By JOHN SAKALA A Nakonde Teacher has been committed to prison for failing to pay a fine of K60, 000 ordered by the Nakonde Magistrate Court in February 2020. Catherine Nakamba 30, of Muzabwela Village in Nakonde was in February this year convicted of two counts by the Nakonde Magistrate Court and sentenced to twelve […]
By Sports Writer Over the years, Zambia has produced mammoth talents despite the tragic plane crash that wiped a whole team in 1993. The national team may not have reached the heights of other African giants such as Egypt, Cameroon, or Ghana. Zambia produces among the elite players in Africa. Betting fans can follow oddsfalaa […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The U.S. Embassy has awarded K2.5 million of grants to six Zambian community-based organizations through its Public Affairs Section Small Grants Program. The grants will promote civic participation, press freedom, entrepreneurship, and creative expression among youth. The U.S. Embassy’s Director of Public Affairs and spokesman, Sean McIntosh, recognized the commitment and Leadership […]
By Staff Writer Her Majesty’s representative the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps who is also former British High Commissioner to Zambia Alistair Harrison CMG, CVO says the peacefulness and friendliness of Zambians has made it easy for foreigners to explore the country’s tourism potential. And Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Lieutenant General Paul […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita has commended Zambians in Germany for their initiative to hold independence celebrations virtually. Mr Mukwita said as the coronavirus cases rise again in Germany leading to the cancellation of large gatherings, the initiative by the Diaspora was a demonstration of their determination to hold the country’s […]
By John Kane In his book “Zambia the first 50 years”, Andrew Sardains says it was too early for Zambia to get independence from its colonial masters. I rarely find time to read books and the only time I do, is when Iam travelling and being driven. I didn’t agree with the statement that Andrew […]
By John KaneIn his book “Zambia the first 50 years”, Andrew Sardains says it was too early for Zambia to get independence from its colonial masters. I rarely find time to read books and the only time I do, is when Iam travelling and being driven. I didn’t agree with the statement that Andrew made […]
Zambia’s “lack of fiscal flexibility” will greatly affect its long-term ability to recover from a COVID-19-induced economic fallout, according to new data from the Africa Risk-Reward Index, compiled by Control Risks, the renowned global risk consultancy. The more “fiscal space” (i.e. ability to disperse funds) that a country has, the faster its economy can recover. As the […]
By Jeremy Munthali in Turkey Zambian Missions in Belgium, France, Switzerland and Turkey together with the Zambian community in the countries of accreditation, yesterday joined the country in observing National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation. Zambia’s Ambassador to Turkey, Dr Joseph Chilengi, Zambia’s Ambassador to France, Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata, Zambia’s Ambassador to Belgium, […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Lt. Gen. Paul Mihova has implored Zambians both home and abroad to jealously guard the peace that the country has been enjoying as peace is a rare gem. Addressing Zambians in the United Kingdom during the commemoration of the National Day of Pray and Fasting, […]
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