Daily Archives: April 1, 2018

Govt to modernize David Livingston site in Chitambo

Central Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kabwe says government is currently conducting some evaluation that will see the construction of infrastructure around the memorial site of David Livingstone in central province in a bid to enhance tourism in the province. Mr. Chanda has assured his commitment to ensuring that tourism in the province contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic products ...

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President Lungu directs recalling of Cuban Ambassador to Zambia

President Edgar Lungu has directed that the Cuban Ambassador to Zambia Nelson Pagés Vilas be recalled for engaging in political activities in Zambia. The Cuban Ambassador to Zambia, who presented his letters of credence to President Lungu on Thursday, was part of the team that supported the launch of the Socialist Party in Lusaka. Briefing Journalists in Lusaka, Special Assistant ...

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Fairview Hospital slapped with further penalties

The Health Professions Council of Zambia has charged Fairview Hospital in Lusaka with further penalties after the institution was found offering health services yesterday despite the council suspending its operations for unprofessional conduct. The Council has further suspended practicing licenses for all medical practitioners who were found working yesterday pending hearing of the matter by the disciplinary committee. Briefing journalists ...

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PF remains a people’s movement – Mwila

PF Secretary General Davies Mwila says the Patriotic Front was founded on the back of the poor masses and as such, the party remains a people’s movement that is based on honest, hard work and sacrifice. Speaking when he officiated at the party fundraising dinner in Serenje District last night, Mr. Mwila says all members of the party are expected ...

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I am not being expelled by the Pope – Archbishop Mpundu

Outgoing Archbishop of Lusaka Telesphore Mpundu has finally come out in the open on his perceived early retirement saying he is not being expelled by the Pope as claimed by some sections of society. In January, Archbishop Mpundu opted to renounce his position and go for early retirement which sparked public debate that he was expelled by the Pope. But ...

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Tonga oppose Political Parties Bill

The Third Liberation Movement says if the government will go forward to enact the current Political Parties Bill, it will be one tool the government will be using to suppress the opposition political parties in the country. Justice Minister Given Lubinda says he will present the political party’s bill in the next sitting of parliament which is aimed at inculcating ...

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City one win from title; Reds, Utd win

Manchester City are one win away from being crowned Premier League champions after a swaggering 3-1 victory over Everton, while Mohamed Salah was Liverpool’s hero yet again as the Egypt star clinched a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side maintained their 16-point lead at the top thanks to a scintillating first half display at Goodison Park. ...

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Barclays Bank in 2017 invested K7 million in community led initiatives

Barclays Bank Zambia says it last year invested a total of K7 million aimed at supporting different community led initiatives in various parts of the country. Speaking to Q news in an interview, Barclays Bank Zambia Head of Marketing and Cooperate Relations  Mato Shimabale said through the initiatives over 12, 000 youths where empowered with entrepreneurship and ready to work ...

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