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Posts published in “Day: December 5, 2013

Don’t Rule With Iron Fist, ZCTU Tells Sata

[Zambia Reports]The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions has advised President Michael Sata not to rule the country by an iron fist by wiping out any form of dissent in the country.

UPND Fight Court Battle for Fired Nurses

[Zambia Reports]The opposition United Party for National Development says it will take legal action on behalf of the dismissed nurses by the government.

Milupi Says Zra Has No Capacity to Collect Mining Taxes

[Zambia Reports]The Alliance for Democracy and Development says the Zambia Revenue Authority has no capacity to collect taxes from the mining sector as the firms do their best to dodge paying taxes.

Traders Raise Maize Price

[Times of Zambia]CLASSIFIED maize traders countrywide have increased the price of the commodity by K215 per tonne, a scenario that will likely trigger mealie-meal price hikes on the local market.

BOZ to Apply Banking Sector Gauge

[Times of Zambia]THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) will commence the implementation of the Basel II framework next month aimed at contributing to a more resilient and stable banking system that is capable of promoting sustainable economic growth.

Zambia Top Pool

[The Star]Guest nation Zambia thrashed a hapless Somalia 4-0 in Nakuru to top Group 'B' of the ongoing GOtv Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

Kalulushi Council Closes 17 Bars

[Times of Zambia]THE Kalulushi Municipal Council has closed more than 17 bars and taverns for operating in poor sanitary conditions and without running water.

Ndola Lions Donate 50 Tricycles to Disabled

[Times of Zambia]THE Lions Club of Twikatane in Ndola has donated 50 personal energy transportation tricycles to the physically challenged in Ndola valued at K250, 000.

Cyclist Dies in Road Accident

[Times of Zambia]A MAN and his son in Monze have been hit by a truck while cycling, leaving the son dead.

Arrest UPND Cop Assailants Now, Says Mazabuka Mayor

[Times of Zambia]MAZABUKA Mayor Lloyd Buumba has called for speedy investigations and arrest of suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres who assaulted Police officers during a fundraising braai last weekend.

Parley Extols Chikusu

[Times of Zambia]MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) yesterday paid glowing tribute to the late Health Deputy Minister Patrick Chikusu, who died on Monday night at Milpark Hospital in South Africa.

Digital Migration Tender to Be Re-Advertised

[Times of Zambia]CABINET has given the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services a go-ahead to re-advertise the tender for the digital migration process.

Proflight Partners With SIA

[Times of Zambia]PROFLIGHT Zambia has partnered with Sport-In-Action (SIA) towards the hosting of the fifth Sport for Development awards set for December 19 at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka.

Chikamata Sworn in

[Times of Zambia]PRESIDENT Michael Sata has sworn in Misheck Chikamata as the new Home Affairs Permanent Secretary.

Relief Maize Marooned in Serenje

[Times of Zambia]ABOUT 100 tonnes of relief maize that was dispatched to Serenje District last month is still stored at a Food Reserve Agency (FRA) warehouse.

Zambeef Abusing Pork Sector – CB Farmers

[Times of Zambia]SOME small-scale livestock farmers on the Copperbelt have complained about exploitation of the pork industry by Zambeef Products Plc who are paying them less for their supplies.

Swiss Porn Peddler Denied Bail

[Times of Zambia]A SWISS tourist being tried for possession of obscene material has been denied bail after the State told a Kasama magistrate's court that he was a flight risk.