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Posts published in “Day: November 12, 2012

ZRL Needs K600 Billion Revival Funds

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA Railways Limited (ZRL) needs approximately K600 billion to revive the struggling railway company and bring it back to full operational capacity, company secretary Nathaniel Inambao has said.

Have Confidence in PF Govt – Vice President

[Times of Zambia]VICE-PRESIDENT Guy Scott has assured Zambians that the Patriotic Front (PF)Government will not fail the people as evidenced by its commitment to infrastructure development in the country.

Fourth Mobile Network Restriction to Be Lifted

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has embakred on a process of repealing the Statutory Instrument (SI) of 2010 which restricts the entry of a fourth mobile network operator into the country before it can license a new service provider.

BOZ Counsels Over New Kwacha

[Times of Zambia]THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has advised the business community not to panic with their old Kwacha notes because the deadline for the exchange of the old currency will be effected three years after the new notes have been introduced.

Ndola Council Embarks On Dogs Registration

[Times of Zambia]NDOLA City Council has embarked on a registration exercise of all the dogs to prevent an outbreak of rabies, a deadly viral infection that is mainly spread through the bite of infected animals.

Seven Nabbed Over Kasama PF Cadres’ Clash

[Times of Zambia]SEVEN people have been arrested in connection with the confusion that characterised the prelude to the Patriotic Front (PF) Northern Province Consultative Conference in Kasama on Saturday.

We’ve Nothing to Prove – Katongo

[Times of Zambia]CHIPOLOPOLO captain Chris Katongo has said Zambia has nothing to prove against South Africa's Bafana Bafana when the two sides clash in the Mandela Challenge Cup on Wednesday night.

State to Build Mines Ministry Capacity

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT is in the process of building capacity in the Ministry of Mines in an effort to improve resources from the mining industry to benefit the ordinary citizens in the country.

Boxer Kampamba Clobbered in SA

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIAN boxer Donald Kampamba needed several minutes of medical attention before leaving the ring after being clobbered by South African Ryno Liebenberg during the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) All-Africa light-heavyweight ti...

Govt Aware of Cops Challenges

[Times of Zambia]CENTRAL Province Permanent Secretary Anne Siyangwe has stressed the need for proper working conditions for police officers to enable them effectively prevent and fight crime.

Diggers Reach KO Finals

[Times of Zambia]RED Arrows hopes of winning silverware this 2012 Zambia Rugby Football Union (ZRFU) season were comprehensively blunted after the airmen lost their Knock Out (KO) Cup semi-final match to a Musonda Kaminsa inspired 'Powerhouse' Lusaka s...

Chingola Formulates Gender Action Plan

[Times of Zambia]CHINGOLA Municipal Council has formulated a Gender Action Plan aimed at giving equal opportunities to both men and women at the work place.

Petauke Farmers Body Starts Cooking Oil Project

[Times of Zambia]THE Petauke District Farmers Association (PDFA) has embarked on a community-based cooking oil project that will help create employment and improve the living standards of locals.

Tourism Must Hit Apex in 2013

[Times of Zambia]THE tourism sector is set to contribute significantly to the transformation of Zambia's economic terrain as the country focuses on sustainable growth to meet specific development targets.

MMD’s Mufumbwe Loss Beginning of Political Downfall

[Times of Zambia]THE MMD's loss in the Mufumbwe by-election is the beginning of its "downfall" in Zambia's political arena, the United Party for National Development (UPND) has said.

Kafue Weighbridge Almost Done

[Times of Zambia]ROADS and Paving (ROADPAVE) Zambia Limited civil engineer Juran Bhowmik has said his company will wrap up works on the K11.5 billion Kafue weighbridge by early next week.

Men’s Challenge Brands Mongu Rice

[Times of Zambia]GROWING Mongu rice may not necessarily be a man's challenge. But one private company calling itself Men's Challenge has risen to the occasion of branding the commodity in a bid to end the product's adulteration.

Nation Gets Good Tourism Response

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA has received overwhelming response from prospecting tourists and tour operators after successfully concluding the 2012 World Travel Market (WTM) expo in London.