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By VITA BANDA

ZAMBIA Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) interim Statistician General, Mulenga Musepa has disclosed that the country recorded a trade deficit of k2.8 billion in March 2023 compared to a surplus of k2.8 billion in February 2023.

Mr Musepa said, exports mainly comprising domestically produced goods, decreased by 5.8 percent to k17.0 billion in March 2023 from k18.1 billion in February 2023.

He explained that, this was mainly on account of 8.3 and 5.2 percent decreases in export earnings from intermediate goods and raw materials, respectively.

Mr Musepa further said, the total value of exports via all modes of transport for the period January to March 2023 was k56.1 billion.

He added that, imports increased by 29.3 percent to k19.8 billion in March 2023 from k15.3 billion in February 2023.

Mr Musepa said, this was mainly as a result of 44.3, 23.5, 90.1 and 11.0 percent increases in import bills of capital goods, intermediate goods, raw materials and consumer goods, respectively.

“Imports increased by 29.3 percent to K19.8 billion in March 2023 from K15.3 billion in February 2023. This was mainly as a result of 44.3, 23.5, 90.1 and 11.0 percent increases in import bills of capital goods, intermediate goods, raw materials and consumer goods, respectively.

Traditional exports (TEs) earnings increased by 6.9 percent to K11.0 billion in March 2023 from K10.3 billion in February 2023. In terms of share in total exports, TEs accounted for 64.8 percent during the month under review.

“Non-traditional exports (NTEs) earnings decreased by 22.8 percent to K6.0 billion in March 2023 from K7.8 billion in February 2023. In terms of share in total exports, NTEs accounted for 35.2 percent in February 2023,” he said.

By GRACE CHAILE

THE executor of the estate of late President Levy Mwanawasa has sued the State over the failure to amend the lease on the retirement property located in Palabana, Chongwe.

By NATION REPORTER

SCHEMES by the State to deregister the Patriotic Front (PF), Zambia’s biggest opposition political party with a large following across the country is but a threat on democracy, renowned lawyer Chifumu Banda SC has observed.

 TWO teachers, one from Luanshya and the other from Ndola are on the run after obtaining loans using forged payslips and introductory letters. Mary Bashala 40, and Bwalya Kalembeleka 41 of Kabushi Primary School in Ndola and Mwaiseni Primary School in Luanshya respectively are on the police wanted list. This was after the matter was […]

By NATION REPORTER

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) member, Lawrence Mwelwa has advised members to desist from issuing divisive statements on social media that have potential to weaken the former ruling party.

Dr Mwewa said in a statement yesterday that every member has equal rights within the party’s constitution and that there is no hijacker within the party.

He admitted that members have the right to express their opinions, but that this should be done in a constructive and respectful manner. “Divisive statements only serve to weaken the party and make it harder to achieve shared goals,” Dr Mwelwa said.

He urged members to work together and to remain united, emphasising that a united front can win elections and bring about the desired change.

 Dr Mwewa said the PF aimed at making a difference in the lives of Zambians and this could be achieved if members put their differences aside and work towards shared goals.

“As the nation celebrates Kenneth Kaunda Day, I call on all fellow members to renew our commitment to building a united and successful party,” Dr Mwewa said.

By LUCY PHIRI

TRIAL in a matter in which Patriotic front (PF) acting president Given Lubinda is charged with four counts of possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime yesterday failed to take off in the Lusaka magistrate court.

By NATION REPORTER

VICE PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango has eulogised Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, Zambia’s first President as a gift and leader who had dedicated all his life serving humanity with peace and unity.

Ms Nalumango says Zambia had remained a united, peaceful and harmonious country because President Kaunda had managed to unite the country’s 73 tribes through the One Zambia One Nation motto.

She said Zambia had remained a beacon of peace and unity in Africa because of the efforts of Dr Kaunda who did not only dedicate his life to serving Zambians but also fought for the liberation of many African countries from colonial rule.

Ms Nalumango said Dr Kaunda was being remembered for what he had done for the country and that it was important that the current leadership should continue emulating him.

Speaking when she officiated at the Kenneth Kaunda day commemoration yesterday, Ms. Nalumango said the first Republican President and the other freedom fighters founded Zambia on a very strong foundation of peace and unity.

Ms Nalumangio said President Hakainde Hichilema was emulating Dr Kaunda in his governance style and that was why the head of State was determined to have a united and prosperous Zambia irrespective of political divergences among citizens.

She recalled that Dr Kaunda in all his life had championed free education and that Zambia was primarily what it was because of the contributions and achievement of Dr Kaunda and his peers at the time.

“That is why we are seeing President Hakainde Hichilema continuing to follow on Dr Kaunda’s path by working towards having peace, unity, development and free education. Dr Kaunda, our First Republican President was a leader who had dedicated his life to peacefully govern Zambia. He governed with love and harmony and Zambia has remained united because Dr Kaunda had managed to unite all the 73 tribes. Dr Kaunda was a gift and was greater than the ordinary,” Ms Nalumango said.

She said although Dr. Kaunda was not a saint, he was such a leader loved by many, disclosing that she (Nalumango) was among the people who fought to have him out of power.

Ms. Nalumango said it was important that each and every person who took up the leadership of the country followed the principles that were set by the founding father of the nation. Former President Edgar Lungu was among the dignitaries who attended the commemoration with his wife Esther Lady Easter Lungu, former Vice President Inonge Wina, Chishimba Kambwili among others.

This year’s Kenneth Kaunda commemorations were held under the theme: Kenneth Kaunda the unifier.î

A report published April 28 in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology details the development of a care plan for individuals at risk for preeclampsia.

Travelers to the United States will now only need a single bivalent COVID vaccine from either Pfizer or Moderna to enter the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.

The prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors increased among female high school students from 2019 to 2021, according to research published in the April 28 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MMWR Supplements.