Cadres in near punch-up at the Late George Kunda’s funeral
THERE was a near punch-up yesterday outside the Cathedral of the Child Jesus during the requiem service for the Late George Kunda, between cadres from rival camps. The volatile situation prompted ...
View ArticleUS$355 million compact for Zambia to be signed in May meant for improving...
File:Maybe now we won't see these scenes anymore.In this picture effluent from a blocked sewer pipe flowing freely in the streets of Kabwata suburbs in Lusaka On May 10, 2012, the Millennium ...
View ArticleRural Investment - UNDP Prods Traditional Rulers
UNITED Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident coordinator Kanni Wignaraja has urged traditional rulers to lobby Government to facilitate for more investment in the rural areas. Ms Wignaraja ...
View ArticleDiversify, Urges World Bank
THE World Bank has expressed confidence in Zambia's economic potential and has urged the Government to accelerate its diversification programme to create new jobs and spur economic growth. ...
View ArticleZABF Is Desperate - Godfrey Mwape
MIDLANDS Amateur Boxing Association (MABA) chairperson Godfrey Mwape has described the decision by the Zambia Amateur Boxing Federation (ZABF) to ban three officials for life as an act of ...
View ArticleLondon 2012 Olympics Countdown
LAST week's column on the forth-coming London 2012 Olympics attracted a couple of responses, among them, an opposite editorial (Op-ed) write up by British Prime Minister David Cameron. The ...
View ArticleOrbituary - Farewell Kunda, Gallant Son of the Soil
A DARK cloud has yet again hovered around the political scene as the nation mourns the departure of a gallant son of the soil in the name of George Kunda State Counsel and former Republican ...
View ArticleZNS Camps to Be Transformed
THE Government intends to turn the Zambia National Service (ZNS) camps in Zambia into non military youth training skills centres as a way of addressing various challenges faced by the youth. ...
View ArticleGenerals plead not guilty to theft by public office
File: Former Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Wisdom Lopa (left) and Zambia National Service Commander Major General Anthony Yeta Three former defence service chiefs have pleaded not guilty ...
View ArticleShamenda warns opponents including corrupt PF officials,Nevers Mumba and...
File:Information Minister Fackson Shamenda (l) and Post newspapers owner Fred Mmember clench hands after a meeting in Lusaka Government says PF officials that could have engaged themselves in ...
View ArticleSolwezi man kills girlfriend,fate of her baby is unknown
A Man in Solwezi killed his girlfriend and later committed suicide, Police have confirmed. The man has been identified as Kennedy Mufwata of Kyawama compound in Solwezi. He is suspected to have ...
View ArticleLavatory Water for Vegetables
TALKING Shop is warning Kitwe residents against buying fruits and vegetables from street vendors on Matuka Avenue who are using water drawn from a nearby lavatory to wash them before exposing the ...
View ArticleGhana Polishes Up for Chipolopolo Encounter
GHANA'S Black Stars will set up a training camp in South Africa to prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zambia and Lesotho. According to Supersport.com, new Ghana coach Kwesi ...
View Article250,000 Start Conservation Farming
ABOUT 250,000 farmers have adopted conservation agriculture in Zambia which is aimed at enhancing crop productivity, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Emmanuel Chenda has said. Mr Chenda said the ...
View ArticleScaw in Market Setback
SCAW Limited, a Kitwe-based steel and iron manufacturing company, is struggling to secure market for its mill balls because the mining firms prefer to import the same products. Company managing ...
View ArticleGender Minister Spells Out Churches' Role
THE Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church's Women's Ministries Congress plays an important role in uplifting the welfare of women in society, Gender Minister Inonge Wina has observed. Ms ...
View ArticleForest Coach Hector Chilombo
Forest Rangers coach Hector Chilombo believes the 2-2 away draw his side recorded at Power Dynamos on Saturday is the turning point for the Dolla Hill outfit. Forest have collected only four points ...
View ArticleHH challenges Government to be clear on Henry’s allegations
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has challenged the patriotic front government to clearly state the allegations leveled against Henry Banda. Mr. Hichilema said that it ...
View ArticleMTN IT Specialist, ‘Let’s Go Beeg’ Winner Arrested
Police have apprehended the MTN employee linked to the One billion kwacha Lets Go BEEG Promotion fraud. Inspector General of Police Stella Libongani says the suspect will be transported to ...
View ArticleGovernment is open for dialogue with distributors and traders in Tujilijili
Fackson Shamenda Government says it will not tolerate lawlessness by citizens who opt to protest as a way of airing their grievances. Chief government spokesperson Fackson Shamenda says it is open ...
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