CHOMBA MUSIKA, Lusaka AS PART of efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of coronavirus on Zambians’ welfare, Government plans to extend the debt swap arrangement to private sector workers, President Edgar Lungu has said. Currently, Government is implementing a debt swap for about 60,000 civil servants who have loans with commercial banks. For three months, […]
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Debt swap extension on
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Lukulu undergoing transformation
BENEDICT TEMBO, Lukulu ONCE a remote and desolate outpost notorious for its underdevelopment, Lukulu is slowly awakening to its economic potential. The unfolding development can be partly attributed to electrification of the rural district. Until two years ago when it was connected to the national grid, Lukulu district in Western Province was serviced by a […]
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Airtel gets two ISO certifications
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka AIRTEL Networks Zambia Plc has been certified with International Standardisation for Organisation (ISO) recognitions for its information security management system and business continuity management system. ISO, an independent non-governmental organisation with a membership of 165 national standards bodies, brings together experts who develop consensus-based, market-relevant international standards. Airtel Zambia managing director Apoorva […]
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Zampost invests in water transport
DARLINGTON MWENDABAI, Lusaka ZAMPOST has spent K2 million to rehabilitate a Post boat vessel to improve water transport services in Luapula and Northern provinces. Postmaster general Brighton Ngoma said in an interview recently that the gesture is meant to increase Zampost’s revenue streams. The travel time on water between Samfya in Luapula Province and Chilubi […]
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MPs ballots printing done
PRINTING of ballot papers for next month’s general election has entered day 16 with voting slips for parliamentary and mayoral and council chairperson candidates now completed. Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) senior electoral officer Anna Nkaka announced the development here yesterday during an update briefing. The completion of the National Assembly and mayoral/council chairperson ballot […]
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Vaccines coming, assures Malama
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka ONLY Lusaka has depleted its dose-one allocation of coronavirus vaccines while other provinces which started the vaccination programme later are still administering both doses as more consignments are being awaited. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for technical services Kennedy Malama said other provinces which administered the vaccines later are yet to use […]
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Mopani decision great
THE timely decision by Government to settle outstanding benefits owed to miners at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) following the change of the share structure at the mine is indeed commendable and cannot go without comment. The decision will no doubt go a long way to ease the financial burden of the miners and their families. […]
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Nyirenda willing to return as Chipolopolo coach
ELIZABETH CHATUVELA, Lusaka WEDSON Nyirenda, who had the nation dreaming of a place at the 2018 Russia World Cup when he was in charge, says he is ready to return as Chipolopolo coach if called upon. Nyirenda said in an interview that he is a patriotic Zambian who will never turn his back on his […]
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Zambia, China attempt ZCMT-JV revival
FRANCIS LUNGU, Kabwe IT IS a huge imposing piece of expansive infrastructure which many consider as the pride of Kabwe. Its existence oozes hope of social and economic fortunes to the locals, especially entrepreneurs, farmers and job-seekers. This is Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles-Joint Venture (ZCMT-JV) in Kabwe, about 140 kilometres north of the capital, Lusaka. ZCMT-JV […]
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Wife killed, bundled in suitcase
MAYENGO NYIRENDA, BUTTYSON KANDIMBA, Chipata, Solwezi A MAN of Lundazi has allegedly killed his wife, cut off some body parts and stuffed her remains in a suitcase following a marital dispute. After being killed, Natasha Phiri’s dismembered body was bundled into the suitcase, which was then locked in a room for days until its smell […]
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Church collapses on members
BUTTYSON KANDIMBA, Mushindamo NINETEEN Union Baptist Church members, including a 10-month-old baby, have sustained serious injuries after the roof of a building they were praying in fell on them. The incident happened on Sunday around 12:25 hours.North-Western Province Commissioner of Police Joel Njase confirmed the incident in a statement yesterday. Mr Njase said the accident […]
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Farmers turn to cassava
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka FOR a long time, cassava has been considered to be a subsistence crop with about 90 percent being grown by small-scale farmers. The crop can be used for commercial purposes, which is an advantage to farmers as increased demand entails more revenue which helps in eradicating household poverty. The transformation of a […]
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J&J COVID vaccine in today
PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka ZAMBIA will today receive over 150,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine from the United States of America (USA) under the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) facility. And the country has recorded 1,323 new cases and 25 deaths. Zambia is one of the African countries that have received vaccines under the COVAX […]
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StanChart, Bongo Hive hailed on entrepreneurship
MONICA KAYOMBO, Lusaka MARY Nkonde, a Lusaka-based entrepreneur, has commended Standard Chartered Bank and Bongo Hive for their effort to promote entrepreneurship among women in Zambia.Ms Nkonde, one of the entrepreneurs that recently benefited from the US$50,000 seed funding under the Standard Chartered Bank Women in Tech (WiT) programme, which is being implemented in partnership […]
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Finance moves on debt swap
PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka MINISTRY of Finance officers will today meet financial institutions to strategise how the three-month freeze on deductions from salaries of civil servants with loans will be implemented under the debt swap arrangement. To cushion high indebtedness on civil servants who have over-borrowed from financial institutions, Government has come up with the debt […]
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Political parties should sober up
AFTER a month of suspended campaigns in Lusaka for the ruling Patriotic Front and United Party for National Development, Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has lifted the ban. We hope the relative peace that the capital has had during this suspension will be maintained. This is despite continued friction between the two parties. We hope […]
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Murder-accused Twin Palm pupils walk to freedom
CHOMBA MUSIKA, Lusaka FOUR former Twin Palm Secondary School pupils yesterday walked to freedom after a judge acquitted them in a case they were accused of killing a learner at Kabulonga Boys Secondary School. Lusaka High Court Judge Sharon Newa set the Grade 12 school leavers free because there was insufficient evidence linking them to […]
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Access Bank Zambia unveils Kalingalinga business outlet
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka ACCESS Bank Zambia has unveiled the Kalingalinga business outlet, bringing the total number of branches in the country to 20 as the financial institution continues to attract more customers. The bank, which recently completed the acquisition of Cavmont Bank, has continued to strengthen and widening its network as evidenced by the opening […]
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Wina schools girls
NANCY SIAME , Mongu VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina hopes that her being in the country’s second highest office in the last six years has inspired girls to aim for greater things in life despite challenges they may encounter along the way .Mrs Wina, who opted not be considered as President Edgar Lungu’s running-mate in next month’ […]
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Albino’s finger chopped off
A NINE-YEAR-OLD albino in Chasefu district has had his finger chopped allegedly by a 27-year-old man of Senior Chief Magodi’s area. Eastern Province Commissioner of Police Geza Lungu said in an interview yesterday that Medson Lwanga, of Chibanda village, has been arrested in connection with the crime. Mr Lungu said the suspect, who is the […]
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