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“Sober up, be Professional,” Fr. Emmanuel Chikoya urges Police

Education / Latest News

October 7, 2018

“Sober up, be Professional,” Fr. Emmanuel Chikoya urges Police

Michael Mazakaza (Mr) Communications Officer COUNCIL OF CHURCHES IN ZAMBIA, Stand No. 377A, Ecumenical Centre Bishops Road, Kabulonga P.O. Box 30315, LUSAKA Tel: 260-211-267739; (+260) 977 571535/967420600 www.ccz.org.zm COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Father Emmanuel Chikoya has expressed sadness over the death of Vespers Shimuzhila, a final year female student who died from police teargas suffocation in her room at the University of Zambia on Friday morning just before dawn. Facts on the ground are that University of Zambia students on Friday late in the night rioted by blocking the Great East Road for some time at the...

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

Business / Latest News / Sustainable Development

October 3, 2018

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

Business / Latest News / Sustainable Development

October 3, 2018

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...

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”

Business / Gender & health / Latest News / Sustainable Development

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

Business / Gender & health / Latest News / Sustainable Development

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...

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