The Ministry of Finance has released K837 Million for Social protection programmes. Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa announced this in a statement yesterday. Mr Nkulukusa said K402 Million is for Social Cash Transfer scheme, targeted to raise beneficiaries from over 800 thousand to one million next year. He also said that K200,25 Million will […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Local Authorities in Mufulira have closed down some Bars and trading places for non-compliance to Covid-19 guidelines. Mufulira Mayor Tanaeli Kamanga yesterday did a random inspection of public places that included taxi and bus stations, restaurants, bars and trading places. Mr Kamanga found that some bars and restaurants were operating outside […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Seven candidates have successfully filed in their nominations for Kabwata by-election. The candidates who successfully filed in their nominations are ruling UPND candidate Andrew Tayengwa, PF’s Clement Tembo, Socialist Party’s Tripher Ng’andu. Others are Economic and Equity Party (EEP’s) Chilufya Tayali, Patriot for Economic Progress (PeP) Henry Muleya, United Progressive Party (UPP’s) […]
Dear Editor I would like to congratulate the Government for two reasons: • Awarding of an increment of salary to all civil servants. This is the first time that the Government in sitting has awarded 14% salary increment to all civil servants. I hope this will reduce the impact of getting unnecessary loans from financial […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE GEARS Initiative has commended Political Leaders on the smooth nominations for the vacant seat of Kabwata Constituency in Lusaka Urban which proceeded peacefully and orderly. GEARS Executive Director Mcdonald Chipenzi said the seven political parties that filed in their nominations namely Socialist’s Tigher N’gandu, PF’s Clement Tembo, EEP’s Chilufya Tayali, PeP’s Henry […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government through the Ministry of Agriculture has assured that the country has more maize in stock than it would need for a whole year. Agriculture Minister Reuben Phiri says this guarantees food security despite the poor rainfall pattern experienced so far. Mr Phiri also said the Ministry is analyzing what to offload on […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-33-year-old woman of Lusaka’s Misisi Township has been arrested for hitting her eight year old son on his private part with an iron bar after stealing a piece of chicken from the pot. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Police have formerly charged and arrested Jessy Banda for the offence of assault on […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) has banned Churches from conducting overnight prayer meetings as they do not fall under the permitted hours of worship. According to CMC Assistant Public Relations Officer Nambela Kyombela said the move is in line with efforts to combat the spread of Corona a Virus. Ms Kyombela said the […]
By Mercy Chewe FAZ President Andrew Kamanga is impressed with the performance of foreign based Zambian players. In his weekly column, Kamanga said Zambian players in foreign leagues made tremendous steps in 2021. He named striker Patson Daka of Leicester, Enock Mwepu of Brighton & Albion, Rangers striker Fashion Sakala, striker Augustine Mulenga, keeper Toaster […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati says that with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on board, the country has a chance to lift up the investor confidence. Mr Mutati said this will create opportunities for job creation for the youths and restructure the debt from default status to a payment plan going […]
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