By JOHN SAKALA Government has refused to give China Nonferous Metals Corporation (CNMC) five days in which to carry out due diligence of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). CNMC had requested for five days in which to undertake due diligence of all the KCM units and department as one of the interested bidders for the mine. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Ndola City Council has said that street vending is still banned. NCC Public Relations Manager Tilyenji Mwanza said the Statutory Instrument No. 12 of 2018 which banned street vending among other vices is still active. Ms Mwanza said the Local Authority has noted that some vendors in the city have tongue twisted […]
By JOHN SAKALA Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) says the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Chief Executive Officer Zindaba Soko has taken a wise decision to take leave from his position to facilitate investigations into allegations of money laundering leveled against him. TIZ President Reuben Lifuka said the decision of Mr Soko comes at a […]
Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has said Chancellor Angela Merkel is ready to host Zambian President Edgar Lungu to enhance diplomatic relation. On the side-lines of the biggest diplomatic event on the calendar of the most influential female leader on the planet held annually at her Country retreat known as the Schloss Meseberger, Chancellor […]
Access Bank Zambia Limited, has unveiled its new brand identity in Zambia. This follows the successful merger between Access Bank and Diamond Bank in Nigeria in April this year. The concluded merger creates a pan-African financial services champion with a new brand and visual identity that fuses together the best of Access Bank and Diamond […]
By JOHN SAKALA The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Chief Executive Officer Zindaba Soko has written to the Ministry of Transport and Communications requesting to proceed on leave to pave way for investigation in the alleged money laundering activities against him over the contract related to the Road Traffic Management System. Minister of Transport […]
By Abigail Chaponda in London, United Kingdom The 19th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ meeting has opened today in London alongside the Global Media Freedom Conference attracting Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers as well Ministers involved with Media across the globe. The Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting is taking place at the Commonwealth Secretariat at Marlborough House […]
By JOHN SAKALA China Nonferrous Metals Company (CNMC) seems to be the bidder that will take over Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). KCM was placed under liquidation after ZCCM-IH had applied in the Zambian High Court to have Milingo Lungu appointed as the Liquidator, the move believed to aim at divorcing the major shareholder Vedanta. CNMC […]
Rabat – Moroccan sports channel Arriadia has announced the “imminent” resignation of Herve Renard, head coach of Morocco’s national football team. “Imminent resignation of Herve Renard from his post,” Arriyadia posted on its Twitter account. The channel quoted a source close to the international coach. Active on social media, Renard has not yet confirmed his […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE PF has adopted Zacks Mwachilele for the July 30 Katuba parliamentary by-election. The by-election came by following the untimely demise of late Katuba UPND Member of Parliament Patricia Mwashingwele. PF Secretary General Davis Mwila said they received an overwarming response from well refined members who could win Katuba sit on any given […]
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Alice Nachilembe
Abigail Chaponda
