The University of Zambia (UNZA) has launched its first UNZA Milling Plant sales outlet to kick start the selling of mealie meal at the Great East Road campus. Speaking during the launch, UNZA Vice-Chancellor Luke Mumba, said the K26 million UNZA Milling Plant is a result of the government-to-government initiative between the Government of the […]
By Staff Writer Government has released K805 million for Constituency Development Fund for first quarter for 2021. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Gary Nkombo announced to the nation that the Treasury has today March 30, 2022, released a total of K805 million of the Constituency Development Fund-CDF. Mr Nkombo said the amount which […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Solwezi District Water, Sanitation and Health Education (D-WASHE) Committee has trained five Sanitation Action Groups (SAGs) in Kipitubwanga and Kainamfumu areas. SMC Assistance Public Relations Manager Esther Chirwa said the trained groups activities will contribute to Kapijimpanga Chiefdom attaining the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by October 2022. Ms Chirwa said […]
By Mercy Chewe Former Zambia National Team Physician Dr. Joseph Kabungo Kateule has died in shocking circumstances while on FIFA/CAF duty in Nigeria at Moshood Abiola Stadium. Dr Kabungo died after riots at the Stadium that followed the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup match between hosts Nigeria and Ghana in Abuja. He was […]
An official member of the Confederation of African Football has been reported dead following the disturbances that erupted aftermath of the Nigeria – Ghana FIFA World Cup qualifier in Abuja on Tuesday night. The Super Eagles fans were left unhappy following their 1-1 drawn game against the Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. […]
Staff Writer 12K Battery-Chem, a part of the 12K Energy Group is scheduled to establish Africa’s first gigaplant (battery manufacturing) in Zambia. The plant will be located in Mansa and the company is also expected to establish a plant in Rufunsa District to manufacture electric commercial vehicles and electric school buses. 12 K Energy Group […]
By Staff Writer Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA) President Irene Chipili has been appointed to the Africa Regional Council of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management. Kenya’s Peterson Integrated Communications Limited Chief Executive Officer, Peter Mutie, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Africa Global Alliance Regional Council. Other members of Africa […]
Chilanga Cement has announced that it made K291 million Kwacha profit after paying the tax for the year 2021. Following the two interim dividends declared in September and November 2021, the members of the Annual General Meeting voted in favour of the Chilanga Cement board’s proposal not to declare a final dividend. Meanwhile Chilanga Cement’s […]
By Staff Writer The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Borniface Nalishiwa says that despite Zambia having a National Productivity Policy, there are still many impediments towards full realization of its objectives. Mr Nalishiwa has disclosed that an appropriate legal framework is necessary to enable the ministry to effectively promote and facilitate productivity […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Two Zambia Air Force (ZAF) officers have died in a plane crash in Livingstone. ZAF Director Public Relations & Foreign Liaison Lieutenant Colonel Hellen Chota confirmed in a statement that ZAF recorded an air crash at 11:00 hours involving the SF-260 TW light trainer aircraft. Lt Col Chota identified the deceased as […]
Alice Nachilembe
