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Posts published in “Day: December 16, 2013

North Western Vow to Teach PF a Lesson

[Zambia Reports]The opposition in North Western Province say they will teach the ruling Patriotic Front a lesson for seeking to silence vocal Members of Parliament from the area.

Sata Puts ECZ in Awkward Position

[Zambia Reports]President Michael Sata's impromptu campaign trail has put the Electoral Commission of Zambia in an awkward position as they have not yet declared the campaign period for the impending by-elections in Vubwi and Malambo constituencies.

Sata Puts ECZ in Awkward Position

[Zambia Reports]President Michael Sata's impromptu campaign trail has put the Electoral Commission of Zambia in an awkward position as they have not yet declared the campaign period for the impending by-elections in Vubwi and Malambo constituencies.

Employers’ Body Celebrate Firing of Nurses

[Zambia Reports]The Zambia Federation of Employers has continued the dismissal of nurses by saying government set a good precedent by firing the nurses for going on strike.

I’m Getting Better – Liwewe

[Times of Zambia]SPORTS Council of Zambian board chairperson Mwamba Kalenga yesterday visited celebrated soccer commentator Dennis Liwewe, who is under observation at Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital in Lusaka.

Govt Pays $151.5Million Towards External Debt

[Times of Zambia]SECRETARY to the Treasury Fredson Yamba says Government has paid a total of US$ 151.5 million towards the servicing of the country's external debt which stood at US$ 3.136 billion.

Kampamba Eyes Chipolopolo Slot

[Times of Zambia]STRIKER Ronald 'Sate Sate' Kampamba is eyeing a place in the Chipolopolo squad after helping the developmental squad to a third place finish at the 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup in Kenya.

MPs Salute Social Cash Transfer Scheme

[Times of Zambia]OPPOSITION Members of Parliament (MPs) have hailed Government for effectively implementing the social cash transfer scheme aimed at reducing poverty among incapacitated households.

Surviving an Economic Slowdown

[Times of Zambia]Theresa Mwila Banda, the Head of SME Banking Zambia at Stanbic Bank, says, "Global economic turmoil hasn't left the Zambian economy untouched and as the effects are felt locally, many SMEs are battening down the hatches and strategisin...

NCZ Rehab Gobbles Up K74 Million

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has spent K74 million to rehabilitate the Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia and enable it help boost the local production of fertiliser.

Unza Riots Appalling

[Times of Zambia]THE rate at which University of Zambia (UNZA) students are taking to the street every time they have perceived grievances is worrying.

Govt Warns Councils Against CDF Misuse

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT has warned of punitive action against councils misusing Constituency Development Funds (CDF) at the expense of delivering developmental projects to the locals.

Kaseba Preaches Love, Unity

[Times of Zambia]FIRST Lady Christine Kaseba has called on Zambians to uphold love, peace and unity as they celebrate the festive season.

Kalembo Replaces Matete As Coach

[Times of Zambia]THE Zambia Amateur Athletics Association (ZAAA) has appointed athletics luminary Douglas Kalembo as national high performance coach, taking over the position that was initially offered to Samuel Matete.

KK Calls for End to Racism

[Times of Zambia]FIRST Republican President Kenneth Kaunda has called for a complete end to racism and a renewed spirit of love in the world even in the absence of late South African first black President Nelson Mandela.

NOC in U.S.$100,000 Japanese Grant

[Times of Zambia]THE National Olympic Committee (NOC) is to receive a $100,000 (about K540,000) Japanese grant aid aimed at enhancing activities at Olympafrica in Lusaka.

Churches, CSOs Disappoint State

[Times of Zambia]GOVERNMENT says it is disappointed with some churches that have chosen to form coalitions with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) whose aim is to destroy the cultural fabric of the country.

Floods Submerge Livingtone Houses

[Times of Zambia]SEVERAL houses in Livingstone were at the weekend heavily flooded following the continuous torrential rains experienced in the city at the weekend.

Mad Max, Nowspar Donate K10,000 Towards SIA Awards

[Times of Zambia]MAD Max Auto Spares and the National Organisation for Women in Sport and Recreation (NOWSPAR) have each given Sport-In-Action (SIA) K5,000 towards hosting of the fifth Sport for Development awards.

Obama Embraces Youths

[Times of Zambia]I'VE been in Zambia for just over four months, and in that time have met many exceptional young people.