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By-Election Expenditure Beyond K4 Billion Is Illegal - Mulongoti
Opposition People's Party (PP) president Mike Mulongoti says spending beyond the budgeted K4 billion the for by-elections is illegal without parliament approval of the supplementary budget by parliament. And Mulongoti says it was strange for a president who was trying to save money to send over 80 ministers across the country to explain a flawed policy like the removal of subsidies. ...
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IZB Rolls Out Lending Scheme for Women Groups
DESPITE the positive macro-economic performance Zambia has achieved in the recent years, financial inclusion continues to be a challenge as a number of Zambians remain without access to financial services. Further, the entry of new commercial banks and the expansion of products and services by market players have not helped in changing the situation as some parts of Zambia have no banking and ...
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Ex-Speaker Nalumango Joins UPND
Opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has unveiled former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Mutale Nalumango as a new member giving the party another significant catch, particularly outside the Southern Province block, after the recent unveiling of Dr Canicius Banda. UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema welcomed the former Movement for Multi-party Democracy Kaputa Member of ...
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ZRL to Haul 1 Million Tonnes Cargo
ZAMBIA Railways Limited (ZRL) has projected to move 1.13 million tonnes worth of import and export cargo by the end of this year, acting managing director Muyenga Atanga has said. He said the company was targerting to haul goods which include copper, sulphur, and sugar within and outside Zambia. Dr Atanga, who is also Transport and Communication Permanent Secretary, said Zambia Railways was ...
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Zambia Growing Trade Key to Poverty Alleviation Says Chenda
Government has said growing the economy through increased trade is one way that can help the country to address issues of poverty. Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Emmanuel Chenda said in Lusaka yesterday that one of the biggest challenges Zambia was faced with was dealing with issues of poverty. Mr Chenda was speaking during the Zambia-Finland business forum held at Radisson Blue ...
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George Mpombo apologises for temporally abandoning his theft by public servant and forgery case.
George Mpombo FORMER Zambian High Commissioner to Nigeria George Mpombo apologised to Chief resident Magistrate Joshua Banda for temporally abandoning his theft by public servant and forgery case. When he appeared after the police executed a bench warrant issued against him Mpombo yesterday said like any other person he was not above the Law and that the mix up and the subsequent issuing of the ...
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Zambia Zimbabwe US envoys cycle for tourism
United States Ambassador to Zambia Mark Storella riding a bike on a20 km stretch from Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport toNsongwe in Livingstone to promote internationaltourism, economic growth, and wildlife conservation in Zambia andZimbabwe THE United States ambassadors to Zambia and Zimbabwe today began a three-day cross-border bike ride between the two countries to promote ...
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Judge Kajimanga and Mutuna are within their rights-LAZ
The Law Association of Zambia has confirmed that High Court Justices Charles Kajimanga and Nigel Mutuna are well within their rights to challenge the constitutionality of the Chikopa Tribunal. The two High Court Justice have again gone to court to challenge the constitutionality of the tribunal set up to probe their conduct and that of Supreme Court Judge Philip Musonda. LAZ Honorary Secretary ...
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Kumasi Fans To Boycott Ghana’s World Cup Qualifier Against Zambia
Some Kumasi fans plan to boycott Ghana's potential World Cup decider against Zambia in protest against a Ghana FA ban on Kumasi Asante Kotoko following recent violence at their home match. The Porcupine Warriors have been in the news for all the wrong reasons after the Baba Yara stadium was temporarily shut down by the Ghanaian FA due to crowd violence. Irate fans of the club attacked ...
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Mpulungu teachers condemn allowance removal
Mpulungu, May 21, 2013, ZANIS--The Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) in Mpulungu has condemned the removal of special responsibility and double class allowances by government. In an interview today, ZNUT district secretary Amos Chileshe said teachers in the district had received the news with displeasure especially that government had not given valid reasons warranting the removal. Mr ...
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Retain subsidies or resign- MMD challenges President Sata
Dr Nevers Mumba Opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has challenged President Michael Sata to rescind the decision to lift fuel and maize subsidies or resign from being head of state. MMD president Nevers Mumba says it is immoral and hypocritical for the PF government to continue implementing capitalist policies when they draw up a socialist contract with the Zambian people before ...
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Kaboko Mining completes key scoping study at Zambian manganese project
(MENAFN - ProactiveInvestors - Australia)Kaboko Mining (ASX: KAB) has completed a Scoping Study confirming that the budgeted costs for production and logistics at its Mansa manganese project in Zambia, are in line with its expectations.Independent consultant Mincon had estimated the cost of delivering a CIF product at between 190 and 210 per tonne.Manganese prices were averaging about US2,300 ...
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Zambia enter camp for Namibia friendly
The Zambia home-based team entered camp in Lusaka on Monday ahead of Saturday's away friendly against Namibia in Windhoek. Herve Renard had an almost full team in training for the first practice session that began at 15:00 on a chilly Monday afternoon at Nkoloma Stadium. Missing from the first session was the Zesco United trio of midfielders Maybin Mwaba and Khondwani Mtonga including ...
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Government purchases over 200 ambulances medical equipment
Government has procured over 200 ambulances and medical equipment that will be distributed to all hospitals and other health facilities throughout the country. Deputy Minister of Health Christopher Mulenga has disclosed that the 202 ambulances, utility vehicles and medical equipment will start arriving in the country by June this year.. Mr. Mulenga explained that the acquisition of ambulances ...
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NamPower in talks with Zambias CEC on Kudu plant stake
Managing Director Paulus Shilamba said on Tuesday. As part of the deal expected to be signed before the end of June, CEC will also buy 300 megawatts of electricity from the $1.2 billion plant to supply mines in the copper belt, he added. "CEC is also keen to take up minority equity shareholding in ...
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Muwele residents consuming methylated spirit in place of tujilijili
People in Muwele area of Mpika district are reportedly drinking methylated spirit following the banning of tujilijili alcohol by the Government which became so popular, especially among the youths. The newly introduced methylated spirit has already claimed one life of a 16-year-old boy of Moolo village within Muwele area in Lukulu Ward who was found dead in his small house. Abel Chifita Junior ...
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RTSA suspends road service license for City Express
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), has with immediate effect suspended the road service license for City Express service limited due to the unfitness of its buses. RTSA Director, Zindaba Soko, says follows the many complaints the Agency has received from members of the public concerning the fitness of City Express buses known as Ticlays Buses. Mr. Soko says RTSA carried out ...
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Kapiri Mposhi pensioners complain about non-payment of their pension by the local authority
Former workers of Kapiri Mposhi District Council have appealed to government to intervene in the non-payment of their pension and terminal benefits by the local authority. The 36 retirees and administrators of estates for deceased former council workers, who stormed ZANIS in Kapiri Mposhi today, complained that the council has failed to pay them their retirement and retrenchment packages for ...
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Banned Judges Challenge Tribunal Legality
TWO of the three suspended judges Nigel Mutuna and Charles Kajimanga have again rushed back to court but this time around to challenge the constitutionality of the tribunal set up to probe their alleged professional misconduct. Justices Mutuna and Kajimanga have contested that the tribunal should not be allowed to sit and hear their alleged professional misconduct, contending that it has no ...
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Explain Subsidy Issues - Sata Orders
PRESIDENT Michael Sata has directed Cabinet and deputy ministers to explain Government's resolve to remove subsidies on maize and fuel. Mr Sata, who issued the directive during a caucus meeting held at State House yesterday, urged the ministers to work with greater urgency and ensure that they engage people on Government's decision to scrap the subsidies. He said ministers should ...
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Two Multi-Choice Bosses Killed in Chisamba Crash
TWO senior managers at Multi-Choice Zambia died on the spot on Sunday evening in Chisamba area on Great North Road while five other people sustained injuries. Amos Sakazhila, 53, who was operations manager, and Danny Kayonga, 39, the finance manager, died on the spot when a Toyota Fortuner they were travelling in hit into a Mitsubishi Pajero. Multi-Choice Zambia general manager Simon Bota, who ...
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State Assures On Graft Fight Governance
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Effron Lungu has assured cooperating partners that Government will continue to uphold good democratic tenets and will not relent in the fight against corruption. Dr Lungu said the fight against corruption was an inclusive crusade and that any Zambian found wanting regardless of their status would be prosecuted. He said this in Lusaka yesterday when he received letters ...
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Prophet Acused of Raping Housewife
A KABWE housewife has narrated in a magistrate's court how a prophet allegedly raped her, while he was conducting healing prayers for her. The woman narrated before Kabwe resident magistrate Jennifer Bwalya that on March 14, this year, she travelled to Kasavasa area to see the prophet who was in the company of another person for prayers. This is in a case in which the prophet, Anthony ...
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CLM Hands Over New Zaone Market
LUANSHYA Copper Mines Plc (CLM) has handed over the new Zaone Market constructed at a cost of KR809,000 to Luanshya Municipal Council. The construction of the market commenced in 2011 and the scope of works included the construction of a shelter, slabs, stands and painting of the structure. Additional works include the refurbishment of an ablution block and an office block to house the market ...
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Subsidy Removal Gainful - CBU Don
COPPERBELT University dean in the school of business Sumbye Kapena says the positive aspects of the removal of subsidies far outweigh the perceived negative repercussions. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba says the removal of subsidies will result in Government saving KR300 million monthly, which will be used for infrastructure development. Dr Kapena, in his analysis to back the ...
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