Dear Editor I write with shock to learn that President Edgar Lungu through the National Mobilisation Chairperson, who doubles as Chililabombwe Member of Parliament as well as the Minister of Mines is disturbed by massive cash donations by PF members. I am shocked because most of these cash donations when being disbursed to us the […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA Newly appointed National Management Committee member for the United Party for National Development UPND Subeta Mutelo has welcomed appointment of Mutale Nalumango as the first female vice president of the party. Ms Mutelo said the appointment of Ms Nalumango is clear sign that the party and its president have confidence in women. […]
Mines Minister Richard Musukwa has disclosed that over seven foreign companies have expressed interest to be equity partners in Mopani Copper Mine. Mr Musukwa also encouraged Zambian Companies to take advantage of the opportunity to be equity partners in the mine alongside ZCCM-IH. The Minister also said security agencies are on the ground to prevent […]
Zamtel has partnered with the Lions Club of Woodlands to launch a feeding programme for front liners, health workers at the Levy Mwanawasa Covid Isolation Centre. Zamtel has since donated K20,000 to the initiative and also set up a Merchant Code 69650 through which Zamtel Kwacha subscribers can send financial contributions to fund feeding programme. […]
By Mercy Chewe Nkana coach Kelvin Kaindu has welcomed the CAF Confederation Cup group stage draws that have paired his team against Raja Casablanca of Morocco and Egyptian side Pyramids. Kalampa will also face either Namungo of Tanzania or CD de Agosto of Angola in Group D. Kaindu has described the draws as fair. “To […]
By Mercy Chewe Thieves have stolen holy communion at St John Catholic Church in Kamfinsa, Kitwe. The head of the Catholic Church in Kamfinsa Deanery Fr Ferdinand Banda said the incident happened on Monday morning. Fr Banda said the thieves broke into the church building and stole a tabernacle containing holy communion. He said the […]
By Mercy Chewe Napsa Stars coach Mohammed Fathi has emphasised that there are no easy draws after his team was paired in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup against Algerian giants JS Kabylie, Cottonsport of Cameroon and Tunisian side RS Berkane. The Lusaka side will kick-off its Group B campaign against defending champions RS […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nchanga Constituency PF aspiring candidate Lighton Musonda says empowering communities with various skills is a remedy to improve their livelihood than blinding them with temporary cash handouts. Mr Musonda said his agenda is to empower communities, especially the vulnerable who are women and youths. He said the economic activities of the district […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division side Prison Leopards have re-appointed Congolese Ishmael Balanga as new head coach replacing Mwenya Chipepo. Last week Chipepo walked out on the Zambia Correctional Services sponsored outfit to take up the same role at Indeni. Balanga returns to Kabwe two years after he was shown the exit door when the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has suspended works at KEDA Zambia Ceramics Limited due to the company’s continuous violation of the labour laws. This was during a follow-up inspection after the company was given a week to improve the conditions of service of their employees. Principal Labour Officer Joseph Kaindama […]
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