Archive: 21 June 2019

21 Jun 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

Wina denounces political violence at funerals

Vice-President Inonge Wina says the trend by some political party cadres to settle political scores by inciting violence at funerals of their leaders is unZambian. The Vice-President says death is a dignified event in Zambian […]

21 Jun 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Let Medical Stores procure drugs, Kasune tells govt

Keembe UPND member of parliament Princess Kasune has appealed to government, through the Ministry of Health, to enact the Statutory Instrument (SI) which was signed for Medical Stores Limited to be given the mandate to […]

21 Jun 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

Relief food must extend beyond maize – HIVOS

HIVOS Southern Africa advocacy officer for sustainable diets William Chilufya has advised government to start implementing diversified farming practices to tackle the devastating effects of climate change affecting farmers. Commenting on whether government’s ongoing relief […]

21 Jun 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Court rejects Vedanta’s application to join KCM liquidation case

Lusaka High Court Judge Anessie Banda-Bobo has declined to join Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited to the winding-up proceedings against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), saying there’s no such procedure under the winding-up rules. Justice Banda-Bobo observed […]

21 Jun 2019 | Mwanida Mwanza

We’re worried about xenophobic sentiments taking root in some countries – UNHCR

Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo says World Refugee Day is an opportunity to reflect on the root causes of displacement and ponder what can be done to prevent it. And UNHCR Representative Pierrine Aylara says […]

21 Jun 2019 | Felix Kashweka

Somizi not allowed in Zambia – Sumaili

Minister of Guidance and Religious Affairs Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says South Africa’s gay media personality Somizi Mhlongo will not be allowed to make an appearance at this year’s Lusaka July show. Event Organisers, PR Girl […]

21 Jun 2019 | Stuart Lisulo

National Financial Switch will slash bank charges, fees – BoZ

Zambians will soon enjoy the benefits of reduced financial transaction charges and fees once the National Financial Switch (NFS) platform is fully implemented, says Zambia Electronic Clearing House Limited board chairperson Dr Bwalya Ng’andu. The […]

21 Jun 2019 | Natasha Sakala

Chipampe must tell Lungu to hold press conference – Kabwita

National Democratic Congress (NDC) national youth chairperson Charles Kabwita has called on President Edgar Lungu’s newly-appointed Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe organize a press briefing for the Head of State as […]

21 Jun 2019 | Martha Mwanza and Felix Kashweka

Brandy is coming, if you don’t like her try Vodka – fans

Stanbic Bank Public Relations and Communications Manager Chanda Chime Katongo says Grammy award-winner Brandy will this year headline the 2019 Stanbic Music Festival. The news has set social media ablaze with colourful quotes from fans […]

21 Jun 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

If Yellow Card protestors go-ahead without permit, we’ll move in with full force, warns Katongo

Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says if Yellow Card protesters go ahead with their planned protest without a permit, officers will move in with force. And Katongo says it is not right to label the entire […]