Archive: 19 February 2019
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Lungu is not in charge of the State – KalabaDemocratic Party president Harry Kalaba has charged that the storming of Parliament by PF cadres on Thursday is a sign that President Edgar Lungu isn’t in charge as the Head of State. And Kalaba says […]
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Chitotela, 3 others plead not guiltyMinister of Housing and Infrastructure Development Ronald Chitotela and his co-accused have pleaded not guilty in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court to four counts of concealing and being in possession of properties suspected to be proceeds […]
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Importation of GMOs an insult to farmers, manufacturers – Consumer UnionThe Africa Consumer Union has asked Zambians to reject food containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) that is imported on the Zambian market by the government, warning of serious health implications. In a statement, ACU 1st […]
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Lusaka man gets 9 years for stealing at Magistrates’ CourtA 41 year-old man of Chipata Compound has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court complex and stealing K16,000 cash and two cells phones. And principal […]
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We’ll close down ‘churches’ causing noise pollution in compounds – SampaLusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has warned illegal churches in all the seven constituencies in Lusaka that they risk being closed if they cause noise pollution to unwilling listeners. Responding to a press query from News […]
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Police Service not happy with firing of Sesheke officers – SpokespersonPolice Spokesperson Esther Katongo says officers are not happy with the retiring of four of their colleagues in Sesheke, fearing that it could happen to any of them at any time. And Katongo has lamented […]
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Zimbabwe withdraws from hosting 2019 COSAFA Cup tournamentZimbabwe has withdrawn from hosting this year’s COSAFA Cup set to take place from 19 May to 1 June. According to the BBC Sports, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sports, Art and Recreation, Hon. Kirsty Coventry […]
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Zambezi Portland Cement shareholding wrangle in new twistThe shareholding wrangle in the Zambezi Portland Cement (ZPC) saga has taken a different twist with the rejection of Phesto Musonda as interim joint chief executive officer by the Antonio Ventriglia management. Finsbury Investments Limited […]
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ZEMA extends grace period for shopping plastic bag usageThe Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has extended the grace period for usage of plastic carrier bags granted to selected chain stores that had applied for an extension in order to finish their old stocks. […]
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Agro dealers plead with govt to release outstanding moniesSinda agro dealers say government’s delayed payment to activate farming inputs through the electronic voucher system has contributed towards their failure to supply farmers on time. Speaking during a dialogue meeting between District Commissioner Paradious […]
