By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Army Ladies Association of Zambia (ALAZ) working with Abantu Manufacturing Company has donated 100 sanitary wear and 50 desks to Army-aided Chisengalumbwe Primary School in Lusaka to alleviate the shortage of desks. Abantu Manufacturing Company working in collaboration with the Army Ladies Association of Zambia (ALAZ) donated one hundred sanitary wear and […]
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has sacked six ministers, including that of the finance, in a major reshuffle. The announcement was made in a statement that did not offer any reasons for the dismissal of the ministers or give indications of when the positions would be filled. It is the second major reorganisation of the cabinet […]
The delegation of the European Union (EU) to Kenya has denied reports of discrimination against Africans levelled at member states bordering Ukraine. More than 200 Kenyans were stranded in Ukraine due to Russia’s invasion, a press release from the bloc stated. “The EU regrets the incorrect and skewed media reporting on this issue that has […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo says Governmet has so far safely evacuated 80 Zambian Nationals out of Ukraine. Mr Kakubo said those that have been evacuated are currently accommodated in Warsaw, Poland and are being provided with food and other necessities. He also said that some Zambians have self-evacuated […]
South African satellite broadcaster Multichoice has announced it will stop broadcasting state-owned Russia Today (RT) news channel on its DSTV platform until further notice. In a statement, Multichoice cited sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia which “have led to the global distributor of the channel ceasing to provide the broadcast feed to all […]
Major cities across Taiwan including the capital Taipei have seen widespread power failures after a reported accident at a power plant. The nation’s economic affairs minister, Wang Meihua, said an accident had occurred at a power plant in southern Taiwan, according to a report by state-linked Central News Agency. The ministry would deal with the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Information and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda says Government will not impose any unnecessary restrictions on the right to freedom of expression. Ms Kasanda said Government values freedom of expression as it is an important human right which is essential for society to be democratic. “Freedom of expression enables the free exchange of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Independent Broadcasting Authority has called on all Broadcasting Stations to commemorate the International Children’s Day of Broadcasting (ICDB), which will be commemorated on Sunday, March 6, 2022. IBA Director General Josephine Mapoma says broadcasting stations should commemorate this day by producing and airing quality programming about and for children. Ms Mapoma […]
The third part of South Africa’s Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s investigation into widescale corruption has recommended that former President Jacob Zuma should be investigated further. Zuma and other senior officials should be investigated for corruption relating to their dealings with Bosasa, a firm that was repeatedly awarded government contracts, according to the Zondo commission […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Water Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha has challenged the newly appointed boards of water utilities and statutory bodies to discharge their duties effectively. Speaking during the official opening for the Chief Executive Forum, Mr Mposha said in the recent past, the Ministry was forced to appear before the Public Accounts Committee […]
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