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Posts published in “Day: October 9, 2012

Kalaba to Miss Uganda Clash

[Times of Zambia]Zambia's preparations for the crucial 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Uganda this weekend have suffered a major blow after an injury knocked out the African Champions' playmaker, Rainford Kalaba from the encounter.

Govt Clamps Down on ‘Illegal’ Housing

[IRIN]Lusaka -It was early when police arrived at the home of Emmeldah Mutale, a widowed mother of five, in the capital, Lusaka, to demolish her two-bedroom house.

Zambia Is Not Special, Says Cranes Midfielder Kizito

[CAF]Godfrey 'Baba' Kizito who plays his football in Vietnam with Saigon XT made his Cranes debut in the Orange Africa Nations Cup first leg match against Zambia in Ndola. The 19-year-old midfielder was one of the team's outstanding performers. He spok...

Cetzam to Dish Out K2 Billion to Farmers

[Times of Zambia]CETZAM Financial Services Limited is this year expected to disburse more than K2 billion to small-scale farmers in the quest to stimulate financing and unlock their potential to deliver inclusive growth to to the country's agricultural...

KCM Keen to Work With Locals

[Times of Zambia]KONKOLA Copper Mines (KCM) has said the mining firm is keen to work with influential Zambian companies in an effort to improve their economic status and enable them create employment opportunities for the locals.

Presumption of Innocence Cardinal

[Times of Zambia]ALL accused persons, regardless of their station in life, ought to be presumed innocent until unimpeachable evidence is adduced against them to prove their guilt. This cardinal principle is enshrined in the Republican Constitution whic...

Jacob Mulenga’s Father Dies

[Times of Zambia]CHIPOLOPOLO striker, Jacob Mulenga's father, Victor, 65, has died in South Africa after an illness.

Halt Charcoal Burning to Save Environment, Community

[Times of Zambia]AFTER a long walk especially when it is hot, people often seek to rest under a tree or where there is a shade and yet today, the future for the trees in Kabwe's Central Province if not the country as a whole is under threat.

Veep Unveils K8 Billion ZAOU Senate Block

[Times of Zambia]VICE-PRESIDENT Guy Scott yesterday unveiled an K8 billion senate block at the Zambian Open University (ZAOU) headquarters in Lusaka West with a call for the institution to supplement Government's efforts in offering quality education.

Indeni Shuts Down

[Times of Zambia]INDENI Petroleum Refinery in Ndola has shut down for its routine maintenance works.

Chess Star Mwango Wins Silver Medal

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA chess star Lorita Mwango won silver after finishing second at the 2012 Africa Junior Chess Championships that came to a close in South Africa on Sunday.

Promotion Race Heats Up

[Times of Zambia]KALULUSHI Modern Stars kept pressure on MTN-FAZ Division One North leaders Lime Hotspurs with a home win over Chambishi during a week 30 match on Sunday at Independence Stadium to brighten their chances of returning to the elite league.

‘Budget Should Cater for Textiles’

[Times of Zambia]THE Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) chief executive officer, Roserta Mwape has said the Government should use this year's Budget to come up with incentives which promote growth of the textiles and leather industries which hav...

MMD Sorry for Under-Performance

[Times of Zambia]THE MMD has confessed and taken the blame for the misery that it brought on the Zambians during its 20-year reign.

5 Murder Cases in 3 Days

[Times of Zambia]POLICE have recorded five murder cases around the country in the last three days while three people have died in separate road accidents.

Prove Your Claims – Wynter…and I Will Quit

[Times of Zambia]JUSTICE Minister Wynter Kabimba says he is ready to quit as Minister if the anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) finds concrete evidence to prove that he influenced the awarding of the oil procurement tender to Trafigura.

Grab Swimming Pool or Heads ‘Ll Roll – Kambwili

[Times of Zambia]SPORTS Minister Chishimba Kambwili has directed the Livingstone City Council (LCC) to repossess the city swimming pool that was fraudulently acquired by a former Government official.