By ALICE NACHILEMBE The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia ( NAQEZ) has called on the Ministry of General Education to work on the identified lapses in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa said the decision by the Ministry of General Education to abruptly put off the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Head of Human Rights Commission (HRC) delegation Mwelwa Muleya says that the Hatembos are crying for protection and they believe that they are not in any sort of abduction. But the commission says they fall under internally displaced persons requiring government’s protection. Mr Muleya said that investigations are still on going, noting […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Head of Human Rights Commission (HRC) delegation Mwelwa Muleya says there is need for the media to protect and promote people’s rights, by letting citizens express their divergent views as the campaigns begin. Speaking yesterday when the commission engaged the media in the review and validation of the election monitoring tool for […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Conflict Resolutions Committee Chairperson Patrick Mutti says that he doesn’t want Chingola officers to resort to using guns or tear smoke during the fourth coming election. Mr Mutti who is Chingola Officer Commanding said he prefers to use words to stop violence, rather force or weapons. He said that the […]
By Tinkerbel Mwila Preliminary findings by the Human Rights Commission into investigations involving the alleged abduction of the Hatembo family indicate that the family is not under any form of abduction. Commission Spokesperson Mwelwa Muleya says during its investigations, the Commission learnt that the Hatembo’s are seeking protection from the state from the third party […]
Fulham were relegated from the Premier League on Monday after goals from Ashley Westwood and Chris Wood gave Burnley a 2-0 win at Craven Cottage. The defeat left Fulham in 18th spot on 27 points, 10 behind Southampton with three games left to play, while Burnley rose from 17th to 14th on 39 points. Though […]
Edinson Cavani will remain at Manchester United next season after the in-form Uruguayan signed a one-year contract extension on Monday. The 34-year-old Uruguayan has scored 15 goals in his first season in England, including eight in his last seven games, to help United to second place in the Premier League and to the final of […]
By JOHN SAKALA A team from the Ministry of Finance of Zambia, led by the Minister of Finance Bwalya Ng’andu and an IMF delegation, led by David Robinson, continued discussions during April-May in a second virtual mission on a potential IMF programme in view of progressing Extended Credit Facility (ECF) discussions. Secretary to the Treasury […]
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has provisionally suspended Nkana Queens Football Club from the league following violent incidences over the weekend during the team’s match against Zambia Institute for Social Development. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala says FAZ has taken the drastic step to keep players and officials in check. Kashala said the footage […]
By CHARLES TEMBO Police in Lusaka have arrested Mubita Christopher Nawa for Defamation of the President. This is contrary to Section 69 of the Penal Code chapter 87 of the laws of Zambia. Mr. Nawa 45 of Lusaka West was arrested today for the offence of defamation of the President. Deputy Police Public Relations officer […]
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