Daily Archives: December 20, 2017

Eighth peaceful protest against fire engines successful

Protesters against the procurement of the 42 fire tenders have staged their eighth peaceful protest of the 42 planned protests in Lusaka. The protesters, who started marching from Levy Junction to the Ministry of Local Government, want the government to thoroughly investigate the procurement of the infamous fire trucks procured at a total cost of US$42 million. Protest leader Sean ...

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ZRA denies auctioning impounded vehicles

The Zambia Revenue Authority has dismissed the advert circulating on social media suggesting that it’s auctioning impounded vehicles and electronic gadgets. ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda has since advised the general public to ignore the fake advert circulating and report any person involved to the security wings. Mr. Sikalinda explains that when ZRA is auctioning goods, it engages a ...

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Fall Army worms in Siavonga!

Isolated cases of army worms have broken out in Siavonga district where maize crops have since been destroyed. Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has confirmed to Q-news that two places namely Namomba in Chief Chipepo’s chiefdom and Kadambwe in Chief Sikoongo’s chiefdom have been affected. Mr. Kanyama says agriculture officers have already moved in to spray the affected fields. He ...

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Klopp ready to put faith in Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain still has room for improvement but there is no denying that the Liverpool midfielder has unbelievable potential, manager Jurgen Klopp said. Oxlade-Chamberlain impressed in the 4-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend and the 24-year-old has showed plenty of signs in recent weeks that he is adapting to the demands at Liverpool since his move from Arsenal in the ...

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Poland judiciary reforms: EU takes disciplinary measures

The EU has launched unprecedented disciplinary measures against Poland, saying its planned judicial reforms threaten the rule of law. It said 13 new laws have allowed the government to “interfere significantly” in the judiciary. Poland has been given three months to address the concerns. But the Polish conservative government said the decision was “political”. It has said the reforms are ...

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Unprincipled politicians worry Dr Ng’oma

Political Scientist Dr. Alex Ng’oma has expressed concern that some politicians in the country lack principles in their practice of politics. Dr. Ng’oma says the current trend of politics of agreeing or disagreeing to anything is not helping the nation in anyway. He has also noted that some politicians tend to change their political positions simply to suit their current ...

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Work with small scale farmers,ZNFU tells agro processors

The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has encouraged agro processing companies to work with small scale farmers. ZNFU president Jervis Zimba says small scale farmers have had so much to produce other than the maize commodity, but lack market for their produce. He says those in agro processing should embrace small scale farmers so that their excess produce, especially perishable ...

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Multichoice donates to UTH

Multichoice Zambia Managing Director Ngoza Matakala has bemoaned the high levels of malnutrition in infants in the country. Mrs. Matakala says there is need to start sensitizing mothers on how they can keep their families well-nourished. Speaking when she addressed mothers at Kalingalinga clinic , Mrs. Matakala believes that informed citizens will make quality decisions for their nutrition to avoid ...

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ZED urges political parties to work together in 2018

Zambians for Empowerment and Development (ZED) Spokesperson Wesley Miyanda has called on politicians in the country to have open hearts and be ready to tap into the good ideas of one another to push the national development agenda forward next year. Mr. Miyanda says the country’s development could not be left to an individual or a single political party, thus the ...

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Police IG commended for heeding to public outcry

Zambia Council for Social Development (ZCSD), Executive Director Lewis Mwape has commended Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja for responding to public demands on the appointment of Chinese nationals as Police reservists. Mr. Mwape says leaders must emulate the Police Inspector General and the entire command for easily swallowing their pride and demonstrate humility and respect for the Zambian people. ...

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