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Prince Philip finally shares burial space with Queen đź‘‘ Elizabeth The Second

BY TILLY ALEXANDER/ Moses Zangar Jr. Did you know Prince Philip is expected to be buried alongside his beloved wife, Queen Elizabeth II, having been temporarily interred in the Royal Vault until her death? Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Prince Philip passed away in April last year, with a funeral held in the same month. However, instead of being buried immediately, the late Duke of Edinburgh’s body was interred in a special royal vault so that he could be laid to rest alongside his wife after her death. The rarely seen Royal Vault is located beneath St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle,...

Felix Nkulukusa outlines ‘August 2022 Budget Performance’ transparency

By DERRICK SINJELA, HENRY CHUNZA and SAEED SIMON BANDA In August, 2022, K11.9 billion was released to finance public service delivery with K3 billion as a wage bill for public service workers – including health, teaching, and service personnel, says Secretary to the Treasury, Felix Nkulukusa in a Ministry of Finance and National Planning Sunday, 18th September, 2022 Among the significant releases made in August, 2022, was K537.6 million which went towards payment of redundancy packages for former Indeni workers; K227.4 million for the Food Security Pack; K200.7 million for the Youth and Women Empowerment component under the Constituency Development...

“A call to action – against offensive tendencies,” prods Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda Archbishop of Lusaka.

By Most Rev. Dr. Alick Banda Archbishop of Lusaka. Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! 1. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ and people of good will. I hereby wish to address a thorny issue inter alia other issues that seem to be slowly taking root in our society, albeit complacency from the State and the law enforcement agencies. 2. In the last 12 months, we have witnessed an increase in the number of incidents and events that promote LGBTG+ tendencies contrary to the Laws of Zambia and our Zambian culture. Additionally, there has been an...

Kelvin Chisanga outlines:”The implications of Zambia’s debt restructuring process!”

By Kelvin Chisanga Sunday, 18th September, 2022 In as much as debt has been the main precursor relating it to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, it is also a tough puzzle to work around with, especially with the questions surrounding debt restructuring plans mainly due to the complicity with a portfolio of national debts, which comprises of debts from capital market, bilateral parties and multilateral players altogether combined. Zambia went on, to issue three key debt instruments (Eurobonds) in 2012, 2014 and 2015 which are estimated to have a stock value of slightly above $3 billion worth of...

Zambia Embassy in Moscow, Russia holds a special business brunch with representatives of Business Russia

  A special business brunch was held today in Moscow with the Zambian Ambassador to the Russian Federation, HE Mr. Shadreck C. Luwita and the Business representative to Zambia of Business Russia Mr. Ashot Danielyan. Present, online, from the Zambian side was the Vice President of the Zambian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) Mr. Asheini Ashu Sagar. Others present at the brunch was the First secretary of the Zambian embassy in Russia, Vice President of Business Russia and a Representative of the Russian House in Zambia Ms. Yanina Dubeykovskaya. Ms. Yanina highlighted the importance of the humanitarian capital and...

Rosatom Inaugurates Global Youth Partnership for Sustainable Development, Holds First Meeting of Impact Team 2050

Rosatom Inaugurates Global Youth Partnership for Sustainable Development, Holds First Meeting of Impact Team 2050

Rosatom Inaugurates Global Youth Partnership for Sustainable Development, Holds First Meeting of Impact Team 2050 14 September 2022, Moscow. Rosatom held the first meeting of Impact Team 2050, which is the global youth advisory council to the Rosatom CEO. Among the headliners of the meeting were Rosatom’s Deputy Director General for Human Resources Tatyana Terentyeva and President of Rusatom International Network Vadim Titov, who met with the Council Members from 12 countries. In December 2021, at the Global Impact Conference, Alexey Likhachev, the Rosatom Director General, announced the launch of the company’s partnership with youth for sustainable development. “I am...

Barrier-breaking new Zambezi Magic comedy, Seetha explores interracial love and the pitfalls of vanity

Barrier-breaking new Zambezi Magic comedy, Seetha explores interracial love and the pitfalls of vanity Press Release Thursday, 15th September 2022 By DERRICK SINJELA When a beautiful young woman used to being the object of men’s affection has her advances rejected by an eligible bachelor, she goes to great lengths to secure his attention. This not only causes chaos in their lives but also scandalises their families and the entire community. This is the premise of Seetha, an exciting and groundbreaking new comedy premiering on Zambezi Magic on Friday 7 October at 21h30. Starring Swati Patil, Yombwe Cosmos Mbuyisa, Sheetal Virdy,...

FNB Zambia launches Cash@Till and eWallet on POS enhancements as the Bank drives innovation and convenience

By DERRICK SINJELA and HENRY CHUNZA First National Bank Zambia (FNB Zambia) has launched the Cash@Till and eWallet on Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions as the Bank drives innovation and convenience for customers through its Merchant Services offering. Cash@Till is an ability to withdraw cash as customers make card purchases on an FNB Point-of-Sale. This is available at participating Merchant stores nationwide, with a limit of drawing cash of up to ZMW 5,000 per transaction. Cash@Till transactions can only be done with the purchase option while eWallet on POS is an enhancement that will enable customers to do more with their eWallet...

IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS [The Unfortunate Case of Hakainde HICHILEMA’s Reign]

  IT NEVER RAINS BUT IT POURS [The Unfortunate Case of Hakainde HICHILEMA’s Reign] _______________ DANGER ahead! The lives of over 1, 150, 000 citizens are now in clear and present danger. This is unprecedented. This is new. This is as bad as it gets. Death for these citizens now looms. The UPND has now made their future uncertain. ARVs have run out. Yes, ARVs. The already beleaguered leadership of Hakainde HICHILEMA, premised on lies, is now falling apart. The fate is in the foundation. You see, Hakainde HICHILEMA, using public resources, goes to launch a book for his friend...

LSMFEZ a city within the city

By Lillian Banda THE unavailability of healthcare and educational facilities, recreational spaces as well stores where one can get daily food supplies and other needs are deal breakers when it comes to buying land for residential use. This is because the aforementioned necessities help greatly in improving the general wellbeing of individuals and also increases people’s productive capacities in many ways. It is for this reason that a growing number of individuals are investing in residential plots being offered at the Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone (LSMFEZ). One of the advantages, of purchasing a residential plot within the LSMFEZ...

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