ZCCB says it won’t bless gay marriages
THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) says the declaration concerning the blessing of same sex couples issued by Pope Francis is not for implementation in Zambia. The Conference says the declaration should not be understood as an endorsement of same-sex unions, but rather a reflective response to numerous questions about the possibility of imparting…...
Litigation is costly, govt and contractors should resolve payment issues administratively – ZACCO
THE Zambia Association of Citizen Contractors (ZACCO) says the loss of K217 million by the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) in legal costs as indicated in the latest Auditor General’s report should serve as a lesson to government to pay contractors on time. The latest Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended December 31,…...
Lsk, Eastern record 96 new cholera cases
LUSAKA and Eastern Provinces have recorded 96 new cholera cases with two deaths in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, traders at Lusaka’s Soweto Market have complained and expressed fear about the increased piles of uncollected garbage amid the cholera outbreak, despite paying fees to the local authority. According to information released by the Ministry of…...
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ZAMMSA distributes CT scan, X-ray machines worth K45m
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has distributed recently procured CT scans and X-ray machines worth K45 million across public health facilities in the country. ZAMMSA Corporate Communications Senior Manager Bradley Chingobe disclosed in a statement, Wednesday, that the CT Scan worth K13 million had been delivered and installed at Kabwe…...
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Speaker donates assorted items to UTH Women and Newborn Hospital
THE Nelly Mutti Foundation has donated various items to the women and newborn hospital at the University Teaching Hospital. Speaking at the unveiling of the refurbished doctor’s room, Wednesday, the Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti said her donation was just the beginning of many more she would make countrywide. “Let me emphasise that…...
Kola Foundation has a political agenda – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says the Kola Foundation has a political agenda and is trying to divide the country on tribal lines. Commenting on a recent notice of meeting of Kola members to talk about perceived arbitrary arrests, harassment, persecution and torture of some of their members, Kabuswe said the grouping had…...
HH tells newly appointed ZAF Commander, his deputy to work as a team
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the newly appointed ZAF Commander Oscar Nyoni and his deputy Arthur Kalaluka to work as a team. Yesterday, the President fired Collin Barry and replaced him with Major General Nyoni whom he also promoted to the position of Lieutenant General. He also promoted the newly appointed Deputy Commander Brigadier General…...
