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Posts published in “Day: February 6, 2013

‘Missing’ President Sata Returns Home

[Zambia Reports]President Michael Sata arrived back home this morning from an unknown destination aboard British Airways and elected to give no interviews to members of the press that went to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to welcome him.

Educate Public On Transmission Shift – Malupenga

[Times of Zambia]INFORMATION and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga has appealed to members of Parliament (MPs) and the media to help sensitise the public on the importance of digital terrestrial migration exercise.

Taxi Driver Narrates Car Hijack Ordeal

[Times of Zambia]A NDOLA taxi driver yesterday told a magistrate's court that thieves who booked his car squeezed his neck before kicking him out and driving off.

Andrew, Locci’s Companies Shared Address – Witness

[Times of Zambia]AB Logistics Limited, a company belonging to former Republican President Rupiah Banda's son, Andrew was registered under the same physical address with that of Fratelli Locci SRI, an Italian company, a witness told the court yesterday.

Zaf Ready to Help in Luano Valley

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA Air Force (ZAF) commander Erick Chimese has said the military will ensure protection for people in the Luano Valley in Mkushi and also assist in uplifting relief food.

Govt ‘Ll Maintain Good Policies – Chikwanda

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT will continue improving policy measures aimed at fostering growth and strengthening corporate governance, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has said.

‘Seek Cervical Cancer Screening Early’

[Times of Zambia]THE Livingstone General Hospital is concerned that most women only seek medical attention for cervical cancer when the disease is in its late stage, thereby leading to death, head of Gynaecology and Obstetrics Isaiah Hansingo has said.

‘Power ‘Ll Be Ready for CAF Games’

[Times of Zambia]MTN-FAZ Premier Division side Power Dynamos trainer Bestone Chambeshi has said the coaching staff will rectify the departments that were exposed in the two training matches played at the weekend before the CAF Confederation Cup clash w...

EU Gives State, NGOs Kr55 Million Grant

[Times of Zambia]THE European Union (EU) has given a total grant of 7.6 million Euros (KR55 million) to four Government institutions and eight non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Dangote to Construct U.S. $50 Million Power Plant

[Times of Zambia]DANGOTE Cement Zambia Limited has commenced the construction of a 30 megawatts coal powered electricity generation plant worth US$50 million at its Ndola factory.

Diggers Wrap Up SA Tour

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIAN rugby champions, 'Men at Work' Diggers, wrapped up their 10-day training camp in South Africa with club chairperson Chileshe Bweupe expressing satisfaction with the outing in readiness for the 2013 Buildcon Zambia Rugby Footbal...

Stanchart to Inject U.S.$300 Million in Local SMEs

[Times of Zambia]THE small-scale business sector is to receive a boost from Standard Chartered Bank which has projected to inject a total of US$300 million to support the growth of Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the country.

Govt Commends East Poultry Farmers

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has commended farmers in Eastern Province for increasing production of poultry products by 50 per cent last year.

‘We Find It Easier to Do Business in Zambia’

[Times of Zambia]DAVIS and Shirtliff (D&S) has said the prevailing favourable economic policies, have made it easier for the company to flourish and do business in Zambia.

Afcon Bid Welcome – Kalu

[Times of Zambia]FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Kalusha Bwalya has welcomed Government's plan to bid for the hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, saying the nation has what it takes to stage such an event.

Squash Team Named

[Times of Zambia]SQUASH stars Kelvin 'The Kelvinator' Njobvu and women multi-national champion Sharon Chimfwembe have been named in the final squash national team that will compete at this month's All-Africa Senior Challenge tournament slated for Namibia.

Govt to Boost Mine Taxes

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT will introduce new measures to boost tax collection from the mining sector, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has said.

Kwacha Holds On As Copper Prices Fall

[Times of Zambia]MONEY markets on Monday saw the Kwacha open interbank trading on a marginally stronger footing against the dollar, closing Friday's trading at between KR5.350 and KR 5.370.

Govt to Squeeze More Taxes From Mines

[Zambia Reports]Government will introduce new measures to boost tax collection from the mining sector, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has said.