Govt Prepared to Tackle Flood Problem3/10/2010 7:37:35 AM +00:00
President Rupiah Banda's tour and visit of flood hit victims yesterday in Lusaka underscores the urgency the Government attaches to the problem particularly in the capital city where displaced families have been relocated to an area near the Independence Stadium.

K11 Billion Set Aside to Deal With Floods3/10/2010 7:37:34 AM +00:00
President Rupiah Banda yesterday toured four flooded Lusaka townships and said the Government has this year allocated K11 billion to counter the floods.

Copperbelt MMD Rallies Behind RB3/10/2010 7:37:33 AM +00:00
THE MMD on the Copperbelt has disposed of all disciplinary cases in readiness for the national convention where they have resolved to vote for Rupiah Banda as party president.

Vision 2011 Challenges UNDP3/10/2010 7:37:32 AM +00:00
THE Vision 2011 Coalition has challenged the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to publish the list of all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that have applied for funding and those short-listed for funding in the Electoral Funds.

163 Citizens in Jail Abroad3/10/2010 7:37:30 AM +00:00
PARLIAMENT yesterday heard that 163 Zambians have been arrested and are serving prison sentences outside the country from 2008 to 2009.

Mahtani Group Lawyer, Others Take Fresh Plea3/10/2010 7:37:29 AM +00:00
MAHTANI Group of Companies lawyer, Zaheeda Essa and 11 other workers yesterday took a fresh plea of not guilty to the charges of obstruction of justice after the State made amendments of the charges.

Chief Chisunka Lauds Chinese Mine Investors3/10/2010 7:37:28 AM +00:00
CHIEF Chisunka of Mansa District has expressed happiness with the intended investment by a Chinese mining company in his area.

China Trip Beneficial - Daka3/10/2010 7:37:27 AM +00:00
ZAMBIA stands to benefit from President Rupiah Banda's recent visit to China through economic development agreements such as the Zesco loan from China Export Bank.

Sata Sues TIMES for Libel3/10/2010 7:37:25 AM +00:00
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Micheal Sata has sued the Times of Zambia for libel.

Mpundu Being Selective, Say Ex-PF Officials3/10/2010 7:37:23 AM +00:00
THREE Former Patriotic Front (PF) secretaries-general have accused the Roman Catholic Church Lusaka Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu of selectively applying the Catholic Church doctrine to suit PF leader Michael Sata.

State Makes Strides in Education3/10/2010 7:37:22 AM +00:00
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said the Government has made strides to improve the education sector but admitted that there is still much to be done to meet the aspirations of the citizens.

Sata sues TIMES for defamation3/10/2010 6:31:02 AM +00:00
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) president Micheal Sata has sued the Times of Zambia for libel. Mr Sata has also applied for an interim injunction to restrain the newspaper and its servants or agents from publishing any defamatory words concerning him. Mr Sata’s lawyers from Ituna Partners have also filed a certificate of urgency claiming that the matter was [...] Related posts:

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African Markets - Factors to watch on March 103/10/2010 6:03:54 AM +00:00
March 10 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Wednesday.

DIARY-Southern & South Africa to September 20103/10/2010 5:00:13 AM +00:00
This diary is updated daily. All times are provisional and in GMT; add two hours to get South African time.

Poor school infrastructure irks Siliya3/9/2010 6:46:09 PM +00:00
Minister of Education Dora Siliya has observed that poor workmanship in the construction of some school infrastructure in Eastern province has eroded people’s confidence in government. Ms. Siliya expressed disappointed with the quality of some new school infrastructure in Eastern province. “Government is spending a lot of money in constructing these schools but the kind of contractors [...] Related posts:

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Zesco arrests a man for swindling customers3/9/2010 6:41:01 PM +00:00
The Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (Zesco) in Lusaka has arrested a man for swindling customers through illegal power connections. Fonda Musamba, 39, of Lusaka’s Kaunda Square compound, is alleged to have been purporting to be an inspector from Zesco. Musamba, who was using a pseudo name of John Phiri, was arrested in Chelstone area today after [...] Related posts:

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RB visits Lusaka floods affected areas3/9/2010 6:35:23 PM +00:00
President Rupiah Banda today visited flood affected areas in Lusaka where he disclosed that K11billion has been set aside to help mitigate the impact of the floods. President Banda toured Chawama, Msisi, Chibolya and Kanyama compounds and the Independence stadium where over 600 flood victims have been temporally relocated. He said his idea of visiting flooded [...] Related posts:

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FAZ DC chairman Lifts Simataa’s Suspension3/9/2010 6:31:36 PM +00:00
Faz disciplinary committee chairman Sunday Nkonde SC has said football administrator Simataa Simataa’s suspension  by Football House is null and void. In a letter to Simataa obtained by LT this evening, Nkonde said Simataa’s suspension was unconstitutional. Faz suspended Simataa on March 7 for brining the game into disrepute for allegedly constantly attacking Kalusha Bwalya’s executive. “I acknowledge [...] Related posts:

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Banda is driving Zambia into dictatorship- Fr Bwalya3/9/2010 11:52:12 AM +00:00
Change Life Zambia Executive Director Fr Frank Bwalya says republican president Rupiah Banda is slowly driving the country into dictatorship. Fr Bwalya says president Banda’s continued protection of alleged corrupt people in his government is clear a sign that the country is being driven into dictatorship. He charged that the current government has failed to provide leadership [...] Related posts:

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Local Women Commerated Their Day Attacking Issues On Womenfolk3/9/2010 11:36:23 AM +00:00
MUCH was said in the run-up to the International Women's Day commemorated across the globe yesterday, and Zambians were reminded by many speakers in many parts of the country to seek to put into action the issues concerning the womenfolk, which in the past have only ended at speech level.

Adopt More Women in 2011, Veep Urges Parties3/9/2010 11:36:21 AM +00:00
Vice-President George Kunda has called on all political parties in Zambia to ensure that women are given more opportunities to participate as candidates in the 2011 general elections.

Times Women Donate to Mushili OVC Centre3/9/2010 11:36:20 AM +00:00
TIMES Printpak (Zambia) Limited women in Ndola yesterday donated foodstuffs and other assorted items worth K2.4 million to Mushili OVC Counselling and Empowerment Centre situated in Mushili Township as part of celebrations to commemorate the International Women's Day.

RB Mourns Chief Chamuka3/9/2010 11:36:19 AM +00:00
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has described the late Chief Chamuka of the Lenje people of Chibombo District as a humble and wise traditional leader who was analytical on issues of social and economic development.

Kitwe Man Stabbed to Death3/9/2010 11:36:18 AM +00:00
UNKNOWN people on Saturday stabbed a Kitwe man to death in unexplained circumstances.

Women's Media Body Salutes Scribes3/9/2010 11:36:15 AM +00:00
THE International Women Media Foundation (IWMF) has paid tribute to the media for highlighting success stories of women in agriculture since the introduction of the training programme last year.

Cooperbelt MMD Out to Strengthen Party Organs3/9/2010 11:36:13 AM +00:00
THE MMD on the Copperbelt has gone flat-out strengthening party structures and conducting ward and branch elections before extending the exercise to the constituency and district executive committees.

NAREP Was Formed to Add Value - Musonda3/9/2010 11:36:11 AM +00:00
NEWLY formed opposition political party, the National Restoration Party (NAREP) has said it has been formed to add value and bring sanity to the Zambian political scene.

Mpundu Wrong On Constitution Making Process - NCC3/9/2010 11:36:09 AM +00:00
LUSAKA diocese archbishop Telesphore Mpundu is wrong to say Zambians had been dribbled over the constitution making process because it was too early to make such conclusions.

As Women Toast Their Day3/9/2010 11:36:08 AM +00:00
Women across the country yesterday celebrated the International Women;s Day with the Non-Governmental Organisation Coordinating Council (NGOCC) calling for practical and deliberate steps to improve the status of women in the country.

Kabimba's Utterances Show Arrogance, Says Ronnie3/9/2010 11:36:07 AM +00:00
CHIEF Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha has said the statement by Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Wynter Kabimba that President Rupiah Banda's recent trip to China was a tourism stint showed arrogance and cheap politicking by the PF.

'Country's Perfect Tourist Destination'3/9/2010 11:36:05 AM +00:00
ZAMBIA is the perfect destination for tourists seeking unmatched tourism experience, Zambia Tourism Board (ZTB) chairperson, Timothy Mushibwe has said.

Kabwe Grandfather strangles Four year granddaughter to death3/9/2010 11:36:00 AM +00:00
A four-year-old girl of Kabwe’s Kamushanga compound was on Sunday strangled to death by her grandfather. Central Province Police Chief Simon Mpande confirmed the incident to ZANIS in Kabwe today that police have since arrested the man, Steven Lukwesa and his wife Monica Chimfwembe. Mr. Mpande said the body of the girl, Naomi Njavwa Nambela [...] Related posts:

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ECZ to use Biometric technology in Voter registration for Decision 20113/9/2010 8:14:33 AM +00:00
The Electoral Commision of Zambia (ECZ), with the assiatnce of the United Nations (UN), will this year use Biometric technology to conduct voter registration. Biometric technology is used to measure and analyze human body characteristics, such as fingerprints, for for either identification or verification purposes. The UN, through its Development Programme (UNDP), has [...] Related posts:

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Kabimba’s utterances show arrogance, says Ronnie3/9/2010 7:01:23 AM +00:00
CHIEF Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha has said the statement by Patriotic Front (PF) secretary general Wynter Kabimba that President Rupiah Banda’s recent trip to China was a tourism stint showed arrogance and cheap politicking by the PF. Lieutenant-General Shikapwasha, who is Information and Broadcasting Services Minister, described Mr Kabimba’s statement as cheap and part of the [...] Related posts:

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African Markets - Factors to watch on March 93/9/2010 5:43:09 AM +00:00
March 9 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Tuesday.

Zambia awards international gateway licenses to private mobile-phone operators, Zain and MTN3/8/2010 8:37:42 PM +00:00
After years of disagreement, the Zambian government has finally awarded private mobile-phone operators licenses to operate international gateways in a bid to bring down the high cost of communications. Two service providers have been given licenses to access the international gateway facility that was previously exclusive to the government-run Zambia Telecommunication Co. (Zamtel), which is now [...] Related posts:

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Archbishop Reacts to Personal Attack By Leader3/8/2010 1:17:10 PM +00:00
Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba is trying to silence the voice of the Catholic Church by using an ad hominem attack, Lusaka's Archbishop, Telesphore Mpundu has said.

Africa needs to rebuild crisis defences - IMF3/8/2010 12:52:27 PM +00:00
NAIROBI, March 8 (Reuters) - With its economies recovering, Africa needs to start rebuilding reserves and thinking about tightening spending to build defences against future crises, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.

International Women's Day To Appreciate Achievements Made by Women3/8/2010 10:30:24 AM +00:00
EACH year today, the entire world commemorates International Women's Day to recognise and appreciate the achievements that women have made economically, politically and socially.

Don't Drag Church Into Personal Issues3/8/2010 10:30:23 AM +00:00
THE Evangelical Youth Alliance (EYA) has asked Catholic Lusaka Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu to desist from dragging the Church into his personal matters, arguing that the Catholic Church has a cordial relationship with the Government.

RB Deserves Another Term - Chief3/8/2010 10:30:12 AM +00:00
SENIOR Chief Mbuluma of the Nsengaluze people of Luangwa District has said President Rupiah Banda and his administration deserve another term in office.

Vision 2011 Exposes Donor Strategy3/8/2010 10:30:11 AM +00:00
THIRTY civil society organisations operating as Vision 2011 have accused the donor community of being biased in the disbursement of funds to civil society organisations under the electoral cycle for the 2011 polls.

First Lady, KK Partner for Vulnerable People3/8/2010 10:30:03 AM +00:00
FIRST Lady Thandiwe Banda and first Republican president Kenneth Kaunda will lead the campaign to raise over K2.3 billion required to construct houses for vulnerable people in Lusaka and Ndola.

Avoid Sexual Activities, Kunda Advises Youths3/8/2010 10:30:01 AM +00:00
VICE-President George Kunda has implored youths not to engage themselves in sexual activities at a tender age because it is a best recipe to ruining their future.

African Markets - Factors to watch on March 83/8/2010 5:38:11 AM +00:00
March 8 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Monday.

Zambia in talks with Glencore on oil supply tender3/6/2010 3:59:57 PM +00:00
LUSAKA, March 6 (Reuters) - Zambia has chosen Glencore Energy [GLEN.UL] as the preferred bidder to supply 1.4 million tonnes of petroleum feedstock to the southern African country over two years, the procurement authority said on Saturday.

Strong 6.6 magnitude aftershock shakes Chile -USGS3/5/2010 12:08:32 PM +00:00
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Reuters) - A strong 6.6 magnitude aftershock shook the area near Concepcion, Chile on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

African Markets - Factors to watch on March 53/5/2010 6:24:56 AM +00:00
March 5 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Friday.

INTERVIEW-UPDATE 1-Sub-Saharan Africa tobacco output seen flat3/4/2010 2:45:55 PM +00:00
CAPE TOWN, March 4 (Reuters) - Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to produce between 400 million and 450 million kg of tobacco in 2010, similar to 2009 output, a senior industry official said on Thursday.

BP Zambia exit will not disrupt fuel supply-minister3/4/2010 9:38:01 AM +00:00
LUSAKA, March 4 (Reuters) - Oil major BP Plc's withdrawal from Zambia, Africa's largest copper producer, will not disrupt the supply of fuel to the mines, energy minister Kenneth Konga said on Thursday.

Fueling the Flames as Bitter Rivalry Resumes1/27/2010 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The Africa Cup of Nations is down to the last four countries. Seemingly inevitably, Algeria is to contest one of the semifinals against Egypt on Thursday.

NZ medical team to help in Zambia - News Video.flv12/28/2009 7:16:58 AM +00:00
NZ medical team to help in Zambia - News Video.flv

Zambia Judge Clears Editor in Morals Case Over Photos11/17/2009 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The journalist had distributed pictures of a woman giving birth outside a hospital that had turned her away during a strike by health workers.

Former President of Zambia Is Acquitted8/18/2009 12:00:00 AM -04:00
Frederick Chiluba, who was president between 1991 and 2002, was cleared of charges that he stole $500,000 from the state.

In Zambia, Pictures of Birth, Mailed as Protest, Bring Arrest7/14/2009 12:00:00 AM -04:00
On Monday, police arrested the news editor of The Post, an independent daily, for sending unpublished photos of a woman giving birth outside of a hospital to the country’s vice president.

Ex-Zambian Leader’s High Life Awaits a Verdict6/22/2009 12:00:00 AM -04:00
More than seven years after Frederick Chiluba left office, a court is deciding whether the former president stole from his impoverished people.

Every Human Has Rights Media Award Sally Chiwama Video3/10/2009 7:19:31 PM +00:00
Every Human Has Rights Media Award Sally Chiwama Video

Zambia Swears in a New President11/3/2008 12:00:00 AM -05:00
The incumbent party’s candidate, Rupiah Banda, was sworn in as Zambia’s president on Sunday, after a disputed election victory over his populist rival.

A Measure of Hope9/22/2008 12:00:00 AM -04:00
The United Nations is falling short on helping the poorest countries converge with the rest of mankind.

Rift Over Zimbabwe Unity Plan4/24/2008 12:00:00 AM -04:00
Despite talk of a power-sharing deal, both the government and opposition indicated they were unprepared for the compromises that would be required.

Zambia Seeks to Block Arms for Zimbabwe4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM -04:00
Zambia urged nations in the region to bar a Chinese ship carrying arms destined for Zimbabwe from entering their waters, saying the shipment could deepen the country’s election crisis.

Zimbabwe’s Crackdown Intensifies With Banning of Political Rallies4/12/2008 12:00:00 AM -04:00
The lawyer for the opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has been arrested, the main opposition party said.

Regional Leaders to Meet on Zimbabwe4/10/2008 12:00:00 AM -04:00
With the threat of violence looming in Zimbabwe, the president of Zambia called for an “extraordinary” meeting of regional nations.

China’s Trade in Africa Carries a Price Tag8/21/2007 12:00:00 AM -04:00
Manufacturing has suffered in Africa as cheap Chinese goods flood the market, eliminating needed jobs.

Allies Not Likely to Push Mugabe to Change8/17/2007 12:00:00 AM -04:00
Southern African political leaders appear unlikely to press President Robert G. Mugabe of Zimbabwe to change any of the policies that have caused a crisis in his nation.

Wall of Sound8/5/2007 12:00:00 AM -04:00
Trying to make sense of what he couldn’t quite hear.

Making Necklaces to Change Lifestyles and Preserve Wildlife7/31/2007 12:00:00 AM -04:00
In a bid to help poachers lead greener lifestyles, conservation officials in Zambia have turned to a novel trend in jewelry making snarewear, in which snares once used for poaching are transformed into handmade necklaces, bracelets and other decorative items.