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Posts published in “Day: May 8, 2023

CB economic prospects buoyant – Matambo

By KENNEDY MUPESENI –COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo has said the economic prospects for the province is positive and urged investors to have a long-term view of the region by bringing in more investments. Read more

When Victims of Abuse and Violence Stay

[Times of Zambia] ATTEMPTING to leave an abuser is dangerous, a survivor of abuse shared how she felt trapped in an abusive relationship which she finally managed to leave.

NHA targets 10,500 ‘rent-to-own’ housing units

By ANDREW MULENGA – THE National Housing Authority (NHA) is targeting to build 10, 500 houses across the country under the rent-to-own housing scheme starting this year.This is under the project in the authority plans to build 50, 000 housing units countrywide in the next few years.NHA board chairperson Nalukui Milapo says the 10, 500 […]

Invest in Silica sand – energy expert

By TELLAH HAZINJI –AN energy expert has urged Government to promote investment in the production of high-quality silica sand for the manufacturing of solar cells and panels to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources.

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Sanlam moots ‘retirement income solution’

By ANDREW MULENGA – SANLAM Zambia has unveiled an enhanced and comprehensive retirement income solution that will provide individuals with guaranteed income payments throughout retirement.Sanlam Zambia chief executive officer Munyaradzi Javangwe...

‘We’re sorry’

By SHAMAOMA MUSONDA – ZAMBIA coach Ian Bakala has said his side has let the nation down after being bundled out of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) under-17 tournament at the first hurdle.The exit, which comes after differences in interpreting the tournament rules, also dashed the team’s prime target at the championship which […]

When victims of abuse and violence stay

ATTEMPTING to leave an abuser is dangerous, a survivor of abuse shared how she felt trapped in an abusive relationship which she finally managed to leave. Violence and abuse involve control and power that one person exercises over another.The perpetrators of violence and abuse use physical and sexual violence, threats, emotional abuse, insults and economic […]

Rangers disengage Chiyangi

By ELIAS CHIPEPO – THREE wins in 15 games played has seen relegation threatened Nchanga Rangers part ways with head coach Aggrey Chiyangi and his first assistant Rotson Kilambe with two matches left to play before the 2022/23 MTN Super League en...

MUZA go 2nd, Warriors survive

By RONALD CHAWE At Edwin Imboela Stadium – Nkwazi 1-4 MUZAMAESTRO United Zambia (MUZA) coach Lameck Banda says the team is ready to play continental football next season after beating Nkwazi in the MTN Super League Week 32 fixture characterised ...

Swimmers mint 33 medals

By SANDRA MWILA – ZAMBIA Swimming Union (ZSU) president Guy Phiri says the swimmers gave it their all after finishing sixth with 33 medals at the just-ended Africa Swimming Confederation (CANA) 2023 Championships in Luanda, Angola.

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NAPSA pre-retirement lump sum payouts hit K2.5bn

By FELIX NKINKE – THE National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has paid out an estimated K2.5 billion to beneficiaries of the 20 percent partial withdrawal of pension benefits.This is according to a statement issued on the Authorities Facebook page around 18:00 hours yesterday. Read more

Former Minister Kampyongo dragged to court over K80,000 debt

By FELIX NKINKE – FORMER Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyango has been dragged to court over failure to clear an outstanding debt of K80,000.According to a default writ of summons in the Subordinate Court of the First Class in Lusaka dated May 3, 2023, Mr Kampyongo has been sued by Ziger Limited of State […]

Former Minister Kampyongo dragged to court over K80,000 debt

By FELIX NKINKE – FORMER Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyango has been dragged to court over failure to clear an outstanding debt of K80,000.According to a default writ of summons in the Subordinate Court of the First Class in Lusaka dated May 3, 2023, Mr Kampyongo has been sued by Ziger Limited of State […]

29 prohibited immigrants interred

By CHUSA SICHONE – THE 29 foreign nationals that were discovered dead and dumped in Lusaka’s Ngwerere area in December last year were yesterday buried in a mass grave at the New Leopards Hill Cemetery.Members of the public discovered the bodies of the male suspected Ethiopian nationals on December 11, 2022, with one person gasping […]

19 VXs surrendered

By CHUSA SICHONE – GOVERNMENT departments and agencies have surrendered 19 Toyota Land Cruiser VX vehicles following a presidential directive to sell luxury off-road vehicles that were bought after the United Party for National Development (UPND) came into power in August 2021. Read more

Govt committed to better healthcare delivery – HH

By JULIUS PHIRI – GOVERNMENT is committed to improving the delivery of quality healthcare by providing more health staff and bringing specialised services closer to the community.President Hichilema said the Government had demonstrated the commi...

Two PF MPs face axe

By CHUSA SICHONE and KENNEDY MUPESENI – PATRIOTIC Front (PF) Kantanshi Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba and his Mafinga counterpart Robert Chabinga are facing disciplinary action for allegedly abrogating the former ruling party’s rules and reg...

‘HH has scored on prudent management of public funds’

By FELIX NKINKE – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has achieved prudent management of public funds since coming to power 18 months ago, New Generation Party President Humphrey Siulapwa has said. Read more