The World Health Organization-WHO says tobacco related illnesses kill over 7, 000 Zambians annually according to the latest report. WHO Country Representative Nathan Bakyaita said evidence shows that most of the Zambians that die from tobacco related diseases are mainly the youth. Dr Bakyaita said there’s need for government to prioritize tobacco control for the […]
By IREEN MULENGA Socialist Party Copperbelt Spokesperson Joseph Kangwa says the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban political rallies is disadvantaging opposition parties. Mr Kangwa said that the ECZ’s ban on political rallies is evidence that it is not an independent institution when it comes to decision making. He said the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says the Genetically Modified Maize (GMO) seed detected among seed tested from selected farms has raised anxiety and concerns among farmers and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector. ZNFU President Jervis Zimba said that the Union is overwhelmed with queries seeking reassurance that the maize industry […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The ruling Patriotic Front Parliamentary Candidate for Kanchibiya Constituency in Muchinga Province Sunday Chanda, says it is not surprising to see Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema toying with Covid-19. Mr Chanda says from the onset, the UPND leader has been a Covid-19 denialist, adding that even the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Government has called on Zambian artists to use music to promote good morals at family and national level to enhance peace and unity in the country ahead of the August 12 elections. Northern Province Permanent Secretary Lloyd Chakaba said artists should use their talents and influence in society to anchor their […]
By IREEN MULENGA Golden party of Zambia Parliamentary candidate for Mufulira Central Constituency Jackson Silavwe says lack of essential medicines in Health facilities in Mufulira Central is worrying. Mr Silavwe said it is disappointing to see most of the health facilities especially in Mufulira Central running without medicine in the pharmacy and patients come out […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Democratic Congress(NDC) Nchanga Constituency parliamentary candidate Arthur Teleshi says instead of politicking over the KCM issue, all well-meaning Zambians should come on board and offer their patriotic and professional input. Mr Teleshi says that is what is required from Zambians after they were all over the place pushing for Vedanta to […]
By IREEN MULENGA United Party for National Development ‘UPND’ President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration remains committed to harmonizing the pay and other conditions of service for the police officers Mr Hichilema said that in line with other services, will make sure that he improves the condition of services for the officers. “We remain concerned […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Anglican Church in Livingstone has praised political parties in Zambia for running peaceful campaigns. Livingstone’s Saint Andrews Anglican Church Parish Priest Yobo Jere says that the campaigns have so far not recorded any serious political violence, something that must be appreciated. “I wish to encourage all politicians in the country to […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Siavonga Town Council has shut down the operations at Zamfresh Fish Farm in Siavonga due to poor sanitation and non-adherence of Covid-19 health guidelines. Council Public Relations Officer Gwendolyn Mchenga said that the Farm was shut down following an operation that was conducted by a combined team of officers from the […]
Alice Nachilembe
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