Scientists have managed to triple maize yields on smallholder farms in Zambia and Malawi by simple "evergreen agriculture" techniques. Planting acacia trees among the crops automatically fertilised the ...
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Fertilizer tree triples Malawi Zambia yields
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Zambia mine tax fraud causes outrage
A leaked auditors' report alleging massive tax irregularities in Zambia's key copper mining sector "must lead to" further investigations, civil society groups ...
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Zambia President to win upcoming polls
Zambia's President Rupiah Banda expects his MMD party to score an easy victory in an election that he says will be coming in a matter of months. Elections must be held in ...
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Zambia farmers get innovative e-vouchers
The 'e-voucher project' - the first of its kind on the continent, according to participant Mobile Transactions Zambia Limited (MTZL) - covers the delivery of products including seeds, fertilisers and herbicides. Initial tests carried out in 12 districts of Zambia earlier this year showed promising results, so the pilot was scaled-up and is now undergoing tests in 28 districts. It is a ...
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Zambia AIDS treatment reaches 90 of sick
As HIV/AIDS prevalence is finally being reduced in Africa, also Zambia can celebrate successes in the fight against the pandemic. Almost all Zambians suffering from AIDS now receive ...
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Mampi Fails to Impress At Gig
Zambian pop sensation Mampi put up a lukewarm performance that left fans who had braved the chilly weather on Wednesday night disappointed. Affectionately known as "Thunder Thighs", Mampi was outclassed by Zimbabwean artistes who included rising dancehall chanter Shinsoman. The Zambian singer who is known for her raunchy dances failed to wow the crowd after she was slotted in as the ...
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People in Western Province can’t eat the Barotseland Agreement they need development-President Sata
President Sata during the official opening of Shangombo District Hospital on April 19,2013-Picture by THOMAS NSAMA President Michael Sata has advised the people of Western province not to focus their attention on Barotseland Agreement (BA) of 1964 but that they should embrace various developmental projects Government is delivering to them. Mr Sata said the people of Western province should not ...
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KCM shuts down after leak at the Flash smelting furnace
A metal leak at the Flash Smelting Furnace at Konkola Copper Mines has forced interruption of operations at Zambia's largest copper mine. KCM Spokesperson Joy Sata confirmed in a statement that the metal leak occurred at about 17:15 hours yesterday through the side wall. Mrs Sata said investigations are underway to assess the cause of the incident. She said all emergency protocol worked ...
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Opposition demand to Know why room with ballot papers was left open overnight
Opposition Political parties and other stakeholders yesterday took to task Kapiri Mposhi District Electoral officer and demanded to know why the access room where the ballot papers for the next week's elections was left open over night. This was after it was discovered that the access room was not locked and no one was able to provide an explanation on who opened the room. The United Party ...
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President Sata directs Defence Ministry to set up a Marine wing to protect Zambians
FILE: President Sata cuts a ribbon during the official opening of the newly constructed Livingstone ZAF Banquet Hall while ZAF Commander, Lieutenant General Eric Chimense and Defence minister Geoffrey Mwamba look on Defence minister Geoffrey Mwamba has announced that the Government is in a process of establishing a Marine wing in the defence force. Mr Mwamba said the establishment of the marine ...
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Cosmos Zani - Keyboard Wizard
ZAMBIAN keyboard wizard Cosmos Zani's musical escapades date back to the early 1960s, when he found himself admiring his father's prowess on the instrument, who was then playing in the Catholic church choir in Lusaka's Chilenje Township. Zani was an altar boy serving mass at the Church and took time to watch his father closely, as he struck the keyboard pegs in the choir. ...
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Danny to Take Break After 10th Album
MUSICIAN Danny 'Kaya' has hinted on taking a break after releasing 10 albums as he prepares to release his ninth studio collection by August this year. Danny Siulapwa who is regarded as one of the best music artists in Zambia told Times Entertainment that he plans to take a break from releasing albums on one or two years intervals after reaching the decade mark. "I have been ...
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National Constitution Convention Opens
THE National Convention on the Constitution-making process opened in Lusaka yesterday with President Michael Sata saying the process should not be hijacked. Mr Sata, in a speech read for him by acting President Edgar Lungu, said the Constitution-making process was for Zambians and should not be allowed to be hijacked by anyone. He said this when he opened the eight-day National Convention at ...
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Street Children Can Be Useful to Society
IN the eyes of many, the sight of a street child sends shivers of heartless, wicked, uncultured, dangerous, brutal and potentially-harmful beings. They are viewed as petty thieves, resilient and rebellious children, who should be avoided at all costs. Many billboards in the central business district read 'do not give alms to street children', giving society every reason to dissociate ...
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Power Clinch Late Point At Zesco
Striker Graven Chitalu equalised one minute before the final whistle as Power Dynamos forced a 1-1 away draw at Zesco United in Ndola. Chitalu headed in a Kamuzati Kabwe free-kick to help Power salvage a point in this FAZ Super Division match at Trade Fair Grounds. Ex-Power defender Daudi Musekwa gave Zesco a 70th minute lead from the spot-kick beating Chipolopolo keeper Joshua Titima. Musekwa ...
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Nkana’s Unbeaten Run Continues
Nkana continue to set the pace in the FAZ Super Division this season after a 1-0 home win over Konkola Mine Police in Kitwe. The 11-time league champions are enjoying their best start since 2001 when they won their last league title. Striker Reynold Kampamba made sure of the three points with a 47th minute strike to score his third goal of the season. Nkana are unbeaten this season in their ...
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Mbesuma Shocks TP Mazembe
Collins Mbesuma scored a brace to inspire Pirates to a 3-1 CAF Champions League home win over four-time champions TP Mazembe in Johannesburg this evening. The win leaves Pirates needing only a draw in the return leg in Lubumbashi in a fortnights time to see Mazembe make a rare pre-group stage exit from the competition. Mbesuma was on target in the 57th minute and completed his brace from with a ...
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Tyler moms raise funds for orphans in Zambia
Human interest stories don’t get much better than a pack of suburban moms gathering mountains of donated items from their friends and neighbors, baking cookies and gathering raffle items in the name of helping 12 orphans they have never met. Working in partnership with Family Legacy (familylegacy.com) these Tyler moms are trying to raise part of $100,000 needed to fund Della’s House, ...
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Today’s Message Lifting the Fog of Fear
Fear is exaggerated. It can be overwhelming. It always takes you to the worst-case scenario. Fear is like a fog. It will always cloud the truth. It tries to make you stumble. It tries to block your vision and keep you from seeing the good plan God has on the road up ahead. So how do you lift the fog of fear? In the Bible, God led the Israelites toward their Promised Land with a cloud by day and ...
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Minister calls for orderly allocation of land
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Steven Kampyongo says there is need for local investors in Muchinga Province particularly Chinsali to ensure that documents of acquiring land are approved by the Local Authorities. Mr Kampyongo said it is important that the local investors follow the laid down procedures of acquiring land in order to avoid causing confusion on the Chinsali Local Area Plan. He ...
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