Monthly Archives: December 2017

Govt cautions newly recruited teachers

Government has warned newly recruited teachers against involving themselves in illicit activities. General Education Minister Dr. Dennis Wanchinga has advised teachers to keep away from activities that are likely to tarnish the image of the teaching profession such as examination malpractices, abuse of pupils among others. Dr. Wanchinga is urging the new teachers to exhibit professional behavior as they are ...

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Chola calls for concerted efforts in fight against GBV

The Advocacy against Child Abuse and Gender Based Violence has called on stakeholders to intensify sensitization efforts on ending Gender Based Violence as the country observes the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. The 2017 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence is celebrated under the theme “Leave no one behind, end gender based violence now”. Advocacy ...

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YALI guides on holding political dialogue

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) President Andrew Nthewewe says the current environment is not conducive for holding a successful political dialogue meeting. Mr. Nthewewe has since recommended that the UPND withdraws its case in the High Court relating to the presidential petition as it may not work well as far as reconciliation is concerned. He has also called on the ...

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Govt investigating unregistered contractors

Government says it is investigating reports that some unregistered contractors were awarded contracts which is against the set guidelines. Housing and Infrastructure Development Permanent Secretary Charles Mushota tells QTV News that government will fully pursue reports suggesting that some institutions awarded construction contracts to unregistered contractors. Mr. Mushota says the National Council for Construction (NCC) Inspection Department is actively following ...

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UPND challenges President Lungu to call for early elections

The opposition UPND has challenged President Edgar Lungu to call for early elections following his statement that opposition parties are scared of meeting him in the 2021 elections. While featuring on a special program on ZNBC where he went to check on rehabilitation works to the studios, President Lungu said some people are scared of facing him in the next ...

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