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The State of the Financial Sector in Zambia worries Fresher Siwale

… to Derrick Sinjela and other citizens By Fresher Siwale –President of the New Labour Party (NLP) ‘Truth be Told’ the ‘Financial Sector in Zambia’ is in limbo and cannot be relied upon to undertake national development. And this ‘State of Affairs’ has a history but unfortunately the powers that be have been neglecting to address the problem either they are ignorant and do not understand the problem or it is sheer negligence. The problem of our financial sector started with the ‘Mortgage Crisis’ of 1972, which remains unresolved to date. Zambia happens to be the first nation on earth...

Dr. Jonas Kamima Chanda launches Partners for A Malaria-Free Zambia Project

By Derrick Sinjela, Ashton Kelly Bunda and Esther Munika Mwanashiku HEALTH Minister Jonas Kamima Chanda is worried that malaria is the most common cause of deaths among the under five children, accounting for 8 million confirmed and clinical cases and about 50,000 deaths per year in Zambia, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) statistical data. Launching the US$6 million Partners for A Malaria-Free Zambia Project by World Vision International, Rotary International and Gates and Melinda Foundation, Dr Chanda is elated that the collaboration is strengthening government efforts in the fight against malaria as the country strives to eliminate the epidemic....

Evans Kangwa picks Fewdays Musonda as Shamuel Academy Coach

Evans Kangwa picks Fewdays Musonda as Shamuel Academy Coach

By Ashton Kelly Bunda and Derrick Sinjela RUSSIA based Chipolopolo striker Evans Kangwa has hired his old coach Fewdays Musonda to coach Shamuel Soccer Academy a Zambian Professional Sports Team of New Chilenje Lusaka, Zambia. Shamuel Soccer Academy has junior teams ranging from under-8 to 17 with the main team competing in the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Lusaka Province Division 1 League. Experienced trainer Musonda coached Kangwa alongside Ronal ‘Sate Sate’ Kampamba during their early days at Nkana between 2009 and 2011. Shamuel says Musonda has been given a five month contract to replace Noel Phiri who has been...

MultiChoice launches pop-up movie channel that celebrates African filmmakers this Africa Month

By Chilufya Mwelwa, Head of Corporate Affairs; Chilufya.Mwelwa@zm.multichoice.com TO CELEBRATE Africa Day on Tuesday, 25th May, MultiChoice Zambia is launching M-Net Movies Afro-Cinema, a pop-up movie channel dedicated to showcasing and celebrating contemporary African films. The Afro-Cinema Channel will be available from Friday, 21 May, to Sunday, 30 May 2021, on Channel 198 to DStv customers on Access, Family, Compact, Compact Plus and Premium packages. The Afro-Cinema Channel is curated to celebrate Africa’s cultural diversity, aptly reflected and captured in the work that is being produced by filmmakers all over the continent. Through collaboration and turning challenges into possibilities, local film industries...

Kazungula Bridge cheers CTPD, SACBTA and ZACCI

Kazungula Bridge cheers CTPD, SACBTA and ZACCI

By Derrick Sinjela and Ashton Kelly Bunda The Centre for Trade Policy and Development and Development (CTPD), Southern Africa Cross Boarder Traders Association ( SACBTA )and the Zambia Chamber of Commerce Trade and Industry ( ZACCI ) have commended the Government of Zambia and Botswana on the milestone scored in the construction of the Kazungula Bridge. In a 12th May, 2021 Joint Press Announcement circulated by Information and Communications Specialist Ms. Mwaka Nyimbili, CTPD Executive Director Mr Isaac Mwaipopo noted that Infrastructure development of that kind is critical to the realisation of ambitions under the Africa Continental Free Trade Initiative...

Success favours the prepared, prods Elias Ng’andu Mpondela

 By Ashton Kelly Bunda   Zambia Athletics (ZA) president Elias Ng’andu Mpondela says success in any human endevour favours people who are always prepared in whatever they are engaged in be it athletics, business, academics examinations and leadership.   The veteran athletics administrator told Kwilanzi Newspaper crew as he advised coaches and athlete at the National Heroes stadium after the All-Comers meet that attracted international athletes meant to qualify athletes for fast approaching Tokyo Olympics in Japan, Asia that will run from July to August 2021.   Mpondela said athletes as well as non-athletes must have a ‘Vision the Clarity’...

Total Women Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 set

By Ashton Kelly Bunda Draws for the Total Women Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 will be held in Cairo, Egypt on Monday 10th May 2021. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will also conduct draws for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup India 2022 and African Qualifiers FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, Costa Rica 2022. “We have the pleasure to inform you that the drawing of lots of the following Women’s Competitions will take place on the 10th of May 2021 at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt at 13:00 Cairo local time (11:00 GMT),” read a statement from...

Catholic Bishops elect Archbishop Ignatius Chama ZCCB President

Lusaka, Thursday, 6th May,2021-The Catholic Bishops in Zambia have elected Most Rev. Ignatius Chama, Archbishop of Kasama as the president of the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops. Most Rev. Ignatius Chama takes over from Bishop George Lungu who was elected president in 2018. Most Rev. Ignatius Chama who has been Vice President was elected at the just ended ZCCB Extended Executive Meeting held on 4th May, 2021 at Kapingila ZCCB House in Lusaka. Rt. Rev. Charles Kasonde, Bishop of Solwezi is now the Vice President and Staffing Committee member. ZCCB Secretary General Fr. Cleophas Lungu has made the announcement in...

PF will bring back Serioes Clothing, assures Professor Nkandu Luo

By Ashton Kelly Bunda FISHERIES and Livestock Minister Professor Nkandu Luo says the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership led by Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu will resuscitate the cotton growing sector as a first step toward reviving the legendary Serioes International Clothing firm, which ceased operations when  late Dr. Frederick Titus Jacob Chiluba’s Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) succeeded Dr. Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda’s United National Independence Party (UNIP) government after the 31st October 1991 Tripartite Election. With a predicted two-horse race between PF’s ECL and HH or Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND), the PF through Media...

Hicks Sikazwe’s’ Zambia’s Fall-Back Presidents, a Curse for fear of succession!

…read Hicks Sikazwe’s’ Zambia’s Fall-Back Presidents, a Curse for fear of succession! Book Review Title: Zambia’s Fall-Back Presidents, a Curse for fear of succession Author; Hicks Sikazwe Our Leaders, Succession, and the truths we hold …………. Kenneth Kaunda, the first nationalist president had to be forced out of power in 1991 when he still had three more years to serve before another general election. In 1978 Kaunda blocked his former vice-president Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, long-time opposition rival Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula and businessman Robert Chiluwe from contesting elections to challenge him. He had in 1972 imposed a one-party dictatorship. For 27...

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