Press "Enter" to skip to content

Posts published in “Day: August 10, 2013

Pay Upfront for Services, Msiska Directs Govt Wings

[Times of Zambia]SECRETARY to the Cabinet Roland Msiska has directed Government departments to pay upfront for services rendered to them as they do with their suppliers of goods and services.

SCZ in Dark Over New Zaaa Name

[Times of Zambia]THE Sports Council of Zambia (SCZ) has said it is in the dark over the change of name by the former Zambia Amateur Athletics Association (ZAAA) because the association has not informed it over the change of name.

Zambeef Meat Contagion From Source – – Kasonde

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has established that the contamination of Zambeef meat products was from the source in the United Kingdom where the food was imported from.

Nominations Halted

[Times of Zambia]THE ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has postponed until further notice the filing of nominations for three parliamentary by-elections in Eastern and Western Provinces.

Zesco Face Warriors in Race for Top Spot

[Times of Zambia]WITH leaders, Nkana excused again from action this weekend, Zesco United have been accorded another opportunity to shoot to the summit of the MTN Premier Division League table today as the 2013 season enters Week 16.

71 Lumwana Miners Fired for Watching Porn

[Times of Zambia]SEVENTY-ONE Barrick Lumwana Mine employees have been dismissed in connection with pornographic films detected in company computers.

Laz Takes Issue With Judiciary Over Statement

[Times of Zambia]THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says it is concerned that the Judiciary has opted to interpret the law on a serious national issue by using a person that is not a qualified officer of the Judiciary.

Chipimo Comes to the Defence of Electoral Body

[Zambia Reports]Home Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu's call for the disbanding of the Electoral Commission of Zambia has received widespread condemnation.

Mkushi Council Wants Crop Levy

[Times of Zambia]MKUSHI District Council chairperson Isaac Tembo has appealed to the Government to seriously consider reintroducing the crop levy to enable the council provide quality services to the people in the area.

3-Yr-Old Boy Killed in Kapiri Accident

[Times of Zambia]A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being hit by a motor vehicle in Central Province, police acting spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has confirmed.

TDRC Donates to Choma District Health Office

[Times of Zambia]THE Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC) of Ndola has donated 3,340 sachets of cotrimoxazole (septrin) tablets to the Choma District health office with a pledge to help provide quality health services to the institution.

FQM, N/West Community Differ Over Trident Project

[Times of Zambia]FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM)'s Trident Project in Kalumbila area in North-Western Province has been rocked with controversy involving the developers and members of the community over resettlement packages.

Mwamba Wants West Water Boss Suspended

[Times of Zambia]WESTERN Province Permanent Secretary Emmanuel Mwamba has directed Western Water and Sewerage Company (WWSC) board chairperson Nabwika Imikendu to immediately suspend managing director Justin Liyali for failure to carry out water projec...

Lawyer Appeals for Acquittal of Kabwe Murder Suspect

[Times of Zambia]DEFENCE lawyer representing a Kabwe man accused of murdering a Shoprite cashier has submitted to the Kabwe High Court not to find the accused with a case to answer on the basis that the State has failed to prove the case.

What Next After Nominations Postponement?

[Times of Zambia]IF there is a day when supporters of different political parties have their own share of joy, it is certainly when their candidates successfully file their nomination papers.

Effective National Reporting System Coming

[Times of Zambia]THE Government has acknowledged the need to put in place an effective national reporting system for occupational accidents and diseases and an occupational safety and health research strategy.

Lusaka Defiler Gets 35 Yrs

[Times of Zambia]THE Lusaka High Court has jailed a 30-year-old casual worker for 35 years for defiling a four-year-old girl.