Research on reducing maternal deaths, but…
FRANCIS LUNGU, Lusaka ‘EVIDENCE for impact: Translating research into gains for primary and community health in Zambia’ was the theme for the US government-funded three-day health symposium, through...
View ArticleIrrigation to end Lusitu’s barrenness
NDANGWA MWITTAH, Siavonga THERE is a common Tonga saying: “Atika meenda aatakwe buyoleke,” (Once water spills you cannot gather it again). This saying is loosely translated as: “When something bad...
View ArticleMuziyo, Silungwe power to quarters
DIANA CHIPEPO, Gold Coast, Australia A SECOND round knockout was all middleweight Ben Muziyo needed to cruise to the quarter-finals as boxers remain Zambia’s hope for medals at the Commonwealth Games....
View ArticleWe’ll knock out impeachment in minutes – Lubinda
CAROLINE KALOMBE, Lusaka MINISTER of Justice Given Lubinda says the Patriotic Front (PF) is ready to debate and defeat the motion to impeach President Edgar Lungu within the first sitting of Parliament...
View Article‘Dethroning Chief Chiyengele illegal’
HONE SIAME, Lusaka THE Mbunda Royal Establishment says the replacement of its reigning Chief Chiyengele of Musuwa in Limulunga, Josia Litiya Nyumbu, by the Litunga of the Lozi people, Imwiko Lubosi II,...
View ArticleStop blame game
CHOMBA MUSIKA, Lusaka POLITICAL parties and governance experts have condemned United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema for accusing the United Nations (UN) of...
View ArticleElectrical equipment imports to cut
KALONDE NYATI, Lusaka AN EFFICIENT power supply system is a key requirement for a nation’s economic growth and the quality of life of its citizens. This is because the power system facilitates commerce...
View ArticleStray jumbos worry Chama DC
NKOMBO KACHEMBA, Chama CHAMA district commissioner Leonard Ngwira is concerned about the increasing number of stray elephants which are posing a threat to human life in the area. Mr Ngwira said in an...
View ArticleNapsa axe Makwaza, assistants
ALEX NJOVU, MATHEWS KABAMBA Lusaka STRUGGLING Super Division side Napsa Stars have sidelined coach Linos Makwaza and his assistants Dabwitso Nkhoma and Harry Milanzi following a string of losses. And...
View Article‘Good roads key to economic development’
KABANDA CHULU, Lusaka IT IS a fact that lack of adequate and quality road infrastructure is one of the major factors obstructing socio-economic development in Zambia. This problem is most felt in rural...
View ArticleChilanga to get new cement plant
KELLY NJOMBO, Lusaka WEYE Construction Materials Limited (WCM) plans to establish cement and quarry plant in Chilanga district at a cost of US$45 million. The multi-million project, whose production...
View ArticleEx-LAZ chief Kasonde challenges women
LUCY LUMBE, Livingstone IMMEDIATE past Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Linda Kasonde says women should continue aspiring for positions of leadership. Ms Kasonde said it is unfortunate that...
View ArticleBeaconing global water crisis sends shivers
CHAMBO NG’UNI, Kabwe WITHOUT water, the world’s seven billion people and other living things on earth are doomed. This is because the commodity is the lifeline of human existence. Water is not just...
View ArticleFAZ bans Siwale, 2 others
ALEX NJOVU, MULWANDA LUPIYA Lusaka, Ndola THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has banned expelled executive committee member Blackwell Siwale from all football-related activities, and clubs have...
View ArticleZambia, Japan negotiate FDI deal
NANCY MWAPE, Lusaka THE Japanese government is negotiating for an investment promotion agreement with Zambia that will boost volume of foreign direct investment and strengthen trade relations between...
View ArticleFather offers to sell child for K25,000
CHRISTINE CHIHAME, Mansa POLICE in Mansa have arrested a 37-year-old man of Mansa for allegedly putting his four-year-old son on sale for K25,000. Luapula Province commissioner of police Elias Chushi...
View ArticleZRA exceeds first quarter mark
KABANDA CHULU and HARRISON KABWATA, Lusaka ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) has exceeded revenue collection target for the first quarter of this year by over K790 million. And ZRA commissioner general...
View ArticleZanaco loss to Casablanca worrying
Dear editor, ZANACO FC should be ashamed of their performance in the Confederation Cup first-leg play-off after losing 2-0 at home to Raja Casablanca of Morocco. What has happened to the team which...
View Article‘Zambians can manage own dialogue’
CATHOLIC Diocese of Solwezi Bishop Charles Kasonde says there is no need for various stakeholders to go into dialogue with preconceived agendas for the process to achieve its objective. Bishop Kasonde...
View ArticleMPs form gender equality network
NKOLE NKOLE, Lusaka IT IS argued that the problems of women are understood much better by women themselves but because men are part of society, they must help solve these problems as well. In the area...
View Article