By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Health has confirmed the measles outbreak in Itezhi Tezhi District, Central province. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for technical services Kennedy Malama said an investigation into the outbreak has since been instituted. Dr Malama said a multidisciplinary team from the Ministry has also been on the ground to provide […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Charles Kabwita has reafirmed thatthe party’s founder members support President Saboi Imboela. Mr Kabwita said the majority of the office bearers who registered the party are in support of Ms Imboela as the NDC President. “I am aware of Akafumba’s manuevers and they shall not succeed […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has urged members of the public to ignore assertions being peddled in the media alleging that it has ghost workers. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda said the story in yesterday’s Daily Nation Newspaper and social media alleging that the institution has about 67 ghost workers makes very […]
By IREEN MULENGA Chingola based staunch Chipolopolo soccer fan Musa Ngoma says that he is confident that the Chipolopolo boys will carry the day in today’s encounter against Mauritania this evening at 18:00 hours. Ngoma said that there is no excuse for the team not to be on top of group B of the 2022 […]
By IREEN MULENGA Kwacha ward Councillor in Chingola Constituency Mimosa Phiri has commended the residents of Kwacha ward for according him a chance to work with them in the next five years. Speaking shortly after sworn in at Chingola Municipal Council, Mr Phiri said the taking of oath marks the beginning of work to their […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) working with the multi-sectoral team have taken precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 as parliament officially resumes sittings. DMMU National Coordinator Chanda Kabwe says the Unit is working with the Ministry of Health and the National Assembly to prepare the building before Members of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) says that newly signed RS Berkane midfielder Clatous Chama will be unavailable for Friday’s Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Zambia and Mauritania. FAZ Communications manager Sydney Mungala said this is because of visa hitch that Chama has experienced. Mungala said that Chama, who had […]
The US Supreme Court has refused to block a new law in Texas that bans abortions for most women. The so-called Heartbeat Act bans terminations after the detection of what anti-abortion campaigners call a foetal heartbeat – a point when many women do not know they are pregnant. The law gives any individual the right […]
At least nine people have died after flash flooding and tornadoes hit the north-eastern US, local media report. Some people were trapped in flooded basements of their homes, while one body was found in a vehicle that was swept away. The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency, and New […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa says his office will regulate trade unions within the provisions of the law. Mr Muntengwa also encouraged the unions to comply with all the laws as they conduct their business so that they avoid being deregistered. Mr Muntengwa was speaking at the official opening of the Grain and […]
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