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ACC arrests Chirundu Dep. Council Secretary

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October 3, 2018

ACC arrests Chirundu Dep. Council Secretary

By Crystal M. Mwale Corporate Affairs Officer Anti-Corruption Commission P.O. BOX 50486 Lusaka Email: cmusonda@acc.gov.zm The Anti-Corruption Commission in Chirundu has arrested a Deputy Council Secretary for corrupt practices, says Pubic Relations Manager (PRM) Timothy Moono. Derick Chongo, aged 53 of Mulolo Compound, Chirundu was arrested and charged with one count of Conflict of Interest contrary to section 28(2) of the Anti- Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012 0f the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence are that in June, 2016 at Chirundu District, Southern Province of the republic of Zambia, Mr Chongo being a member of a panel constituted by the Electoral...

WORLD HEART DAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018 “YOUR HEART MY HEART”

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October 3, 2018

WORLD HEART DAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018 “YOUR HEART MY HEART”

Preamble In May 2012, world leaders committed to reducing global mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths making it the world’s number one killer. World Heart Day is, therefore, the perfect platform for the CVD community to unite in the fight against CVD and reduce the global disease burden. Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day informs people around the globe that CVD, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 17.5 million lives each year, Highlights the actions...

Take Advantage of Zambezi Magic and Create International Content, prods James Sakala

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October 3, 2018

Take Advantage of Zambezi Magic and Create International Content, prods James Sakala

By Ashton Kelly Bunda aka BAK2BAK Zambian Folk Music sensation James Sakala urged artist to take advantage of the introduction of DSTV entertainment channel Zambezi Magic by creating content that can be consumed at international level. Sakala said most Zambian musicians should come-up with content that would inspire and speak to their audiences regardless of age, he told Pan African Radio 96.1 FM in an exclusive interview at Falls Way Arena in Lusaka on Tuesday 7th August 2018. He said most musicians have been producing material that has been limited to Zambian environment alone and that with the coming of Zambezi...

President Lungu Promotes Army Choir Vocalist Davies Lombe

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October 3, 2018

President Lungu Promotes Army Choir Vocalist Davies Lombe

By Ashton Kelly Bunda aka (BAK2BAK) President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has with immediate effect promoted Davies Lombe of the Zambia Army Choir from Staff Sergeant to Warrant Officer Class two during the ground ceremony at Maina Soko . The head of state responded to the Zambia renowned gospel musician Kings Malembe –Malembe’s request when Lombe joined Malembe –Malembe in a collaboration on stage to sing one of his songs praising ‘God’ for his provision” as they were entertaining the people before the president presented the keynote speech. The miraculous promotion shocked the talented vocalist and service man as it was...

Texila American University felicitates Zambian students with scholarships worth over One Million Kwacha

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October 3, 2018

Texila American University felicitates Zambian students with scholarships worth over One Million Kwacha

By Choolwe Lawrence Mweemba, Public Relations & Marketing Officer, Texila American University, Lusaka, Zambia.  Office: +260 97 1269506, Mobile: +260 96 5135213 Skype: pro@tau.edu.zm   September 25, 2018: In a move to encourage quality education for Zambian students, Texila American University (TAU) conferred 82 students with scholarships on Tuesday, September 25th at a jubilant event held in Lusaka. 4 meritorious students were felicitated with 100% scholarship on their entire tuition fee to pursue programs in Health Professions Foundation Program (HPFP). To promote quality education in Zambia, TAU organized this scholarship to felicitate Zambian high school graduates with full and partial scholarships on...

FDD prefers ZCID dialogue led process, prods Chifumu Banda

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September 30, 2018

FDD prefers ZCID dialogue led process, prods Chifumu Banda

By Ashton Kelly Bunda FORUM for Democracy Development (FDD) Vice-President Chifumu Banda says the National Dialogue is an exercise that must be carried out every year to build unity. State Counsel Banda said the National Dialogue is an opportune time to resolve teething contentious issues caused by politicians who time without number have failed  to agree and co-exist. State Counsel Banda said the National Dialogue must be managed by the Zambia Center for (ZCID) which is created by political players who have knowhow of the root causes of their differences. The FDD Vice President says the Edith Nawakwi led party...

Gender & health / Latest News / Sustainable Development

September 30, 2018

Corruption flooded Zambia worries Chifumu Banda

By Ashton Kelly Bunda FORUM for Democracy Development (FDD) Vice-President Chifumu Banda has lodged a complaint that stories on corruption have taken center stage in Zambia as opposed to economic growth. State Counsel Banda says the pivotal institution Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should be managed by honest and qualified people who will ensure that sanity is brought back in Government and other parastatal institutions. The FDD Vice President, a lawyer by profession impressed it on the media during the 2018-2027 FDD Card Renewing ceremony at the secretariat in Jesmondine in Lusaka’s Munali Constituency, that the Government should limits developmental projects awarded...

Charles Banda earmarks Independence Stadium Football Museum

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September 30, 2018

Charles Banda earmarks Independence Stadium Football Museum

By Ashton Kelly Bunda TOURISM and Arts Minister Charles Banda has confirmed that the legendary football pitch Independence Stadium in Lusaka has already been reserved to be a museum that will keep Zambian prestigious soccer history. Banda disclosed that a team from the Tourism and Arts Ministry  and Moses Mawere’s Youth , Sports and Child Development Ministry have tentative agreed to turn independence stadium in the densely populate Matero Township in Lusaka  into a ‘First Ever Sports Stadia Football Museum’ in the world. Following pressure mounted by electronic and print media journalists affiliated to the Zambian Developmental Media Alliance (ZADEMA),...

Visit Museums and discover Zambia’s heritage prods Victoria Chitungu-Phiri

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September 30, 2018

Visit Museums and discover Zambia’s heritage prods Victoria Chitungu-Phiri

By Ashton Kelly Bunda and Derrick Sinjela in Lusaka, Zambia Lusaka National Museum Director Victoria Chitungu-Phiri has bemoaned the underutilization of museums by indigenous Zambian people as heritage facilities act as places of learning, teaching and entertainment. Ms.  Chitungu-Phiri has lodged a complaint that it is rare to find ordinary citizens visit the Lusaka Museum and such facilities countrywide to go and learn about Zambia’s rich history. Zambia through Northern Province Minister Brian Mundubile and Permanent Secretary Elias Kamanga will  host the commemorate the Centenary marking the  end of the First World War on Sunday 25th November 2018 in Mbala....

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