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Sprite Takes New Sparkling Bottle To Reduce Environmental Waste

By Wells Chifunda

Coca-Cola Zambia has launched a new bottle for the lemon lime flavored soft drink known as Sprite.

Speaking when he unveiled the new sparkling sprite bottle in Lusaka, Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia General Manager Herbert Nuwamanya says the shift from the green bottle to the clear transparent disposable bottle is another step taken towards a more sustainable waste free environment as the new bottle is easily recycled compared to the old green disposable one.

Mr Nuwamanya has disclosed that the key reasons for the change is to enhance plastic collection and recycling in Zambia and archive the global vision of having a world free of waste.

He further stated that the new packaging will also allow his company to work with partners in the recycling industry, waste collectors and aggregators in the recycling industry.

Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Beverages Zambia Public Affairs Communications and Sustainability Director Fronscen Chisanga has explained that there is no change made to the product as the sprite in the green plastic bottle is the same drink in the new transparent bottles and that the product in the green pack will continue to be on the shelves during the transition period.

Ms.Chisanga adds further that the green glass bottle will however not be affected in any way as it is returnable and reusable.

This means Sprite will now be packaged in a transparent disposable plastic bottle and not the known green disposable Plastic bottle while the green glass bottle remains the way it is as it is returnable and reusable.

03.11.2022

ZCID Challenges Politicians To Promote Democracy And Good Governace

By Wells Chifunda

The Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue has appealed to participants in the Kwacha and Kabushi By elections to put national interest first by considering dialogue as a best way to help resolve political tensions and disputes.

Speaking to the media, ZCID Chairperson Highvie Hamududu says the continued legal contestation of the by elections is putting undue pressure on the state institutions and risk creating a constitutional dilemma.

Mr. Hamududu has since urge the members and supporters of the two political parties participating in the forth coming by elections including his party members to ensure that the due process of law is respected.

The former Bweengwa member of Parliament has further urged all participants to promote democracy and good governance.

13.10.2022

Chief Chiwanangala Warn Subjects As REA Commissions Chaba Solar Mini Grid

By Wells Chifunda

The Rural Electrification Authority has handed over the 48.5 kwp Chaba Solar Mini Grid project in Chilubi district of Northern Province to the ministry of local government.

Speaking during the commissioning of the plant, Chief Chiwanangala said his people have lived in the dark for a long period of time further expressing happiness that the Rural electrification authority has brought electricity in his chiefdom.

Chief chiwanagala has since warned his subjects that anyone who will decide to send artificial lightening to destroy the facility will be dealt with in the supernatural way.

The traditional leader has further warned that those who for whatever the reasons are not connected to the grid should not feel bad as the provincial administration is still in talks with REA executives to add more people to the grid.

The Chaba Solar Mini Grid project was implemented at a cost of $273,013.10 for the Power System and K6,600,000 for the distribution network.

The project is currently servicing over 250 households but is projected to connect over one thousand households to support over five thousand beneficiaries.

The project has provided i electricity Chaba Primary School, Chaba Secondary School, Chaba Rural Health Centre, the Market, Shops, Churches, Lodge,s and surrounding areas.

01.10.2022

K7.3 MILLION GRID EXTENSION PROJECT POWERS MUCHINGA PROVINCE

By Wells Chifunda

Muchinga Province has received an energy boost to light up most government institutions and surrounding communities. This follows the commissioning of the K7.3 million Kalungu-Sansamwenje Grid Extension Project in Isoka District of Muchinga Province.

Commissioning the project on Tuesday 27th September 2022, Energy minister Peter Kapala said the project is in line with the new dawn government's campaign promises to uplift the livelihoods of people living in rural areas.

The minister has however expressed displeasure in the slow pace at which the province is developing but has promised to change the narrative by connecting more households to the national grind adding electricity in the development of people’s livelihoods and national development.

Zambia's household electricity connectivity rate in rural areas is still low and stands at 8.1 per cent compared to 70.6 per cent in urban areas while the national coverage remains at 32.5 per cent.

The minister said this in a speech read on his behalf by Rural Electrification Authority board Chairperson Likonge Mulenga. More in the following report.

29.09.2022