Category: Gender & health

Grace Manyonga pegs Education as Sustainable Development Goals cornerstone

Grace Manyonga pegs Education as Sustainable Development Goals cornerstone

By Ashton Kelly Bunda ZAMBIA National Education Coalition Executive Director (ZANEC) Grace Manyonga says Education is the foundation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and if the target to improve education is not achieved by 2030 then the rest the developmental goals will not succeeded, reports Ashton Kelly Bunda. Manyonga Emphasized that is no critical thinking in institutions of higher education due to luck of extensive research, hence compromising academic freedom and resulting in mediocre human resource in future and that ZANEC has been working on promoting academic freedoms that would enhance quality delivery of education in tertiary institutions of...

Farming inputs ready, assures Agro PS Julius Shawa

Farming inputs ready, assures Agro PS Julius Shawa

By Ashton Kelly Bunda. Agriculture Ministry Permanent Secretary (PS) Julius Shawa assures citizens that inputs are ready but logistical and ware housing challenges may act as a stumbling block by delaying fertilizer and seed reaching the farmers. Mr. Shawa restated the Patriotic Front (PF) regard of agriculture as bearing a step by step chain effect on farming activities countrywide.   The Agriculture Ministry conceded that the Zambian Government, through Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya grappling with inadequate ware housing, documented as an integral part of the fertilizer and seed distribution exercise.   “Investors must take advantage of challenges of storage of...

Educating Zambia’s future through Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Educating Zambia’s future through Early Childhood Development (ECD)

By Fulman Mukobeko and Derrick Sinjela A range of scientific findings suggest that the early years of a child are critical in the formation of intelligence, personality, and social behavior. Investment in early child development provides greater returns through increased enrollment, retention, achievement, and completion of primary school level. This also contributes to Millennium Development Goals 2 and 3 as well as Education for All (EFA) objectives. However, only 6 percent of children aged between 36 to 59 months are enrolled in pre-schools in Zambia and only 17.1 percent of new entrants to grade one in 2007 had pre-school experience....

Cleanliness next to godliness prods Dr. Canisius Banda

Cleanliness next to godliness prods Dr. Canisius Banda

By Derrick Sinjela Public Health Specialist Dr Canisuis Banda has called on Zambians to be responsible and observe cleanness in view of cholera. Dr Banda said in an interview that cholera and other disease outbreak can be avoided if residents are clean. Dr Banda who served as Ministry of Health Spokesperson in the MMD regime expressed worry that some residents are filthy as they continue throwing litter anyhow. And Dr Banda says Zambians should reflect on the importance of the Lord Jesus as they celebrate this year’s charismas. In his message to make this year’s Christmas celebrations, Dr Banda said...

Chelstone residents cry for ZESCO power

Chelstone residents cry for ZESCO power

By Francis Chipalo Residents of Lusaka’s Obama area in Chelston extension are fearing for their lives and property following continued break-ins by thieves. Evans Mumba whose house was nearly broken into by the robbers on the early hours of Wednesday appealed to the Zambia Police service to intensify patrols in the area which is fast expanding in population but lacks a police post with Kamanga Police being the nearest. Some residents have in the recent past complained that thieves had targeted Plasma and E.L.D Television sets which are believed to be containing a component of high value. The said component...

Copperbelt Drug Enforcement Commission arrest Luanshya Town cocaine trafficking

Copperbelt Drug Enforcement Commission arrest Luanshya Town cocaine trafficking

By Theresa Katongo, Public Relations Officer Drug Enforcement Commission Lusaka, Thursday 22nd December, 2016 – The Drug Enforcement Commission on the Copperbelt has arrested a Business Woman of Luanshya Town for trafficking in cocaine. Justina Phiri, 37, a Business woman of House No. 86KM Kamirenda area in Luanshya District has been arrested for trafficking in 48 rocks of cocaine. The suspect was arrested in Kitwe at her named Guest House situated in Kwacha East and she will appear in Court soon. Justina Phiri is purportedly connected to a notorious Nigerian drug dealer by the name of Wisdom Amagbaobi who was convicted...

Defend Human Rights with Freedom House this Holiday Season!

Defend Human Rights with Freedom House this Holiday Season!

Dear Derrick Sinjela, At a time when fundamental freedoms are increasingly under strain, Freedom House’s work is needed now more than ever. We continue to shine a spotlight on emerging challenges to democracy and empower frontline activists to defend human rights. When you donate to Freedom House: You help sustain the authoritative annual ratings of Freedom in the World, which are widely cited by global policy leaders across the political spectrum. You make possible Freedom House’s analysis on the progress and setbacks for human rights, which receives media coverage in over 70 countries. You support activists who struggle for freedom in repressive societies and demand justice...

Security Increasing Priority for Tech Investments by World’s Airports

Security Increasing Priority for Tech Investments by World’s Airports

SITA’s global survey also reveals airports’ move to make money from mobile MONTREAL, Canada, December 20, 2016/ — Airports are placing a higher priority on IT investments for passenger and airport security with 50% rating it a high priority, up from 37% last year. This is according to the 2016 Airport IT Trends Survey, the extensive annual study of IT trends within the global airport industry co-sponsored by SITA (www.SITA.aero) and Airports Council International (ACI), in association with Airline Business. For many airports, the investment focus has shifted to security in the wake of heightened regional tensions, some of which...

Strong agri industry support for Agritech Expo Tanzania in Arusha in January

Strong agri industry support for Agritech Expo Tanzania in Arusha in January

By Senior communications manager: Annemarie Roodbol “The horticultural sector is an awakening giant” Private and public sector working together – this is how the much anticipated, upcoming outdoor agricultural show, Agritech Expo Tanzania, taking place in Arusha from 26-27 January is described by the local agricultural sector in the country. The inaugural farming B2B platform, which already enjoys strong support by the farming community, will not only gather farmers, from commercial to emerging and small scale; but also key officials from regional governments, agro associations, NGOs, aid, development and research agencies; agro dealers, traders and retailers; suppliers, consultants and technical...

Kenyan doctors end strike

Kenyan doctors end strike

By BBC News Negotiations to end the doctors’ strike in Kenya break down in confusion. The latest bid to end the Kenyan Doctor’s strike has collapsed, the Nairobi based Daily Nation reports. The report says an attempt to end the 11 day strike ended in chaos after union officials were chased out of the meeting called yesterday by the labour Ministry. www.derricksinjela.blogspot.com

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