By ALICE NACHILEMBE National action for quality education (NAQEZ) in Zambia in central province has called on government to consider giving teachers a covid 19 risking allowance once schools open next month. Provincial Secretary Justine Kabungo says they have noted with sorrow and grief the escalating number of teachers dying every day from covid 19 […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambians who wish to travel to Brazil have been advised to undergo a Mandatory Covid -19 test three days before departure. In a Circular made available to the Zambian Embassy in Brasilia, The Brazilian Government says the Covid- 19 test certificate must be presented in Portuguese, Spanish or English, from a government […]
Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa says Private schools that intend to pay their teachers half salaries for January must engage their employees and ensure that they reach an agreement. Mr Muntengwa said employers and employees must agree if the schools have financial challenges on when the other half of the salary will be paid. He said […]
The Aquaculture Development Association of Zambia has welcomed the extended period for the annual fish ban from February 28 to May 31, 2021. Speaking in an interview the Association Chairperson Fisho Mwale said the move by the ministry to extend the fish ban is good for the long term benefit of the sector. Mr Mwale […]
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have resumed the importation of petroleum products after effecting of the recently zero-rated value added tax on petroleum products by government with effective date of 1st January 2021. The development is also to effect the removal of excise duty on diesel and effecting the excise duty for petrol which was reduced from K2.07 […]
By Mary Mukuka Zanaco have shot to the top of the FAZ Super Division table after thrashing Lusaka rivals Green Buffaloes 3-0 in the local derby played at Sunset Stadium on Friday. An own goal by Buffaloes defender Gideon Sichone put Zanaco in the lead just four minutes into this Week 14 match. Captain Roger […]
By Golden Chewe The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has disowned Dr Quince Mwabu who claims to be a Medical Doctor Dr Mwabu is the Director General of an NGO called Medical for Quality Healthcare of Zambia (MQHZ). HPCZ Registrar and CEO Bwembya Bwalya said the council has noted with concerned that Dr Mwabua […]
By Clement Mulenga Zambia and Guinea look set to clash in Saturday’s second Group D match at the ongoing 2021 CHAN in Cameroon. The match will kick off at 18:00 hours Zambian time. Chipolopolo and Guinea are joint top of Group D on three points each after winning their respective opening matches on Tuesday. Zambia […]
By Ireen Mulenga Brave Nchanga Rangers Head Coach Bruce Mwape says Kansashi Dynamos FC is a tough side. Speaking with The Independent Observer ahead of the Sunday match Mwape said the game won’t be an easy one hence adequate preparation has been done. He said Kanshanshi have defended well since the league started and maintained […]
CHINOYI CHIPULU Born Short Living Tall Zambia has called on President Edgar Lungu to support the independence of people with disabilities by creating a disability empowerment Fund during Covid19 pandemic. BSLT Executive Director Ntalasha Chisha said people with disabilities are the most hit when such calamities making life much difficulty for them hence creating sustainable […]
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