Category: Latest News

Zambian Government halts extension of conditional work permits for expatriates

Zambian Government halts extension of conditional work permits for expatriates


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

By Nicky Shabolyo, PRESS SECRETARY HIGH COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA IN SOUTH AFRICA Mobile: 00 27 810027548 Email: press@zambiapretoria.net; nshabolyo@gmail.com PRETORIA- THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY, 2017 – GOVERNMENT has suspended extension of conditional work permits for expatriates until the system was reorganised to eliminate abuse.   Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Stephen Kampyongo has said that he has given directives that all extensions for the conditional two- year period work permits given to expatriates, who were brought in by investors to train Zambians, be halted.   Mr. Kampyongo has said that the process had been abused with Zambians colluding with investors and allowing expatriates to continue...

ZAMBIAN BREWERIES $2M INVESTMENT RESTORES CASTLE LITE PRODUCTION

ZAMBIAN BREWERIES $2M INVESTMENT RESTORES CASTLE LITE PRODUCTION


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

Top beer brand will be packaged at Zambian Breweries’ plant in Lusaka, after US$2 million refit LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambian Breweries’ world-class Castle Lite lager has returned to local production with the commissioning this week of new a US$2 million packaging line at the company’s Mungwi Road plant in Lusaka. Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Hon. Margaret Mwanakatwe was on hand to officially launch the new production line, which is part of the company’s reinvigorated  investment programme following government’s reduction of excise tax on clear beer from 60 percent to 40 percent in the 2016 Budget. “This plant will...

Continued attacks on PF Govt. worry Spuki Mulemwa

Continued attacks on PF Govt. worry Spuki Mulemwa


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

By Zambian DNA Spokesperson Spuki Mulemwa SOME of the private media houses are out of order as all they do is attack the President and government all the time. Zambian DNA is aware of a named daily tabloid that is bent on tarnishing the image of government through malicious and unfounded allegations by the tabloid,s agents. https://youtu.be/4hpAslXiONc?t=11 Zambian DNA is encouraging President Edgar Lungu to focus on providing leadership and solving the many challenges Zambians are facing. We are aware that there is a massive move to make the country ungovernable through anarchy and despondency. malcontents WITHIN THE RULING PARTY who are...

WE NEED RESOURCES TO CONTINUE OFFERING BETTER EDUCATION-CATHOLIC BISHOPS

WE NEED RESOURCES TO CONTINUE OFFERING BETTER EDUCATION-CATHOLIC BISHOPS


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

By Mwenya Mukuka (Mr.)  Communications Officer Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops Kabulonga Road, BRT6 Nr 60 Box 31965 Lusaka,Zambia  Tel:+260 211 26 26 13 Mobile:  +260 966 61 89 11 http://mwenyamukuka.yolasite.com/ “The quality and size of your seed will determine your harvest.”The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on the proposed construction of the shopping Mall near St. Mary’s High school in Lusaka has been held with the Catholic Bishops reiterating that the revenue from the project will help support the Catholic Church continue offering better education in Zambia. Speaking on behalf of Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) President...

UNHCR Zambia Legal Aspects of Local Integration/Legal Framework for Refugee Protection Workshop

UNHCR Zambia Legal Aspects of Local Integration/Legal Framework for Refugee Protection Workshop


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

Media Advisory Official opening of a Workshop on Legal Aspects of Local Integration and the Legal Framework for Refugee Protection in Zambia Guest of Honour: Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Stephen Kampyongo (MP) Date: Tuesday 7th February 2017 Time: 08:50 hours Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka (Makumbi Hall – 8th Floor) For more information: +260 979585832  Kelvin Shimoh UNHCR Zambia Public Information Associate Representation Office Lusaka Zambia Tel: +260 211 265873/6 Cell: +260979585832 www.unhcr.org | : Twitter: #unhcrzambia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnhcrZambia/ P.O. Box 32542 One Refugee Fleeing War, Is One Too Many Get Involved, Render Support to Refugees!  Join our #WithRefugees campaign...

LCC prosecutes bar owners

LCC prosecutes bar owners


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

By Ms. Brenda Katongola,  Lusaka City Council  (LCC) Assistant Public Relations Manager THE Lusaka Fast Track Court has convicted and fined five bar owners for operating beyond the stipulated hours. The five were part of the 20 bars that were served with summons during an operation conducted by a combined team of State and Council Police officers over the weekend. The five who were convicted and fined K10, 000 each or six (6) months in default, appeared before Magistrate Anna Holland today (Monday, February 6, 2017). The five were part of the 20 that were issued with summons after being...

Visa Signs Strategic Partnership Deal with Atlas Mara

Visa Signs Strategic Partnership Deal with Atlas Mara


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

Partnership aims to drive electronic payment adoption and financial inclusion in Sub Saharan Africa   Lusaka, Zambia – 26 Jan 2017: Visa (NYSE:V), a global payments technology company, today signed a commercial partnership with Atlas Mara Limited (LON: ATMA), the sub-Saharan Africa financial services group, as part of a wider strategic partnership to introduce a dynamic suite of payment solutions and expand access to electronic payments within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.   Through this partnership, Atlas Mara’s banks will be able to leverage already existing Visa payment platforms, such as mVisa and Visa Direct, to provide their customers new ways...

DEC PRESS STATEMENT 31st JANUARY 2017

DEC PRESS STATEMENT 31st JANUARY 2017


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

Lusaka, Tuesday 31st January, 2017 – The Drug Enforcement Commission through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit (AMLIU) in Western Province has arrested a Deputy School Head Teacher for money laundering involving over K17, 000. Wamuntima Nyambe, 32, a Deputy Head Teacher of House No. 4 Namushakende in Nalolo District has been arrested for theft by public servant, fraudulent false accounting and money laundering contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence are that Wamunyima Nyambe, a class teacher and acting as Human Resource Officer at Nalolo District Education Office, on 24th December, 2015 by virtue of his employment and...

African Heads of State make Historic Commitment to Advance Immunization in Africa

African Heads of State make Historic Commitment to Advance Immunization in Africa


Notice: Undefined index: catFilterList in /home/zambi/public_html/wp-content/plugins/wp-likes/api.php on line 243

It includes 10 commitments, including increasing vaccine-related funding, strengthening supply chains and delivery systems, and making universal access to vaccines a cornerstone of health and development efforts ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 31, 2017/ — Today, Heads of State from across Africa adopted a Declaration on Universal Access to Immunization in Africa, in which they endorsed the Addis Declaration on Immunization (http://APO.af/9BsLoF), a historic and timely pledge to ensure that everyone in Africa – regardless of who they are or where they live – receives the full benefits of immunization. The endorsement was issued during the 28th African Union (AU) Summit...

error: Content is protected !!