Category: Sustainable Development

Zambia Tourism Agency

Zambia Tourism Agency

By Derrick Sinjela The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), formerly Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) was established through the Tourism and Hospitality Act No.13 of 2015 after the repealing of Zambia Tourism Board Act No.24 of 2007. The 2015 Act mandates ZTA to effectively market and promote Zambia as a tourism and travel destination of choice and to regulate the tourism industry. The ZTA is headed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who reports to a Board of Directors.   In addition to its marketing function, the Zambia Tourism Agency will now also be responsible for the issuance of licenses to all...

ZHAP calls for immediate rapid assessment into the impact of heavy rains

ZHAP calls for immediate rapid assessment into the impact of heavy rains

By Simon Mwamba Zambia Humanitarian Actor Platform (ZHAP) Coordinator, a loose alliance of local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working in the humanitarian sector, concerned over eminent danger posed by the impact of heavy rains throughout the ten provinces, with flash flooding daring urban area communities. In a joint Media Statement, ZHAP Interim Chairperson Stephen Nyirenda Interim Communication Secretary Janet Chinyama lament that while rains come as a blessing after consecutive poor seasons, the poor state of drainage infrastructure Central, Copperbelt, Eastern, Luapula, Muchinga, Northern, North-Western, Southern and Western Provinces  continue causing losses among home owners and small business especially in...

NGOCC condemns PF attacks on LAZ

NGOCC condemns PF attacks on LAZ

NGOCC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENGWASE MWALE PRESS RELEASE for Immediate Release Saturday 4th March 2017 The Non-Governmental Organisations’ Coordinating Council ( NGOCC ) condemns, in the strongest terms, the barbaric and misguided attacks on the Law Association of Zambia ( LAZ) by cadres of the Patriotic Front Party (PF). While we recognize that every citizen has a democratic right to express their views on any public institution, the attacks towards the LAZ and in particular towards the LAZ President Ms Linda Kasonde are unwarranted and clearly meant to intimidate the Association from playing it’s rightful role as a legal advisory. As the...

Should Chiefs in Zambia be involved in ‘Active or Partisan politics’?

Should Chiefs in Zambia be involved in ‘Active or Partisan politics’?

Wednesday May 19, 2018 By Alfred A. K. Ndhlovu [Hon.] SEVERAL political leaders in Zambia have commented, or sometimes comment, that all chiefs should not comment on political matters because as traditional rulers they must be neutral in politics. There are two terms which have not been defined properly by politicians themselves which confuse the citizens of Zambia. The terms are “active politics” and “partisan politics” to which can, or must, be added the other common phrase “traditional rulers”. Is being neutral in politics consistent with respect for fundamental human rights? Do chiefs have human rights as traditional rulers and...

Keep hair short, Joyce Nonde-Simukoko prods Zambian girls

By Derrick Sinjela PARENTS are spoiling children with cosmetics, laments Labour and Social Security Minister, Ms. Joyce Nonde-Simukoko during a Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) sensitization breakfast meeting on Saturday 1st April 2017 in Lusaka hosted by Nyumba Yanga Secondary School Head Teacher, Tiku Msoni Banda. Flanked by Provincial Education Office (PEO) Representative, Senior Education Standards Officer, Ms. Rose Siziya, District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) Ms. Priscilla Lydia Chulu-Mwanzah, UNESCO Country Representative, Joyce Saili and Parent Teachers Association (PTA) Representative, Fabien Mambwe, Ms. Nonde-Simukoko argued that girls spend more time and money on looking good. A straight-talking Ms. Simukoko implored parents...

Let us emulate Theresa May, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, prods ‘Zambia-first mindset’

Let us emulate Theresa May, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, prods ‘Zambia-first mindset’

Fellow Citizens, Let me quote the former Prime Minister of Britain, Mrs. Theresa May, because her words in the attached video are relevant to Zambia today. Among other things, Mrs. May said:“I am worried about the state of politics…. One which believes that if you simply assert your view loud enough and long enough, you will get your way in the end…. This is coarsening our public debate. Some are losing the ability to disagree without demeaning the views of others. Online technology allows people to express their anger and anxiety without filter or accountability. Aggressive assertions are made without...

Power Africa Partners U.S. African Development Foundation and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda

Power Africa Partners U.S. African Development Foundation and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda

Power Africa Partners U.S. African Development Foundation and GE Announce Women in Energy Challenge Winners in Uganda Joint Energy and Environments Projects (JEEP) and Conservation and Development Uganda Limited (CODE) will each be awarded a grant of $100,000 to expand their renewable energy enterprises to reach women beneficiaries KAMPALA, Uganda, August 23, 2017/ — The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), in collaboration with partners Power Africa and GE (www.GE.com), is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Women in Energy Challenge in Uganda, where only 20% of the population is connected to electricity. Joint Energy and Environments Projects (JEEP)...

Threat by Mopani to retrench 4,000 miners: it is high time Government invoked its golden share to end protectionist policies in mining sector

By Sinkamba Peter Tuesday August 22nd 2017 at 5:46pm As the Green Party, we extremely nauseated by Mopani Copper Mines (MCM)’s threaat to retrench 4,000 miners if Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) sticks to cost-reflective tariffs. We find this threat, when the electorates are paying even at higher rates a perfect example of corporate impunity bred from protectionist policies. The threat is actually an insult to the Zambian Government and its people. If MCM proceeds to implement its threat, we urge Government to invoke its golden share to outvote all other shares in on this issue. The golden share held by...

ZAMWA Chairperson Caroline Kalombe elected

ZAMWA Chairperson Caroline Kalombe elected

By Derrick Sinjela THE Zambia Media Women Association ((ZAMWA) has elected  Caroline Kalombe as Chairperson during an Annual General Meeting held in Lusaka on Saturday  30th September 2017. Seeking revival of the role and space of women in the electronic and print media, Zambia Daily Mail (ZDM) staffer, Christine Chisha showered praise on peers for courage toward a gender parity renaissance beyond Zambia. Aside from Ms. Kalombe, ZDM staffer, Violet Nakamba-Mengo was elected Vice-Chairperson, with Top Star Public Relations Officer, Mwazipeza Sakala-Chanda becoming Secretary, Treasurer portfolio going to Chawe Barbara, and Nancy Mwape taking the Publicity Secretary position, and Meluse...

GENEVA / CAR VIOLENCE

GENEVA / CAR VIOLENCE

15-Sep-2017 00:01:26 A spokesperson for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said the continued violence in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been causing “massive new levels of displacement” resulting in the “highest number of Central African refugees seen since the start of the crisis in 2013.” UNTV CH Subject to the Terms of Usages of UNifeed, UNifeed materials are available free of charge for news purposes only. UNifeed materials may not be sold or redistributed to third parties without the prior written consent of the UN or the UN entity which is source of the UNifeed material. All users of...

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