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Zambian Government halts extension of conditional work permits for expatriates

Zambian Government halts extension of conditional work permits for expatriates


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By Nicky Shabolyo, PRESS SECRETARY HIGH COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA IN SOUTH AFRICA Mobile: 00 27 810027548 Email: press@zambiapretoria.net; nshabolyo@gmail.com PRETORIA- THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY, 2017 – GOVERNMENT has suspended extension of conditional work permits for expatriates until the system was reorganised to eliminate abuse.   Home Affairs Minister, Mr. Stephen Kampyongo has said that he has given directives that all extensions for the conditional two- year period work permits given to expatriates, who were brought in by investors to train Zambians, be halted.   Mr. Kampyongo has said that the process had been abused with Zambians colluding with investors and allowing expatriates to continue...

WE NEED RESOURCES TO CONTINUE OFFERING BETTER EDUCATION-CATHOLIC BISHOPS

WE NEED RESOURCES TO CONTINUE OFFERING BETTER EDUCATION-CATHOLIC BISHOPS


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By Mwenya Mukuka (Mr.)  Communications Officer Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops Kabulonga Road, BRT6 Nr 60 Box 31965 Lusaka,Zambia  Tel:+260 211 26 26 13 Mobile:  +260 966 61 89 11 http://mwenyamukuka.yolasite.com/ “The quality and size of your seed will determine your harvest.”The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on the proposed construction of the shopping Mall near St. Mary’s High school in Lusaka has been held with the Catholic Bishops reiterating that the revenue from the project will help support the Catholic Church continue offering better education in Zambia. Speaking on behalf of Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) President...

UNHCR Zambia Legal Aspects of Local Integration/Legal Framework for Refugee Protection Workshop

UNHCR Zambia Legal Aspects of Local Integration/Legal Framework for Refugee Protection Workshop


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Media Advisory Official opening of a Workshop on Legal Aspects of Local Integration and the Legal Framework for Refugee Protection in Zambia Guest of Honour: Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Stephen Kampyongo (MP) Date: Tuesday 7th February 2017 Time: 08:50 hours Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Lusaka (Makumbi Hall – 8th Floor) For more information: +260 979585832  Kelvin Shimoh UNHCR Zambia Public Information Associate Representation Office Lusaka Zambia Tel: +260 211 265873/6 Cell: +260979585832 www.unhcr.org | : Twitter: #unhcrzambia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnhcrZambia/ P.O. Box 32542 One Refugee Fleeing War, Is One Too Many Get Involved, Render Support to Refugees!  Join our #WithRefugees campaign...

African Heads of State make Historic Commitment to Advance Immunization in Africa

African Heads of State make Historic Commitment to Advance Immunization in Africa


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It includes 10 commitments, including increasing vaccine-related funding, strengthening supply chains and delivery systems, and making universal access to vaccines a cornerstone of health and development efforts ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, January 31, 2017/ — Today, Heads of State from across Africa adopted a Declaration on Universal Access to Immunization in Africa, in which they endorsed the Addis Declaration on Immunization (http://APO.af/9BsLoF), a historic and timely pledge to ensure that everyone in Africa – regardless of who they are or where they live – receives the full benefits of immunization. The endorsement was issued during the 28th African Union (AU) Summit...

GBV cases irk NGOCC Board Publicity Secretary Beatrice Mulevu

GBV cases irk NGOCC Board Publicity Secretary Beatrice Mulevu


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Wednesday, 18 th January 2017 For Immediate Release The Non-Governmental Organization’s Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is deeply concerned at the alarming levels of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the Country. As a focal point organization of the women’s movement in Zambia, we are saddened by recent media reports indicating that Ms Nagaad Saad, the Kafue woman who was brutally battered by her boyfriend Mr Chishimba Chibemba, aka DJ Chichi, is now vcalling for his release due to loss of economic support owing to his incarceration. Ms Saad was caught up in a dehumanizing incident of violation which circulated on social media....

Hakainde Hichilema questions Bwalya Chikwanda K51.4 billion 2016 national Budget

Hakainde Hichilema questions Bwalya Chikwanda K51.4 billion 2016 national Budget


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By Derrick Sinjela 15th October 2015 United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has described the K51.4 billion 2016 National Budget presented by Finance Minister Alexander Bwalya Chikwanda as being elitist. Mr. Hichilema says the 2016 budget is not pro-poor as the Government has taken away from social sectors an amount of 7.1 billion approximately 13 percent of the K51.4 billion figure. Hichilema argued that as a matter of fact, citizens will starve as a result of little investment in the social sectors namely, education, health and agricultural in the Zambian economy. Be the first to like. Like...

ICFJ Knight International Journalism Fellowships

ICFJ Knight International Journalism Fellowships


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  Knight International Journalism Fellowships Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening storytelling & audience engagement through data journalism & civic innovation Knight International Journalism Fellowships Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening storytelling & audience engagement through data journalism & civic innovation Share This Page: Code for Africa, founded in 2012 by ICFJ Knight Fellow Justin Arenstein, is the continent’s open data and civic technology pioneer, designed to spark the use of open data and “digital democracy” tools by media and NGOs to better engage citizens. It is a people-driven movement focused on empowering active citizenry and strengthening civic watchdogs to improve government accountability and public services....

TELEMUNDO RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A BRAND NEW TELENOVELA THE SON I NEVER KNEW

TELEMUNDO RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A BRAND NEW TELENOVELA THE SON I NEVER KNEW


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A new show is launching on Telemundo on Monday 23 January, 2017 The new year brings more love, more mystery and more betrayal with the launch of a brand new telenovela  The Son I Never Knew. The telenovela follows a mother’s quest for the truth as a successful news anchor, Clara Zavaleta, played by Gabriela de la Garza, learns during a live broadcast that her son Ignacio (Daniel Barona) has been killed in a car accident. The gripping telenovela will premiere on 23 January at 17:10 CAT , exclusively on Telemundo (DStv Channel 118 and GOtv channel 20). After a...

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