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Posts published in “Day: August 29, 2016

U-19 Girls Cricket Squad Bows Out

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA'S quest to qualify for the semi-finals at the ongoing Botswana Invitation Cricket Under-19 Girls tournament ended in a 38 runs defeat to Mozambique in their last Group A fixture.

Fertiliser Plant Welcome

[Times of Zambia] THE setting-up of a fertiliser plant in Kabwe is a welcome development because it will contribute to reducing the cost of farming in Zambia.

Effects of Boreholes, Wells On Environment

[Times of Zambia] EVERY intending property owner in Zambia considers it a necessity given that the water utility companies have failed to provide potable clean water to all the citizens.

New Ford Ranger to Hit Local Market

[Times of Zambia] THE Ford Motor Company of South Africa has launched a new Ford Ranger to soon hit Zambia and other countries which are part of its market.

Local Jewellery Makers Want Support

[Times of Zambia] GOVERNMENT should localise the sale of anode slime, a by-product of copper which contains silver, gold and other metals needed in the manufacturing of jewellery to support growth of the local industry.

Simenda’s Chess Woes Worsen

[Times of Zambia] BUDDING chess player Daisy Simenda's troubles worsened at the on-going African Youth Championship in South Africa as she suffered her fourth defeat to drop into eighth place.

Power Cut Forest, Zesco Held

[Times of Zambia] MIDFIELDER Kelvin Mubanga scored a brace as Power Dynamos reduced the gap on Zanaco and Nkana after coming from behind to snatch a vital win off Forest Rangers in Ndola.

Man Rapes Woman, 75

[Times of Zambia] A SEVENTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD woman who brews a traditional beer in a village in Nakonde has been raped by one of her patrons and is nursing injuries at the district hospital.

Detained Woman ‘Attempts to Commit Suicide’

[Times of Zambia] A WOMAN in Lusaka has escaped death after allegedly attempting to commit suicide following her arrest for 'kidnapping' two girls aged seven and eight years.

‘Tshabalala a Time Waster’… Cathy Lashes At Talkative Opponent

[Times of Zambia] CATHERINE Phiri described loudmouth Gibisile Tshabalala's performance as 'nonsense' after the South African failed to offer any resistance during Saturday night's World Boxing Council (WBC) gold bantamweight title fight.

Are Local Schools Ready for ICT Lessons?

[Times of Zambia] IT is no longer a debatable matter that Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the 21st Century has become a basic skill required in all areas of individual, national and global development.

Airtel Directors Face Criminal Prosecution for Wiretapping Journalists

[Zambia Reports] PACRA DOCS-1The Airtel Spying case brought foward by two Zambian journalists has taken a new twist as directors of the mobile phone company face criminal prosecution. Meanwhile, the matter has been re-allocated to Justice Mrs. S. Wanje...

State House PS, Chilubanama, Sends Thugs to Clobber Kamanga

[Zambia Reports] State House permanent secretary Emmanuel Chilubanama today instructed ruling Patriotic Front cadres to clobber FAZ president Andrew Kamanga, an instruction they effected at a United Church of Zambia (UCZ) church event in Lusaka.

UPND Cracks – Spokesperson Quits to Join PF

[Zambia Reports] The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) house is beginning to fall apart with party Deputy Spokesperson Edwin Lifwekelo jumping ship to re-join the ruling Patriotic Front.

Kitwe DC Bemoans Failed Referendum

[Times of Zambia] KITWE District Commissioner Chanda Kabwe says Zambia has lost an opportunity for the citizenry to enjoy added rights in the Bill of Rights.

Chief Chamuka Toasts American Volunteers’ Aid

[Times of Zambia] CHIEF Chamuka of the Lenje-speaking people of Central Province is hopeful that there will be a reduction in the teacher-pupil ratio following the 27 American volunteers that have finished a course in local languages and sent to differ...