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Posts published in “Day: January 18, 2016

Nutrition Challenges in Zambia

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA is facing a countrywide nutrition emergency where nearly half of under five children are chronically malnourished.

Ailing Girl Pleads for Help

[Times of Zambia] SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Rebecca Nyirenda of Kanyama has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to help her access treatment for a mysterious condition of a bloated stomach that has left her looking like somebody with a pregnancy.

Restoring Order At Inter-City Bus Terminus

[Times of Zambia] BEING pestered by callous call boys has become an everyday affair for travelers passing through the gates of the Inter-City Bus Terminus in Lusaka.

Man Nabbed for Indecent Assault

[Times of Zambia] POLICE have arrested a 45-year-old man in Mkushi for allegedly forcefully inserting his manhood in his girlfriend's mouth.

‘Unpaid’ Govt Retrenchees Cast Hope in Lungu

[Times of Zambia] MORE than 19,000 workers retrenched during the Public Service Reform Programme (PRSP) 19 years ago have now turned to President Edgar Lungu for help.

Perform or Wither, Green Eagles Warned

[Times of Zambia] Choma-based MTN-FAZ premier side Green Eagles have promised better performance this year following threats of funding withdrawal by sponsors Zambia National Service (ZNS) over their poor showing last season.

‘Zambia Might Import Food’

[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu says there is a strong possibility that Government might import food next year due to the poor rainfall pattern being experienced in most parts of the country.

Voice Out Against Tribalism

[Times of Zambia] We are humbled by President Edgar Lungu's call for Zambians to refrain from tribal talk and hate speech which has characterised the political landscape.

Janza Backs Mayuka Move

[Times of Zambia] FORMER Chipolopolo coach Honour Janza has given striker Emmanuel Mayuka's move to Egyptian side Zamalek a thumbs-up, saying the deal will help the player regain his momentum.

Change of Approach On Townships Way to Go

[Times of Zambia] THE need for decent housing cannot be overemphasised. It is nauseating that after so many years of political independence, some people in Zambian cities continue to live in abhorrent conditions, even so close to the central business d...

Toll Gates Launched

[Times of Zambia] The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) yesterday launched the toll gates at Manyumbi in Kapiri Mposhi and Kafulafuta in Ndola, with Central Province Permanent Secretary Edwidge Mutale calling for accountability in the utilisation of the...

CBU Suspends Students’ Council

[Times of Zambia] Copperbelt University (CBU) management has with immediate effect suspended the students' council in connection with the disturbances that characterised CBU on Thursday night and stretching into yesterday morning.

Slums to Be Upgraded

[Times of Zambia] THE Government has come up with stringent measures to curb corruption in land allocation and upgrade slums.

Nkana Secure Trio Sponsorship

[Times of Zambia] Nkana has secured a US$179, 000 trio-corporate sponsorship package for the 2016 season from Red Metal Mining, Bayport Financial Services and Stanbic Bank Zambia.

NAPSA Reaches Out to Needy

[Times of Zambia] The National Pensions Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has donated goods worth K76,000 to selected vulnerable groups in Ndola as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

Nawakwi Gets Challenge

[Times of Zambia] Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) Copperbelt coordinator N'shingebuka Shyamenda has said he will challenge party president Edith Nawakwi at the convention slated for March, this year.

Lies, Laziness Got Me Double Punishment

[Times of Zambia] Timothy Kambilima narrates how he received the just dues for bad behaviour at school and urges observance of the virtues of integrity and honesty in all situations. Read on...

Stop DPP, Rupiah Banda Asks Court

[Times of Zambia] Former Republican president Rupiah Banda has asked the Lusaka High Court to quash the decision of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to commence criminal proceedings against him after his immunity was lifted by the National Ass...