By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The South Sudanese government has applauded Zambia for contributing to that country’s peace process through deployment of peace keeping forces. South Sudan Presidential Affairs Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin says Zambia has been vital in South Sudan’s peace process. Dr Benjamin said he is in the country as a special envoy of South […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Permanent Secretary, Joe Kalusa has urged Mulonga Water and Sanitation Company to be prudent with minimum resources. Mr Kalusa said that monies that have been made available for projects running must be handled with care and monitored accordingly. The PS was speaking during a familiarization tour, […]
Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo says the outstanding K640m for payment to famers who supplied maize to Food Reserve Agency -FRA is available and will soon be released. Mr Mtolo says payments to farmers by FRA- has commenced through various banks countrywide. Speaking during a press briefing at his office in Lusaka, Mr. Mtolo explained that […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane has assured Indeni Petroleum Refinery employees that they will be paid all their redundancy packages as soon as the company changes into a new system. Dr Musokotwane on Tuesday led a delegation of Cabinet ministers at Indeni Petroleum Refinery and met the workers and […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Minister of Finance and National planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says Government will soon give a comprehensive direction on the future of the Kafulafuta Water Supply Improvement project in Masaiti District. Dr Musokotwane said Government will state its position within two weeks on the stalled works on the Kafulafuta Dam project on the Copperbelt. […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Paramount Chief ChitiMukulu of the Bemba people has advised the Government to focus on implementation of its manifesto and ignore negative sentiments. Chief ChitiMukulu says his chiefdom will support Government to steer economic development. Chief ChitiMukulu said he has taken time to read the UPND manifesto which has a lot of hope […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Coalition of African Parliamentarians against HIV and AIDS (CAPAH) has commended Konkola Copper Mines Nchanga open pit for having a safe underground environment. Speaking after the tour, one of the CAPAH Members Professor Nkandu Luo says that KCM should rethink in the running of the mines as Zambians are capable of […]
A mother and her months-old baby were trampled to death by an elephant in south-eastern Zimbabwe. The woman, who had been visiting relatives in rural Chipinge district on New Year’s Day, was on her back home when an elephant charged at them. Zimbabwe Parks Authority spokesman Tinashe Farawo said the elephant suddenly attacked and killed […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Super Division side Kansanshi Dynamos have beefed up their squad with the acquisition of Kenyan striker Jesse Were. Were cut ties with defending champions Zesco United on Friday following the expiry of his contract to join the ambitious Solwezi side. The lanky forward has signed a two -year deal with Kansanshi. Were […]
By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Queens have scooped the inaugural FAZ Copperbelt Province Women’s Christmas Tournament. Queens were crowned champions after beating Kitwe Girls 3-0 on post-match penalties in the final played at Kamfinsa Grounds in Kitwe on Sunday. The final was decided on penalties after a goalless draw in regular time. Nchanga Queens avenged the […]
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