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Posts published in June 2013

‘Guard Against Human Trafficking’

[Times of Zambia]LIVINGSTONE residents have been urged to be alert and guard against cases of forced labour and human trafficking as the city prepares to co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly in August this year.

Good Nutrition Key for Art Patients – Bush

[Times of Zambia]FORMER United States of America President George Bush's wife Laura has said it is important that people who are on Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs get good nutrition.

Zesco Shock Nkana

[Times of Zambia]ZESCO United yesterday shot to the summit of 2013 MTN-FAZ Premier Division League table after thumping early pacesetters, Nkana in an exhilarating Week 13 clash in Ndola.

Govt Takes Over Munda Wanga

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has finally decided to repossess Munda Wanga Botanical Gardens in Chilanga from current investors, to save the local tourist attraction from collapse.

Nation’s Progress On HIV Fight Welcome

[Times of Zambia]IT was captivating to hear that Zambia was one of a few sub-Saharan African countries doing well in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Pompi’s Big Brother Performance

[Times of Zambia]LAST week saw one of Zambia's sensational 'gospel' singers and rapper perform at the controversial African reality show, Big Brother Africa, eviction live show.

Raise Standards, L/Stone Tourism Operators Told

[Times of Zambia]TOURISM operators and other members of the business community in Livingstone have been urged to upgrade their standards so that they can give a memorable experience to tourists and other guests visiting the tourist capital.

Creating Employment for Persons With Disabillties

[Times of Zambia]CREATION of employment for Zambians is on the top agenda of the Patriotic Front (PF) Government by 2016, that is, before the next presidential and general elections and this includes persons with disabilities. However, most of them are...

Pompi Packages BBA Eviction Show

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA'S Multi Award-winning Gospel music star Pompi, on Sunday rocked the Big Brother The Chase eviction stage with his lager-than-life musical performance during the live dramatic eviction show that saw Botswana's Motamma and Ethiopi...

Zambeef Saga – Many Questions Unanswered

[Times of Zambia]THE local media has not been short of news in the past week, with two interesting stories hitting the headlines - the Zambeef saga and the killing of the dreaded Mailoni brothers by a combined team of security personnel.

Rocky Marriage Dissolved

[Times of Zambia]THE Lusaka Boma local court has granted a 35-year-old man of Lusaka's Makeni Township divorce on grounds that his relationship with his wife has become irreparable.

Zicta Wakes Up At Last

[Times of Zambia]AS the saying goes, 'Thank God for small mercies!' Since 2009 when the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) was established under Act No. 15 of 2009, there has been no law or regulation to guide and protect...

Mailoni Brothers – History of Serial Killers in Zambia

[Times of Zambia]THE long hunt for the Mailoni brothers finally came to an end last week, closing a sinister chapter of the yokels who defied police, prompting authorities to engage the army to shoot the trio.

Sata Forms Teacher’s Union to Parrot PF Agenda

[Zambia Reports]The Patriotic Front government has sponsored a teacher's union which has announced its formation with the support of the removal of maize and fertilizer subsidy.

Armed Robbers Snatch Kr25,000 From Trader

[Times of Zambia]A BUSINESS executive at Kasumbalesa Border Post has been robbed of about KR 25,000 by bandits who are terrorising traders and other people.

Sata Wants Trade Fair Structures Improved

[Times of Zambia]PRESIDENT Michael Sata has urged the Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) board, management and exhibitors to work extra hard to improve the infrastructure in the Trade Fair grounds.

Hubby Chase – Two Die in Road Accident

[Times of Zambia]A CHASE after a husband suspected to have been with a girlfriend in his car ended in tragedy yesterday after a 38-year-old Lusaka wife lost control of her vehicle which overturned, killing her two children on the spot.