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Top news items in major Zambian media outlets

Xinhua, January 18, 2017 Adjust font size:

The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Wednesday.

-- Zambian President Edgar Lungu said the ongoing reshuffles of staff in the public service are neither tribal nor political but a measure to curb lethargy and enhance productivity.

The Zambian leader has been accused of trying to purge the public service of all supporters of the main opposition, with a number of senior public workers moved or retired. (Times of Zambia)

-- Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), a subsidiary of London-listed Vedanta Resources Plc, has paid over 180,000 British pounds to the Zambian government in compliance with a court order.

Last month, a London High Court ordered the mining firm to pay Zambia 103 million U.S. dollars for a claim related to the copper price. (Zambia Daily Mail)

-- The Zambian government has justified its plans to introduce law that will compel transporters of heavy cargo to use the rail, saying this will prolong the lifespan of roads.

Transporters have opposed the plan, saying it was against competition law and that it will create an uncompetitive environment for business. (Daily Nation)

-- The Zambian government said Africa was taking care of waste from European and Asian countries that dump goods on the continent on the pretext of exporting used products.

Minister of Local Government Vincent Mwale said electronic waste could result into environmental pollution and later lead to an increase in non-communicable diseases. (The Mast). Endit