Growing tourism flows vital
TOURISM is one of Zambia’s key sectors for economic growth which the government has selected out of other sectors as priority areas for growth and poverty reduction. In 2012, United Nations World...
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Zambia Railways road to recovery gets $51m boost
By STEVEN MVULA ZAMBIA Railways Limited (ZRL) has signed a US$51 million contract for a state-of-the-art signalling and telecommunication project, the only one of its kind in southern Africa. The...
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Blatter mourns Dennis Lota
By DIANA MUTAKAFIMBO FIFA president Sepp Blatter is saddened by the death of former Zambia national soccer team striker Dennis ‘Chesa Mpama’ Lota. Blatter in a letter to Football Association of Zambia...
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State flags off building of 650 health posts
VICE PRESIDENT Dr Guy Scott with Patricia Nyangulu cut the ribbon to officially commission a mothers’ shelter at Chipata General Hospital recently. – Picture by STEPHEN MUKOBEKO/ZANIS. From BUTTYSON...
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REA splashes K65m to light rural areas across Zambia
By ALVIN CHIINGA THE Rural Electrification Authority (REA) says that it will spend about K65 million this year for the implementation of rural electrification projects. REA chief executive officer...
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The Post gets GBM call over contract story
By JIMMY CHIBUYE FORMER Minister of Defence Geoffrey Mwamba has threatened to sue The Post newspaper if it fails to retract and apologise for alleging that he has interest in three other companies...
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General Kanene turns to science for freedom
By CAROLINE KALOMBE MUSICIAN Clifford Dimba has asked the High Court not to sentence him until the age of the child he is alleged to have had sex with is established scientifically. This is in a...
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Masebo spells out poll rules
By CLAVER MUTINTA, GETRUDE MWANZA and STEVEN MVULA PATRIOTIC Front (PF) chairperson for elections, Sylvia Masebo, says all members who are not in “good standing” with the party will not be allowed to...
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Govt assures of permanent jobs at KCM
VEDANTA Resources representative Tom Albanese (left) with Minister of Labour Fackson Shamenda (middle) and Permanent Secretary Trevor Kaunda in Lusaka yesterday. Mr Albanese, who also represented...
View ArticleZambia Railways contractors should be up to task
THE Zambia Railways Limited deserves commendation for awarding contracts for the rehabilitation of the rail line from Chililabombwe to Livingstone to 32 Zambian contractors. We, however, challenge the...
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Sata cashes out
…more money through local emerald sales By STEVEN MVULA PRESIDENT Sata says his bold decision to halt the auctioning of local emeralds abroad has begun to pay off and boost the country’s foreign...
View ArticleChipimo, Chibwe call for peaceful polls
By TEDDY KUYELA TWO opposition political parties have urged rivals in the February 25 Katuba Parliamentary byelection to conduct peaceful campaigns. National Restoration Party (NAREP) president Elias...
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Lota burial in Joburg
By VICTOR KUMWENDA FORMER Zambia national team striker Dennis Lota will be buried in Johannesburg. Family spokesperson John Mphasoe said from Johannesburg yesterday that Lota’s burial has been set for...
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Swallows will get good hiding – Mwale
By ROBINSON KUNDA NKANA Football Club arrived in Swaziland on Thursday afternoon with coach Masautso Mwale declaring that his team will give Mbabane Swallows a good hiding in tomorrow’s 2014 CAF...
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Court halts mining in Lower Zambezi
By JIMMY CHIBUYE THE Lusaka High Court has stopped Minister of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Harry Kalaba’s decision to allow large scale mining activities in the Lower Zambezi...
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You’re champions of change, says Wina
By ARTHUR MWANSA MINISTER of Gender and Child Development Inonge Wina says Government will work with traditional leaders towards inspiring change at all levels of society. Mrs Wina says this would...
View ArticleLet’s all condemn the tribalism talk
Dear editor, THE greatest show of leadership has since time immemorial been measured by the ability to practice what you preach and to show selfless respect for others in the discharge of duty and...
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Truck driver death new twist
INSPECTOR General of police Stela Libongani (left) with Minister of Home Affairs Dr Ngosa Symbyakula talk to some Chililabombwe residents at Kasumbalesa border yesterday. – Picture by AGGREY BANDA. By...
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‘Healthy staff key to resource mobilisation’
ACTING President Alexander Chikwanda(left) presents a copy of the HIV/AIDS and other wellness issues to acting Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa(right) as GIZ country director Thomas Schaef...
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Sata’s warning shot
…after truck drivers’ killing at DRC border By ALVIN CHINGA and CHISHALA MUSONDA PRESIDENT Sata has ordered security wings to ensure safety for all Zambians and foreigners at Kasumbalesa border post...
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