Tobacco Farmers have threatened to sue the government if it goes ahead to sign an illegal gentleman’s agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding with Tobacco Merchants. This is to suspend the law which was enacted by parliament to regulate the Tobacco industry in the country and commence the procurement of the crop. In a statement […]
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called for more global interaction among trade unions to find solutions to the challenges that computer technology advancement poses to the labour market. ZCTU Deputy Secretary-General, Joy Beene said the 4th Industrial Revolution, caused by rapid advancement of computer technology, has brought about challenges in which employers in […]
Zambia’s HIV/AIDS activist, prostate cancer campaigner and educator Dr Manasseh Phiri has passed away. Dr Phiri 68, died this morning around 04:00 hours at UTH cancer hospital. He has been fight prostate cancer since 2014.
Liverpool continue to put the pressure on Manchester City as a hard-fought 2-0 win at relegation threatened Cardiff moved them back top of the Premier League on Sunday. Georginio Wijnaldum’s opener just before the hour and James Milner’s penalty secured a ninth consecutive win in all competitions for Jurgen Klopp’s side and moved them two […]
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Kampamba Chewe says government has made progress in reducing fish deficit in the country. Mrs Chewe says from 2001 to date, Zambia has increased its fish production by over 1-hundred and 50 percent. She says government is also still committing itself to increase production levels through the promotion of fish farming […]
The death toll in Sri Lanka has soared to 290 after a wave of blasts hit churches and luxury hotels across the country on Sunday. Police said 24 people had been arrested, but it is not yet known who carried out the attacks. About 500 people are injured and dozens of foreigners are among the […]
Zambia’s Deputy High Commissioner to Tanzania, Lawrence Njobvu has died. Mr Njobvu died on Tuesday 16th April 2019 at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. Last month sadly saw the death of Zambia’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Rayford Mbulu and Zambia’s High Commissioner to Kenya Brenda Muntemba. Mbulu died after a short illness while Muntemba […]
Alice Nachilembe
