Monthly Archives: April 2017

Govt dispels rumors of ban on movement of livestock

Government has dispelled rumors that it has imposed a ban on movement of livestock from Southern Province to other parts of the country. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Director of Veterinary Services, Yona Sinkala says there is no such ban that has been effected. Mr. Sinkala says the only district which is facing a livestock movement ban in southern province ...

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Those seeking to poison political space are mistaken- Lungu

President Edgar Lungu says those seeking to perpetually poison the political and business space with a view of forcing a system failure are mistaken. Speaking when he officially opened the fourth Zambia National Farmers’ Union AGRITECH Expo at the Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust (GART) in Chisamba today, President Lungu says Zambians want to move on. President Lungu says noted ...

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Govt launches e-Health strategy 2017 to 2021

Government has launched the e-Health strategy 2017 to 2021 aimed at helping improve efficiencies in the provision of health services in the country. Speaking during the official launch of the strategy in Lusaka today, Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya said the strategy is part of government’s transformation agenda in offering better health services to the people. Dr. Chilufya says the ...

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Maneuvers to oust LAZ president saddens YALI

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is saddened by the maneuvers of some lawyers to move a vote of no confidence in the current Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) leadership. YALI Governance advisor Isaac Mwanza says his organization does not think such maneuvers by the PF affiliated lawyers are in the best interest of the nation. Mr. Mwanza says this ...

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Don’t be used as tools of violence, Chief Chibuka tells youths

Chief Chimbuka of the Bemba speaking people of Chinsali district has urged youths to refuse to be used as tools of destruction and violence by political leaders in view of the spate fires that have rocked some parts of the country. Chief Chimbuka has told Q News that it is unfortunate that youths are allowing political leaders to use them ...

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LCM recalls over 200 retrenched miners

Luanshya Copper Mines says it has recalled over 200 miners who were laid off in 2015 due to challenges the mining firm was facing at the time. LCM public relations officer, Sydney Chileya tells Qfm that the workers have been recalled following the reopening of the slug treatment plant and the Milyashi open pit mine two months ago. Mr Chileya ...

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UPND maintains innocence in arson cases

The opposition UPND has maintained that it is not involved in the arson cases that have rocked the country following the arrest of its leader Hakainde Hichilema. innocense UPND spokesperson Charles Kakoma says this is despite the recent arrest of four UPND members suspected of being behind the arson crimes. Mr. Kakoma says it is not correct for anyone to ...

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DJ Khaled’s ‘Grateful’ Album Has A Literal Gang Of Superstars On It!

(AllHipHop Rumors) Major key alert! It’s no secret that DJ Khaled and his son, 6-month-old executive producer Asahd Khaled have been working over time to deliver DJ Khaled’s forthcoming ‘Grateful’ album. Although up to now, everything has been top secret, we do know that those Drake vocals finallyyyyyyyy came in. DJ Khaled recently sat down with Power 106’s The Cruz ...

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Kim Kardashian on Paris robbery: ‘It was meant to happen’

Kim Kardashian announced that being held at gunpoint during a Paris jewelry heist in 2016 “was meant to happen.” The 36-year-old reality TV personality told Ellen DeGeneres on Thursday’s episode of the comedienne’s show that she’s “such a different person” after the robbery in October, which took place at the time of Paris Fashion Week. Kim added that she was ...

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ZULAWU commends govt for releasing K150 for ex council workers

The Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) has commended government for releasing 150 million kwacha to the Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF), though it feels the money is not enough. ZULAWU General Secretary Misheck Nyambose says government should strive to clear the K390 million in arrears it owes LASF in unpaid retirees benefits. Mr. Nyambose says government should therefore ...

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