We promised to fix a lot of things, we’re doing it – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has asked Zambians to be patient as he fixes the country’s economy, which he says was damaged. The President was in Luanshya to commission the dewatering of Shaft 28 at Luanshya Mine yesterday. Addressing Luanshya residents, President Hichilema said his government had fixed a number of things, and would continue to deliver…...
Over 7,000 Zambians succumb to tobacco related illnesses annually – MoH
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says more than 7,000 Zambians die from tobacco related deaths annually. Speaking during the Gates Core Partners Meeting Conference on the control of tobacco, Thursday, Masebo said out of 7,000 deaths, 60 percent of the individuals were below the age of 70. “In the year 2000, the number of tobacco smokers…...
Investrust insolvency levels estimated at K850m by BoZ
BANK of Zambia (BOZ) Governor Dr Denny Kalyalya says the Central Bank estimates that at the point of takeover, the insolvency level of Investrust Bank PLC was in the order of K850 million. And BOZ Deputy Governor Operations Francis Chipimo has revealed that the Central Bank plans on making the first payment to former Investrust…...
We’re in a desperate situation, Nalumango tells IFAD
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango has told UN International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) Associate Vice President Corporate Services Department, Guoqi Wu, that the country is in a desperate situation because of drought. Vice-President Nalumango says the country has had calamity after calamity in terms of agriculture and food security. Speaking during the meeting with Wu on…...
Lsk woman agrees with Pamodzi massage therapist to resolve issue privately
A LUSAKA woman has entered into a consent judgement with Pamodzi Hotels and one of its employees, in a matter in which she sued the two, seeking damages due to the sexual harassment she was allegedly subjected to during a massage session. The trio has told the court that due to the nature of the…...
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HH fires ZPPA boss
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has, with immediate effect, terminated the appointment of Idah Chella as Director General of the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA). In a statement, Thursday, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka indicated that the President was wishing Chella well in her future endeavors. “President Hakainde Hichilema has, pursuant to Article 270 of…...
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Olympic qualification means a lot to me – Mwape
BRUCE Mwape says it means a lot to him that he guided the Copper Queens to a second successive Olympic Games qualification, after edging Morocco with a 2-0 score line in Rabat yesterday. Barbara Banda lifeted the Copper Queens over Morocco with a brace, overturning a 2-1 deficit from the first leg of the qualifier…....
We want to reach the semifinal, says Cristoforetti as Zambia faces Ghana
THE futsal national team starts its quest to challenge for the 2024 TotalEnergies Morocco AFCON title with a game against Ghana in Rabat, Morocco, this evening. The Futsal AFCON will run until April 17 with Zambia placed in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Angola and Ghana. The tournament acts as a World Cup qualifier, where…...