Ministry of National Development Planning Permanent Secretary Chola Chabala has commended the launch of a joint cooperation project between the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) and Statistics Sweden. Mr Chabala was speaking at the annual African Statistics Day commemoration in Lusaka where ZAMSTATS and Statistics Sweden launched the joint bilateral project. He said the theme was […]
By JOHN SAKALA The phase one Voter Registration Exercise in Kitwe has registered 40,067 voters eligible to participate in the 2021 general elections. The Voter Registration Exercise is still underway with phase two, after the completion of phase one that ran from Monday, 9th November, 2020 to Monday 16th November, 2020. Of the reported number […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Police Officer has died on the spot after he allegedly shot himself with a fire arm in Solwezi . Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Constable Justin Shiloto of Kabompo Police Station is alleged to have shot himself yesterday around 15:00 hours. Ms Katongo said Police in Solwezi are investigating the shooting. […]
By Staff Write Football is undoubtedly a hugely loved sport in Zambia with thousands of fans trooping to football broadcasting shops and centres every week to watch their favourite sport. In the same vein, football betting is popular among these fans who look to go further on the entertainment and fun they derive from the […]
Northwestern Province Permanent Secretary Willies Mangimela says there is need for concerted efforts in curbing illegal timber business in the region. Mangimela said illegal timber harvesting does not only disadvantage Government but also affects the concession license holders. He said it is everyone’s duty to protect the timber industry. Mangimela said this in Zambezi District […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Movement for Democratic Change President Felix Mutata says confidence and trust between government and bondholders should be rejuvenated. Mr Mutati said government should pay the bondholders to recover the confidence from them. He said the country need to invest in trust and confidence because the out come between the government and the […]
The payment of all interest and principal on sovereign loans from the Export Import Bank of China (“Exim China”) amounting to US$110 million will be suspended, the Ministry of Finance has said. Secretary to the Treasury, Fredson Yamba said the suspension of loans which were due between May 1 and December 31 2020, would be […]
Sparkling Spain crushed Germany 6-0 at home on Tuesday to storm into the final four of the Nations League in style as forward Ferran Torres scored a first career hat-trick. Germany were powerless to stop Luis Enrique’s relentless side as the visitors suffered their worst defeat in a competitive game and the most humiliating since […]
President Edgar Lungu has arrived in Chipata District of Eastern Province to a thunderous welcome. Scores of people lined up the road leading to Paramount Chief Mpezeni’s palace to catch a glimpse of the Head of State. President Lungu waved at the people as he walked to the palace. And speaking when he paid a […]
Dear Editor, I write to urge the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chief Executive Officer Patrick Nshindano not to be economical with the truth when responding to issues raised by surrogates and stakeholders. Electoral Commission of Zambia know that YALI’s President Andrew Nthewewe stood with it before the registration kick started supporting the commission all the […]
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