Zambia
Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:19:05 GMTGovt's Desire to Make Zambia Food Secure Impressive
[Times of Zambia] Government must be commended for continuing to deliver agriculture inputs on time especially to farmers being supported through the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP).
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:41:29 GMTCovid-19 - Ndola Morgues Overwhelmed
[Times of Zambia] Spiraling Covid-19 cases in the country have put immense pressure on many sectors, especially health. In this article, Features Chief Reporter MARTIN NYIRENDA looks at how the increased number of deaths has overstretched the capacit...
Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:39:46 GMTUnions' Kapiri Glass Plan Welcome
[Times of Zambia] THERE is no suitable time than now for Zambia to grow her manufacturing industry and help contribute to protecting the economy from the devastating effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), which has stirred global economic havoc.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:55:36 GMTChurch's 1500 Poll Observers Welcome
[Times of Zambia] As the country approaches elections on August 12, various stakeholders are positioning themselves to play their respective roles in the process.
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:05:03 GMTLawyer Seeks ConCourt Interpretation of Electoral Body 'Cancel' Powers
[Times of Zambia] A Lusaka lawyer has petitioned the Constitutional Court asking it to declare that elections held under a general election are not amenable to cancellation or postponement by the Electoral commission of Zambia (ECZ).
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:40:40 GMTLeaving No-One Behind: Africa Needs Disability-Inclusive Health Systems Now
[allAfrica] Over 1 billion people - approximately 15% of the world's population - are estimated to live with some form of disability. As this demographic grows owing to an increase in chronic health conditions and ageing populations, their risk of ma...
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:15:57 GMTLungu's Projects Inspection Commendable
[Times of Zambia] One of the key indicators to development is an improved living conditions for the citizens.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:44:47 GMTFLN Suspects Invoke Lusaka Accord to Escape Jail Sentences
[New Times] Some of the suspects in the terror case involving Paul Rusesabagina and other members of FLN militia have resorted invoking the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement, saying they should be let off and reintegrated in the Rwandan community.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 07:48:28 GMTEU Response to Govt's Call Commendable
[Times of Zambia] We wish to commend the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for responding positively to Government's invitation to observe the upcoming general elections next month.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:55:28 GMTMighty Warriors 'Keeper in Zambia
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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:13:18 GMTTraining of Travel Agents Good for Tourism Sector
[Times of Zambia] Travel agents are dynamic in the growth and success of the tourism sector of any country.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:02:02 GMTSocialist Party Candidate Found Dead, Body Burnt
[Times of Zambia] One of the youngest political aspirants in the August elections aged 29 has been found dead in a remote area of Kapiri Mposhi. Police said yesterday they had recovered the charred remains of Stallon Chobe who was vying for the posit...
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 14:34:54 GMTCoalition for Peaceful Elections Welcome
[Times of Zambia] As Zambia starts a one-month countdown to this year's general election, it is important to remind everyone of the need for the country to emerge from this poll more united and peaceful.
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:51:46 GMTNchelenge Has One of the Highest Teenage Pregnancies in Luapula
[Times of Zambia] The mere mention of Nchelenge district in Luapula Province brings to memory the tasty dry sardines (kapenta) harvested from Lake Mweru.
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:31:38 GMTLatest Data From Lusaka Morgue Analysis Shows Spike in Covid-19 Deaths
[The Conversation Africa] Understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases often rests heavily on the local resources available to conduct surveillance work. It is very easy to fall into the trap of believing that the absence of information abou...
Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:47:59 GMTDP Ruto, CS Amina Watch as Kenya Simbas Maul Zambia
[Nation] Kenya Simbas mauled Zambia 45-8 in front of a sizeable crowd at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday to remain in contention for a place in the 2023 Rugby 15s World Cup.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:23:01 GMTMicho Fumbles for Answers
[Times of Zambia] Kelvin Kampamba of Zambia challenged by Rethabile Rasethuntsa and Basia Kenneth Makepe of Lesotho during the 2021 COSAFA Cup match between Zambia and Lesotho at Nelson Isaac Wolfson Stadium, Port Elizabeth yesterday.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:48:24 GMTLesotho Stun Zambia As South Africa Edge eSwatini at Cosafa Cup
[Cosafa] Lesotho claimed their first ever outright victory over defending champions Zambia in the COSAFA Cup with a come-from-behind 2-1 success on Thursday that has thrown Group A wide open at the regional showpiece tournament in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:48:47 GMTLivingstonia Synod Hold Kenneth Kaunda Memorial Service
[Nyasa Times] The Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) in the Synod of Livingstonia on Wednesday morning conducted a memorial service for late Dr Kenneth Kaunda , former president of Zambia whose father migrated from Malawi.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:00:32 GMTKenneth Kaunda's Birth Date to Be National Holiday in Zambia - Lungu
[East African] Zambia's President Edgar Lungu Wednesday declared April 28 a national holiday in honour of founding president Kenneth Kaunda.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:03:36 GMTHungry Lions Stalk Warriors
[Namibian] SENEGAL's Teranga Lions are not on a southern African safari, they are here to conquer. The West African Cosafa Cup guests are hungry and have a single mind to gobble up everything on offer, the team's head of delegation, Sam Diatta, said.
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:30:37 GMTKenneth Kaunda's Children Sue to Stop Burial By State
[Nation] Lusaka -- The funeral of Zambia's founding President, Kenneth Kaunda, is in limbo as some of his children and other family members have rushed to court to stop the government from burying him at a site designated for the country's heads of S...
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:10:49 GMTMwape Names Zambia Women Team for Tokyo Olympics
[CAF] Copper Queens Zambia coach Bruce Mwape revealed his final 22-member team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in a fortnight.
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:52:29 GMTKaunda a Statesman Par Excellence - Geingob
[New Era] President Hage Geingob has described the late former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda as a statesman par excellence.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:56:34 GMTGeingob Attends Kaunda's Funeral in Lusaka
[Namibian] President Hage Geingob this morning departed for Lusaka for the state funeral of former Zambia head of state Kenneth David Kaunda.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:34:21 GMTMnangagwa Leaves for Zambia
[The Herald] President Mnangagwa left the country this morning to attend the official funeral ceremony for the late former President of Zambia Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:34:03 GMTKenneth Kaunda - State Funeral Underway
[East African] Zambia will hold a state funeral on Friday, July 2, for founding President Kenneth Kaunda, who died aged 97 after being taken ill.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:19:38 GMTPresident Ramaphosa to Attend Former Zambian President's State Funeral
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is today undertaking a working visit to the Republic of Zambia to attend the State Funeral Service of Dr Kenneth Kaunda, founding President of Zambia.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:53:38 GMTPresident Kenyatta in Lusaka for Kenneth Kaunda's State Funeral
[Nation] President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other African leaders in Zambia for Tuesday's State funeral of founding President Kenneth Kaunda, who died on June 17.
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:40:18 GMTMnangagwa Arrives in Zambia for Kaunda's Funeral
[The Herald] President Mnangagwa has arrived in Lusaka for the official state funeral of the late former President and founding father of Zambia, Dr Kenneth Kaunda.