Archive: 21 June 2019
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Wina denounces political violence at funeralsVice-President Inonge Wina says the trend by some political party cadres to settle political scores by inciting violence at funerals of their leaders is unZambian. The Vice-President says death is a dignified event in Zambian […]
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Let Medical Stores procure drugs, Kasune tells govtKeembe UPND member of parliament Princess Kasune has appealed to government, through the Ministry of Health, to enact the Statutory Instrument (SI) which was signed for Medical Stores Limited to be given the mandate to […]
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Relief food must extend beyond maize – HIVOSHIVOS Southern Africa advocacy officer for sustainable diets William Chilufya has advised government to start implementing diversified farming practices to tackle the devastating effects of climate change affecting farmers. Commenting on whether government’s ongoing relief […]
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Court rejects Vedanta’s application to join KCM liquidation caseLusaka High Court Judge Anessie Banda-Bobo has declined to join Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited to the winding-up proceedings against Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), saying there’s no such procedure under the winding-up rules. Justice Banda-Bobo observed […]
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We’re worried about xenophobic sentiments taking root in some countries – UNHCRHome Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo says World Refugee Day is an opportunity to reflect on the root causes of displacement and ponder what can be done to prevent it. And UNHCR Representative Pierrine Aylara says […]
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Somizi not allowed in Zambia – SumailiMinister of Guidance and Religious Affairs Reverend Godfridah Sumaili says South Africa’s gay media personality Somizi Mhlongo will not be allowed to make an appearance at this year’s Lusaka July show. Event Organisers, PR Girl […]
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National Financial Switch will slash bank charges, fees – BoZZambians will soon enjoy the benefits of reduced financial transaction charges and fees once the National Financial Switch (NFS) platform is fully implemented, says Zambia Electronic Clearing House Limited board chairperson Dr Bwalya Ng’andu. The […]
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Chipampe must tell Lungu to hold press conference – KabwitaNational Democratic Congress (NDC) national youth chairperson Charles Kabwita has called on President Edgar Lungu’s newly-appointed Special Assistant for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe organize a press briefing for the Head of State as […]
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Brandy is coming, if you don’t like her try Vodka – fansStanbic Bank Public Relations and Communications Manager Chanda Chime Katongo says Grammy award-winner Brandy will this year headline the 2019 Stanbic Music Festival. The news has set social media ablaze with colourful quotes from fans […]
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If Yellow Card protestors go-ahead without permit, we’ll move in with full force, warns KatongoPolice Spokesperson Esther Katongo says if Yellow Card protesters go ahead with their planned protest without a permit, officers will move in with force. And Katongo says it is not right to label the entire […]
