Kamanga tours FIFA-funded School of Excellence
MULWANDA LUPIYA, Ndola FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga says his executive will strive to utilise the Copperbelt-based FIFA-funded School of Excellence to the best of its...
View ArticleKantu, B’flow show ‘Good Example’
THELMA BWALYA, CHOMBA MUSIKA, Lusaka KANTU and B’flow, who are ambassadors of the Big Sister Real Men Campaign by BBC Media Action under the Tikambe Project, on Wednesday released a song titled Good...
View ArticleSADC heads of State summit opens
KASUBA MULENGA, Pretoria PRESIDENT Lungu was yesterday among heads of State and Government who attended the official opening of the 37th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit here. The...
View ArticleShe played hard to get
HOW WE MET with YANDE SYAMPEYO, Siavonga ALTHOUGH tradition permits Lovemore Kanyama to marry more than one wife, he is content with the love of his life, Mary Mbewe. Lovemore, who is the district...
View ArticleBaby given Chibuku, dies
MAYENGO NYIRENDA, Chipata A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy of Chipata has died after his mother allegedly made him take opaque beer known as Chibuku. Eastern Province commissioner of police Alex Chilufya named the...
View ArticleCount on Zambia, SADC told
KASUBA MULENGA, Pretoria PRESIDENT Lungu has assured the 37th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit here that Zambia will continue to diligently serve the...
View ArticleBuilding of livestock centre in Itezhi-Tezhi progresses
CHAMBO NG’UNI, Itezhi-Tezhi CONSTRUCTION of a first-ever Mbila Livestock Service Centre in Itezhi-Tezhi district in Central Province at a cost of K2.3 million which will cater for 17,865 animals is...
View ArticleGreen environment through bee farming
DARLINGTON MWENDABAI, Chipata SHE carries a log on her head with a heavy heart bearing in mind that unregulated charcoal burning could deplete forest resources and contribute to climate change. Armed...
View ArticleStakeholders laud HIV policy shift
EMELDA MWITWA, MEMORY MANINGA, Lusaka THE Government’s decision to make HIV testing mandatory has triggered debate from all sections of society. The debate follows President Edgar Lungu’s announcement...
View ArticleMasimu invests K100,000 in poultry
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka MASIMU Holdings, a local enterprise, has invested over K100,000 in its poultry business to contribute to job creation and the growth of the economy in Zambia. Company managing...
View ArticleZambia Sugar Plc tipped for capital market award
KABANDA CHULU, Lusaka ZAMBIA Sugar Plc and its managing director Rebecca Katowa have both been shortlisted for the Africa Investor capital market index awards to be hosted next month at the National...
View ArticleAbsa, China bank to boost SMEs funding
KELLY NJOMBO, Lusaka THE small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia are expected to benefit from a five-year US$100 million special facility agreement signed by Absa Bank Limited and the China...
View ArticleSouth minister lauds accountants
CHIMWEMWE MWALE, Livingstone Southern Province Minister of Edify Hamukale says it is gratifying that the accountancy profession in the country has continued to focus on relevant matters of national...
View ArticleChisokone market drainage, sewer systems need overhauling – Kang’ombe
MWILA NTAMBI, Kitwe KITWE mayor Christopher Kang’ombe says the drainage and sewer systems at Chisokone market in Kitwe need overhauling. Mr Kang’ombe said in an interview yesterday that the two systems...
View ArticleBe patient, market fires victims urged
PRISCILLA MWILA, Lusaka LUSAKA Province Minister Japhen Mwakalombe has urged traders that were affected by the recent spate of fires in markets to be patient as Government mobilises resources to help...
View ArticleState grants Mahogany Air green light to fly
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka GOVERNMENT has granted Mahogany Air an air operators’ certificate (AOC) to fly to various destinations in the world and contribute to economic development. Recently, a consortium...
View ArticleTake nothing for granted
ZAMBIA is one of few countries across the globe with a befitting description of a rainbow country due to the ethnic diversity of her inhabitants. Zambia is home to 72 indigenous tribes plus groupings...
View ArticleExpedite payment to contractors, State told
KELLY NJOMBO, Lusaka THE National Association for Medium and Small-Scale Contractors (NAMSSC) has called on Government to expedite the payment to contractors to enable them to conduct efficient and...
View ArticleReal estate sector calls for flexible lending terms
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka GOVERNMENT has been urged to establish laws that will compel banks to lend to the real estate sector at flexible terms to boost the sector. Menox Group of Companies chief...
View Article$250m iron-ore railway line on cards
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka THE pre-feasibility study for a US$250 million railway line from Mumbwa to Kafue that will be mainly used to transport iron ore to Universal Mining and Chemical Industries Limited...
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