Daily News Round-Up- 31.05.22
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA HOLDS TALKS WITH THE CHINESE PRESIDENT
President Hichilema today held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The call reflects a key stage in Chinese-Zambian relations.
During the conversation, President Jinping outlined China’s commitment to pushing Zambian relations to higher levels.
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PLANS TO IMPROVE COURT INFRASTRUCTURE
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Mumba Malila, Chief Justice, has outlined plans for the government to improve infrastructure within courts.
The announcement is welcome news to many in the judiciary system who have been struggling with poorly built buildings.
The Chief described plans to construct stand-alone buildings to house the courts.
ADRA PROVIDES SANITATION PRODUCTS TO 7,000 GIRLS
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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency Zambia (ADRA) has started a project to provide 7,000 girls with sanitation products in the Chainda township.
Kennedy Hadasimbi, ADRA Country Director, that the provision of the goods will help ensure girls stay in school, stating that 42% of girls were missing school because of menstruating related issues.