Daily Archives: December 21, 2017

The ministry of tourism has performed fairly well in 2017-Banda

Charles Banda Tourism and Arts Minister Charles Banda says his Ministry has performed according to expectation in 2017, and could do even better in 2018. Speaking at a function dubbed Meet the Minister and Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Arts Staff in Lusaka, the Minister said the prowess of the Ministry is undoubted especially that the 2018 budget is in ...

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ZEMA approves investment projects worth 12 billion USD in 2017

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says it has from January to date approved investment projects worth over 12 billion United States dollars. And ZEMA approved 61 investment projects in November worth over US$223 million. ZEMA acting corporate affairs manager Alexander Museshyo has told Q-News that the Environmental Assessments Committee at its 16th ordinary meeting held on 30th November, 2017, ...

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Zambia receives 25 support ambulances from Swedish Govt

The Swedish Government through Swedish International Development Cooperation (SIDA) has donated 25 basic support ambulances worthy thirteen million,one hundred and twenty five thousand kwacha (K13, 125, 000) to the Zambia government. The ambulances will be used for maternal health, new born child health, adolescent health and nutrition. Speaking he received the ambulances, Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya said the donation ...

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Giggs ‘out of running’ for Swansea job

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant manager’s job at Premier League strugglers Swansea following the dismissal of Paul Clement. With the Swans looking for a third boss in less than 12 months, Giggs had been talked about in relation with the role along with Ronald Koeman, Tony Pulis and Louis van ...

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Catalonia election: Voters split over ties with Spain

The people of Catalonia are voting in a closely watched regional election, called by Spain following a controversial independence referendum. The snap election pits Catalan pro-independence parties against those who want the region to remain a semi-autonomous part of Spain. All indications are that the result will be very close. A BBC correspondent says there seems little prospect that the ...

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Beyonce’s Lawyers Threaten Tribute Restaurant With Legal Warning

(AllHipHop News) Beyonce’s lawyers have fired off a cease-and-desist notice to the owners of a New York pop-up bar dedicated to the superstar. Bosses at Leyenda in Brooklyn recently announced they were renaming the Latin cocktail bar and restaurant “Sleyenda” for the month of December in honor of the singer, as a nod to her “I slay” lyrics from her ...

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Fining of three mobile service providers not enough – CUTS

Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International says the fine slapped on the three mobile network operators by ZICTA for failing to meet some of the set parameters on quality service is not enough. Center coordinator Chenai Mukumba says while the move by ZICTA is welcome, the fines are nothing compared to what the companies are able to make. She ...

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North Western PF happy with Davies Mwila

The ruling Patriotic Front in North Western Province is happy that sanity and discipline has returned in the party in the province. PF North Western Province Chairperson Jackson Kungo says the infighting that characterized the party in the province is no longer there. He notes that since the ushering in of a new leadership, there has been total discipline in ...

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NDC accuse UPND of practicing childish politics

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the UPND of practicing childish and immature politics. NDC Spokesperson Eric Chanda has told QTV News via telephone that it is childish for the UPND to start showering Saboi Imboela with insults after she ditched the party to join the NDC. Mr. Chanda has described as unfortunate the insults being showered on ...

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Shimunza castigates govt for policy inconsistency

The Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has observed that policy inconsistency has been the undoing of the PF Government’s performance. MNT president Daniel Shimunza says the PF could have performed well if they have been consistent with policy implementation. He says policy inconsistency has been the PF government’s greatest problem. Mr. Shimunza is therefore advising the government to improve in ...

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