Daily Archives: July 4, 2018

Ministry of Home Affairs guides on police recruitment

The Ministry of Home Affairs has advised members of the public that it is not receiving any application letters from prospective entrants into the Zambia Police Service. Ministry of Home Affairs Public Relations Officer Nephas Chifuta says as stipulated in the advertisement, the recruitment exercise is being undertaken by the Zambia Police Service and not the ministry. Mr. Chifuta states ...

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PMR hails govt efforts towards social protection

The Policy Monitoring and Research Center (PMRC) has commended the Government through the relevant bodies such as NAPSA for the robust approach taken towards improving the livelihoods of Zambians through inclusive social security. PMRC Executive Director Bernadette Deka tells QTV News in a statement that the past 3 to 5 years have seen a robust and vibrant approach to improved ...

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GBM asks President Lungu to take FIC report seriously

United Party for National Development (UPND) Vice President Geoffrey Mwamba says President Edgar Lungu should not underplay the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) 2017 Financial Trends report if he means well for Zambians. Mr. Mwamba says this is because he is optimistic that 80 percent of what is contained in the report is correct and should not be taken lightly. He ...

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Some UNZA students barred from exams over fees

The University of Zambia Lecturers and Researchers’ Union (UNZALARU) says some students may not write their final examinations that have started today as they have failed to pay 37.5 percent of the fees to the University of Zambia (UNZA). UNZALARU President Dr. Evans Lampi has told Journalists in Lusaka that a quiet of the UNZA students may not be allowed ...

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Zambia remains at risk of Cholera Outbreak – Dr. Chilufya

Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya has cautioned that although the recent battle against Cholera has been won, the war is far from over. The Health Minister says Zambia remains at risk of Cholera outbreak as long as issues such as poor sanitation and inadequate solid waste management remains unresolved. And Dr. Chilufya has maintained that his ministry received a total ...

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Saboi promises to reintroduce street vending

National Democratic Alliance (NDC) Mayoral candidate Saboi Imboela has promised to reintroduce street vending once elected as Lusaka Mayor in the forth coming by-elections. In a statement issued to QTV News, Ms Imboela says the decision to ban street vending by the PF Government was not well thought. Ms. Imboela has pledged to ensure that vending is properly regulated in ...

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Twenty seven die in Heroes, Unity holiday road accidents

Twenty seven people died in various road traffic accidents during the just ended 2018 Heroes and Unity Days. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed to QTV News in a statement that during the long weekend, the Zambia Police recorded 300 road traffic accidents as compared to 310 recorded in 2017 during the same period, hence recording a reduction by 10 ...

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Katuta cries for farmers in her constituency

Chienge Member of Parliament Given Katuta has expressed concern that Chiengi District has not benefited anything from the 650 health posts being constructed around the country. Ms Katuta says the only thing she has seen in her constituency is the elevation of slabs for the construction of the health posts but no progress has been made on these structures. Meanwhile, ...

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UPND has already conceded defeat – PF

The Ruling Patriotic Front says UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s call for the suspension of the scheduled elections in the country is an indication that the UPND has already conceded defeat in the forthcoming by elections. Mr. Hichilema has proposed the suspension of the scheduled elections in the country until political players and all stakeholders in the political arena agree to ...

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Govt challenged over Sinking Fund

Financial Analyst Mambo Hamaundu has challenged the government to provide full details on how far it has gone in setting up a sinking fund to refinance the country’s debt. Mr. Hamaundu tells QTV Business News that it is important that the nation is availed with the full details on how far the government has gone in setting up the sinking ...

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