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Posts published in “Day: January 17, 2013

Kathumba to Invest in Recycling

[Times of Zambia]A NDOLA-based solid waste management company Kathumba Innovations, is set to invest KR200,000 to establish a recycling plant to process garbage into composite for the organic farming industry.

Superstars and Minnows Alike Gear Up for Soccer Glory

[allAfrica]The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations presents Cote d’Ivoire with what will possibly be the final chance for their so-called Golden Generation to claim the continent’s top football prize.

Sata Suspends Foreign Minister

[Zambia Reports]Foreign affairs minister Given Lubinda has been suspended from conducting official duties and will not be part of the delegation to the forthcoming African Union Summit pending his imminent expulsion on Sunday.

Zambia Boxing Board Threatens Promoter With Prison Sentence

[Zambia Reports]The Zambia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZPBWCB) says it will institute legal proceedings to seek a maximum six months prison sentence punishment on suspended boxing promoter Anthony Mwamba if he does not own up to hi...

UNWTO, a Springboard for Zambia’s Development, Minister

[Zambia Reports]The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly will be a springboard for the development of tourism in Zambia, according to the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Art David Phiri.

RDA Needs KR52 Million for Stadium Access Roads

[Times of Zambia]THE Road Development Agency (RDA) needs about KR 52 million to kick start the construction of access roads at the US$94 million Lusaka Stadium.

Opposition Meets Govt Over Meetings

[Zambia Reports]UPND president Hakainde Hichilema has held a private meeting with Home Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu to discuss the enforcement of the Public Order Act among other issues.

Sata Announces Jobs Plan

[Zambia Reports]After failing to fulfill numerous campaign promises, President Sata has announced more plans in the hope of creating the jobs his Patriotic Front government failed to provide in the 90 days campaign message.

Musicians’ Boss Angers Malupenga

[Zambia Reports]Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) chairperson Michael Zulu has angered information permanent secretary Amos Malupenga when he absconded at the launch of the hologram designed to be used for combating piracy.

How to Solve Zambia’s Housing Problem

[Times of Zambia]THE measure of any country's economy depends on how accessible three human basic needs and wants are to the citizens.

Chipolopolo Wins Kudos From MTN

[Times of Zambia]MTN Zambia has expressed optimism about Zambia's chances at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations set for January 19th in South Africa.

Two People Ejected From Constitution Convention

[Times of Zambia]TWO delegates allegedly impersonating as representatives from Muchinga Province were yesterday ejected from the Constitution convention after it was discovered that they were not eligible, having travelled from Lusaka as party represen...

State Spells Out Job Creation Plan

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT will accelerate industrialisation and job creation strategies under an all-inclusive blueprint dubbed 'Pave Zambia 2000,' President Michael Sata had said.

How to Access Youth Fund

[Times of Zambia]THE Youth Development Fund is open to all youth meeting the eligibility criteria as set out in the guidelines.

Makwaza Lands Konkola Mine Police Coaching Job

[Times of Zambia]MTN-FAZ Premier Division side Konkola Mine Police has appointed former Nkana trainer Linos Makwaza as head coach of the Chililabombwe-based outfit replacing Masautso Mwale, who has moved to the 11-time Zambia champions on a two-year co...

Reeve Races to 29th Position

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA's David Reeve moved to 29th position overall in the motorcycle category at the ongoing Dakar Rally after finishing 31st on the medium-length special stage 10 stretch from Cordoba to La Rioja in Argentina.

Isaac Kaonga: Lucky to Be Alive After Croc Attack

[Times of Zambia]WHAT started off as an ordinary normal day on New Year's Eve for eight-year-old Isaac Kaonga, who has a passion for fishing turned out to be one of his worst days ever in his fishing expeditions.

Trophy to Be Handed By Zambia

[Africa Top Sports]FAZ (The Football Association of Zambia) will officially hand back the Africa Cup of Nations trophy to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday, 16th January 2013.

Magic Shines At ZBA National Play-Offs

[Times of Zambia]MAVERICK Matero Magic kept up with its bullish mood by sweeping aside military teams during the Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA) national championship play-offs played at the National Sports development Centre (NASDEC).

Former Permanent Secretary, Three Others Want Corruption Charge Quashed

[Times of Zambia]FORMER Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Sam Phiri and three others have asked a Lusaka magistrate's court to quash the charge of corrupt acquisition of public property on their indictment claiming there is dupl...