‘ZEMERIP important in addressing challenges of lead contamination’
CHAMBO NGUNI, KELLY NJOMBO, Kabwe KABWE deputy mayor Billy Sichamba says the Zambia Mining Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project (ZEMERIP) is important in addressing the challenges of lead...
View ArticlePerpetrators of homosexuality to face prosecution – Minister
MELODY MUPETA, Kitwe MINISTER of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili has strongly condemned the acts of homosexuality being reported in the nation and warned that perpetrators of...
View ArticleIMF talks will succeed, assures Mutati
CATHERINE MUMBA, Parliament DISCUSSIONS with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be successful, and Government is working towards accelerating the process to ensure the implementation of the...
View ArticleZim traders exit Zambia
NANCY SIAME, Lusaka ZIMBABWEAN traders in Zambia are anxious to go back to their home country following the resignation of Robert Mugabe as President of that country. And British High Commissioner to...
View Article15,000 farmers benefit from cashew nut project
BEENZU SIKUMBA, Lusaka OVER 15,000 farmers have so far benefitted from the US$ 55 million cashew nut project out of the 60,000 targeted beneficiaries in the 10 participating districts of Western...
View ArticleFood security situation to remain stable – FEWSNET
NOMSA NKANA, Lusaka FOOD security situation in Zambia is expected to remain stable throughout the remaining agriculture marketing season due to adequate household supply and significant reduced prices...
View Article‘Internet access in rural areas to promote E-commerce’
DARLINGTON MWENDABAI, Katete UNIVERSAL access to internet and mobile services in rural Zambia will promote electronic commerce in the country, Zamtel corporate communication manager Kennedy Mambwe has...
View ArticleKwacha stability threatened
KABANDA CHULU, Lusaka BANK of Zambia governor Denny Kalyalya says stability of the Kwacha is threatened by some cautious investors who are waiting for the conclusion of the International Monetary Fund...
View ArticleState completes installing solar-powered milling plants
MELODY MUPETA, Luwingu GOVERNMENT has finished installing 16 solar-powered milling plants out of the 22 allocated to Luwingu district in Northern Province which has culminated in the creation of more...
View ArticleZambia has potential to grow economy
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka ZAMBIA still has potential to retain the seven percent growth rate previously posted due to improvement in macro-economic conditions, Standard Chartered Bank projects. Standard...
View ArticleMinister calls for innovations to help SME growth
PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka MINISTER of Development Planning Lucky Mulusa has urged financial institutions to develop innovative solutions to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) grow their...
View ArticleUK charity transforms OVC in Kitwe
NKOMBO KACHEMBA, Kitwe SUSAN Samakai of Kitwe’s Kwacha township recalls how life became unbearable when she lost her father, who was the only breadwinner of her family. In the turn of events, her...
View ArticleTransforming drug addicts with the gospel
MIKE MUGALA, Lusaka WHEN his mother and father divorced, a heart-broken David Simfukwe turned to marijuana for comfort. Alas there was no real comfort in the drug that would later enslave him and...
View Article‘Child Health Week response impressive’
HENRY SINYANGWE, Kasama NORTHERN Province health director Kennedy Chibwe is happy with the number parents that have so far taken their children for various health services at health centers in the...
View ArticleZesco coach upbeat despite dropping points
MULWANDA LUPIYA, Levy Mwanawasa Stadium Ndola ZESCO United acting coach Tenant Chembo yesterday put up a brave fight after battling to a goalless draw with Red Arrows in a Super Division Week 36 match...
View ArticleSpeed up inputs distribution, Lungu directs Siliya
STEVEN MVULA, NANCY MWAPE, Monze PRESIDENT Lungu has directed Minister of Agriculture Dora Siliya to ensure that the farmers’ electronic voucher (e-voucher) cards are activated forthwith, to enable...
View ArticleCancer Diseases Hospital helps detect paediatric cancer
LINDA NYONDO, Lusaka MEMORIES of childhood are usually filled with carefree days of play and games, but children with paediatric cancer will have a different story to tell about their childhood....
View ArticleZGU clinch MCM sponsorship
DIANA CHIPEPO, Lusaka THE Zambia Golf Union (ZGU) has signed a four-year Zambia Open Championship sponsorship deal with Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) with the mining firm pumping US$150, 000 (about K1.5...
View ArticleMulungushi University honours KK
CHAMBO NG’UNI, Kapiri Mposhi MULUNGUSHI Rock of Authority is one historic venue in Zambia that holds a special place in the heart of first republican President Kenneth Kaunda. The last time Dr Kaunda...
View ArticleZambia embraces new Zim
CHOMBA MUSIKA, Lusaka EMMERSON Mnangagwa was sworn in yesterday as Zimbabwe’s head of State in Harare’s National Stadium jam packed by thousands of witnesses who included President Lungu. Zambia’s...
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