Government has cancelled all events and social gatherings in honor of the Fourth Republican President Rupiah Banda, who died yesterday. Information and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda says the decision to cancel the activities is to allow the nation to mourn a man she has described as a gallant soldier of the nation. Speaking at a […]
By IREEN MULENGA National Division one side Gomes FC Head Coach Mathews Njobvu says his team will focus on winning the remaining games in the league. Speaking in a post-match interview yesterday after losing 1-0 to Nchanga Rangers in Chingola, Njovu said that they have accepted the defeat and they have no excuse to give. […]
South Africa’s political parties have approved the choice of Justice Raymond Zondo as the new chief justice, citing his long experience in the judiciary. But Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters party dismissed Justice Zondo as a “divisive force” who is “prone to descending into the political arena”. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday announced Justice Zondo’s […]
The Lagos state government in Nigeria has commenced publishing the details of convicted sex offenders in the state, including names and pictures according to local media quoting an official. It is part of a crack down on domestic abuse and gender based violence, under provisions given by section 42 of the Domestic and Sexual Violence […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Golden Party Zambia says it is regrettable that most public hospitals and clinics have now turned into consultancy facilities where patients queue for very long hours only to be given a prescription. GPZ President Jackson Silavwe said that confirmed reports indicate that public hospitals and clinics are still experiencing critical shortages of […]
By Staff writer Six armed robbers have broken into a house belonging to the Comboni Catholic priests situated on Chizongwe road in Chipata District and stole K144 000 cash, two laptops and three cellphones. Acting Eastern Province deputy police Commanding officer Kennedy Chibwe said the robbers gained entry into the house through the main gate […]
About 60,000 teachers, who are registered with the Teaching Council of Zambia, are yet to be employed. Teaching Council of Zambia Registrar, Ebby Mubanga disclosed that cumulatively, over 190,000 teachers countrywide have registered since 2016, when the exercise started. Dr Mubanga said the cumulative numbers of registered teachers are serving in public and private schools, […]
By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers have moved into third place on the FAZ National Division 1 table after beating Gomes 1-0 at home on Wednesday. Angel Lubamba’s first half goal led Nchanga to a 1-0 victory over Gomes in the Week 27 match played at Nchanga Stadium in Chingola. This was Nchanga’s fifth consecutive win […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Provisional Liquidator Milingo Lungu has been suspended. Mr.Lungu has been suspended by the Official Receiver Natasha Kalimukwa pending the outcome of an inquiry instituted pursuant to section 69 subsection ONE of the Corporate Insolvency Act Number 9 of 2017. Ms Kalimukwa said Mr Lungu has been notified of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has called on Digital Finance Services (DFS) providers invest in secure applications, consumer awareness and knowledge sharing to protect customers. BOZ Governor Denny Kalyalya says customers especially new ones need to be shielded from cyber-crimes. Speaking in a speech read for him by Deputy Operations Francis Chipimo […]
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