By JOHN SAKALA National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili has pleaded not guilty to one count of defaming President Edgar Lungu. This is contrary to section 69 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the laws of Zambia. Kambwili pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Magistrate Lameck Mwale. Meanwhile, Magistrate Mwale has granted Kambwili […]
By Sports Writer Chipolopolo stand-in coach Aggrey Chiyangi has named nine foreign based players for the September 7, international friendly match against South Africa slated for National Heroes Stadium. Skipper Kabaso Chongo of TP Mazembe leads the foreign legion that has club mate Tandi Mwape and the Orlando Pirates duo of Augustine Mulenga and Justin […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia has called on SADC member countries to speed up operationalization of protocols and agreements that facilitate for free movements of people and goods. Minister of Tourism and Arts Ronald Chitotela says SADC member countries should develop policies aimed at progressive elimination of obstacles to the free movement of capital and labour […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia has called on Argentina to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on the flow of information and best practices in the mining sector. Argentina’s Chamber of Mines Executive Director Luciano Beresnstein agreed to the proposal made by Zambia in Buenos Aires, and said that there is urgent need for his association […]
By Daniel Sichinga Patriotic Front (PF) youths on the Copperbelt have expressed gratitude to Lubambe Copper Mine (LCM) for empowering the youths in Chingola and Chililabombwe. Reacting to LCM’s move to empower youths in the two districts with an easy to do business venture, Copperbelt PF Province Youth Chairperson Don Mungulube saluted the mine. Mr […]
By JOHN SAKALA Lubambe Copper Mine (LCM) is building new modern clinic to provide primary health care. The contract to build a clinic has been given to a Chingola based contractor Bamcom Projects valued at K750, 000. Lubambe Communications Manager Loyce Saili said the signing of the contract with this local contractor shows the commitment […]
By JOHN SAKALA Rainbow Party General Secretary Wynter Kabimba says Zambian Farmers cannot develop because they have failed to graduate from the famous government support program called Farmer Input Support Program (FISP). Speaking in Chingola yesterday during a media briefing, Mr Kabimba said FISP program is not progressive because some farmers were born under FISP and […]
By Chipoka Mulenga President Edgar Lungu must for once brave the consequences of his shortcomings and stay at home to sort the problems in the country. His continued trotting of the world will never resolve problems back home. It’s unacceptable to have a leader being in three different countries within a space of seven days […]
By Onishias Maamba Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni speaking says he is fade-up with unfulfilled promises regarding the construction of the Chipata Vubwi road. And the Paramount Chief has vowed not to comment on the road any more, saying all he wants to see is action. Speaking through his Induna George Zulu, the Paramount […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambian High Commissioner to Gernmany Anthony Mukwita says Zambia wants to increase the number of officers qualifying for long and short term military courses in the Federal Republic of Germany offered by the Bundeswehr Armed Forces of Germany. Mr Mukwita said Zambia must increase the number of Zambian officers that benefit from these prestigious […]
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