MUKANGA SAYS NATIONAL AIRLINE TO BE LAUNCHED BEFORE END OF 2014

Minister of Transport, Work, Supply and Communications Yamfwa Mukanga says Government will soon announce the establishment of the much awaited national airline.

Mr. Mukanga says unlike in the past administration that only talked about re-introducing a national airline, the Patriotic Front government is serious about it and before the end of 2014 it will be done.

He said the only remaining final part to re-introduce the national line is the final decision by Cabinet which is studying the modalities currently.

NDUBI MVULA reports that Mr. Mukanga was speaking during a press briefing in Livingstone adding that he said the PF administration is eager to see the project gains ground.

He added that once Cabinet passes its final decision which can be any day before June, cooperating partners have already been sourced and acquiring of the planes will not be a problem.

Mr. Mukanga says currently Government is busy refurbishing the existing airports so that they meet international standards and compete favourably.

Zambians Are Safe in Washington State Disaster - Ambassador Palan Mulonda

Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States Palan Mulonda says no Zambian has been affected by the deadly landslide that struck Washington State early this week.

Ambassador Mulonda says the Zambian Mission working with the Zambian community in Arlington, Washington has established that all nationals are safe.

This is in response to a press query posted to First Secretary for Press and Public Relations Patricia Littiya.

NDUBI MVULA reports that Ambassador Mulonda said the mission has been in contact with the community representatives since the landslide struck and that Zambians known to be living in the area have all been accounted for and their property has not been damaged.

Ambassador Mulonda commended the Zambian community in Washington State for supporting the Embassy in the aftermath of the landslide to ensure that all Zambians in the area are safe and accounted for.