The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda for Obstruction and Using Insulting Language, contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Chanda, 49, of House No. 67, Elm Road in Woodlands has been arrested together with his wife, Mable Chanda, 48 and his Sister-in-law Ruth Nakaundi […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga constituency Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has expressed serious disappointment at the board of trustees in charge of KCM private pension scheme. Reacting to the KCM memo that was earlier released today, Mr Chilundika said barely a week ago he advised the board of trustees and directed them to reopen other […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Minister of Labour and Social Security, Brenda Tambatamba says that moving the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) to Ministry of Labour and Social Security will necessitate a collaborative working relationship. Ms Tambatamba said the aim is that the provision of quality, affordable and timely delivery of health services to the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) Pension board of trustees says the decision to pay the 60% pension benefits to unionized miners still stands in three phases as the first phase will commerce on December, 31st , 2021. Speaking in a memo to the miners, KCM Chairperson of the Pension Trust Scheme Beatrice […]
By ALICE NACHILEME Government gives Kafubu Water and Sanitation Company (KWSC) a go ahead to sign an agreement with a foreign financier for the implementation of a floating solar electricity generation power project in Masaiti. The Ministry of Justice has given the consent after thorough study of the solar project Memorundum of Understanding between the […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Zamtel has sued Kabushi Member of Parliament Bowman Lusambo for failure to pay rentals for a house in Ndola. Zamtel has told the court that Mr Lusambo has become a problematic tenant and that the company does want him to continue as its tenant. The Company is also demanding K590,000 exclusive of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Lusaka City Council (LCC) is saddened by the increase in the number of tombstones been vandalized at New Leopards Hill Cemetery. This came to light after officers at the cemetery discovered that a number of tombstones where tempered with and metal bars removed. LCC Public Health Director, Christopher Mtonga said it is […]
Zambia’s Female boxing Sensation Catherine Phiri will in January return to the ring for the -WBC- Super Bantamweight title fight against Kudakwashe Chiwendre of Zimbabwe. The ten rounds fight will be Phiri’s biggest local contest following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Eight bouts have been scheduled for the fight night that will be staged […]
More than 100 world leaders will promise to end and reverse deforestation by 2030, in the COP26 climate summit’s first major deal. Brazil – where stretches of the Amazon rainforest have been cut down – will be among the signatories on Tuesday. The pledge includes almost £14bn ($19.2bn) of public and private funds. Experts welcomed […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema is optimistic that Zambia and the United Kingdom will continue to support each other in key areas of good governance, economy, trade and investment including education and health. President Hichilema says other than the common history the two Nations share, Zambia and the UK will endeavor to promote peace […]
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