together with the Lusaka City Council to conduct a cleaning exercise twice a week to prevent possible outbreak of Cholera in view of poor sanitation. Ms Mulyata says the exercise should be conducted on Mondays and Fridays. Speaking in Lusaka today when […]