Archive: 25 March 2019
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KCM withdraws critical allowances for 320 staffKonkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has formally withdrawn a critical allowance payment affecting 320 staff effective March 1, 2019. But KCM’s corporate affairs general manager Eugene Chungu has explained that the critical allowances awarded to […]
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We have created and earned him: why Lungu remains Zambia’s presidentFor a long time now, many of us have complained, sometimes with very persuasive arguments, that Zambia is where it is today because of bad leadership at the national level. We explain our country’s deepening […]
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Being rich isn’t wrong, but you must prove how you acquired wealth – KalabaDemocratic Party leader Harry Kalaba says individuals who are rich must have records that show how they got rich. And Kalaba says the fight against corruption is anemic. Speaking when he featured on the Catholic […]
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Lungu should prove his stance on corruption with action, not words – ActionAidActionAid Zambia country director Nalucha Ziba says if President Edgar Lungu truly detests corruption, his commitment to fight it should be seen in action and not in speeches as is currently the case. Reacting to […]
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US govt releases US$30,000 for Zambian women empowermentZambia is among 26 pilot countries worldwide selected to participate in the United States government’s newly-launched Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme established to support women entrepreneurs through a US$30,000 grant. According to a statement […]
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Miners should be safety conscious to avoid accidents, urges AssociationAssociation of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) president Augustine Mubanga has urged all mining employees to be safety conscious when undertaking operations to reduce the chances of accidents. And Mubanga says calls to suspend or […]
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Lungu must apologize for causing HH pain if he’s serious about reconciliation – NkomboMazabuka Central UPND member of parliament Gary Nkombo says President Edgar Lungu and the PF must apologize to Hakainde Hichilema for inflicting pain on him during his days in prison as well as for allegedly […]
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It’ll be hard to bounce back in 2021 if we don’t deliver – LunguPresident Edgar Lungu says it’ll be hard to get a fresh mandate if his government fails to finish projects which have stalled in the country. And President Lungu has directed the Disaster Management and Mitigation […]
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Court awards compensatory damages to marketeer who was wrongly arrested for burning City MarketThe Lusaka High Court has awarded compensatory damages to a marketeer who was wrongly arrested by police officers in 2017 on suspicion that she burnt Lusaka City Market because she is a UPND member. In […]
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Nyumba Yanga teacher in court for killing wifeThe 42-year-old teacher of Nyumba Yanga Secondary who allegedly shot dead his wife after a marital dispute recently, has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on two counts of murder. Kenneth Makina of Woodlands, alleged […]
