By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Botswana has declared a seven day mourning period following the death of Zambia’s founding President Kenneth Kaunda. President Mokgweetsi Masisi has also decreed that all flags must fly at half-mast during the mourning period. Dr Kaunda who died yesterday aged 97 was the first Head of State to visit Botswana shortly after […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has allowed boarding schools which have not experienced Covid-19 cases and wish to continue with their learners to ask for permission. Health permanent secretary technical services Dr Kennedy Malama disclosed this during the Covid-19 daily updates. “The secretary to the cabinet wishes to clarify today those boarding schools that have not […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja has directed all provincial police commissioners to act and severely deal with perpetrators of violence and other election related crime without waiting for instructions. Mr Kanganja said action should be taken without looking at who is involved or which political party the perpetrator belongs to adding […]
Sergio Ramos broke down in tears, saying leaving Real Madrid was one of the most difficult moments of his life as he bid farewell on Thursday after 16 years at the club. The defender played 671 games for Real Madrid and will be remembered as one of the club’s greatest ever players, having won five […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Nkwazi on Wednesday secured their Super Division status for next season after edging Buildcon 2-1 at home. A goal in either half by Stephen Mutama and Eric Chomba ensured victory for Police outfit. Mutama and Chomba netted on six and 55 minutes in between Brian Mwila’s equalizer from the spot on 33 […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Media Liaison Committee (MLC) is saddened with the death of veteran journalist Martin Musunka who died yesterday after a short illness. Mr Musunka worked for the Times of Zambia newspapers for over 25 years where he rose to the position of Chief Sub Editor before retiring. Media Liaison Committee Chairperson Enock […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has welcomed the announcement by government to close primary and secondary schools for 21 days. NAQEZ Copperbelt provincial deputy coordinator, Wiseman Sakala says that despite the negative effects of the Covid-19 on learners, the organization understands that life is primary while education is secondary. […]
By IREEN MULENGA United Party for National Development (UPND) parliamentary candidate for Mufulira Central Constituency Reagan Kashinga has bemoaned the poor state of affairs at Kamuchanga Hospital. Mr Kashinga said the state of Kamuchanga Hospital has made the work of health workers difficulty as well as patients in need of health services. He said Kamuchanga […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministries of Water Development and Fisheries and Livestock have clarified that the requirement to obtain a permit does not extend to small scale or subsistence aquaculture operations. Water Development Permanent Secretary Mabvuto Sakala and Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary Benson Mwenya said in a joint media statement that the notice is […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo say recent pronouncements w and the manner in which the Electoral Commission of Zambia is handling this year’s general election is disappointing. Mr Tembo says the banning of roadshows for all political parties across the country is disappointing and random. “Our view is that […]
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