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Posts published in “Day: December 6, 2013

Strike Was Good for Student Nurses, Says Sata’s Wife

[Zambia Reports]First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata says the strike period for nurses provided good practical training for student nurses. During the handover of a refurbished children's ward at the University Teaching Hospital, Dr Kaseba said the nurs...

Chama, Kabwe to Miss Quarters?

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA skipper, Bronson Chama and Rodrick Kabwe are likely to miss Sunday's crucial GOtv CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup quarter-final match after accumulating two yellow cards each.

Grazing Pitch!

[Times of Zambia]LET me start by congratulating the Zambia soccer team on reaching the quarter-finals at the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup currently underway in Kenya.

Chisenga Targets WBO Title

[Times of Zambia]FEATHERWEIGHT boxer Pethias Chisenga this evening goes in for the fight of his life as he goes for the coveted World Boxing Organsation (WBO) International belt against Namibian Abmerk Shindjuu.

Kalaba in CAF Top Five

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA'S midfield genius, Rainford Kalaba is among the top five players shortlisted for the 2013 African Player of the Year- based in Africa award.

Nurses’ Dismissals Final, Says State

[Times of Zambia]THE decision to dismiss the nurses, who went on an illegal strike is final, Labour and Social Security Minister Fackson Shamenda has said.

Three Soldiers Nabbed for Assault

[Times of Zambia]THREE soldiers and a civilian in Kabwe have been arrested for allegedly brutally beating up a local business executive.

South Racism Report Ready

[Times of Zambia]THE district administration in Livingstone has concluded investigations into allegations of racism among some lodge operators in the tourist capital.

First Lady to Grace ICASA

[Times of Zambia]Cape Town -FIRST Lady Dr Christine Kaseba will be co-guest of honour at the 17th International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Africa (ICASA) which will be officially opened here tomorrow.

Cops Thwart Mealie-Meal Smuggling

[Times of Zambia]POLICE in Chililabombwe have thwarted a smuggling syndicate of maize and mealie-meal into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the past one week and have since impounded nine motor vehicles.

Learn From Mansa Loss, Says Ex-UPND Official

[Times of Zambia]LACK of unity will continue costing the United Party for National Development (UPND) votes, a former official in Luapula Province has said.

Switch On, Mutapa Tells Under-20

[Times of Zambia]AFTER being held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Namibia in the opener, Zambia Under-20 soccer coach, Oswald Mutapa has said the junior Chipolopolo will need to up their game against South Africa to progress to the quarter-finals of the...

Switch On,Media Told

[Times of Zambia]INFORMATION and Broadcasting Services Minister Mwansa Kapeya has advised the media to step up efforts in reporting and sensitising the public on matters pertaining to gender-based violence (GBV).

ERB to Study Power Cost By Categories

[Times of Zambia]THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has commissioned a two-year cost of service study for the entire electricity supply industry to establish the cost of providing power to different categories of consumers.

Chikusu Gets One Day of National Mourning

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has accorded the late Health Deputy Minister Patrick Chikusu one day of national mourning tomorrow when he will be buried.

Sweet Potato Output Set to Rise

[Times of Zambia]ZAMBIA's sweet potato production in the 2013/14 farming season, is expected to rise to 20,000 tonnes from the current 12,000 which will potentially be for the regional export market.

Choma Farmer Input Distribution Still On Hold

[Times of Zambia]THE distribution of inputs under the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) to more than 29,150 farmers in Choma and Pemba districts has delayed due to the slow pace at which they are depositing money in banks to access the commodities.

Engage Local Mine Suppliers – Yaluma

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT will commence the process of auditing procurement processes in mining houses to ensure local suppliers and contractors benefit from the industry.