Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the Nobel Peace Prize for their “courageous fight” to defend freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia. The committee called the pair “representatives of all journalists who stand up for this ideal”. The winners of the prestigious prize, worth 10m Swedish krona (£836,000; $1.1m), were announced […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The rehabilitation, extension of the water network system and the refurbishment of 22 disused water kiosks in Chipulukusu Township of Ndola has started. And Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company (KWSC) Director of Engineering Bernard Phiri has disclosed the development, that under phase one of the project, three hundred residents of Chipulukusu will […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration has refuted alarming reports being peddled by some people, that the Department intends to withdraw permits issued to Chinese nationals. Immigration Department Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the Department does not have such plans hence to set the record straight on the alleged plans to revoke Employment […]
By Staff Writer The ruling UPND Alliance has warned Lumezhi Constituency Independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu to desist from his attempts to demean Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Simon Miti and Government through his unsubstantiated utterances to the media. UPND Alliance Media Director Thabo Kawana said at a press briefing yesterday afternoon, that the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Management and its subsidiaries, the Konkola Mineral Resources (KMRL) and KCM SmelterCo says that some 450 workers for Contractor companies working in the Organization at the Nchanga operations in Chingola have been locked out for going on an illegal work stoppage. Some Contractor workers went on a work […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Luanshya Mayor Charles Mulenga says the Municipality will work together with Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company in securing the Mikomfwa Sewer Ponds that has been posing as a danger to communities surrounding the facility. Mr Mulenga said it is regrettable that some people have mysteriously lost lives in the ponds without the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ministry of Labour and Social Security says that it is important to respect the fundamental rights of an employee in terms of conditions of work, safety and remuneration. Ministry of Labour Assistant Labour Commissioner-Employment, Mukamusole Kasanda said that decent work promotes the respect for the physical and mental integrity of the worker […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE President Hakainde Hichilema says that the K635 Million Agriculture investment initiative that has just been launched between the European Union (European Investment Bank) and ZANACO, will be utilized with transparency and accountability. Mr Hichilema said it is a milestone in the quest for job creation, but also a confirmation of our economic […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Presidential Spokesperson, Anthony Bwalya says President Hakainde Hichilema has embarked on the reformation of the public procurement of the country. And Mr Bwalya said that the recent revelations by the Auditor General’s Report on the non-compliance to procurement procedures by the past regime has irked the Head of State. He said this […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Indeni Coach Mwenya Chipepo has ditched the Ndola outfit barely a year in-charge to take over the mantle at Power Dynamos. Chipepo leaves the Ndola side seventh on the Super Division table with eight points. Chipepo ditched Prison Leopards to join Indeni who parted ways with Dabid Chilufya in February. Indeni confirmed […]
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