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October 24, 2023

NGOCC’s Grace Manyonga Sinkamba toasts Zambia’s 59th Independence Day

…women and children, continue to bear the heavy brunt of poverty- NGOCC By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Chairperson Grace Manyonga Sinkamba commemorated Zambia’s 59th year since political independence was attained from British colonisers on Saturday, 24th October 1964. Commemoorated the the theme: “Accelerating national development through equitable distribution of resources,” Ms. Manyonga- Sinkamba says the women’s movement is equally celebrating the gallant women and men that fought for Zambia’s political liberation. In a Tuesday, 24th October, 2023 Press Statement circulated NGOCC Public Relations Officer (PRO) Ms. Fridah Nkonde- Mubanga, Ms. Manyonga- Sinkamba reiterated...

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October 24, 2023

Dr. Fred M’membe extols KK, Kapwepwe, Nkumbula and peers

  By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela President of the Socialist Party Dr. Fred M’membe Zambia is not only time to casually celebrate freedom but prods citizens to express gratitude to those who made it possible to gain political liberty. Dr. M’membe recollected that the journey to independence was marked by sacrifices and incomparable determination. Acknowledging forefathers led by former First Republican President, the late Dr. Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda, former Republican Vce President, the late Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe and founder of the African National Congress (ANC), the late Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula, Dr. M’membe says the responsibility to honour those...

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October 24, 2023

Zambia’s 59th Uhuru time to reflect, prods TI-Z ‘s Maurice Kalaluka Nyambe

By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) Executive Director Maurice Kalaluka Nyambe tags Zambia’s 59th Independence anniversary as not just a commemoration of the historical struggle for self-determination, but a vivid reminder of our continued commitment as a country to achieving true democracy and good governance, premised on a relentless fight against corruption. In a Tuesday, 24th October, 2023 circulated by TI-Z Communications Officer, Ms. Zanji Valerie Sinkala, Mr. Nyambe says the 2023 Independence Day is yet another opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made in different aspects over the last 59 years, and to...

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October 24, 2023

Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund Launch – Advancing Climate Resilience and Innovation in East and Southern Africa

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution   Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund Launch – Advancing Climate Resilience and Innovation in East and Southern Africa   Nairobi, Kenya, 23 October 2023 — The CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa, also known as Ukama Ustawi is thrilled to announce the Launch of the Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund – an event to which members of the press are invited to attend in person and/or virtually on 25 October 2023 from 12:00 to 13:00 ‎(UTC+3)‎ at the ILRI Campus in Nairobi, Kenya. The Scaling Fund, coordinated by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), focuses on supporting innovation scaling to...

Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah face alleged fraudulent trespass charge before Livingstone Chief Resident Magistrate Julius Malata

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October 23, 2023

Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah face alleged fraudulent trespass charge before Livingstone Chief Resident Magistrate Julius Malata

By Staff Writer in Livingstone,  Southern Province, Zambia A 55-year-old man informed the Livingstone Magistrate’s Court that a plot number, which was canceled in the system, he does not expect to be offered or given to anyone. This case involves Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah, who face a series of charges related to alleged fraudulent activities and trespass incidents. Israel Mushoke, aged 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, aged 65, both businessmen, stand accused of procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses. The alleged offense occurred between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022....

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October 23, 2023

Women and Youth deserve land and resources, AAZ’s Jovina Nawenzake prods Zambian Government

By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela On the eve of Zambia’s 59th Independence anniversary that falls tomorrow Tuesday, 24th October 2023, ActionAid Zambia (AAZ) Interim Country Director (ICD) Ms. Jovina Nawenzake describes the theme: “Accelerating National Development Through Equitable Disbursement of Resources”, as resonating with the current economic struggles confronting women and youths. Ms. Nawenzake says Zambians can only proudly celebrate their liberty from colonialism if most of the people especially women have access to land which in return can help this majority population build a decent future by way of engaging in economic activities. Ms. Nawenzake reiterated that sovereignty...

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October 20, 2023

17-year-old Josephine Kampole, a Zambian 🇿🇲 lass at 2023 Children’s General Assembly in Denmark 🇩🇰 Billund the Capital of Children

*BILLUND THE CAPITAL OF CHILDREN* Here is the story of a Zambian girl who conquered the Zambezi, the Sahara, and the Mountain Kilimanjaro to find her way to the Children’s General Assembly of 2023 in Billund, Denmark. You think it’s Luck? Between September 19 and 21, 2023, participants met in the Capital of Children, Billund, Denmark to discuss, collaborate, create, and consolidate their shared perspectives and solutions to current world issues. My Name is Josephine Kampole, I’m a 17-year-old girl from Lusaka, Zambia, who is not as important as you may think this lass ‘girl’ is. I am a Child...

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October 19, 2023

“One Zambia, One Nation” motto key to fighting tribalists says Manyinga MP Robert Lihefu

By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela Manyinga Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Lihefu has commended Traditional Leaders in the North-Western Province for coming together to fight any tribal sentiments from people in their respective Chiefdoms. Mr. Lihefu says there is no space for tribalism in Manyinga and Kabompo districts, adding that people have for a long time lived peacifully as one, adhering to the “One Zambia, One Nation” motto. There are seven (7) official vernacular languages: Bemba, Nyanja, Lozi, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda, and Kaonde, the latter three being languages of North-Western Province. English is the official language of government and...

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October 19, 2023

Cancer Diseases Hospital rehabilitation on course, Mwiza Mwiya assures Zambian citizens

  By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela In a Thursday 19th October,2023 Press Statement tagged: ‘Rehabilitation of the Cancer Diseases Hospital’ Government through the Ministry of Health (MoH) assures citizens of working on rehabilitating and re-equipping the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka with modern state of the art infrastructure and equipment that will match high standard cancer treatment techniques. Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) Public Relations Officer (PRO) Ms. Mwiza Mwiya hospital says authorities pledge to replace all old radiotherapy equipment with new and advanced diagnostic equipment to enhance positive outcomes for patients. In addition to this, Ms. Mwiya says a...

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October 18, 2023

Frank Nchimunya Sibuuku’s Mpali dream cheers IBA’s Victoria Sombo Mupwaya

Derrick Sinjela and Simon Banda Despite his iconic exploits, Frank Nchimunya Sibuuku, credited as the brain’s nurturing Mpali, Zambia’s household Pay Television soap, this budding cinemagrapher keeps a low profile. As alluded to by a close confidante, none other than Eric Kasomo Junior, Sibuuku or Frank as peers on the set refer to him, is equally a gifted painter. Mr. Nguzu, the plantation guru is currently incarcerated and one may deduce that perhaps the Mpali crew is always filming at Chimbokaila Prison, now christened as Lusaka Central Correctional Facility (LCCF), ….alas…zero…this movie painter and team have conceived two makeshift cells...

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