Top news items in major Zambian media outlets

LUSAKA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Thursday.

-- Authorities in central Zambia's Shibuyunji district have closed seven illegal fishing camps following an outbreak of cholera in the camps, with four people dead.

Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya said 10 cases have been recorded at the fishing camps hence the decision to close them due to lack of necessary sanitary facilities. (Times of Zambia)

-- A local think-tank has urged authorities in Zambia to facilitate the development of business incubators and industrial parks in more districts to promote private sector participation in growing the economy.

The Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research said although the strategy was already in effect, the process was only restricted to a few towns. (Zambia Daily Mail)

-- The Zambian government has decided to cancel a tender process for the supply of fuel after stakeholders raised questions on the firms that were selected.

Ministry of Energy Permanent Secretary Emeldah Chola said the government has decided to cancel the tender process but refused to give any reasons. (News Diggers) Enditem