The ever growing United Party for National Development (UPND) has continued receiving new members across. Yesterday during the women’s meeting which was graced by the copperbelt province vice chairlady Mrs. Grace Sampa Malunga, over 50 women all from Pf joined UPND. The women cited poverty, unemployed, thieving and corruption in Pf government of Mr. Edgar […]
By JOHN SAKALA Youths from Ndola specialised in making bamboo beads and ornaments are seeking for training empowerment from Nchanga Member of Parliament Chani Chilombo. The tree youths who are teachers from Ndola met Mr Chilombo today at Protea hotel in Chingola to sell out their proposal. They make bracelets, key holders, pens and several […]
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE USE LCC CLOSES PIZZA HUT OUTLETS IN LUSAKA Lusaka, Saturday 21st July, 2018. The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has with immediate effect closed all the three Pizza Hut outlets in Lusaka for using expired ingredients in food production. The closure follows the inspection conducted by a team of Public Health Inspectors […]
By Cifford Lambe in Rome, Italy Zambia and other African countries have been selected by the The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to implement the the Forestry and Farm Facility, Phase ll (2018-2022). The Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) provides support to forest and farm producer organizations (smallholders, rural women’s groups, local communities and indigenous peoples’ institutions) […]
By JOHN SAKALA Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga says the social and economic benefits attached to the construction of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway are immense. And Economist Yusuf Dodia says the construction and expansion of roads is always beneficial to the people. In an interview yesterday, Mr Mushanga said he looks forward to the quick […]
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Chief Executive Officer Deshnee Naidoo yesterday launched Safety Stand Down campaign in the local mining sector in a bid to raise safety standards and curb mine accidents and fatalities in the company. The Safety Stand Down campaign, comes in the wake of the recent Safe 400+ tonnes daily production focus, which KCM initiated as […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Honourable Emerine Kabanshi has said the Zambian Government will continue to partner with the Irish Government in the effective and efficient implementation of Social Protection Services in Zambia. The Minister is on a learning visit in Ireland from 16thto 21stJuly, 2018 on […]
Africa won the football World Cup for France, and Europe should end discrimination against immigrants, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has said. Speaking in the capital, Caracas, state television quoted him as saying: The French team won, although it looked like an African team. Actually, Africa won – the African immigrants who have arrived in France. […]
KYLIAN MBAPPE will donate his entire earnings of £384,000 from playing in the World Cup to charity. The wonderkid was pivotal as he helped France to glory against Croatia in the final – even scoring a goal in the 4-2 victory. It has now been revealed that the 19-year-old will hand over money earned from […]
Under-17 coach Tenant Chilumba says his charges are ready for tomorrow’s opening match against Mozambique. In an interview with FAZfootball.com after the morning training session at the Grand Baie Municipal Stadium in Mauritius, Chilumba said the team had no injury worries. “We just have to get maximum points, we are ready for the challenge,” he said. Meanwhile […]
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Abigail Chaponda
