WestMac Media : March 2018

Saturday 31 March 2018

Societies urged to utilize the April 30 amnesty or risk paying K 6000 afterwards | WestMac Media

Government has reminded registered societies to utilize of the amnesty they have been given to file in their respective annual returns by 30th April or risk being deregistered.

East bus and taxi drivers agree NAPSA contributions | WestMac Media

Bus and taxi drivers in Eastern Province have agreed to a proposal to start making contributions to NAPSA, the National Pensions Scheme Authority.

Plight of a woman | WestMac Media

So what?

I get into an argument with a man, he slaps me, I feel the pain, yet they tell me I provoked him.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

University of Lusaka (UNILUS) has won the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Moot Court Competition.

Govt direct companies, individuals to stop using ‘Proudly Zambian’ slogan | WestMac Media

Government has directed companies and individuals using the ‘Proudly Zambian’ slogan to stop using it within six months, effective March 29, 2018, until it is regularised.

Musika signs $20Mln deal with SIDA

By Gift Chanda

Musika Development Initiative Zambia Limited has signed a US $20 million agreement with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) aimed at supporting the growth of Zambia's agriculture sector.

The Private Enterprise Programme Zambia (PEPZ) Business Growth Development Fund offers grants to incentives investment by Zambian SMEs to increase their competitiveness and improve business linkages.

Sexual harassment hindering women’s advancement in Southern Africa - PSAf | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Panos Institute Southern Africa (PSAf) says sexual harassment is one of the biggest hindrances to women’s advancement into positions of power and influence in Southern Africa.

Stop sexual relationships with pupils or face dismissal from the service, Teachers warned | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer

Pemba District Education Board Secretary, Victor Moyo has warned teachers against having sexual relationships with pupils.

...that '27,000 adolescents get infected with HIV every day in Zambia' sparks debate | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The public has received a report that 27,000 adolescents get infected with HIV every day in Zambia with mixed feelings.

Call for Applications: Climate Change Media Partnership 2018 Reporting Fellowship | WestMac Media

Deadline: April 29, 2018.

Formed by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN), Panos London and the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), the CCMP has brought developing country journalists to the annual UN climate summits since 2007. This has enabled them to cover the summit for their home media organizations, work with experienced and knowledgeable journalists from around the world, and gain a multifaceted understanding of climate change's global impact.

By Fumba Chama AKA Pilato

Every crisis presents good men and women with an opportunity to be good. When things begin to fall, the good men and women prove their relevance by their contribution in holding up the pieces.

Lusaka's Embassy of Sweden plans to start supporting 'Keeping Girls in School' initiative | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka is pondering on supporting 'Keeping Girls in School' (KGS) initiative after meeting girls from a village outside Mafinga Town.

The MISA Media awards are a high profile event which brings together government leaders, the diplomatic corps, civil society and the corporate sector who gather to recognize and celebrate the role that the media plays in promoting democracy and good governance.

Contractors' workers storm NRFA demanding salaries | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Lusaka based workers of construction companies that are being owed by Government yesterday stormed National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) demanding salaries.

Job Vacancies: Lafarge Zambia (3 Positions) | WestMac Media

Lafarge Zambia is looking to recruit dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and qualified individuals in the Maintenance and Production Departments based at Chilanga Plant as follows:

EU launches funding to combat illegal wildlife in Zambia and other countries | WestMac Media

On the occasion of the Giants Club Summit held in Kasane, Botswana last week, the Ambassador of the European Union to Botswana and SADC, Alexander Baum, announced a project estimated at €1.5 million to address the deteriorating wildlife crime situation in the Kavango-Zambezi (KAZA) Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (TFCA).

Take a leading role in policy making, Mwanakatwe urge women | WestMac Media

Minister of Finance, Margaret Mwanakatwe says more women should take a leading role in both policy making as well as providing advice to authorities when need arises if the Zambian economy is to record a success story.

Zambia has resolved to sponsor a resolution on Cholera at the forthcoming World Health Assembly in Geneva.

HPCZ shutdown health sciences department at Lubuto City University, 300 students affected | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Luanshya

The Health Practitioners Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has with immediate effect closed the school of health sciences at Lubuto City University in Luanshya for illegally offering health related course affecting over 300 students.

Ndola My City | WestMac Media

By Hamson Chisenga

My city Ndola dubbed “the friendly City” is home to a population of 451,446 based on the 2010 census with a projection of about 551, 910 as at July 1, 2017.

By Staff Writer, Mufulira

The Minister of Communications and Transport, Brian Mushimba has launched an education fund for his constituency.

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Higher Education established under the Zambia Qualifications Authority Act Number 13 of 2011. Authority is established to develop and implement the national qualification framework for Zambia and provide for the development and implementation of measures to ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Higher Education, was established by the ZAQA Act No. 13 of 2011 to provide for the registration and accreditation of qualifications, and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.

Release Evelyn Hone students immediately - HH | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

United Party for National Development (UPND) president, Hakainde Hichilema has demanded for the immediate release of all Evelyn Hone College students from police cells and their grievances listened to, as a way of resolving issues as opposed to the brutality that they are being subjected to.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the 4th cohort of the US $100m TEF Entrepreneurship Programme - the largest entrepreneurship development initiative in the world exclusive to African startups.

Funded 'Environmental Management' short courses for developing countries in 2018 and 2019 in cooperation with UNEP and UNESCO | WestMac Media

The call for applications for the international short courses in the course year 2018/2019 is now open.

Evelyn Hone union president, his colleagues arrested | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Police in Lusaka have arrested Evelyn Hone College union president and his colleagues.

The Ministry of Lands has maintained that it will soon start withdrawing offer letters given to people who have failed to pay consideration fees within 90 days.

40 invitations available: Queen’s Birthday Party | WestMac Media

The British High Commission will be hosting the annual Queen’s Birthday Party on Thursday, 26 April.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

National Council for Construction (NCC) has trained over 60 small and medium scale contractors.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Pauline Long Entrepreneurship Foundation in conjunction with the Cherise Makubale Foundation has donated 20 desks to Misisi Community School.

By Trust Hatuma

Just to assist fellow farmers on the steps to follow when drilling a new borehole. The procedure is as follows:-

Bowman Lusambo suspended | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Speaker of National Assembly, Dr Patrick Matibini has suspended Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo from Parliament for 30 days.

By Staff Writer, Luanshya

The First Lady, Esther Lungu has called for more concerted effort to address the plight of children with disabilities, who she said deserve to lead dignified lives and a chance to contribute to contribute to national development like any other citizens.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has urged Government to work on fixing the broken existing social schemes before jumping on to the National Health Insurance Scheme.

By Adnan Malik

You are chatting at night with her.
You suddenly feel horny.
You quickly ask for a nude.

Move in and re-deploy CBU Vice Chancellor, Sinkamba appeals to Lungu | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Green Party is extremely worried with the stand-off between Government and Copperbelt University (CBU) lecturers over the continued deployment of Professor Nason Ngoma as Vice Chancellor at CBU.

Green party president, Peter Sinkamba says it is not proper for Government to be adamant on a straight-forward issue.

THE Zambia Information and Technology Authority (ZICTA) has awarded Unitel International Holdings B.V. a fourth mobile phone licence.

The Netherlands based mobile service provider will invest US$350 million in Zambia. Unitel will operate in Zambia under a new outfit registered as UZI Zambia Limited.

Call for Participation: Irish Potato Field Day & Workshop | WestMac Media

Ndola City Council warns vendors against returning back to the street or face prosecution | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Ndola

NDOLA City Council (NCC) has warned street vendors who are slowly returning to the streets to get back to markets and other designated trading places before the Local Authority pounces on them.

Ndola's Masala Secondary pupil wins NCC Cholera Essay Writing Competition | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Ndola

Ndola City Council (NCC) was running a Cholera essay writing competition that targeted all the schools in Ndola and Masala Secondary pupil has scooped the grand prize.

Zambia is in a hurry to speed up research process on nuclear science - Prof Luo | WestMac Media

The Minister of Higher Education, Nkandu Luo says Zambia is in a hurry to speed up the research process on nuclear science to discover the causes of some diseases in Zambia.

Imposing withholding tax on rental income of every individual who owns a residential property is like 'ukukumbwa nefyo tabalya', ZRA told | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Kitwe

Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has wondered why Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is imposing withholding tax on rental income of every individual who owns a residential property.

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.

Join poet Sheba Lishika as she shares her story and recites some of her inspiring poems Wednesday March 21, 14:00-15:30 during our women focused weekly event Women’s Wednesday in the Embassy American Center Lusaka.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Zambia Direct Democracy Movement (ZDDM) party has charged that poor Zambians have been subjected to absolute poverty through taxes.

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Prudential Zambia has granted K70,000 education policy to formerly conjoined twins, Mapalo and Bupe.

Prudential says this insurance cover is the head-start towards their future.

My family struggled to have money ready for my school fees each year; sold eggs, chickens to sponsor my education - Ng'andu Magande | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Former Finance Minister, Ng'andu Peter Magande in the Mwanawasa led government has shared his memoir in which he highlights that despite his family facing financial challenges, he continued to do well in class.

Want to learn new trends in FinTech and strategies to develop your business? | WestMac Media

Are you a start-up entrepreneur in finance and technology? Sign up for our free FinTech entrepreneurship boot camp Tuesday, March 20, 14:00-16:30 at the Embassy American Center.

See pictures: Innovative and environmentally friendly methods you should try in horticulture | WestMac Media

By Winston Muleba JR

Zambia is endowed with considerable environmental assets, including 50 million hectares of forest and a rich wildlife estate and protected area system covering some 36% of the total land according to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Evidence that you have limited time to do your academic, marketing and applied research | WestMac Media

1. You always get low grades (not above 50%).

2. Existing & prospective customers don't talk about your product/services.

3. Results of your case studies always contradict with the reality on the ground.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

United Party for National Development (UPND) President, Hakainde Hichilema says the mining sector remains the dominant economic sector in Zambia, accounting for over 70 percent of foreign exchange earnings.

Titandizane Scheme: Call for partnership - construction business | WestMac Media

Dear Editor,

A Zambian construction company is looking for partners in all the districts of Zambia.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Zoona Zambia Managing Director, Misozi Mkandawire-Bukali has announced the new prices following consultation and collaborative learning with customers and other Zoona stakeholders in Zambia.

Is your busy schedule stealing away school time? Perhaps you've no proper time to strategize for your SME | WestMac Media

We know you’ve got a lot on your plate ...That’s why we’ve got the research, marketing and public relations covered for you!

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Policy Monitoring Research Centre (PMRC) has commended Government for deliberately prioritizing women empowerment in various programmes such as those implemented through the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) and other funds.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Zambia National Commercial Bank has launched Xpress booths. The 'strong, big and reliable' bank states that it remains focused on empowering entrepreneurs in Zambia.

Top 15 reasons students fail examinations | WestMac Media

Reasons students fail exams could be ascribed to so many reasons. However, these reasons should never be an excuse for exam failure. These reasons are just highlighted for the consciousness of students and also to charge them to work towards avoiding them.

Wasting time gossiping on social media does not put food on the table - Kampyongo | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Patriotic Front National Youth Chairperson Stephen Kampyongo has warned youths against wasting time gossiping on social media.

UNZA increases the number of students per room from two to four | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The University of Zambia (UNZA) management has resolved to increase the number of students per room from two to four as a short term measure of addressing limited accommodation at campus.

The BAFTA winning film, dubbed “I am Not a Witch” will be premiered this Friday 16th March at Manda Hill.

Call for Applications: 2018 Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program | WestMac Media

Deadline: March 25, 2018

Obama Foundation Leaders Africa Program, is calling young outstanding and emerging African Leaders to apply for this year's leadership development and civic engagement program commencing in July.

Call for Proposals: Citizen Engagement in Democracy and Re-integration of Inmates in Correctional Facilities in Zambia | WestMac Media

Deadline for submission of concept notes: 2 May 2018 To help applicants with the submission, an information session will be organized on 21st March 2018 at 14:00 hours at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Minister of Finance, Margaret Mwanakatwe says Government is equal to the task of coordinating and exploring the growth potential and expansion of women and youth-led businesses.

5 forms of capital that will transform your life | WestMac Media

By Mudson Ng'andu

1. Financial Capital:

I know someone is already saying, “there you go talking about money, don't you know how hard it is to find money? thats why my life is not changing”... Wait... to where with all that speed? Let me first ask questions: how are you reading this? If you are using a smart phone, you are holding money in your hands.

Job Vacancies: Habitat for Humanity Zambia (15 Positions) | WestMac Media

Habitat for Humanity Zambia is a not for profit Christian organization which is a part of Habitat for Humanity International. It was founded in 1984 with its existence in five provinces in Zambia. Its mission is to work with individuals, groups, churches and organizations to provide simple but decent housing for the vulnerable in our communities and eliminate poverty housing.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Black Panther actor, Patrick Shumba Mutukwa has entered into an agreement with the US Embassy in Lusaka on youth inspiration programmes.

It is time to stand up and be counted, Luanshya Mayor urges youths | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Luanshya

Luanshya Mayor, Nathan Chanda has says it is time for the youths to stand up and be counted.

The Mayor adds that it should not always be the parading only, but this youth day must be a unique one and show the nation that young people can positively contribute to the growth of Zambia and the world at large as future leaders of today and tomorrow.

Be the change and difference you wish to see | WestMac Media

By Tilyenji Mwanza

Today, my fellow youths, is a new day – fresh and brimming with boundless possibility. But today, like most days, we waste.

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) on 9th March, 2018 launched Regulations on Groundwater, Boreholes and Licensing of Drillers in Zambia.

By Winston Muleba JR

Everything that has been available naturally on the earth has advantages to humans. There is no exception with anthills.

ADVERT: Vote 'Accountability Advocates Zambia' and help them win the People’s Choice Award | WestMac Media

The Accountability Advocates Zambia in collaboration with various stakeholders believes in the power of investing in youth. The organization brings together over 1,000 youth who are aware of the SDGs and are empowered to monitor the implementation of the SDGs in their communities, hold their leaders accountable, and advocate for SDG engagement at the planning, implementation and monitoring levels.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The founder of the 'Sani Foundation', which supports the inclusion of people with learning disabilities in society, Michelle Chimuka was crowned winner of the 'Commonwealth Point of Light Award'.