An official burial ceremony is taking place on Thursday for the tooth of the Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba in the capital Kinshasa. The relic is all that remains of the African country’s first prime minister, who was murdered in 1961 by separatist rebels in collusion with Belgian mercenaries. His body was dissolved in acid […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBEA-12-year-old boy of Kalulushi has died after a Pillar of his house fell on him. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu confirmed the incident of sudden and unnatural death of Anipa Mwadila which occurred of June 27, 2022. Ms Zulu said this happened as the boy was playing with his dog around the same […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALEFirst Quantum Minerals (FQM) Trident foundation has launched the Educating and developing girls’ empowerment (EDGE) in all the schools around the mining catchment. Speaking during the launch FQM Trident limited community affairs Manager Joseph Ngwira said Trident Foundation has embark on a robust program to sport girls in schools with sanitary pads to […]
By Staff WriterThe Zambia International trade fair has officially opened after a two year dry spell because of Covid-19. And Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga said Government is excited with the opening because the country had lost revenue owing to none hosting of the annual event. Speaking after a match past from Jacaranda […]
South African scientists have urged the government to bring back some coronavirus-curbing measures, after the country recorded its first case of monkeypox. The plea from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) comes a week after South Africa ended mandatory mask-wearing, border checks for Covid-19, and size limits on social gatherings. A 30-year-old Gauteng […]
By Staff writer Who says that you can’t earn an income from just drawing? A pencil in the hand of an artist is an investment for him to earn resources. The person with a pencil is capable of creating any art design that catches the hearts of the people who appreciate Art works and make […]
By Staff Writer Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati says Government is satisfied that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Skills Development component is working across TEVET institutions owing to the over 100 percent enrolment rate in colleges. Speaking to journalists after touring Livingstone Institute of Business and Engineering Studies (LIBES), Mr Mutati said Government is […]
The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has commended the newly appointed Human Right Commissioner who has the task of helping to improve human rights in Zambia.SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe has also called on the New Commissioner to expedite the Process of Enacting the Anti-Torture Bill into Law. Mr Cheembe […]
Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) has appealed to insurance companies in Zambia to compensate farmers registered on the Weather Index Insurance timely. CEJ Head of Research Freeman Mubanga says farmers especially in Southern Province, which recorded erratic rainfall, are waiting for a clear roadmap from companies providing Weather Index Insurance on how they will compensate […]
Government says this year alone, Zambia has registered commitment of investment exceeding US$3 billion, the highest ever recorded in a single year. Technology and Science Minister Felix Mutati disclosed this when he graced the official opening of the 22nd AETAT Congress held in Livingstone under the theme “Diversity and Conversation of African Plants Challenges and […]
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Alice Nachilembe
