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Posts published in “Day: November 24, 2012

Ban Maize Bran Exports, Demands Znfu

[Times of Zambia]THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has called on Government to impose a ban on the export of maize bran, a large component in the manufacturing of stockfeed for dairy cattle.

Tujilijili Ban – High Court Reserves Judgment

[Times of Zambia]THE Lusaka High Court has reserved judgment in a matter in which 15 liquor companies have challenged the Government's decision to ban them from manufacturing and supplying alcoholic drinks, popularly known as 'Tujilijili'.

Rwanda Wants Six Genocide Suspects Extradited

[Times of Zambia]PARLIAMENT yesterday heard that Rwanda has written to the Zambian Government requesting for extradition of six of their nationals to answer charges relating to the 1994 genocide.

PSMD Plan Vital, Says Lungwangwa

[Times of Zambia]MMD Nalikwanda Member of Parliament (MP) Geoffrey Lungwangwa has said the Public Service Management Division (PSMD) should put in place a development plan for the country's human resource base.

Four Ndola Bandits Slain

[Times of Zambia]POLICE in Ndola have shot dead four criminals after a heavy exchange of gunfire and recovered an AK47 rifle and 11 rounds of ammunition.

Shamenda Praises Napsa Stars

[Times of Zambia]LABOUR Minister Fackson Shamenda has hailed Napsa Stars for lifting the 2012 Barclays Cup Trophy for the first time.

Access to Information Law to Enhance Accountability

[Times of Zambia]WE welcome assurances given in Parliament yesterday by Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Kennedy Sakeni on Government's commitment to table the long-awaited Access to Information (ATI) Bill for enactment, as well as implem...

Zone Six Games – New Swimming Pool to Be Tested

[Times of Zambia]TEN days before Zambia hosts the fifth edition of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (SCSA) Zone Six Youth Games; the recently constructed Olympic Swimming Pool at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) will this morning be ...

Chamanga Donates to Mtendere United

[Times of Zambia]CHINA-BASED Chipolopolo striker James Chamanga on Thursday donated football equipment that included a set of jerseys and 20 footballs to his former club Mtendere United.

Five Passengers Killed in Highway Theft

[Times of Zambia]FIVE passengers have been shot dead by highway bandits who hijacked a truck in which they were travelling between Kabwe and Kapiri Mposhi.

Levy Mwanawasa Golf Tourney On

[Times of Zambia]THE traditional Levy Mwanawasa Trophy, a preamble to the Zambia Golf Union (ZGU) annual general meeting (AGM) is on in Kabwe today with 120 golfers vying for honours.

New Printer to Boost Times Quality

[Times of Zambia]TIMES Printpak Limited has commissioned a computer-to-plate (CTP) Metijet printer and processor at the main plant in Ndola to improve print quality and images.

Govt Explains Mealie-Meal Shortage

[Times of Zambia]VICE-President Guy Scott has assured that the mealie meal shortage on the Copperbelt and other parts of the country will be resolved by next week.

Kamwala Lose Magic, Booted Out

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA's only hope for medals at the on-going Zone Six Volleyball Club Championship Kamwala Magic were yesterday tossed out of the competition when they were hammered 3-1 by Kutlwano of Botswana in the semi-finals.

Mongu-Kalabo Road Half Way Done

[Times of Zambia]WORK on Mongu-Kalabo Road in Western Province has progressed with the contractor, AVIC International of China, covering a stretch of 18 out of 34 kilometres so far.

Hats Off to Kanyanta and Co

[Times of Zambia]BEFORE I get to the gist of this week's topic, let me briefly comment on two fights on the international scene staged this past weekend.

Chipolopolo Start AFCON Preps

[Times of Zambia]CHAMPIONS, Zambia's preparations for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals get underway tomorrow with a legion of 24 local players getting into camp to kick-start the title defence.

Zambia Seeks Amicable DRC Peace Settlement

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA is hopeful that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels, led by Sultani Makenga, will consider using dialogue to resolve their differences.

Local Duo in CAF Award Final Three

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA'S exciting duo of Stoppila Sunzu and Rainford Kalaba has made the final three for the 2012 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player of the Year-based in Africa award as Chipolopolo skipper, Christopher Katongo dropped out ...

Pledge to Continue With Media Reforms

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT says it will continue with media reforms and ensure easy access to information in all parts of the country.