Archive: 19 April 2021

19 Apr 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

MoH vaccinates 2,114 people in five days

HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has disclosed that so far no severe adverse event (SAEs) have been received among those vaccinated against COVID-19. In a statement, Monday, Dr Chanda said on Sunday 798 individuals got […]

19 Apr 2021 | Dr. Simon Manda

Revitalizing Agriculture in Zambia: How can Wheat deliver Hope?

In my previous Monday Opinion, I argued wheat can be a wonder crop that can deliver gains at different points despite continued neglect in policy and practice. I ended on an optimistic note that sector […]

19 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

2021 voters register will be certified on May 9, Wina informs Parley

Vice-President Inonge Wina has told Parliament that the 2021 national voters register is set to be consolidated on the 9th of May. The Vice-President said this during the question and answer session in Parliament, Friday.... […]

19 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Some MoH procurement officials act like they’re hired to kill people, Katuta tells Parley

CHIENGI FDD member of parliament Given Katuta has told parliament that the lack of care buy procurement officials under the Ministry of Health makes them appear as though they are hired to kill people. And […]

19 Apr 2021 | Julia Malunga

Those saying UPND manifesto is plagiarised are just jealous – HH

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema says people who are claiming that the UPND manifesto is plagiarised are just jealous of the party. And Hichilema says the protests by the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) contractors on Monday […]

19 Apr 2021 | Julia Malunga

We made a mistake on G12, better qualified people will be left out, laments Mbulakulima

MILENGE PF member of parliament Mwansa Mbulakulima says the Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has failed to give clear guidance on the grade 12 certificate clause. And Mbulakulima said the country made a mistake in […]

19 Apr 2021 | Julia Malunga

Illegal issuance of NRCs will be a thing of the past, assures Kampyongo

HOME Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has launched 13 e-services for the office of registrar of societies which will enable Zambians to access all services remotely from any location. Speaking when he officiated at the launch... […]

19 Apr 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

Govt, UN Zambia partner to push for increased women participation in elections

GOVERNMENT in partnership with the United Nations in Zambia will on April 21, this year, hold a virtual High-Level dialogue aimed at increasing women’s participation in the electoral processes. In a statement, Friday, Office of […]

19 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Prisoners should vote together with members of the public – Mwiimbu

MONZE Central UPND member of parliament Jack Mwiimbu has proposed that prisoners should not be allowed to vote separately from members of the public, saying this would protect inmates from being discriminated against based on […]

19 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Malanji bought a car for my husband, police seized it after he refused to support Bill 10, Kapalasa’s wife tells court

KATUBA UPND member of parliament Aubrey Kapalasa’s wife Fanny Madzi, has commenced judicial review proceedings in the Lusaka High Court challenging the Zambia Police’s decision to seize a motor vehicle which she says was given […]