The key to the prison cell on Robben Island once occupied by Nelson Mandela is going to be returned to South Africa rather than be auctioned in the US, a minister says. The auction had been due to take place in New York on 28 January until South Africa’s Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa objected. “This […]
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared that 28 parliamentary by-elections postponed in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic will now be held on 26 March. The state electoral body told the BBC that local government by-elections would also be held on the same day as numerous seats have become vacant. Most had belonged to the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has since assured workers at (ZFDS) that they will not be evicted from the ZAF base but her office will confer with the Minister of Defence to allow the operations to continue. Ms Msebo asked workers at the service to be hopeful and happy that the Government has responded to their […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says the move by the New Dawn Government to restructure ZESCO by unbundling the institution is a commended move. Ms Kateka said that ZESCO has for a long time been faced with political interference and the use of the institution for funding political activities. She said […]
Underdogs The Gambia will create history when they play at the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time this month, with captain Omar Colley hoping the Scorpions can provide a real sting in Cameroon. The West Africans, who have travelled a long twisting road to arrive at their first finals, are rated 150th in […]
Tanzania’s parliament speaker Job Ndugai has resigned days after clashing with the president over the government’s external loans. The speaker said his resignation was a personal and voluntary decision taken in the interest of the nation. President Samia Suluhu had accused him of planning to sabotage her for political reasons after he commented about the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The South Sudanese government has applauded Zambia for contributing to that country’s peace process through deployment of peace keeping forces. South Sudan Presidential Affairs Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin says Zambia has been vital in South Sudan’s peace process. Dr Benjamin said he is in the country as a special envoy of South […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola’s Nchanga ward Councillor Jones Siluyele has proposed that each ward in the district should be given three causal workers who will work under the ward Development Committees. Mr Siluyele said the causal workers will be mandated to assist, maintain and keep cleanness in the wards from time to time or in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council has approved a budget K141.5 million for 2022 civic year. The proposed revenue for 2022 is more than the approved budget for 2021 by K56.6 million representing 67 percent increments. And Finance Evaluation and Commercial Undertaking Committee Chairperson Hamalila Himanansa said the increment revenue will come from the up […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Permanent Secretary, Joe Kalusa has urged Mulonga Water and Sanitation Company to be prudent with minimum resources. Mr Kalusa said that monies that have been made available for projects running must be handled with care and monitored accordingly. The PS was speaking during a familiarization tour, […]
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