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Posts published in “Day: February 1, 2016

‘AU Summit Successful’

[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has described the just ended 26th session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) as a success, whose outcomes will have a positive impact on Zambia.

Lungu Slams Opposition

[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has challenged opposition political party leaders in the country to prove their will of upholding peace by abiding to the provisions of the Public Order Act (POA).

PF, MMD Pact Advances

[Times of Zambia] The Alliance between the Patriotic Front (PF) and the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) is quickly gaining momentum, with the former ruling party indicating that further consultations with President Edgar Lungu would soon take p...

‘Understand Bill of Rights’

[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has advised members of the public particularly opposition political party leaders to familiarise themselves with the contents of the Bill of Rights ahead of the Referendum in August thi year.

Cathy Makes History

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA'S Catherine Phiri etched her name in the world boxing records after becoming the first African female boxer to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight gold title.

WorldRemit Join MTN to Expand Money Transfers

[EA Business] Kampala -WorldRemit and MTN Group today last week announced their customers can now send money instantly to MTN Mobile Money wallets in Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.

President Lungu to Meet Pope Francis & French President

[Zambia Reports] PRESIDENT Lungu will undertake visits to Italy and France, where he will meet Pope Francis and French President Francois Hollande, respectively, Minister of Foreign Affairs Harry Kalaba has said.

Retired Priest Extols Lungu

[Times of Zambia] A RETIRED Catholic priest in Mbala has praised President Edgar Lungu for showing good leadership during the one year the Head of State has been in office.

Guinea End Coach Kalu’s Chipolopolo CHAN Dream

[Zambia Reports] FAZ president Kalusha Bwalya took over the backroom coaching duties of Chipolopolo only to be handed a humiliating African Nations Championship defeat by Guinea.

Promote Peace, Politicians Told

[Times of Zambia] THE Ministry of Home Affairs has challenged politicians to help spearhead an atmosphere of peace during campaigns for the forthcoming general election.

Well Done Cathy!

[Times of Zambia] WE join the rest of the country in congratulating Zambia boxing heroine Catherine Phiri for becoming the first African female boxer to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight gold title.

Govt Pledges Quality Healthcare for Refugees

[Times of Zambia] GOVERNMENT has assured the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) that refugees and asylum seekers in Zambia will be accorded equal access to health services as the local people.

Energy Sector to Benefit From AfDB Loan

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA will greatly benefit from the US$12 billion that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has apportioned to the energy sector in Africa, Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda has said.

Opposition for Peaceful Campaigns

[Times of Zambia] Opposition political parties have resolved to hold peaceful campaigns ahead of this year's general elections.

33 Ethiopians Jailed

[Times of Zambia] THIRTY-THREE Ethiopians have been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour for human trafficking.

Lungu Dates Pope Francis

[Times of Zambia] Addis Ababa -President Edgar Lungu is on Thursday this week expected at the Vatican in Italy where he will meet Pope Francis.

Mopani Declares Choked Miners Safe

[Times of Zambia] ALL the 13 Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) workers who were choked and rushed to hospital following a fire incident at the Mindolo sub-vertical in Kitwe are out of danger and have been discharged from hospital.

Shiwang’andu Facelift Cheers DC

[Times of Zambia] Shiwang'andu District Commissioner Evelyn Kangwa has praised Government for the facelift recorded in the area within three years.