Daily Archives: April 26, 2016

ZNUT warns fraudulent teachers

The Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) has unearthed a scam where some teachers are using underhand methods to obtain loans from some lending institutions. ZNUT Public Relations Joseph Kasaka has since warned members to desist from involving themselves in such vices as it is a serious offence. Mr. Kasaka says the Union has received reports that some union members ...

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Political parties apologize for harassing scribes

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) has described as encouraging the apology by seven political parties in Eastern province for harassing Journalists. The seven parties that jointly addressed a media briefing  to make the apology at the conclusion of two day YALI organized political party meeting include the MMD, PF, UPND, UDF, UNIP, Rainbow party and FDD. YALI Governance Advisor ...

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REA electrifies 480 grass thatched house in Samfya’s Mpata village

The Rural Electrification Authority (REA) has disclosed that about 480 grass thatched houses in Mpata area in Samfya district have been electrified under the solar mini grid project. REA Corporate Affairs Manager Justin Mukosa says the authority wants to roll-out the same project in other areas such as Chunga in the Kafue national park and in Lunga district. Mr. Mukosa ...

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ZNUT unearths teacher loan scam

The Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT) has unearthed a scam where some teachers are using underhand methods to obtain loans from some lending institutions. ZNUT Public Relations Joseph Kasaka has since warned members to desist from involving themselves in such vices as it is a serious offence. Mr. Kasaka says the Union has received reports that some union members ...

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Kawandami explains delay in resumption of timber lincesnses issuance

Lands Deputy Minister Susan Kawandami has explained the delay in lifting the suspension on issuance of timber licenses. Ms. Kawandami says government wants to ensure it comes up with regulations that will stand the test of time before lifting the suspension. In an interview, Ms. Kawandami says the idea is to ensure the Country continues to preserve its forestry resource. ...

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Zambia’s electoral system is trust worthy- Ng’oma

Political analyst Dr. Alex Ng’oma has encouraged politicians to have confidence in the country’s electoral system and desist from making rigging allegations. Dr Ng’oma who is a political scientist and a lecturer at the University of Zambia says it is not easy to rig a national election. He has since challenged those making allegations that the PF will rig this ...

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