WestMac Media : September 2017

Saturday 30 September 2017

Kabwe Council dispel reports that it is planning on chasing street vendors from the street | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Kabwe

Kabwe Municipal Council has dispelled reports that it is planning on chasing street vendors from the street, and clarify that it is merely planning on relocating them to an area more conducive and therefore easy to manage the traders.

Apply: GRZ student loans for 2017/2018 academic year at the University of Zambia |WestMac Media

Deadline: October 6, 2017

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for undergraduate GRZ Student Loans for the 2017/2018 Academic Year at the University of Zambia.

2017 GCE, Grade 9 external examination results announced | WestMac Media

The 2017 GCE and Grade 9 External Examination Results have been officially released by the Minister of General Education - Honourable Dr. Dennis M. Wanchinga (MP) today Tuesday, 26th September 2017 in Lusaka.

Deadline: October 24, 2017

Echoing Green Fellows are the innovators, instigators, pioneers, and rebels that reject the status quo and drive positive social change all over the world. While their work, their geographies, and even their approaches may be as varied as the problems they are working to solve, their common passion and commitment form the base of this robust, active community of leaders.

Attend the ‘Open Africa’ panel discussion at the Economic Association of Zambia in Lusaka | WestMac Media

Greetings from the Lusaka Global Shapers Community.

Would you like to attend the ‘Open Africa’ panel discussion to be held in Lusaka at the Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) on Saturday, the 30th of September 2017 at 10:00 hrs? If Yes then please email your name and your ID number to lusakaglobalshapers@gmail.com to register or fill up this form here.

EEP President condemns casualization |WestMac Media

Government has been challenged to monitor employers who have continued employing people on casual basis.

Leader of Economic and Equity Party (EEP) Chilufya Tayali says it is unfortunate that employers have continued employing people on casual basis when it is against the law.

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

The conference organized by Kupes Young Women’s Network attracted atleast 320 participants.

And Founder of Kupes Young Women’s Network Norena Chiteba, said the conference was aimed at making young women realizes their full potential in life.

Deadline: October 5, 2017

The National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), a premier Institution of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India is offering fully funded International Training Programme on “Project Management Training & Certification” under ITEC fellowship which is flagship capacity building programme of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Cake, Triggerfish animation studios to co-produce Zambian animation series 'Mama K’s Super 4' | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

The comedy-action series dubbed 'Mama K’s Super 4' created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema will be co-produced by Cake, a London-based children’s entertainment company.

Cake has entered into a partnership with South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studios to co-produce Mama K’s Super 4.

By Staff Reporter

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) are embarking on a new, global, multi-year initiative focused on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) - the Spotlight Initiative.

The Initiative is so named as it brings focused attention to this issue, moving it into the spotlight and placing it at the centre of efforts to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Medicines Transparency Alliance Coordinator Liyoka Liyoka has urged media houses to help promote safe motherhood, newborn, adolescent morbidity and mortality rates.

Mr. Liyoka says journalists can help policy makers in making informed decisions if they report health matters affecting the public.

1300 new jobs to be created by Zambeef

Zambeef Plc Chief Executive Officer Francis Grogan says his company will create about 1300 new jobs countrywide through its expansion program.

Mr Grogan says Zambeef is currently implementing a three year project to construct new macro structures, which will result in 1300 new jobs created countrywide by the end of the project.

Govt to phase out Hiace minibuses which do not provide necessary passenger safety|WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

Minister of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba says Toyota Hiace commuter minibuses will not be allowed to operate after January 1, 2018 because they do not provide the necessary passenger safety.

The Minister says Hiace minibuses originally where they come from are not used to carry people but are used to transport cargo.

Apply: Fully-funded United Nations regional course in International Law for Africa 2018

Deadline: October 20, 2017

Applications for the 2018 Regional Course for Africa are currently being accepted.

The Regional Courses provide high-quality training by leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law, as well as specific subjects of particular interest to the countries in a given region. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on legal matters in the region.

Government commits to curb child labour

Chadiza District Commissioner George Phiri has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to eliminate child labour in Zambia.

Speaking at Sankhani Guest House in Chadiza today during the District Participatory Rural Appraisal Workshop organized by WINROCK International, Mr. Phiri said child labour can lead to social vulnerability and marginalization which can permanently impair the attainment of personal and productive potential.

Government decentralizes recruitment of officers in the civil service

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

Public Service Management Division (PSMD) Permanent Secretary Boniface Chimbwali says government has decentralized the recruitment of officers in the civil service to provincial administrations.

Forget about my past, we are just human beings and have feelings - Iris Kaingu | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

Former Minister's daughter Iris Kaingu has urged the public to forget about her sex video that leaked 5 years ago adding that we are all just human beings and have feelings.

During a press briefing on Saturday after her recent naked photos stormed the internet last week, Iris said she doesn't like what people say about her.

Apply: Caine Prize worth £10,000 for African Writing 2018 | WestMac Media

Deadline: January 31, 2018

Entries are invited for the Caine Prize for African Writing 2018.

The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literature prize awarded to an African writer of a short story published in English.

The prize was launched in 2000 to encourage and highlight the richness and diversity of African writing by bringing it to a wider audience internationally.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is conducted as a merit-based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Chosen semifinalists will be interviewed by the U.S. embassies or consulates in their home countries. If selected for an interview, applicants must provide a copy of their passport (if available) or other government- issued photo identification to verify eligibility.