Maimbo MweembaK273m approved for aquaculture seed fund
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has approved over 1,500 beneficiaries of the aquaculture seed fund in all 10 provinces valued at about 273 Million kwacha.
FAZ to Conclude the League during the 21 days of national mourning
By IREEN MULENGA The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Central Province has been allowed to conclude the league during the 21 days of national mourning with strict adherence to health measures. FAZ General Secretary Dickson Chibuye said that during the 21 days, all the Clubs are expected to observe the rules during the league matches. […]
Second Atrazeneca doses set to arrive next week
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Ministry of Finance has mobilized funds for the procurement of at least three million doses of the Johnsons & Johnsons Covid-19 vaccine under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT). The ministry has also submitted all the requirements under COVAX for the 108,000 AstraZeneca doses and is expected in the country next week. […]
Sikota Wina remembers KK
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Veteran Politician Sikota Wina says the death of first President KENNETH KAUNDA is a big loss to the nation and the African continent. Mr Wina says he received the death of Dr Kaunda with sadness, saying it is hard to believe that the great leader is no more. “The death of Dr […]
Topstar beaming live all euro matches
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Topstar Public Relations manager Joy Chula says as UEFA Euro 2020 is underway; Topstar is beaming all the matches live Ms Chula says this weekend will be packed with exciting fixtures as match day 2 ends on Saturday and match day 3 begins on Sunday. “That means a total of eight matches […]
CMC disinfects Library and CBD area to curb Covid-19
By IREEN MULENGA Chingola Municipal Council has disinfected Council Library and the Central Business District area in a tender to control Covid-19. The Council under the Public Health department yesterday carried out the operation in the said public places as the spaces is seen as super spreaders of the pandemic. Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela […]
Four arrested for Mpulungu violence
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Mpulungu have arrested four suspects in connection with last Saturday’s political violence. Northern Province Police Commissioner Jestus Nsokolo confirmed the arrest of the four who are believed to be prime suspects. Mr Nsokolo said other people linked to the violent attacks have reportedly fled Mpulungu. Mr Nsokolo said police will […]
United Nations mourns the death of Dr Kenneth Kaunda
By IREEN MULENGA The United Nations in Zambia has joined the first family, the Government and people of Zambia in mourning the passing of a great statesman and son of Africa Dr Kenneth Kaunda. UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia, Dr Coumba Mar Gadio said that they have received the death of Dr Kaunda with deep […]
ZAF will not allow anyone to destabilize peace
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Lieutenant General David Muma has warned that the defence force will not allow anyone to destabilize the peace and security of the nation before, during and after the August polls. “Adequate measures have been put in place to ensure Zambians enjoy peace and security, the pockets of […]
UPND Alliance Campaign activities suspended until further notice-HH
By IREEN MULENGA United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has directed the UPND and alliance partners to suspend all campaign activities following the death of the first Republican President Dr Kenneth Kaunda. “As the nation comes together in mourning, remembrance and celebration of the life of our dearly departed founding father of […]