By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Toyota Zambia in collaboration with World Vision have started building a one by three classroom block in hippo pool community at the cost of K628, 000. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony, World Vision National Director John Hasse said that the construction of the classroom block is meant to give learners’ a […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Ministry of Education is saddened by the actions of some Head Teachers who have resorted to sending away learners in Boarding schools because of the set mid- term break by Government. Ministry of Education Public Relations Officer Annita Nachilima said the Ministry would like to caution all Head Teachers not to […]
By Staff Writer PF Presidential Hopeful Chishimba Kambwili says the loss by the PF in the 2021 general election was a temporal setback. Speaking at a by- election campaign rally in Masaiti on the Copperbelt, Mr Kambwili explained that the PF had remained intact in it’s structures across the country because members were confident of […]
By Mercy Chewe Zambia have finished third at the 2021 COSAFA Women’s Championship after overcoming hosts South Africa in the bronze playoff on Saturday afternoon. Shepolopolo edged South Africa 4-3 on post-match penalties after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. Defender Lushomo Mweemba, Esther Namukwasa,Ochumba Lubanji and Milika Limwanya converted Zambia’s spot kicks as Patricia […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE University Teaching Hospitals Public Relations Officer Natalie Mashikolo says that three victims of yesterday’s accident are in a critical condition and are admitted in the resustation unit in the Accident and Emergency unit (Casualty). Ms Mashikolo said that the hospital yesterday received a total of 18 victims from a fatal Road Traffic […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kanchibiya Constituency Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has expressed concern that farmers in his Constituency have been staying at Food Reserve Agency (FRA) depots since August 2021 waiting to be supplied with empty grain bags for their maize. Speaking when he visited Tazara Corridor Resettlement Scheme, Mung’ang’a FRA depot, Mr Chanda said […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) calls on Government through the Ministry of Finance to consider building local consensus on the key economic reforms it plans to institute. CTPD Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo said Government should do so as they are engaging cooperating partners for technical or financial support. Mr […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nine-people including the driver have died on the spot while 16 others are nursing serious injuries in a road traffic accident in Lusaka. The accident occurred when the unknown driver for the Howo truck who was driving from North to South swerved to his right side lane in trying to avoid a […]
Eastern Province Minister, Peter Phiri says government will continue supporting companies, which promote value addition to Local products. Mr Phiri said this in Chipata, during the launch of the Community Markets for Conservation -COMACO-‘s CP Snack, the company’s new product. The Minister said government is resolute in providing an enabling environment to companies, such as […]
By Staff Writer Zambians have been urged not to drop guard on following Covid 19 protocols because the global pandemic is still here. German Cooperation, USAID and the Local Government Association of Zambia are asking Zambians to continue to adhere to Covid 19 set guidelines as a way to prevent further spread and mitigation of […]
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