Councils Play Key Role In Fighting GBV
AT least 20 women and children every month are being subjected to all manner of gender based violence (GBV) such as rape, defilement and in worse situations even being killed by well-known perpetrators…
‘Amadoda’ fights water blues in Luangeni Constituency
BY ANDREW LUNGU- WATER is life, so goes an old adage. It is undisputed that water and sanitation services are the preliquisite for any meaningful human development to flourish in any country. When…
The significance of maintaining Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation
By GATHSEMANE MWIZABI – THE retention of the declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation in the Draft Constitution preamble is justifiably right and serves a concrete purpose. As it states “We the…
DRAFT CONSTITUTION DISCUSSION BY ZAMBIAN CIVIL SOCIETIES ON CROSSFIRE BLOG RADIO
Join us Tuesday night, 15th May 2012 at 7pm ,20:00 hrs Zambian time when we host a second round of the Zambian draft constitutional debate/discussion involving the Civil Society Groups in Zambia ,…
‘Stop Shunning Lumbar Puncture’
By IRVINE SYAZYOMBO – A LUANSHYA medical practitioner has advised residents to stop shunning the lumbar puncture procedure as a diagnostic measure as doing so only puts the patient in need of it…
LAZ president, 2 others retain positions
By MARTIN NKOLOMBA LAW Association of Zambia (LAZ) president James Banda and two other members of his executive committee retained their positions having gone unopposed at the annual general meeting at Zambezi Sun…
Finding money for your business
By MUCHEMWA SINKALA SINCE I wrote about sources of start-up capital I have received numerous sms messages and e-mails from readers asking me to repeat the write-up. I have, therefore, decoded to run…
Sisters, cut the nagging, please!
MY THOUGHTS ON SUNDAY by CHARLES CHISALA FOR the last one week, friends, I have been trying to help a spineless ‘brother’ who has fled his own matrimonial home in an upmarket area…
Economic analysts positive over Zambia’s growth
A GROUP of renowned economic research analysts say Zambia’s economy has grown by 6.8 percent this year and is expected to grow by 7 percent by 2013. ABSA Capital Principal Ridle Markus of…
Death Notice – Mr. Davies Ezekiel Mwape
The Zambian Community in the South West of England would like to announce the death of Mr. Davies Ezekiel Mwape, who passed away on Sunday, 19th February, 2012 at his home in Old…
Expertriate (68) who forced girls to have sex with his dog charged with defilement
EVERT Jan Wolf, the man suspected to have forced girls to have sex with his dog, has denied three charges. Jan Wolf has pleaded not guilty to defilement, indecent assault on a female…
“Spit it out”: How Muvi TV Presenter, Ngenda Mutolo has betrayed Zambian Women
By Malama Katulwende The Zambian media reports horrific scenes of domestic violence against women and girl children almost on a daily basis. Although this abuse differs widely in form and severity, cause and…
WESTERN PROVINCE PEOPLE SHOULD BLAME THEMSELVES AND NOT SATA
Our people from Western province should blame themselves for allowing themselves to be fooled or lied to by President Sata and PF during campaigns because there’s no single person or political party in…
Jk brings out former BBA Housemate Ethiopian singer Hanni in “Pistol” Music Video
Just when you were starting to forget about him,JK reminds you that he is still on top and yes! He is the king of collaborations and hot Music Videos. His new video for…
Turning brain drain into brain gain – dual citizenship
By Muleya_Mwananyanda I HAVE been living in the diaspora for more than ten years and I come to Zambia pretty often. I am amazed at how exciting each trip to Zambia is, from…
Zambia’s class of ’93 finally rest in peace
Standing: Samuel Chomba, Kalusha Bwalya, Charles Musonda, Estone Mulenga,Kelvin Mutale, Efford Chabala Front Row: Johnstone Bwalya,John Soko, Numba Mwila, Kenneth ‘ Bubble’ Malitoli & Robert Watiyakeni, (FIFA)On 27 April 1993, the Zambian national…
JUSTINA MUTALE WINS 2 AFRICAN ACHIEVERS AWARDS
Justina Mutale, founder of Miss Zambia UK Beauty Pageant has won the ‘African Woman of the Year’ Award in the prestigious African Achievers’ Awards held in London on Wednesday 22 February 2012, at…
MMD backs Sata’s stance cautious approach over the restoration the Barotseland Agreement
The MMD says President Michael Sata’s cautious approach over the restoration the Barotseland Agreement of 1964 is justified. MMD National Secretary, Richard Kachingwe says the recommendation by the Commission of Inquiry on the…
Kwacha decline due to Eurozone crisis
STANDARD Charted Bank managing director Mizinga Melu says the kwacha’s continued depreciation is not unusual. In an interview with journalists, Melu, who is also Bankers Association of Zambia chairperson, justified the continued drop…
Zambezi Airlines loses planes
ZAMBEZI Airlines’ aircraft have been repossessed by the owners, General Electric Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) for failing to pay arrears amounting to over US$2 million. The three planes were hired from GECAS, an…
Zambia: Opposition MPs walk out of Parliament
OPPOSITION members of Parliament (MPs) from the UPND and the MMD yesterday walked out of Parliament, a move they said was aimed at defending and upholding the Republican Constitution against alleged breaches by…
Woman, 42, overpowers rapist
A FOURTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD woman in Luwingu put up a spirited fight to overpower a 21-year-old man who attempted to rape her as she was returning from her field. The man, identified as Noah Mwila,…
Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic still “at sea” over semi final loss Zambia
GNA – Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic is still “at sea” over his team’s semi final loss to eventual champions, Zambia at the recent 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. At a postmortem press briefing…
Zambia inflation at lowest in at least 10 years
(Reuters) – Zambia’s inflation slowed to its lowest rate in at least 10 years this month, to 6.0 percent year-on-year from 6.4 percent in January mainly due to food costs, the Central Statistics…
Daliso Banda – A fresh voice in the world of poetry
Born in Zambia, Daliso Banda has lived within unique cultures in both his native country as well as China, and his diverse background shines through in his imagery. Banda offers a fascinating contrast…
