Category: Education

Kelvin Chisanga Following a number of media calls received today from various media houses as I also physically made an appearance this morning on the Diamond TV Zambia to make pertinent comments about this approved facility. First and foremost in my own personal view with a scope of a general consensus, Zambia has been faced with a number of headwinds, very challenging situation to say of the list especially this year owing to the fact that there has been a number of sizeable challenging factors emanating from global market patterns, regional conflict contrasting with strong regional demand of agriculture outputs...

By Derrick Sinjela First National Bank (FNB) Zambia Limited Board Chairperson Richard Mazombwe announced the appointment of Ms. Kapumpe Chola as the Bank’s new first female Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Monday, 1st February 2024, taking over from Mr. Bydon Longwe who has been leading the Bank since July 2020. While, Mr. Longwe is taking on a new role at FirstRand Group in South Africa, Ms. Kapumpe Chola with over 26 years of banking experience both within and outside the Zambian market has been serving as Country Director – Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) in Botswana, following her role as Head...

By MoH Media Team DEFENSE Minister AMBROSE LIFUMA says social accountability plays a pivotal role in strengthening community health. Speaking at a Saturday 11th November 2023 Orientation Meeting for Parliamentarians on Community Health, in Chongwe District of Lusaka Province, Mr LIFUMA who is the Coalition for African Parliamentarians (CAHPA) Chairperson challenged Members of Parliament that their role went beyond representing constituencies. “It entails being accountable for effective delivery of health services. By actively engaging with our constituents, listening to their concerns, and ensuring transparency in our action. We can build trust and foster a sense of ownership in our communities,”...

JOINT STATEMENT BY THE FREE PRESS INITIATIVE AND MEDIA OWNERS ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA ON THE NEED FOR JOURNALISTS TO BE ACCORDED A SAFE AND DIGNIFIED ENVIRONMENT DURING COVERAGE OF STATE FUNCTIONS   By Joan Chirwa -FPI Founder and Costa Mwansa-MOAZ President The Zambia Free Press Initiative, a non-profit media organization that advocates for press freedom, excellence in journalism and respect for human rights, and the Media Owners Association of Zambia are in receipt of numerous complaints from journalists on the poor treatment they are made to endure during coverage of state functions. Some of the complaints raised include lack of seats...

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY PRESS STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY RENDA MWIKA TAMBATAMBA ON THE REVISION AND FORMULATION OF THE MINIMUM WAGES – Monday 6th NOVEMBER 2023 1. I WISH TO UPDATE THE NATION THAT ON 30TH OCTOBER 2023, CABINET APPROVED THE ISSUANCE OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS ON THE MINIMUM WAGES AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE APPROVED MINIMUM WAGES AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE WILL COVER DOMESTIC WORKERS, SHOP WORKERS, AND ALL OTHER WORKERS WHO DO NOT FALL IN THE TWO CATEGORIES MENTIONED. 2. THE APPROVED MINIMUM WAGES AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE WERE...