Daily Archives: August 19, 2015

PACRA reverses alteration of ZPC shareholding record

Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) has reversed the alteration of records relating to Zambezi Portland Cement Limited shareholding and Directorship. This follows a statement issued by Zambezi Portland Cement indicating that PACRA had revised records for the company by reverting to the 2008 status quo,listing Antonio Ventriglia as owner of 830,000,000 shares and Manuela Sebastiani as owner of 170,000,000 ...

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Electricity tarrifs hike will hurt Zambians – HH

UPND President Hakainde Hichilema says the directive by government for ZESCO to immediately increase electricity tariffs will hurt Zambians who are already struggling with the ever-rising cost of living. Mr Hichilema in a statement to QFM News says the country is already facing massive power blackouts leading to job losses in key sectors of the economy. He adds that the ...

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Zanaco coach demands improvement

Zanaco coach Mumamba Numba says it is unsatisfactory to pick up a home draw as the 2015 Faz Super League title race gathers momentum. The Lusaka side on Saturday came from behind to snatch a 1-1 home draw with Green Buffaloes in their Capital derby played at Sunset Stadium. The draw has left third positioned Zanaco three points behind second ...

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Construction of health posts not progressing well – Mufalali

United Party for National Development (UPND) Senanga Member of Parliament Likando Mufalali says the construction of health posts in the area is not progressing well. Mr. Mufalali says the construction of health posts means that mothers and children will access quality health services and reduce the maternal deaths. He has since urged government to expedite the whole process of putting ...

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NAQEZ concerned, quality of education has gone down

National Action for Quality Education (NAQEZ) has expressed concern at the quality of education in the country. NAQEZ Executive Director Aaron Chansa says the quality of education has gone down because of the mushrooming of private colleges and schools in the country. Mr. Chansa notes that Zambia is lagging behind in terms of offering quality of education in the SADC ...

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Islamic council explains Zambia’s political differences

The Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia has attributed the increase in political differences to some people in the ruling party who feel they are superior to others. Council President Suzyo Zimba says such people who think they are superior to others because they in government should realize that there were people before them and other will come after them. Mr. ...

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Saunders sees no guarantee in Constitution Bills

Political Activist Dante Saunders has cautioned Zambians that the impending Parliamentary debate on the constitutional bill is no guarantee that they will get what they have yearned for with regards the constitution. Mr Saunders says Zambians should therefore not get excited about the published constitutional bill going to parliament. He adds that the issues contained in the constitutional bill are ...

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Apologize for your role in Eurobonds issuance, Kabimba asked

Rainbow Party Leader Wynter Kabimba has been asked to apologize to the Zambian people for his role in the issuance of the Euro Bonds instead of the blaming everything on PF Government when he once served in the same government. Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) Executive Director Macdonald Chipenzi says it is important that Mr. Kabimba apologizes to the Zambian ...

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Comedian Rosie O’Donnell says missing daughter, 17, found

US talk show host Rosie O’Donnell has said her daughter who went missing a week ago has been found. The comedian tweeted that Chelsea “has been found and is safe in police custody – thank u all for the help and light”. The 17-year-old was reported missing to police in Nyack, New York state, on 11 August after failing to ...

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Bangkok bomb-hit Erawan shrine reopens

The shrine in Bangkok which was hit by a deadly explosion on Monday reopened to the public on Wednesday. At least 20 people died and scores were injured in the attack on the Erawan Shrine, a Hindu site which is also popular with Thai Buddhists. Thai police say the main suspect is a young man seen entering the shrine with ...

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