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Posts published in August 2012

Overhaul Pension System, Says Research Body

[Times of Zambia]THE Government should review the current pension system to ensure that it makes available sufficient pension payouts for workers in their retirement and caters for those in the informal sector.

Enforce Zanama Ban, Police Told

[Times of Zambia]THE Registrar of Societies has directed the police on the Copperbelt to implement the de-registration order given to Zambia National Marketeers Association (ZANAMA) because the Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed the association's a...

Pilot ‘Killers’ Sent to High Court

[Times of Zambia]THREE suspects allegedly linked to the killing of Batoka Sky pilot Sergio Valle and Zig Zag lodge security guard Jacob Chirwa in Livingstone in April this year have being committed to the High court for trial.

Massa Ruled Out of Zambia Clash

[New Vision]NET-buster Geoffrey Massa and fellow striker Brian Umony have been ruled out of Cranes' Africa Nations Cup first leg qualifier against Zambia at Mwanawasa stadium in Ndola, September 8.

NHA Board Dissolved

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has dissolved the National Housing Authority (NHA) board of directors after discovering that the institution had been misapplying resources instead of providing affordable housing to the people.

Sata Checks On Mazombwe

[Times of Zambia]PRESIDENT Michael Sata yesterday spoke to Cardinal Medardo Mazombwe, who is receiving specialist treatment at South Africa's Morningside Clinic for a spinal problem.

Mayuka Itching to Face Man UTD

[Times of Zambia]CHIPOLOPOLO striker Emmanuel Mayuka is raring to start playing for his English Premiership side Southampton after signing a five-year deal from his Swiss Super League side BSC Young Boys yesterday.

K1.7 Trillion for Lusaka Roads

[Times of Zambia]THE road network in Lusaka is to undergo a major facelift that will gobble about K1.7 trillion. The contract for the rehabilitation of 400 kilometres of road network was sealed yesterday between the Road Development Agency (RDA) and AV...

Zambian Men’s Chess Team Lose

[Times of Zambia]THE Zambian men's Chess team on Wednesday night lost their second round game to Jersey a British crown dependency off the coast of

Mailoni Brothers: More Troops Sent to Hunt Killers

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has dispatched a reinforcement of soldiers to Luano Valley in Mkushi District to beef up other security wings stationed in the area to hunt for the three fugitive notorious Mailoni brothers who have continued to terrorise re...

Cricket Techniques, Terminologies

[Times of Zambia]LAST week we looked at the different scoring techniques used in cricket like Scoring (batting side), Scoring (bowling side); today I am discussing the various cricket techniques and terminologies.

Sakeni Spells Out PF Achievements

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA is on course to achieving economic prosperity under President Michael Sata's administration which has so far scored a number of achievements since taking over Government in September 2011, Chief Government Spokesperson, Kennedy ...

Kola Banned, Fined K7.4 Million

[Times of Zambia]THE Royal Belgium Football Association (KNVB) disputes committee has slapped KAA Gent striker Rodger Kola with a 12-match ban and fined him K7.4 million (1,200 Euros) for a two-footed horror tackle on Lokeren defender Laurens De Bock.

Govt to Offer NCZ to Equity Partner

[Times of Zambia]COMMERCE Trade and Industry Minister Bob Sichinga has assured that Government will only offer Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ) to an equity partner who will present a proposal that has the best package on job creation.

Some Politicians Becoming Irrelevant

[Times of Zambia]DR Fred Mutesa was right when he said some opposition leaders are not providing solutions to unemployment, poverty and poor infrastructure the country is facing.

Zambia Ready for Restructuring of Tazara

[Daily News]THE Zambia government says it was aware of huge challenges currently faced by the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA).

ZEMA Invites Comments on North West Rail Project

[Times of Zambia]THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has invited comments on an environmental impact assessment report on the proposed construction of the US$500 million railway line from Chingola to Lumwana by North-West Railway Company.

Entrepreneurs Tipped on Ethics

[Times of Zambia]ENTREPRENEURS should adhere to business ethics for them to succeed and smoothly grow their businesses, MPH Chartered Accountants have said.

New Hotel Planned for Livingstone

[Times of Zambia]RADISSON Hotel is interested in setting up a three-to five-star hotel in Livingstone ahead of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly, proprietor Ody's Manidenakis has said.