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Posts published in “Day: July 18, 2012

Rioting in Schools – a ‘Dirty’ Trick

[Times of Zambia]SCHOOL authorities across the country must fashion learning environment favourably to curb rising cases of unjustified militancy among pupils usually calculated to disrupt the end of term examinations.

Judgment Day Set for Bolivians’ Drug Case

[Times of Zambia]THE Lusaka Magistrate's court has set August 13 as a judgment date in a matter in which two Bolivians are charged with trafficking and importation of cocaine.

Man Convicted for Beating, Defiling Girl (15)

[Times of Zambia]A CHINGOLA Magistrate's court has convicted a 27-year-old man for beating and taking turns with his friends in defiling a 15-year-old girl, who became unconscious after the ordeal.

Zambia Olympics Team Preps in Top Gear

[Times of Zambia]NATIONAL Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ) president, Miriam Moyo has said Zambian athletes preparing for the 2012 London Olympic Games in Scotland are shaping up well and have acclamatised to the weather conditions there.

Siliya Trial Adjourned

[Times of Zambia]THE Lusaka Magistrate's court yesterday failed to move the court hearing in which former Communications and Transport minister Dora Siliya is facing two counts of abuse of authority of office to the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport...

Reeves, Holliday Win

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA'S David Reeve (Toyota-Stanbic KTM 350) and Dale Holliday (Toyota-Stanbic KTM 200) consolidated their leads in the B2 Open Class and B1 class respectively of 2012 FIM Africa Southern Off Road Championship at the fourth round held...

Mumba’s Double Standards and Costly Political Gamble

[Times of Zambia]IN his quest to devise ways of paralysing Government operations, president of the opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), Dr Nevers Mumba, has opted for a risky political gamble.

Brace for Water Blues, Says LWSC

[Times of Zambia]WATER supply in Lusaka will be disrupted in the next 10 days due to the scheduled Zesco power interruptions in Kafue starting today, the Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC) has said.

Govt Threatens to Dethrone Defiant Chief Ishindi

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has warned Senior Chief Ishindi of Zambezi District in North-Western Province of being removed if he continues to ignore instructions from President Michael Sata.

‘Take Keen Interest in Access to Information Bill’

[Times of Zambia]THE Coalition on Access to Information has urged members of the public to take keen interest in the Access to Information Bill so that they have sufficient input before it becomes law.

Water, Sanitation, the Big Challenge

[Times of Zambia]A LOT of people in Zambian's various communities can no longer rely on clean running water as a fundamental human right.

Siliya Accepted Offer to Repair Old Radar – Misitala

[Times of Zambia]NATIONAL Airports Corporation (NAC) Managing Director Robinson Misitala has told a Lusaka magistrate's court that his organisation received a copy of a letter informing it that former Communications and Transport minister Dora Siliya h...

Hang’andu’s Family Demands Inquest

[Times of Zambia]CHILDREN of the former University of Zambia (UNZA) assistant registrar late Joseph Hang'andu who was found dead in a room at Inkanga Lodge in Kafue early this month have demanded for an inquest to establish the cause of his death.

North-West Kick Off Title Defence on Bright Note

[Times of Zambia]REIGNING champions, North-Western Province, yesterday started their title defence of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ)-Airtel Rising Stars competition on a bright note when they beat Luapula 1-0 in a thrilling match.

Bandits Haul K216 Million

[Times of Zambia]SIX bandits burgled into Choma Breweries and got away with more than K216 million after blowing up a safe.

Chinsali Pupils on Rampage

[Times of Zambia]MORE than 700 pupils at Kenneth Kaunda Secondary School in Chinsali District ran amok early yesterday, destroying property at the institution and nearby teachers' township.

Court Adjourns DBZ Appeal Hearing to October

[Times of Zambia]A PANEL of three Supreme Court judges yesterday adjourned to October 11, this year an appeal hearing in which JNC Holdings, Post Newspapers Limited and Mutembo Nchito have appealed against a High Court judgment to pay Development Bank ...

Big Brother Stargame – Goldie Booted Out

[Times of Zambia]ONE of Big Brother StarGame's most tumultuous love affairs came to an end last night (15 July on DStv Channel 197 & 198 at 20:00 CAT), as Nigeria's Goldie was evicted from Upville after receiving the fewest country votes from the conti...

Govt Talks Tough on Fuel Supply

[Times of Zambia]THE Government has directed the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to strictly monitor specific uplifts of fuel to ensure Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) do not hoard the commodity.