By Staff Writer The Army Ladies Association of Zambia (ALAZ) has called for the concerted efforts in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) in society. ALAZ Patron, Ms Stella Alibuzwi said GBV is a global phenomenon that cuts across all sectors of life and that there is need to nip it in the bud. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have shot dead one suspect believed to have been behind a spate of Aggravated Robberies involving motor vehicles and attacks on Yango drivers. Marlon Mutakasha 32, commonly known as Fresher was spotted in Lusaka’s Chunga area after a tip off from the members of the public. Deputy Police Spokesperson […]
Luanshya Copper Mines (CLM) has donated a consignment of fertilizers and grain seeds valued at K350 000.00 to vulnerable small-scale farmers and some former freedom fighters. CLM Chief Executive Officer Wang Jingjun said during the Handover Ceremony which was held at the Luanshya Copper Mines general offices that his company has over the past 13 […]
South African early-stage venture capital firm, 4Di Capital, has today announced the second closing of its new US$ 25 million seed fund – created in partnership with DotExe Ventures in Mauritius – with an undisclosed raise from Mauritian-based conglomerate, IBL Group, via its investment vehicle, IBL Link Investments Ltd. The announcement establishes a close working […]
Socialist Party president Fred M’membe has charged that there are serious problems of lack of transparency and predictability in the whole fertiliser supply business. Dr M’membe said if factors that have led to failure to supply people with fertilisers at the right time and in the needed quantities are not understood and resolved, the country […]
Police in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, stormed into nightclubs on Sunday night and ordered revellers to leave during a crackdown on premises operating in residential areas. It follows complaints from residents about noise from bars, restaurants, nightclubs and alcohol-selling premises. Governor Johnson Sakaja had on Friday cancelled the licences of all nightclubs operating within residential […]
Three teachers have been caught planning to assist candidates during the ongoing grade 9 internal examinations. Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) Public Relations Manager Nicholas Nkhuwa said one is from Luapula Province while two are from Lusaka. Mr Nkhuwa said (ECZ) working together with security wings and the Ministry of Education moved in swiftly and […]
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is reviewing the alleged cartelistic conduct perpetrated by some market players in the distribution value chain of clear beer products in the country. This concern arises from the influx of complaints that CCPC has received where some distributors are alleged to have formed cartels with middle-men selling alcohol […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Lusaka Provincial Veterinary Officer for alleged corrupt practices involving over K28, 000. Dr Patricia Bwalya, 50, of Longacres area in Lusaka has been charged with one count of Abuse of Authority of Office. ACC Head of Communication, Timothy Moono said that details are that on unknown dates but between […]
By Staff Writer WaterAid Zambia says Zambia can accelerate progress towards meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and National Development Goals (NDGs) if it uses the Expanded CDF to increase investment in water, sanitation, and hygiene sector. WaterAid Country Director Pamela Chisanga noted that President Hakainde Hichilema’s numerous pronouncements regarding Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in […]
Alice Nachilembe
