Daily Archives: May 16, 2017

FAZ docks Lusaka Dynamos point

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Disciplinary Committee has docked Lusaka Dynamos a point earned in the 3-all draw against Power Dynamos in a week one game for using an ineligible player. The committee has since awarded the Kitwe giants maximum points with a 2-nil score line. In its verdict availed to Fazfootabll.com, the Joseph Jalasi chaired disciplinary committee upheld ...

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Japan gives Zambia K400 million for clinics upgrade

Japan has give Zambia a K400 million grant towards the upgrading of Chawama, CHIPATA and Kanyama clinics in Lusaka into first level hospitals. Speaking during the signing of the grant agreement under phase 2 of the Japanese financed Lusaka Health Centers project in Lusaka this morning, Finance Minister Felix Mutati says Zambia’s economy cannot develop without a strong healthcare delivery ...

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Trump ‘shared secret info with Russia

President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about so-called Islamic State (IS) to Russia’s foreign minister, US media report. The information, related to the use of laptops on aircraft, came from a partner of the US which had not given permission for it to be shared with Russia, says the Washington Post. Mr Trump received Sergei Lavrov in the Oval ...

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Chelsea 4-3 Watford

Chelsea celebrated their Premier League title triumph with a hard-earned victory over Watford in an ill-tempered but thrilling encounter at Stamford Bridge. Manager Antonio Conte and his Chelsea players were able to take the acclaim on a lap of honour after the final whistle – but they were made to work for the win by a fired-up and physical Watford. ...

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ZCSD commends taking of NGO Act to Cabinet

The Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD) has commended the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services for submitting the NGO Act draft policy to cabinet for approval, aimed at repealing the controversial NGO Act of 2009. The council is only hoping that the government through the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services has not removed anything from the ...

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Eastern PF encourages other MPs to emulate Charles Zulu

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) in Eastern Province has called on all Members of Parliament (MP) in the Province to emulate Luangeni lawmaker Charles Zulu in delivering development to the people. Provincial Chairperson Andrew Lubusha says the party is impressed with developmental projects Mr. Zulu has initiated his Constituency so far. Mr. Lubusha has cited the recently constructed K2.7 million ...

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Constituent Assembly is the best way to amend the constitution – FODEP

The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) says a constituent Assembly is the best way to amend the constitution. FODEP Executive Director Mweenge Chimfwembe says there is urgent need for government to facilitate for this platform were multi stakeholders can come together and discuss what clauses should be amended. Mr. Chimfwembe says government should avoid situations where they are accused of ...

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Chirwa urges shift to export of finished maize products

Zambia Cooperatives Federation Director General, James Chirwa says there is need for the country to seriously consider moving away from exporting maize to exporting maize finished products. Mr. Chirwa tells Q news that exporting end products of maize, such as stock feed and mealie meal among others will help in adding value to the crop. He says there is no ...

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Govt advised to put a limit on export of maize

Agriculture Technical and Professional Staff Union of Zambia General Secretary Joe Kamutumwa has advised government to put a limit on the tonnage of maize to exported in view of the lifting of the export ban. Mr. Kamutumwa says though the move by government to lift the ban is welcome, it is important that government asses how much production some neighboring ...

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