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ZNBC workers stage sit-in protest

Unionized ZNBC workers have staged a sit-in protest over delayed payment of their salaries. A QTV News crew that rushed to Mass Media Complex this morning found the protesting workers outside their offices. Speaking on behalf of the workers, Zambia Union of Broadcasters and other Information Disseminators (ZUBID) President Chomba Yumbe said the workers are now fade up with management. ...

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Zamtel exceeds 1.5 million subscribers

Zamtel has announced that it has exceeded 1.5 million customers and is now chasing the 2 millionth customer-milestone before the end of 2017. Acting Chief Executive Officer Sydney Mupeta has since thanked Zamtel customers, both old and new, for being a part of this success story by using the network on a daily basis for their communication needs. Mr Mupeta ...

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President Lungu’s visit to Israel still yielding positive results – Banda

Tourism and Arts Minister Charles Banda says President Edgar Lungu’s visit to Israel has continued to yield positive results in the tourism sector. He made the observation when the visiting President of Galilee International Management Institute Dr. Joseph Shevel paid a courtesy call on him today. Mr. Banda says his ministry is ready to partner with the Galilee International Management ...

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UPND reports Kamba to Police for threatening violence

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has reported PF Lusaka province youth chairman Kennedy Kamba to the Police for Proposing and Threatening Violence. UPND youth spokesperson Gilbert Liswaniso says Mr Kamba must be arrested because he is a danger to the nation. Mr Liswaniso says there is need for the police to act decisively and arrest Mr. Kamba. He ...

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CCZ counsels govt on review of Land Act

Government has been advised to ensure the revision of the Land Policy and Act does not create uncertainty in the investor community. Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Suzanne Matale says the church mother however welcomes President Edgar Lungu’s directive that the Land Policy and Act be reviewed. Reverend Matale says the CCZ has noted that both the ...

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Give UPND alternate rally date, SACCORD advises Police

The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has advised the Zambia Police Service to give the opposition United Party For National Development(UPND) an alternative date to hold their cancelled rally in Kanyama. SACCORD Executive Director, Boniface Cheembe has told QTV that the Police’s decision to deny the UPND the permit to hold their rally is what ...

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FDD expels Chifuma Banda

The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has expelled its Vice President Chifumu Banda. He was suspended in December 2016. And the FDD has so far raised one million Kwacha (K1, 000, 000) towards the holding of the party national convention. Briefing journalists in Lusaka following last week’ National Policy Committee, FDD National Chairman Potipher Chungu says the party ...

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Ng’onga commits to end child marriages

PF Kaputa Member of Parliament Maxas Ng’onga has reiterated his commitment to end child marriage in his constituency, saying it is a priority of the PF government. Mr. Ng’onga says he has taken significant steps towards the promotion and coordination of national initiatives aimed at ending child marriage in Kaputa in partnership with other stakeholders. He has therefore, called on ...

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Kabwe to have two shopping malls

Two Multi-million dollar Shopping Malls are set to be constructed in Kabwe town with one of the malls taking shape already. Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga says government is constructing two shopping malls in Kabwe and will simplify shopping. Mr. Mushanga says one shopping mall is opposite Kabwe Chapel and the other one will be next to Zambia – China ...

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Harrington calls for political reconciliation

Former Transport and Communications William Harrington has encouraged President Edgar Lungu not to ignore calls for him and opposition leaders to dialogue in resolving their matters. Mr. Harrington says remaining obstinate over this matter will not help the nation in any way. Mr. Harrington says the Head of State must learn lessons from the failure by the UPND to recognize ...

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