By DANIEL SICHINGA National Democratic Congress (NDC) Secretary General Bridget Atanga has warned disgruntled ex NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge to stop parading himself as a party member. Ms Atanga said the NDC has received disturbing reports that Mr Musenge is phoning party members across the country that the party has been disbanded. “We want […]
By JOHN SAKALA The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Edgar Lungu to remove taxes on all renewable energy sources in order to reduce pressure on the national power grid. NDC Copperbelt Chairperson Chipoka Mulenga has advised President Lungu to quickly intervene into the power deficit by scrapping off taxes on all renewable […]
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that a new Zambia national team coach will be unveiled next week. According to a press statement from FAZ by General Secretary Adrian Kashala and made available to the ZamFoot Crew, The successful candidate is expected in the country next week to finalise recruitment process and to […]
By JOHN SAKALA Three people have drowned while two survived after the boat they were in capsized on Lake Mweru in Nchelenge District. Acting Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said the incident happened yesterday August 22, 2019 on Lake Mweru when the boat they were in while fishing capsized due to strong winds. Mr Mwale said […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Turkish Government has offered 12 scholarships to Zambian students to study at various universities in Turkey. Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) President President Abdullah Eren said through his institution, the Turkish Government received over 400 applications from Zambian students wishing to study in Turkey at undergraduate level. Mr […]
…electrifying Milenge District no mean achievement, Luapula Minister happy that Kawambwa Sugar power issues being addressed By JOHN SAKALA Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa says the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) should be celebrated for having achieved a lot in Luapula Province. Mr Chilangwa told Special Assistant to the President for Project Monitoring and Implementation Andrew […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Government has expressed concern over the escalating high prices of mealie meal. The price is reported to have reached K150 for 25kg bag of breakfast and ZML120 for a 25kg bag of Roller meal in some cases. Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya said this is a matter of grave concern to the Government. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mines Minister Richard Musukwa says the fiasco about Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is a subject of the court process. Mr Musukwa said as a government of laws it is inclined to allow the due process of the law to take its course. He said that Vedenta story is an isolated case in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 41 year old Zambian National has allegedly been stabbed to death with a knife by his wife in Cape town South Africa. The victim identified as Peter Nyirenda sustained neck injuries resulting from a knife Stab and died at Retreat clinic in Capetown after suffering from neck related complications. This is […]
By Onishias Maamba Confusion has continued to intensify in the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) following the indefinite suspension of Eastern Province Youth Chairperson Emmanuel Banda. The youths have described the move as null and void. And youths have called for the immediate reversal of the decision, warming that any delays to doing so will result […]
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Alice Nachilembe
