By JOHN SAKALA Kalumbila based business owner Richard Kazala has cried foul over the loss of 30 per cent copper hauling contract his logistic company had with Kalumbila Mine. Mining Haulage for Mr Kazala has been hauling 30 per cent of copper for Kalumbila Mine since 2015. Under the old arrangement, Zambian firms were given […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says only 40 percent of public schools are prepared for opening on February 1, after a nationwide monitoring of schools. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said the monitoring was to independently ascertain schools’ readiness for 2021 term one opening, amidst the deadly wave of […]
By IREEN MULENGA and ALICE NACHILEMBE ‘She wanted to use sex to extort K500 from one of my workers,’ a defence witness has told the Chingola Magistrate court. This is in a matter where Kelly Shawa 36, of plot 1439 Green Box Buyatashi area is facing one count of burglary and theft contrary to the […]
A Brazilian renowned Agro Professor Paulo Hartmann says there is need for African Countries to invest more in the Agricultural sector to sustain their economies during this time of uncertainty due to the Corona-Virus Pandemic. Professor Hartmann, who is President of the Educational Foundation of Patos De Minas in Brazil, said investing in the Agricultural […]
CHINOYI CHIPULU Napsa Stars Coach Mohamed Fathi says his charges needs time to rest following their latest defeat to Kabwe Warriors on Wednesday. Struggling Napsa lost 1-2 to Warriors at Woodlands Staduim in a Super Division rescheduled Week Eight. Prior to Wednesday’s defeat the Pensioners drew 2-all win Forest Rangers and 1-all with Indeni. Napsa […]
The Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLRI) says the recent pronouncement by the Electoral Commission of Zambia to restrict the number of international election observers is against transparency. CLRI Executive Director Paul Hakoola said ECZ should be more consultative when making such important decisions as opposed to making announcements without engaging stakeholders. Mr Hakoola said the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chilombo Education Empowerment Scheme (CEES) has empowered three youths from Lufyanyama with scholarships to study at Silver Maple in Luanshya. The proprietor of the Scheme Henry Chilombo said youths in rural communities have challenges of entering into tertiary education. Mr Chilombo said he has decided to lobby for scholarships for the youths […]
Spar Choma and Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) have signed a goat supply contract for the leading super market to have goat meat. Musokotwane Compassion Mission Zambia (MCMZ) Executive Director Sibbuku Genious Musokotwane said his organization is using agriculture as an income generating venture to address the fight against child marriage in Choma. He said […]
Chipolopolo captain Adrian Chama says the team will prepare adequately for Sunday’s game against African Nations Championship (CHAN) defending champions Morocco in the quarterfinals at Stade de la Reunification in Doula. In a post-match interview after Zambia drew 0-0 with Namibia to finish second in Group D and book a date against the Atlas Lions, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has granted GATBRO a permit to import products which may contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). NBA Communications Officer Sandra Lombe said the permit which is valid for five years has been granted after risk assessment was conducted on the products that the company intends to bring in […]
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