The Constitutional Court has dismissed the case in which the eligibility of President Edgar Lungu to stand in the 2021 General Elections was being questioned. This is a matter in which the Legal Resource Foundation, Mr. Sishuwa Sishuwa and Ms. Linda Kasonde’s Chapter One Foundation, argued that President Lungu was not eligible to stand. The […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) president Sean Tembo has condemned the destruction to property and assault on innocent citizens that was caused by the UPND Alliance members and supporters as they conducted their roadshow in Mandevu Constituency yesterday. Mr Tembo said It is evident that the UPND are not always the victims […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Labour and Social Security Permanent Secretary Chanda Kaziya says the Zambian economy is projected to grow by only one percent in 2021 and two percent in 2022 respectively. Mr Kaziya said it is undisputed that the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with other external forces on the world market has negatively affected […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) says that Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) are the actual obstacles to cross-border commerce in today’s world. And the Centre has commended Government for developing a National Strategy on the elimination of non-tariff barriers impacting Zambia’s trade with the rest of its trading partners. CTPD Researcher […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Roan Parliamentary candidate Nathan Chanda has joined the Catholic church in mourning the sudden death of Benedict Ng’andwe. Fr Ng’andwe was the current Chief Executive Officer of Radio Icengelo in Kitwe and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Chairperson. Mr Chanda who is also of Catholic faithful has convoyed his […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company (MWSC) is set to connect seven Peri Urban areas to piped water supply on the Copperbelt this year. MWSC Communications Manager Bright Mtonga said that the contract was in the second phase after water boreholes were drilled to extend water supply to Peri Urban areas. Mr […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Brazil Alfreda Kansembe says Zambia has the potential to set up a biofuel Industry looking at the ground work done by Policy Makers and stakeholders to support the sector. Dr Kansembe said that financial Institutions, African Development Bank (ADB), Standard Bank Brazil and others have been supporting African countries […]
BY CHARLES TEMBO Ndola High Court Judge Mary Mulanda has dismissed an application by the United Party for National Development (UPND) in which it asked the court to quash the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban campaign rallies. The […]
By IREEN MULENGA People’s Alliance for Change ‘PAC’ Parliamentary candidate for Luanshya Central Constituency Patience Chisanga says once elected her priority will be industrializing Luanshya and empower the Youths. Ms Chisanga said that Luanshya Central Constituency has a vast number of challenges that the Town has faced over the years that needs to be addressed. […]
By Mercy Chewe Chipolopolo are settling down in Khartoum ahead of Friday’s international friendly match against Sudan. Zambia arrived in Khartoum at 02:00 hours after leaving Benin on Wednesday morning. Coach Micho’s side has set up camp at the Grand Holiday Villa. FAZ Media say Friday’s friendly match will kick off at 19:00 hours Central […]
Alice Nachilembe
