By CHARLES TEMBO The Patriotic Front and the United Party for National Development parties in Ndola have agreed to end political violence. The agreement was signed by Kabushi PF parliamentary candidate Bowman Lusambo and Ndola Central UPND parliamentary candidate Frank Tayali in Ndola. Mr Lusambo said there is no need to have violence just for […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says the football community will honour Dr Kaunda’s memory at matches with moments of silence and wearing black armbands. FAZ President Andrew Kamanga has also directed that there would be no celebration for any activity including goals scored. He said FAZ is saddened by the death […]
Poland know they will see less of the ball than Spain in their second Group E match at Euro 2020 on Saturday but still hope to hurt Luis Enrique’s side with their own passing, coach Paulo Sousa said. The Poles failed to improve their poor record in major tournament opening games on Monday as they […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga has urged the media to name and shame perpetrators of political Violence. Mr Malupenga said this is one way that will help to put an end to political violence by those that are championing violence. Mr Malupenga also encouraged the media to be professional […]
by Maimbo Mweemba Chief Luchembe of the Bemba people in Kanchibiya District has died. Bemba Royal Establishment Spokesperson James Mulenga has announced the death to ZANIS in Kasama. Mr Mulenga said Chief Luchembe died in the early hours of today in Lusaka after he succumbed to COVID-19. He said burial arrangements will be announced at […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company limited have informed customers in Nchanga South of Chingola that the current water supply interruption is due to a vandalized main water supply line in the area. Company’s communications manager Bright Mtonga said unknown people have burnt down a High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe along 5th Street […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of police Kakoma Kanganja has directed all regulating officers to ensure that no political activity is undertaken by the ruling and opposition UPND. This follows the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s suspension of all political party activities for PF and UPND in Lusaka, Namwala, Mpulungu and Nakonde districts due to escalating […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says that the rampant positive cases of the Corona virus among teachers and learners in schools across the country is alarming. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said the nation has witnessed many teachers and learners testing positive to Corona virus. Mr Chansa said […]
By IREEN MULENGA Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has joined the Ministry of Health in the fight against Covid-19 and has called on leaders in all sectors of society to demonstrate the love for the people of Zambia by halting all activities that inevitably occasion public gatherings. JCTR Executive Director Fr Alex Muyebe that […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission (ECZ) has suspended with immediate effect all manner of political campaigns by both the ruling Patriotic Front and opposition United Party for National Development. This is as provided for in article 229, sub article 2 (e) of the Republican constitution and sub paragraphs 4 (1) (C)) (D) (I) and […]
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