Bana Chimbusa needs new syllabus for today’s girl child, notes Psychotherapist
IS the traditional marriage counsellors’ syllabus outdated? Are the Bana Chimbusa contributing to rising cases of depression in women? Well, Dr George Tafuna, a trained psychotherapist from Chainama Hills Mental Hospital, thinks now is the time to change the syllabus because “teaching outdated notions of submission to modern women who work and have financial independence…...
Govt withdraws proposed amendments to Employment Code Act
LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba says government has withdrawn proposed amendments to the Employment Code Act. On Tuesday the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions threatened countrywide protests if government went ahead and amended the Act, arguing that it suggested a reduction in gratuity from current 25 percent to 16 percent, among other proposals…....
CBU lecturers resume sit-in protests
UNIONISED Academic Staff at Copperbelt University have unanimously agreed to resume the sit-in protests which they first began in March this year. The protests are aimed at pressing for a conclusion to the collective bargaining process, and to demand that government releases all funds allocated to CBU so that all the outstanding gratuities are paid…....
Over 10 MPs asked me if their sons, wives could be employed by ZRA, reveals Nkulukusa
SECRETARY to Treasury Felix Nkulukusa says over 10 members of parliament have approached him, asking whether their sons or wives can be employed by the Zambia Revenue Authority. Nkulukusa has revealed that one of the MPs actually took a chicken to his home, hoping that would be persuasive enough. During the Parliamentary Select Committee on…...
ZAMMSA is bankrupt, says Nyasulu as he explains how drugs ended up at J&J storage
SUSPENDED ZAMMSA director general Victor Nyasulu says the decision to take the drugs to J&J was made by the transporter out of frustration because there were long queues of tracks awaiting clearance by the agency. And Nyasulu says ZAMMSA is bankrupt and has not been paying NHIMA, ZRA and NAPSA. Meanwhile, Nyasulu says he was…...
Ministry of Education directs all schools to reject goods from Mikalile
THE Ministry of Education has directed all schools to reject goods delivered by Mikalile Trading Company of Hong Kong. Last week, Secretary to Treasury Felix Nkulukusa told a parliamentary committee that the Anti-Corruption Commission had instructed him not to make any payments on the debt owed to Mikalile Trading Company, until some investigations were concluded…....
UNZA PR students tour Trade Kings
UNIVERSITY of Zambia Public Relations students on Friday toured Trade Kings Group, learning more about its manufacturing prowess. Speaking after the tour, Trade Kings Group Public Relations Manager Bridget Kambobe said the tour was part of the commemoration and celebration of the World Public Relations day which fell on July 16. “Trade Kings has been […]
Nali happy to join OFI Crete
COPPER Queens goalkeeper Hazel Nali says she is proud to have joined Greek A Division outfit OFI Crete Women FC after recovering from a career threatening injury which has kept her away from the game for almost two years. On July 13 two years ago, Nali saved two penalties and scored the winning spot kick…...
Modelling isn’t only for women – Joackim
The modelling industry in Zambia has for a long time been dominated by women, but there’s now a dramatic shift as more men step into the spotlight, gaining well-deserved recognition. Joackim Omega Chulu made history in the Zambian modelling industry by becoming the first male model to win a major competition and claim the title…...
Maloto forgives those who ‘killed’ him
Artiste Yoram Phiri, also known as Maloto, says rumours that he had died deeply hurt him. He says he is glad he doesn’t know who engineered the false information because if he did, he might have been tempted to seek revenge. He has, however, chosen to forgive those who ‘killed him’, acknowledging that their intentions…...