The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has appointed Lusaka lawyer Musa Mwenye to represent lawyer Nchima Nchito in his personification case. Mr Nchito who is in court on a charge of personating a Post Newspapers in liquidation lawyer and has denied the charge. A warrant of arrest had been invoked by the Lusaka Magistrate Court […]
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LAZ Offers Services to M’membe’s Lawyer Nchima Nchito
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Government’s commitment to Dialogue with the Media impresses Sweden
The Swedish Government has paid tribute to the Zambian Government for the efforts it is making to dialogue with the media for purposes of enhancing professionalism and freedom of the media in the country. Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Henrik Cederin says the Swedish Government is happy to learn that Government will hold an indaba early […]
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ZNBC unable to televise the AFCON under 20 tournament
The Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation-ZNBC- says it is unable to televise the AFCON under 20 tournament because the cooperation owes the Confederation of African Football- CAF- 11 point 5 million Kwacha. ZNBC Cooperate Affairs Manager Masuzyo Ndhlovu says the National Broadcaster has not been granted broadcasting rights by CAF owing to the unsettled debt. Ndhlovu […]
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Council of Churches in Zambia breaths fire on fake Prophets and Pastors
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has called on government to protect citizens from unscrupulous individuals masquerading as miracle performers . The Church body says government through the ministry of Home Affairs should come up with statutes that enforce the regulation of churches in accordance with the society’s Act CAP 119. CCZ General Secretary […]
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Farmers ‘ grill ‘ the DACO over un activated E-Vouchers
Fourty Farmers under the Farmer In-Puts Support Programme {FISP} in Kapiri Mposhi district in Central province says they are disappointed that their Electronic Voucher Cards ( E-voucher System ) have not been activated to date. The irate farmers who stormed the office of the District Agriculture Co-coordinator [DACO] in Kapiri Mposhi district today demanded answers […]
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Stakeholders seminar on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to be held in Lusaka
The ministry of Transport and Communication in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will hold a one day consultative public stakeholders seminar on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Lusaka. The seminar is aimed at coming up with ways of reducing traffic congestion in Lusaka using ITS. According to a joint statement issued by the […]
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Government to introduce a media awareness campaign programme on garbage disposal
Government says it will soon introduce the media awareness campaign programme in order to sensitize and educate the Zambian people on the importance of garbage disposal. Local government minister Vincent Mwale says garbage still remains a thorny issue to most councils in the country hence, engaging people in communities through the awareness programme on how […]
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Msoni wants massive demonstration across the country to force Maizegate investigation
All People’s Congress Party (APC) President Nason Msoni has called for massive demonstration across the country to force President Lungu to act and ensure that the people involved in the Malawi maize deal are conclusively investigated. Speaking when he called in during Hot FM’s breakfast show Mr Msoni said the opposition, students unions, the civil […]
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Government apologises to farmers for late delivery of fertilizer
Government has apologised to Kasempa farmers for the late delivery of Urea Fertiliser in the 2016/2017 farming season. Speaking in an interview with Kfm news, Kasempa District Commissioner (DC) Goodson Sansakuwa said Government is aware that fertilizer distribution in the district was delayed this year. The DC said the delay was caused by the suppliers […]
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My entire cabinet wanted to come with me to Israel-President Lungu
President Edgar Lungu has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that his entire cabinet wanted to come with him to Israel. President Lungu who is visiting Israel on a five-day state visit said his entire cabinet was excited about the trip and all his Ministers wanted to follow. He said his entire cabinet wanted to […]
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PF must pay CAF and Televise Under 20 Games on ZNBC or Stop Collecting TV Levy-HH
In their usual way of running affairs of our country and also taking advantage of the citizens, PF has failed to pay to the CAF for the live transmission of the under 20 games on ZNBC. This failure by the PF and its Leader, Mr Edgar Lungu is not only detrimental but also a day […]
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Lusambo halts the planned auctioning of goods seized from street vendors
Copperbelt Minister Bowman Lusambo has directed the Kitwe City Council to halt the planned auctioning of goods seized from street vendors trading in undesignated places. Mr. Lusambo has also instructed the local authority not to obtain a court order for their planned auction. He says authorities at Kitwe City Council should instead wait for a […]
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Minister Lusambo Donates 2,000 Afcon Match Tickets For Copperbelt Based Fans
Copperbelt Minister Hon. Bowman Lusambo has announced the purchase of 2,000 match tickets for Under 20 matches to be played at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. The open wing tickets at a total value of K20,000 will be distributed to all the four constituencies in Ndola to allow football fans to watch the prestigious tournament. Hon. […]
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Government procures software that compiles a comprehensive list of properties and assets in Zambian Missions
Minister of Works and Supply Mathew Nkhuwa says government has purchased software that will enable the Ministry compile a comprehensive list of properties and assets in Zambian Missions around the world. Mr. Nkhuwa says there is urgent need to have a detailed profile of all government properties in foreign missions including motor vehicles and their […]
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Calm returns at CBU’s Riverside campus after unrest over meal allowances
THE Copperbelt University (CBU) management says calm has returned to the university following a student unrest that occurred on Saturday 25 February 2017 over meal allowances. According to a statement obtained by ZANIS in Kitwe today, CBU Vice Chancellor Professor Naison Ngoma said relative calm has been recorded at the tertiary institute adding that students […]
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Poacher arrested for killing a warden in Nyimba
POLICE in Nyimba District have arrested one of the poachers who were involved in the killing of an officer for the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (NPWD) in Luangwa Game Management Area. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Alex Chilufya confirmed and named the prime suspect as Isaac Phiri 35 of Chiwanda Village in Chief Nyalugwe’s […]
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President Lungu rededicates his life to Jesus after visiting his tomb in Jerusalem
President Edgar Lungu says he has rededicated his life to follow Jesus Christ after he visited his tomb in Jerusalem on Wednesday. President Lungu said faith and the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation now has a new appeal as he knelt and prayed at the Tomb where Jesus Christ was buried. “As I […]
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Government is playing on the minds of Zambians – Kabimba
Rainbow Party leader Wynter Kabimba has described as a joke government’s reassurance that it still attaches great importance to the review of the Public Order Act. Mr Kabimba says he believes government is merely playing on the minds of the Zambian people. He says if the PF government was truly committed to reviewing the Public […]
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50+1% and Grade 12 certificate clauses should be removed from the constitution-COTUZ
The Confederation Of Trade Unions in Zambia (COTUZ) has called for the removal of clauses such as the 50% plus 1 vote and the grade 12 certificate requirement for people seeking elective office from the constitution. COTUZ president Joe Kamutumwa says these and other articles in the amended constitution are proving to be a hindrance […]
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Cultivation of Cannabis for Medicinal purposes is Legal in Zambia-Home Affairs Minister
Home affairs minister Steven Kampyongo has disclosed that the law provides for the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Mr. Kampyongo has told parliament in a ministerial statement that this is provided for under section 9 of the narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances act cap 96 of the law of Zambia. He however, states that […]
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