Press "Enter" to skip to content

Posts published in “Day: August 5, 2013

Panicky Kabimba, GBM On Campaign Trail

[Zambia Reports]Panic grip Patriotic Front officials have spread across the country diluting the impact of their loss in by-elections recently.

Journalist Released From Police Custody

[IFEX]A few days after the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) called on Zambian police authorities to release freelance journalist Wilson Pondamali, from jail, the scribe has been granted bail.

Warriors Get Past Mauritius, to Face Zambia

[New Zimbabwe]ZIMBABWE will play Zambia after beating Mauritius 4-1 on aggregate in the first round of the African Nations Championships (Chan) despite a 1-1 draw at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday against the islanders.

Gorowa Braces for Zambia

[The Herald]NEWLY-APPOINTED Warriors coach Ian Gorowa's first home match in charge of the team fizzled into a draw against lightweights Mauritius in an African Nations Championship qualifier at Rufaro yesterday but the former Black Rhinos striker said ...

Zambian Health Journalism Under Attack

[SciDev.Net]Government control of the media in Zambia makes it impossible for journalists to report accurately on health issues in the country, and to reach those populations who carry the greatest burden of prevalent diseases, such as malaria, accordi...

Mutomboko’s Cultural Heritage Exemplified

[Times of Zambia]"FOR 50 years now, the Mutomboko Ceremony has been a shining example of the true celebration of the preservation of our cultural heritage."

Fans Will Miss ESPN Channels

[Times of Zambia]IF you are an avid boxing fan like me, the news that the American sports channels ESPN and ESPN Classic, which had become household names on DStv will no longer be offered in Africa, effective July 31, 2013, will surely hit you in the ...

Kabwe Singer Blasts Gender-Based Violence

[Times of Zambia]THE continued sexual violence against children and women has attracted attention of a Kabwe-based singer, who has composed a song in his 12-track album denouncing the vice.

Era When Aqualung Reigned

[Times of Zambia]AQUALUNG cannot just pass away without tracing its origins and impact the band had on the Zambian music scene.

Govt Upbeat On Chan Qualifier

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has said it is convinced that nothing will stop the Zambia soccer squad from qualifying for the Orange 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals in South Africa.

Rhumba Star Werrason Dates Mulungushi Today

[Times of Zambia]MULUNGUSHI International Conference Centre in Lusaka will be set ablaze by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s celebrated musician Werrason of the Malewa fame this evening.

Zambia After Zebras’ Scalps

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA'S dream for a return to the Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals faces a crucial test today when the 2013 COSAFA Senior Challenge Cup champions clash with Botswana in a penultimate qualifier in Ndola.

Old Govt Buildings Rehab Underway

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT will rehabilitate structures for the Department of National Registration countrywide to bring them to acceptable standards, Home Affairs Deputy Minister Steven Kampyongo said.

Dalisoul Lights Up Centenary Fete

[Times of Zambia]MULUNGUSHI International Conference Centre was set ablaze when Dalisoul took over the stage at the Lusaka centenary celebrations on Tuesday with his famous track Shansha.

Lusaka Show Perfect Window for Exhibitors

[Times of Zambia]Zambia's 85th Agricultural and Commercial Show has opened its doors to the public where organisations from all over Africa are exhibiting their wares and expanding networks.

Sue Scoops American Golf Tourney

[Times of Zambia]SUE Van Zyl of Tyre King on Thursday emerged overall winner of the American Chamber of Commerce in Zambia inaugural golf tournament after beating 39 other golfers that took part in the competition at Lusaka Golf Club.

Kasungu National Park Squatters Relocate

[Times of Zambia]SQUATTERS, who illegally settled in Malawi near Kasungu National Park, have moved to Chieftainess Mwasemphangwe's area in Lundazi District.

20 Bodybuilders Eye Mr Matero Crown

[Times of Zambia]TWENTY bodybuilders are this evening expected to flex their muscles in the 2013 Mr Matero Bodybuilding contest scheduled for Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka.

19-Year-Old Drug Dealer Jailed 10 Years

[Times of Zambia]THE Kitwe High Court yesterday sentenced a 19-year-old street vendor to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for drug trafficking.

When Dog Turns On Its Master

[Times of Zambia]One day in the 1980s a father and his son went to visit a relative and, on their way, the son was saved from a snake bite, while the father was almost mauled to pieces by his own vicious dog at the doorstep to his house upon their retu...