By JOHN SAKALA Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) says it is disappointed with Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) for allowing theft of medicine in public Clinics and Hospitals. MQHZ Media and Advocacy Director Francis Kangwa said public Clinics and Hospitals have previously been experiencing shortages of essential medicines. Mr Kangwa attributed the shortage […]
By JOHN SAKALA The family of Chingola Member of Parliament Matthew Nkhuwa has donated a wheelchair to Senior Resident Pastor Japhet Mukupa of Chikola Pentecostal Holiness. Rev Mukupa 73, had fallen ill in February this year but after getting well, his legs became paralysed. The church talked to Mr Nkhuwa lobbying for a wheelchair on […]
Power Dynamos Football Club has signed Green Eagles FC enterprising forward Spencer Sautu on a season-long loan contract. Sautu arrives at Arthur Davies Stadium to boost Coach Perry Mutapa’s attacking options ahead of the imminent 2020/2021 MTN/FAZ super league season. Sautu will immediately join the rest of the team. The Club further welcomes Benson Chali […]
By ALICE NACHILEME Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) is concerned with Zambia’s reduced budgetary allocation to the education, health and social protection sectors as proposed by Finance Minister, Dr Bwalya Ng’andu in his 2021 National Budget Speech. PSAF Executive Director Vusumuzi Sifile said that for the past five years, funding to the education, health and […]
By JOHN SAKALA Kitwe Mayor Christopher Kang’ombe has been suspended from Patriotic Front. “I can confirm that I am in receipt of a letter suspending me from the Patriotic Front and from all PF party activities until further notice,” he posted on his Facebook page. Mr Kang’ombe has already been slapped with suspension as Copperbelt […]
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil roared to the rescue of the club’s recently made redundant employee who dresses up as the Gunnersaurus mascot on Tuesday, offering to pay his salary as long as he remains at the club. Jerry Quy, who had a role as an away supporters liason as well as entertaining home fans at […]
By Jeff Mbewe Quiet clearly, there is a wave of persecution hovering around in Copperbelt and targeting those that seek to contest or rather challenge some incumbent Members of Parliament. Ordinarily, any effective MP should be confident enough that their works in the Constituency is enough to defend them against any threats of competition. The […]
Zambian miner Lubambe Copper Mine has completed an advanced concept study, revealing a new world-class copper resource and outlining the development of a new mine. To progress the project, Lubambe says it “has been actively engaged” with all key levels of the Zambian government, noting that there are a number of approvals required for the […]
Former Deputy Secretary to Cabinet Christopher Mvunga has been sworn on as Bank of Zambia Governor. This follows the ratification of his appointment by President Lungu in Parliament. Mr Mvunga replaces Denny Kalyalya who was fired as Central Bank Governor. And President Lungu has urged new Bank of Zambia Governor to strengthen policies that will […]
President Edgar Lungu Lungu is expected to grace this year’s National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation which falls annually on October 18, 2020. Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili says the venue of the commemoration will be at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. Rev Sumaili said Vice President Inonge […]
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