Zambia’s economy set to grow by 8.1% in the next few years
he completion of major copper mining projects in Zambia next year is expected to contribute to economic growth of 8.1% from 2014 to 2016, advisory firm KPMG states. “Copper production in the country...
View Article‘Explore Sinazongwe tourism potential’
LOCAL and foreign investors should help exploit the tourism sites in Sinazongwe District which have remained untapped for some time now, area District Commissioner Dodo Sindaza has said. Mr Sindaza...
View ArticleACC arrest former Southern province Permanent Secretary
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Southern province Permanent Secretary Edwin Zumbunu for corrupt practices involving more than K195, 000.00 ACC Corporate Affairs officer Christopher...
View ArticleUshers protest over Kazala’s behaviour
USHERS, who manned the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola during Zambia’s 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Zimbabwe last month, have protested to FAZ president, Kalusha Bwalya...
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‘Gay rights activist trial should proceed’
THE Lusaka High Court has ruled that trial should commence in the subordinate court in a matter in which gay rights activist Paul Kasonkomona is facing an offence of idle and disorderly conduct....
View ArticleTHE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to expand
THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is planning to spread its wings countrywide to enable consumers lodge their complaints in their respective localities. CCPC Board of...
View ArticleRETIRED local court justices, court clerks and messengers have given the...
RETIRED local court justices, court clerks and messengers have given the Judiciary a seven-day ultimatum to pay them their retirement packages. The former Judiciary employees found at the Lusaka High...
View ArticleMain suspect in ex-MP’s murder arrested
POLICE have apprehended the prime suspect in the brutal murder in Kitwe of former Wusakile Member of Parliament (MP) Barnabas Chella. Copperbelt Police Chief Joyce Kasosa confirmed the picking up of...
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Defence deputy Minister Davies Mwila has resigned
Defence deputy Minister Davies Mwila – pix thepost Defence deputy Minister Davies Mwila has resigned his position with immediate effect. In his resignation letter to the president made available to...
View ArticleSata calls for end to succession wrangles
PRESIDENT Michael Sata has called for an end to the increased cases of succession wrangles that have rocked several chiefdoms in Zambia after the death of a chief. Mr Sata said the wrangles being...
View ArticlePF cadres want Wynter out
FOR the second day running, Patriotic Front (PF) cadres from seven constituencies and 33 wards and branches in Lusaka yesterday gathered at the party’s district office demanding that their secretary...
View ArticleChikwanda urges greater African economic strides
FINANCE Minister Alexander Chikwanda has advised African interest groups to unite for them to create a viable and successful regional market. He said youths and the general populace were tired of...
View ArticlePF cadres want Lubinda
KABWATA Member of Parliament (MP) Given Lubinda yesterday stole the show at the memorial service for Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba’s mother, Grace, when Patriotic Front (PF) cadres referred to him...
View ArticlePro-endorsement group seizes PF Lusaka District office
A GROUP of Patriotic Front (PF) members in Lusaka proposing the candidature of President Michael Sata for the 2016 elections has taken over the district office after clashes with those believed to...
View Article5 Chipata cops busted for K3,000
FIVE police officers in Chipata are in trouble after Eastern Province Minister Malozo Sichone found them with more than K3,000 unreceipted money which they collected from motorists. The officers were...
View Article‘Support First Lady’s works’
FIRST Lady Christine Kaseba’s charity work is well-meaning and complementary to Government’s efforts in the provision of health services to the people, Government has said. Chief Government...
View ArticleSata stops 2016 endorsement debate
Speaking before a joint Cabinet and PF Central committee meeting at State house this morning, President Sata says anyone in the Patriotic Front is free to aspire for the presidency. The Head of State...
View ArticleDigital NRCs coming – Lungu
Homes Affairs Minister Edgar Lungu says plans to replace the current National Registration Cards (NRCs) with digitalized ones are on course. Mr. Lungu says government has targeted October this year to...
View ArticlePF Cabinet most incompetent – Nevers
Opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) president Nevers Mumba has expressed concern over the quality of Ministers in President Michael Sata’s Cabinet. Dr. Mumba says the Head of State...
View ArticlePresident Sata urged to provide Serious policy direction
A Public Policy Expert has noted the need for Republican President Michael Sata to provide serious policy direction as he opens the Third Session of the Eleventh National Assembly this Friday. Dr Neo...
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