By CLOZZEN BIKALE Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) vice president Newman Bubala says that Government should stop National Health Insurance Management Authority from deducting funds from the civil servants. Mr Bubala said that NHIMA should find alternative sources of funding because workers are already overtaxed over these laws. He said that family member and […]
By Staff Writer A Foreign Service Institute in Zambia has noted that the New Dawn Government’s foreign policy gives hope as it will increase trade and investment. Rhoma Institute of Foreign Relations Executive Director Cornelius Lengwe says the Official Visit by the Democratic Republic of Congo – DRC President Félix Tshisekedi is important in promoting […]
By Stuff Writer Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati has implored players in the telecommunication sector to endeavor creating customer happiness by ensuring affordability of services and enhanced quality of service. And Mr Mutati has launched the 800MHZ and 2,600MHZ bands radio spectrum auction by ZICTA that will be key to expanding service delivery and […]
By Staff Writer The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Higher Education Owen Mugemenzulu for corrupt practices involving over $33million. Mr Mugemezulu 52, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of wilful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure relating to procurement contrary. The arrest is […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE Minister of Labor and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba says about 2.9 Million Workers die every year due to occupation accidents and diseases. And 402 million people suffer from non fatal occupation injuries. Speaking during the commemoration of the world day for safety and health at work Ms Tambatamba said the number of […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE PF Sinda Member of Parliament Masauso Tembe has been arrested for alleged forgery of National Registration Card and Grade twelve certificate. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said police arrested Mr Tembo of plot number 17 Kaleza Township on allegations of Forgery and Uttering false Documents. Mr Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Chililabombwe Municipal Council (CMC) has warned residents against keeping livestock in residential areas as it is against the Public Health Act. CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Evelyn Mulenga said keeping of livestock in residential areas is prohibited and punishable. Ms Mulenga advised residents to refrain from doing so as the local authority […]
By Mercy Chewe Napsa Stars and Red Arrows are preparing to clash heads in this Saturday’s ABSA Cup final at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. Both Napsa and Arrows are aiming to win their second ABSA Cup titles. Napsa have just secured promotion back to the Super Division while Arrows are celebrating for winning the FAZ […]
By Mercy Chewe Napsa Stars and Red Arrows are preparing to clash heads in this Saturday’s ABSA Cup final at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka. Both Napsa and Arrows are aiming to win their second ABSA Cup titles. Napsa have just secured promotion back to the Super Division while Arrows are celebrating for winning the FAZ […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Tobacco Free Association of Zambia (TFAZ) says strengthening tobacco control information to communities,’ calls for concerted efforts to all stakeholders who mean well for the health of the young Zambian’s population. TFA Communications Officer Sandra Machima said tobacco is a dangerous public health issue, and the growing trend of numerous facilities stocking […]
Alice Nachilembe
