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Posts published in “Day: September 8, 2012

It’s Going to Be a Very Difficult Game in Kampala Says Williamson

[CAF]African champions Zambia beat Uganda 1-0 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium to give the Chipolopolo a narrow advantage going into the second and final leg of qualifying for next year's Africa Cup of Nations finals. South Africa will host the continent'...

Katongo Gives Holders Zambia Narrow Lead

[CAF]Captain Christopher Katongo scored after 17 minutes to give title holders Zambia a 1-0 first-leg lead over Uganda Saturday in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

Yaluma Flags Off K67 Billion Chingola Road Works

[Times of Zambia]THE Government, through the Road Development Agency (RDA), has embarked on a K67 billion project to rehabilitate township roads in Chingola expected to be completed within 12 months.

‘Men At Work’ Diggers Eye ZRFU Title

[Times of Zambia]'MEN At Work' Diggers today need to beat retiring champions Red Arrows to be crowned 2012 Zambia Rugby Football Union (ZRFU) national league winners with two fixtures to spare when today's week 16 matches are played.

First Lady Hands Over House, Borehole

[Times of Zambia]FIRST Lady Christine Kaseba on Thursday officially handed over a staff house and a borehole to Namanongo health post in the newly created Rufunsa District.

Camping Boxers Early

[Times of Zambia]MY piece titled "Boxers Should Heed Kanyanta's Warning," published in this column this past week drew a response from no other than the National Under-20 coach himself who told me in an exchange of text messages that Zambia can win thr...

Storella to Visit USAID Funded Projects On Bike

[Times of Zambia]UNITED States ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella is expected in Northern Province on Monday where he is to lead a 13-member delegation to tour USAID funded projects in Kasama and Mbala.

Mwango Is Fide Master

[Times of Zambia]THE Zambia women's chess team on Thursday beat Ethiopia 3-1 in their ninth round game at the on-going 40th edition of the 2012 World Chess Olympiads in Istanbul, Turkey as Lorita Mwango finally attained the Woman Fide Master (WFM) titl...

Revamp Water Utility Firms

[Times of Zambia]ONE popular slogan currently in vogue which is bandied about by water utility firms is summarised in three words -- water is life.

Central Food Reserve Agency Runs Out of Grain Bags

[Times of Zambia]The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) in Central Province has run out of grain bags thereby slowing down the buying of maize from the farmers, it has been learnt.

Chipolopolo Begin Afcon Defence

[Times of Zambia]SEVEN months after being crowned African champions, Zambia begin the quest to defend the title today with a tricky 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first leg, final round qualifying match against Uganda at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium ...

Kanyama Rally – UPND Defiant

[Times of Zambia]The United Party for National Development (UPND) has maintained that it will proceed with its planned rally tomorrow, arguing that the police had no constitutional powers to deny the party the right to assemble and associate.

Minister Warns Barotse Activists

[Times of Zambia]Home Affairs Minister, Edgar Lungu has condemned the behaviour by some Barotseland activists to tear copies of the Draft Constitution as conduct likely to disrupt peace.

World Bank in Power Deal

[Times of Zambia]Government and the World Bank have signed a financing agreement amounting to more than US$56 million which will help reduce the incidences of power shortages once implemented.

Sata Calls for Justice for All

[Times of Zambia]President Michael Sata has directed Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba to ensure that justice is upheld for all citizens regardless of their class in society.

Masebo Guides Zawa On Safari Hunting

[Times of Zambia]TOURISM and Arts Minister Sylvia Masebo has directed the Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) to immediately open up a separate account for the Community Resource Boards (CRBs) where safari hunting operators will be depositing 50 per cent ...

Be Patient, Shamenda Tells Farm Workers

[Times of Zambia]LABOUR Minister Fackson Shamenda has advised farm workers to be patient as the newly announced minimum wage in their sector will only be effected in January next year.