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Fellow citizens,

We have signed into law, the National Pension Scheme Amendment Bill 2023 which, in line with our promise to the Zambian people, allows for the partial withdrawal of pensions.

The new law will give citizens the opportunity to reinvest the funds into various ventures and assets of their choice. As a result more jobs will be created, contributing to our economic development agenda.

Hakainde Hichilema
President of the Republic of Zambia

By Clayson Hamasaka
Chief Communications Specialist
State House

Zesco has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Integrated Clean Energy Power Company Ltd (CiEG) to produce 2,400 Megawatts of renewable energy estimated at US$3.5 billion.

CiEG is an investment development and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) of international projects arm for China Huadian Corporation, China Huadian Corporation is a global energy company and Chinese state-owned enterprise, the 3rd largest electricity power producer in the world and is listed on Fortune 500.

The pledged US $3.5 billion investment will be rolled out in phases of 600-800MW over a 3-year period in 4 provinces beginning this year with 300mw in Southern Province and 300mw in Central Province.

This sizable foreign direct investment (FDI) into Zambia from China is a testament of the reset and enhanced relations between the two countries for mutual benefit, which dates back to the two founding fathers; Chairman Mao and Dr. Kenneth Kaunda.

The pledged investment comes at the back of the earlier investment of US$2.5 billion in 2,000mw of energy by Masdar from the United Arab Emirates.

This signifies the New Dawn’s Government’s strong resolve to achieve energy sufficiency for the domestic economy and energy surplus to enable increased exports as part of promoting export diversification and enhanced foreign currency earnings.

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, ON THE VISIT TO ZAMBIA BY MS. KAMALA HARRIS, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the nation that Ms. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, will embark on an official visit to Zambia from 31st March to 1st April 2023, accompanied by the Second Gentleman, Mr. Douglas Emhoff.

On 31st March 2023, Vice President Harris will hold a bilateral meeting with Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia. Discussions will focus on important matters of mutual interest at bilateral, regional, and global levels, including democracy, food security, and sustainable economic growth.

The Vice President’s visit will serve to advance US efforts to expand assistance to Zambia in accessing the digital economy, supporting climate change adaptation and resilience, and strengthening business ties and investment, including through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment of women.

President Hichilema has been driving the country’s bold and ambitious economic development agenda, and this visit will solidify Zambia's partnership with the United States, while exploring new areas of cooperation in identified sectors that will accrue tangible benefits to the people of Zambia.

The increased high-level visits by foreign leaders and dignitaries to Zambia serve as a testament to the renewed confidence the international community has in the country’s current leadership.

These visits are crucial and demonstrate Zambia's standing as a preferred investment destination. The country is open to collaborative partnerships, and the international community has shown willingness to work with the government in various areas such as health, education, agriculture, mining, water and sanitation, energy, and tourism.

Hon. Stanley K. Kakubo, M.P
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIO

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Ola Turkey 🇹🇷! From the Spanish trio. Rachael Nachula x Grace Chanda x Rachael Kundananji. Courtesy of FAZ

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THE CHURCH WELCOMES NEW BISHOP

Monsignor Gabriel Msipu Phiri has been consecrated as Bishop during Mass at Chipata's St. Anne Cathedral Grounds on the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes.

He was appointed auxiliary bishop of Chipata Diocese by Pope Francis last December.

Chipata Bishop George Lungu was the principal consecrator with Bishop Patrick Chisanga of Mansa and Bishop Clement Mulenga of Kabwe as co-consecrators.

In his homily, Bishop Chisanga asked the newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop to serve everyone without segregation.

President Hakainde Hichilema, Paramount Chief Mpezeni, Gawa Undi, PF leader Given Lubinda and people from all walks of life witnessed the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop Phiri. Radio Icengelo

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South Chief Sworn in as Councillor

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development recently directed the Gwembe Town Council to immediately admit Chief Simaamba as one of the Councilors after it was established that his Chiefdom boundary extended from Siavonga into Gwembe District, bordering with Senior Chipepo's Chiefdom.

According to Chikuni Radio, the swearing in ceremony which was presided over by the Monze Magistrate Valentine Mukuku took place in the Gwembe Town Council Chambers this afternoon.

Speaking during the swearing in ceremony, Magistrate Mukuka has urged the traditional leader to carry out his duties diligently.

And speaking after swearing in ceremony, the traditional leader has pledged to work closely with everyone for the development of the District.

Lusaka Golf Club Ts Off in April
The prestigious Lusaka Golf Course has been closed for the last 6 months to facilitate rehabilitation under Time Projects Properties Ltd. Trustee Patrick Chisanga says hes happy with works and developments currently going on.

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AMECEA Chairperson Rt. Rev. Charles Kasonde welcoming Pope Francis to AMECEA. Picture courtesy of Radio icengelo

*LET'S COMBAT DISASTERS DECISIVELY - HH.*

President Hakainde Hichilema writes below...

Fellow citizens.

We wish to inform you that today we visited areas that have been ravaged by floods in the Central and Southern parts of our country.

Among the areas we visited included an area between Landless Corner and Mumbwa of Central Province called Chiwena. We also checked on Nangoma, Itezhi tezhi, and Mumbwa.

Chiwena bridge was washed away, leading to uncertainties as far as daily lives are concerned. We are fully aware that these could be challenges across the country.

In Namwala's Nachumba and Bweengwa's Mbeza area, including in Magoye, it is the same situation.

However, it is gratifying to note that the government is doing everything possible to ensure that people, animals, and infrastructure are taken care of.

Following this visit, we have also learnt that we need to invest more in the engineering sector, including technology, so that both lives and infrastructure can be protected.

We are taking these movements to appreciate how challenging it is for our fellow citizens and trust us, we remain determined to ensure that these challenges are dealt with decisively.

We have also called for concerted efforts across all government wings among them Zambia Army, Zambia AirForce, Zambia National Service, Zambia Correctional Services, Zambia Police and the DMMU to ensure that disasters such as these ones are faced head-on with the utmost urgency.

We care! And let us all look out for each other when in times of trouble. Hearing stories of a mother who gave birth in a tent provided for by the DMMU after her family got displaced by floods is a strong reminder that we must all be out there for one another.

While we are facing these flood challenges, the flip side of it for us is that we must and we should, and we will focus more on the long-lasting solutions by building quality infrastructure.

Ultimately, let's all get involved and get it solved.

All Roads Lead to Luanshya

Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister, Hon. Eng. Charles L. Milupi today inspected culverts installation works on Roan road in Luanshya District.

The Road Development Agency (RDA) is installing culverts with a huge bearing capacity to avert overtopping of water during the rainy season.

Eng. Milupi was accompanied by Transport and Logistics Minister, Hon. Frank Tayali, Copperbelt Minister, Hon. Elisha Matambo, RDA Board of Directors Chairperson, Eng. Mulchand Kuntawala and RDA acting Director and Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Grace Mutembo.

Earlier, the entourage inspected H Figo road in the Central Business District (CBD).

Hon. Eng. Milupi has directed the RDA to provide cost estimates required to rehabilitate the H Figo road. Courtesy of RDA

Veep Goes In

Vice President Mutale Nalumango tours flooded areas of Mazabuka’s Magoye Constituency.

Weather update

Global president for Seventh-day Adventists from the Church's Headquarters in United States, Dr Ted Wilson and his wife, Nancy, with the Litunga in Mongu, Western Province.