Category: Education

Chembe water blues worry Sebastian C. Kopulande

Chembe water blues worry Sebastian C. Kopulande

By Derrick Sinjela and Jessie Zimba CHEMBE Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Sebastian Kopulande is worried that people in his district lack proper supply of water despite being located on the banks of one of the Luapula river in Luapula Province. Mr. Kopulande laments that constituents continue to grapple with teething water blues. Speaking in an interview in Lusaka, flanked by Media Consultant, Ms. Kunda Mando, Mr. Kopulande said water blues in the area are a war he is determined to fight in fostering better living standards for the electorates. “My people have no access to clean water despite Chembe...

Preach peace, Inonge Mutukwa-Wina prods Luapula Expo and Investment Conference bikers

By Derrick Sinjela, Jessie Zimba and Fulman James Mukobeko in Lusaka, Zambia Thursday, July 20, 2017 REPUBLICAN Vice President and Zambia’s Acting President Inonge Mutukwa-Wina is urging a group of bikers cycling from Lusaka to Samfya raising  awareness on the Luapula Expo and Investment Conference 26 -31 July 2017 to act as Ambassadors of peace. A delighted Luapula Minister Nickson Chilangwa and Lusaka Province Minister Japhen Mwakalombe paid glowing tribute to Ms. Mutukwa-Wina and President Edgar Chagwa Lungu for reading unwavering support toward the successful hosting of the Luapula Expo and Investment Conference 26 -31 July 2017. Speaking during a...

A PASTORAL LETTER ISSUED BY  THE ZAMBIA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE (ZEC)  ON THE AUGUST 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS

A PASTORAL LETTER ISSUED BY THE ZAMBIA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE (ZEC) ON THE AUGUST 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS

“NO LONGER WILL VIOLENCE BE HEARD IN YOUR LAND” (Isaiah 60:18) A CALL TO PEACEFUL, CREDIBLE AND TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS PREAMBLE To all members of the Catholic Church and all people of good will. We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in the words of St. Paul:“Now, may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all” (2 Th. 3:16). As we are near the election day of 11th August 2016, we are compelled by the love of Christ (2 Cor. 5:14)to once again speak...

PRECISION AIRWAYS NEW FLYING DESTINATION

PRECISION AIRWAYS NEW FLYING DESTINATION

Lusaka – The Capital of Zambia “The Friendly City of Lusaka” “Welcome to the Garden City of Lusaka” FACT FILE: Lusaka, Zambia Area: 70 (sq Km)square kilometres Population: Roughly 3.1 millions. Language: Mostly English, Nyanja, Bemba and some local dialects. Currency: The official currency is Kwacha (K) Time zone: Local time Standard Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 02:00 hour (Thursday, 15 Mar 2012 17:17) Climate: pleasantly moderate weather due to its high altitude above the sea level Hotels and restaurants: Plentiful of fantastic and classy hotels and restaurants with modern facilities. ATM: Available 24 hours seven days a week. Also inter-banking...

We shall not legalise prostitution-Professor Nkandu Luo

We shall not legalise prostitution-Professor Nkandu Luo

By Derrick Sinjela published on Monday 11th July 2011 PROFESSOR Nkandu Luo, the Minister of Local Government, Housing, Early Education and Environmental Protection  has reiterated that sex work will not be legalised in Zambia as doing so would worsen the incidence of HIV/AIDS. Prof Luo said one of the founders of “Tasinta Drop-in-Center for reformed prostitutes said that legalizing sex and generally speaking prostitution in Zambia would sanction increasing the prevalence rate of HIV infections. Prof Luo said that instead of legalizing sex work, those agitating for such indiscriminate activities needed to economically empower young people attain independence. “If sex...

Emerine Kabanshi launches ZAPD Strategic Plan 2017 2021

By Fulman James Mukobeko Nico, Sibeso Nalufu and Derrick Sinjela COMMUNITY Development and Social Services Minister (CDSSM) Emerine Kabanshi pegs the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD) 2017-2021 Strategic Plan as a necessary tool for improving the standards and promoting rights of persons with disabilities. Speaking at the launch of ZAPD 2017-2021 Strategic Plan, at Lusaka’s New Government Complex on Saturday 1st July 2017, Ms. Kabanshi said through the ZAPD vision of inclusiveness, Zambians must ensure that persons with disabilities are included in all developmental activities. Flanked by ZAPD Acting Director General Dr. Barnabas Chitalu, ZAPD Board Chairperson, Ms....

António Guterres, 9th United Nations Secretary-General since Sunday 1st January 2017

António Guterres, 9th United Nations Secretary-General since Sunday 1st January 2017

Biography=António Guterres United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres UN Photo/Mark Garten António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on Sunday 1st January 2017.  Having witnessed the suffering of the most vulnerable people on earth, in refugee camps and in war zones, the Secretary-General is determined to make human dignity the core of his work, and to serve as a peace broker, a bridge-builder and a promoter of reform and innovation. Prior to his appointment as Secretary-General, Mr. Guterres served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from June 2005 to December 2015,  heading one of the world’s foremost humanitarian organizations during...

ACSZ Vice President Mrs. Caroline M Silwamba & MUVI TV General Manager Mr Angel Phiri sign 2017 MoU

Remarks by ACSZ Vice President at the Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between ACSZ and MUVI TV Thank you very much for coming to witness the signing of the MoU between ACSZ and MUVI on the NSHIMA Eating Competition which will be one of our highlights among the arena activities. On behalf of the society i would like to state that this memorandum is a significant step forward. The society and MUVI TV have joined efforts in the framework of adding value to the entertainment of this year’s show. The eating competition is an initiative started by MUVI...

Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu & Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Confer

Remarks by his Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia, When he meets with His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, During the state visit to Zambia From 26th to 29th June, 2017 Your Excellency, I welcome you to Zambia and Lusaka in particular and wish you better stay. Your visit will further consolidate the excellent relations between Zambia and Ghana. We are delighted that Zambia is the first country that your Excellency is visiting in southern Africa since your election. It is not a coincidence but it is because we...

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