Category: Sustainable Development

“Zambia’s 2019 National Budget Didn’t Address Poverty Reduction” – Fr Emmanuel Chikoya 

“Zambia’s 2019 National Budget Didn’t Address Poverty Reduction” – Fr Emmanuel Chikoya 

By Michael Mazakaza (Mr.) Communications Officer COUNCIL OF CHURCHES IN ZAMBIA THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says in-as-much-as a critical look at the 2019 budget indicates a resource mobilization budget which if implemented effectively is likely to bring the necessary resources required to meet the aspirations and economic objectives of the country, it is lacking in terms of poverty reduction. Commenting on the 2019 national budget presented in parliament last Friday, CCZ General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says in the short term there is little or no changes in improving the social well-being of an average Zambian. Fr Chikoya says...

The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES) Celebrates its Third Graduating Cohort of 79 Students from Across Africa

The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change) (PAUWES) Celebrates its Third Graduating Cohort of 79 Students from Across Africa

This year’s graduating students are about to constitute the next generation of engineers and policymakers committed to addressing the issues critical to Africa’s sustainable development TLEMCEN, Algeria, October 1, 2018/ — The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) (www.PAUWES.dz) celebrated the third graduating class of both the engineering and policy tracks of our Masters programmes in Water and Energy. The graduating class made up of 79 students from across the African continent, received their diplomas during a ceremony at the University of Tlemcen. The graduating students and their guests were addressed by official representatives and...

Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s leading business woman, to discuss business evolution at Bloomberg Global Business Forum, New York

Isabel dos Santos, Africa’s leading business woman, to discuss business evolution at Bloomberg Global Business Forum, New York

More than 70 heads of state and 200 business leaders from six continents gathered and made this the largest meeting outside a formal government summit in 2018 NEW YORK, United States of America, October 2, 2018/ — Isabel dos Santos was invited to participate at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum held in New York City on the 26th September, centered on strengthening global trade and economic alliances. More than 70 heads of state and 200 business leaders from six continents gathered and made this the largest meeting outside a formal government summit in 2018. At the event, Isabel dos Santos...

WORLD HEART DAY29TH SEPTEMBER 2018  “YOUR HEART MY HEART”

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...

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

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...

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

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

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....

First Lady Esther Lungu arrives in Mongu for Save The Children’s programmes

First Lady Esther Lungu arrives in Mongu for Save The Children’s programmes

First Lady Esther Lungu arrives in Mongu for Save The Children’s programmes  First Lady Esther Lungu being welcomed by Western Province Permanent Secretary Sibanze Simuchoba as Minister of General Education David Mabumba looks on in Mongu on Tuesday, September 25,2018, where is expected to commission 20 early childhood centres that have been constructed by Save the Children Foundation -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA  State House Presidential Photographer P.O.BOX 30135 LUSAKA Phone (260)211 266216

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