Kambwili: HH Must Reduce on Bitterness
GOVERNMENT is disappointed with sentiments attributed to Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) president Charles Milupi suggesting that it is fooling the people of Western Province for approving the contraction of a US$14 million low-interest concessional loan to improve water supply and sanitation in 100 villages, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Chishimba Kambwili has […]
Lungu shows lack of priorities opening shopping malls
Mr Mulongoti said the recent travels within and outside the country that President Lungu has undertaken leave much to be desired. He cited the recent opening of the Mukuba Mall by President Lungu in Kitwe is another confirm that he does not know his priorities. “Surely does it have it take the entire Head of […]
Lungu: I’m learning a lot from Mugabe
Cape Town – Zambian President Edgar Lungu has reportedly described his Zimbabwean counterpart President Robert Mugabe as an “elderly statesman in the region who knows all corners”, saying he is “learning a lot” from him. According to the state-owned newspaper The Herald, Lungu said this after holding talks with Mugabe at State House in Harare, […]
Zambia and Zimbabwe In Darkness as they face Electricity problems
A fault at Zambia’s Kariba North hydropower station Monday caused a blackout across most of Africa’s second largest copper producer and cut supplies to large parts of Zimbabwe. The Zambian fault knocked out Zimbabwe’s Kariba South hydro-electric plant and its Hwange thermal power plant, Fullard Gwasira, spokesman for state-owned power utility, Zesa Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., […]
South Africa deploys the army to stop the deadly xenophobic violence
Johannesburg-South African troops deployed Tuesday evening as part of a new government effort to stop deadly anti-immigrant violence.Their first target: the Johannesburg suburb of Jeppestown, where xenophobic violence broke out on Friday. South African police raided a Jeppestown hostel Tuesday while troops secured the perimeter.Earlier, Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula announced the plan to deploy an […]
No Zambians killed yet in S.A. xenophobic attacks
LUSAKA — Government has dismissed as false and misleading online stories and a featured photograph suggesting that a Zambian has been killed in the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili says the stories and picture posted online are a total fabrication and should therefore be ignored with the contempt they deserve. […]
FAZ confirms Simukonda’s Chipolopolo appointment
LUSAKA — FAZ has confirmed appointing veteran Nchanga Rangers trainer Fighton Simukonda as Zambia assistant coach. Simukonda,57, joins the Honour Janza led Chipolopolo bench ahead of Zambia’s participation at next month’s COSAFA Cup in South Africa. FAZ spokesman Nkweto Tembwe confirmed one of the poorly kept secrets on Saturday.“Fighton Simukonda has been attached to the […]
Zambian President Edgar Lungu leaves South African hospital
Zambian President Edgar Lungu has been discharged from hospital in South Africa after undergoing surgery to correct a narrowing of the oesophagus.Doctors describe the results as “good” following Friday’s procedure.On Sunday he collapsed at an International Women’s Day event in the Zambian capital, Lusaka. In January Mr Lungu, 58, won a narrow election victory, replacing […]
Zimbabwe and Zambia to repair the collapsing gigantic, power-generating Kariba Dam
Urgent repairs to avert the collapse of the gigantic, power-generating Kariba Dam between Zimbabwe and Zambia will begin this year after the two neighbours signed $294m in deals with international investors. The overhaul project of the world’s largest man-made dam will fix deformities and cracks in walls that were discovered in a series of assessments. […]
Sean Kingston set to perfom in Zambia and Davido in Malawi
American musician Sean Kingston is this month expected in Zambia for what could be the biggest show this year.According to reliable information obtained by the DStv/Gotv Entertainment, the Sean Kingston benefit concert will be held at the Barclays Sports Complex in Lusaka on February 21, 2015 from 16:00 hours till late. Sean Kingston, 25, whose […]
