The Zambia Police says that they have observed with concern the increased levels of propaganda by some politicians who have adopted a campaign strategy of posting pictures of violent incidences which occurred in other countries purporting that they happened in Zambia. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the post on a tweeter account in the names […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE UPND Alliance Media Director Thabo Kawana says the report that Ndola Teaching Hospital (NTH) is conducting premium health services in respect of COVID-19 makes sad reading. Mr Kawana said it unacceptable that Covid-19 care should be turned into a class issue where only the rich are presumably given the best chance to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government says schools won’t reopen on 8th July, as announced by the PS for general education, Jobbicks Kalumba, because the situation is under review. Ministry of Information Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga says between 8th and 15th July, 2021, a joint ministerial team and DMMU, will visit schools and colleges, to find out […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambian DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa says ECZ’s decision to suspend Chishimba Kambwili indefinitely from campaigning is unfair as he was not accorded an opportunity to exculpate himself. Mr Mulemwa said the organizations detest hate speech, tribal remarks and unpalatable language but ECZ has tolerated opposition UPND who have been on the rampage […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front (PF) Roan Constituency Parliamentary candidate Nathan Chanda has sent a message of condolences to Catholic Diocese of Ndola Bishop Benjamin Phiri over the loss of Fr Mwaba Mwaliseni of Ndola. Mr Chanda said that he received the painful news of the desmise of Fr Mwaliseni with shock. He said Fr […]
By Mercy Chewe Football icon and former FAZ President Kalusha Bwalya has hailed Chipolopolo striker Patson Daka for joining Premier League club Leicester City. Leicester on Wednesday completed the signing of Daka from Austrian champions RB Salzburg on a five year contract. Posting on his official Facebook page, Kalusha, said Daka has worked hard to […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Zambia Open Community Schools (ZOCS) Executive Director Cleopatra Muma says the Covid-19 pandemic has continued to affect the implementation of projects that aim at ensuring that orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) enjoy their right to quality education. Ms Muma said the disruption of education has a heavy impact on learning for […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says that Government’s long term objective of formalizing the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) sector can come to fruition if it addresses the fiscal challenge of mining taxation. CTPD Senior Researcher Webby Banda said in a factual discourse, high taxation tends to reverse the […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Road Transport and Safety Agency ‘RATSA’ has extended the payment period for road tax due to Covid-19 Pandemic. Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said that the extended period is from June 30 to July 14, 2021. Mr Mubanga said that there shall be no enforcement on the validity of Road Tax […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two Somali refugees have been fined K25, 000 each for unlawful departure and engaging in employment without permits. The Mufulira Immigration Office secured the conviction of two Meheba based Somali Refugees for unlawful departure from Zambia and engaging in employment without Permits contrary to the Immigration and Deportation Act. Immigration Public Relations […]
Alice Nachilembe
