Daily Archives: September 9, 2017

Kamba castigates Kambwili

The ruling PF Youths in Lusaka Province have cautioned suspended Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili to desist from issuing unwarranted attacks on President Edgar Lungu. PF Lusaka province Youth Chairman Kennedy Kamba in a statement says politics of insulting the Head of State in the hope that political fortunes will accrue are long gone. Mr. Kamba says Zambians must ...

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Chilufya appoints new NFNC Board

Minister of Health Hon. Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has appointed a new Board of Directors at the National Food and Nutrition Commission. This is in accordance with the provisions of the National Food and Nutrition Commission act, section four, Chapter 308 of the Laws of Zambia. The newly appointed Members are: a)Dr Jabbin Mulwanda-Permanent Secretary in charge of Health Services in ...

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Power Tool’s poor road safety record worries RTSA

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has expressed concern with the poor road safety record for Power Tools bus services company following this mornings’ fatal accident on Great North road. The Agency is concerned with the safety record of Power Tools as the same company recorded a fatal crash in September 2016 were 22 people died in Serenje. In ...

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US country music singers Don Williams and Troy Gentry die

US country music singer Don Williams – who enjoyed great success with his easy-going singing style – has died aged 78 after a short illness. Williams began his solo career in 1971, amassing 17 number one country hits. His songs such as Gypsy Woman and Tulsa Time, were covered by singers such as Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend. Williams was ...

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Zamtel, NRFA signs a K1, 713,628.92 deal

Zamtel and the National Roads Fund Agency today signed a K1, 713,628.92 Service Agreement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Delivery of a Wide Area Network to support efficient running and Monitoring of Toll Plazzas in six locations. Under the agreement, Zamtel will provide connectivity technology to Toll Gates at Shimabala, Katuba, Manyumbi, Kafulafuta, Chongwe and Mumbwa Toll Gate. Zamtel ...

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HH meets Commonwealth envoy ahead of dialogue

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday met with the Commonwealth special envoy, Professor Ibrahim Gambari who is in the country as a mediator in the dialogue process. The meeting took place after professor Gambari called on Mr. Hichilema in Lusaka. During the closed door meeting, the UPND leader reaffirmed his commitment to the process of dialogue. ...

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Power Tools bus accident claim four lives, 67 injured

Four people among them two drivers and two passengers have died on the spot while 67 others have sustained injuries in a road traffic accident in Mkushi after a truck and a Scania bus belonging to Power Tools collided head- on. The accident happened this morning around 06:30hrs along the Great North road, 25 km east of Mkushi. The accident ...

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UPND think twice about prayer, fasting program

The opposition united party for national development (UPND) says they will only take the 40 days prayer and fasting period seriously when they are officially communicated to. The National House of Prayer board has announced a 40-day period of prayer and fasting starting Saturday September 9 to October 18 which is a National Day of Prayer and Fasting. Chairperson of ...

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