UNZA 'moma' dies in a traffic accident

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A University of Zambia student identified as Adessy Karen Banda has died.

She died on Thursday afternoon in a road traffic accident. 

Adessy was a model and second year student studying towards a Bachelors degree in Mass Communication. 

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian nationals that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for One Hundred (100) scholarships under the Russian Government Scholarship Scheme for the 2016/2017 Academic Year. 

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Impact of improper drainages on the environment of Kantolomba compound

Kantolomba compound

By Winston Muleba JR

Kantolomba is a shanty compound located on the outskirt of Ndola district. Gethsemane Mwizabi of Times of Zambia describes Kantolomba as “a place of many contrast and contradiction. Like a rocking chair, it is a busy place. Men and women, boys and girls and children alike crowd every corner. Some lineup to draw water and others simply crowd shebeens. With high unemployment level, poverty, HIV/AIDS and teenage pregnancies, this township knew very little about development until now.”

Pupils in senior Chief Kalabamukosa’s area prefers fishing to school

Only six grade seven pupils at Musenga Primary School in senior Chief Kalabamukosa’s area in Samfya wrote their examinations last year as many of them opted to join their parents in the fish camps.

Samfya district education board secretary George Mwangula who confirmed this in an interview, said fishing has had a detrimental effect on school attendance. 

Credit: Zambia Daily Mail

Over our dead bodies, Mazabuka DC told

By Staff Reporter, MAZABUKA 

Mazabuka district commissioner Jenny Chirwa has angered councilors in Chief Mwanachingwala, by suggesting that the culverts that have been lying along the Simwaaba-Kalama road will be used on other roads where people urgently need better roads. 

Ms Chirwa told the councilors that the culverts have been left unattended to for a long time, wasting public resources. 

Malaria ravages Mukinge girls

More than half of the pupils at Mukinge Girls Mission Secondary School in Kasempa district of North-Western Province have been diagnosed and treated for malaria since schools opened in January this year. 

Mukinge Girls Mission Secondary School head teacher Dickson Mtonga said out of 732 pupils, 385 have been treated for malaria. 

Plastic bags attire subjects Zambian youth to eulogy, unpalatable language

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

A Zambian youth has sparked debate after appearing on social media clad in a plastic bags attire. 

Some people have described Natasha Mulenga (not real names) as a creative and innovative youth while others have described her as a mad person. 

Kasama traffic accident claims six lives

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A Toyota Corolla Registration Number ABE 608, yesterday in Kasama hit into a Tanzanian registered Volvo truck that was coming from the opposite direction. 

And Police spokesperson Charity Munganga Chanda has confirmed that six people in a Corrolla died on the spot. 

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Deadline: April 15, 2016 

The Roth Family Foundation offers three fellowships per year for UNESCO-IHE Short Courses related to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, to female water professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa. 

The programme will cover three consecutive years and starts in 2016. Interested female candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa who meet UNESCO-IHE’s admission criteria, are advised to register as soon as possible. 

HRC acts to protect 'rights' of two youths who were suspected of shoplifting at Jet Stores

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) says it is extremely concerned with increasing cases of such human rights violations. 

The commission has strongly condemned acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment of two females who were suspected of shoplifting at Jet Stores at Presidential Housing Initiative (PHI) Shopping Mall in Lusaka. 

Eight Zambian youths selected for TEEP2016

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has unveiled the successful applicants for the 2016 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP). 

TEEP is the flagship entrepreneurship programme of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, founded by the entrepreneur, respected investor and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu. 

Public applauds, condemns Jet Stores for drenching two Lusaka youths with paint

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Jet Stores management at Levy mall in Lusaka has been applauded at the same time condemned by the general public for drenching two Lusaka ladies (identities withheld) with paint after they were accused of shoplifting. 

One, between the two youths who were accused of shoplifting at Jet Stores yesterday is alleged to be a Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) presenter. 

Call for Entries: 14th Annual MISA Zambia Media Awards

A call for entries is hereby made for the 14th Annual MISA Zambia Media Awards. Entry period is from Monday, March 14th to Tuesday 12th April, 2016. 

iPad Pro now available from iStore

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA

iStore Zambia has launched the iPad Pro, Apple’s most expansive and productive tablet.

iStore Zambia Manager Brian Mweemba says iStore is proud to continue its efforts in making the latest Apple products available to customers in Zambia adding that iPad Pro is now available at  iStore at East Park Mall, the home of everything Apple.

Andrew Kamanga is new FAZ boss

Andrew Kamanga has been elected as president of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) replacing Kalusha Bwalya after polling 163 out of 324 votes cast. 

The announcement by Chairman of the Electoral Commission Sikwana Lukangaba was met with jubilation at Moba Hotel, as Kamanga prepares to be at the helm of Zambia's football governing body for four years. 

P’Square splits

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

The Okoye brothers Peter and Paul popularly known as P’Square have officially settled their differences. 

Peter says he doesn't have any issues with his brother Paul, the only difference now is that they are being managed independently. 

Stand up and be recognized, First Lady urges women

By Staff Reporter 

First Lady Esther Lungu has rebuked land tenure, child marriage, negative cultural practices, work place evils against women adding that “the modern day slavery of trafficking in women and sexual exploitation, all require stringent and practical measures to expediently zero rate them.”

Women in Nalituba area calls on Govt to build a clinic

By Staff Reporter

Women from Nalituba area in Ngo’nga ward in Choma district says they are tired of walking long distance for them to seek medical attention.

Edina Moono of the same area says women have to walk about 28 kilometres to the nearest clinic which located in Mbabala area for them seek to medical attention.

Youths challenged to be Mps

Greyford Monde

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Greyford Monde Government says it is saddening that the percentage of young people’s representation in parliament is very minimal against the huge population of the youth.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Greyford Monde says young people shunning national responsibility is among several contributing factors to low youth representation in Parliament.

Govt to introduce rotary clubs

Vincent Mwale

Sports Minister Vincent Mwale says government intends to introduce rotary clubs for sports associations.

Mwale says this is to ensure that all sports disciplines have money in reserve.

Speaking in Lusaka, Mwale said only a small percentage of the national budget is allocated to sports associations and government cannot provide all funds.

He said rotaries will help provide funds needed for sports activities.

Mwale explained that the rotaries will be funded by the corporate world or individuals.

NGOCC condemns stripping of girl during Youth Day

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA

The Non-Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has condemned in the strongest terms the violence and the stripping naked of an opposition girl by cadres of the Patriotic Front (PF) at the Freedom Statue on Saturday, 12th March 2016 during the commemoration of the International Youth Day. 

In a statement made available to WM Media, NGOCC Board Secretary, Rachel Chakalashi stated that the act by the ruling party cadres to undress the girl in public was not only criminal but barbaric and evil only reminiscent in lawless societies.

Applications Open for 2016 Innovation Competition by MasterCard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity

Deadline: 28 March 2016

Applications are open for the 2016 Innovation Competition by Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity.

The competition aims to transform lives of people by supporting Financial Innovation.

Thomson Reuters Foundation Workshop 2016 “Reporting Taboos” for Journalists – London (Fully Funded)

Deadline for applications: 25th April 2016

This small programme is targeted at journalists working for domestic media in developing countries, or countries in political transition, where certain topics of importance or rarely, if ever, discussed.

Participants will be asked to submit and develop story ideas which will be the focus of the programme. There will be an intensive workshop in London during which the participating journalists will develop and refine their story ideas and pitch them to the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s award-winning editorial team.

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MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge – Teams to Win Over $75,000 in Prizes

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Public workers eyeing political offices told to resign

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

State House has announced that all public service workers who have applied to contest for political office in the August 11, 2016 general elections must immediately disengage from the Civil Service. 

In a statement monitored by WM Media Special Assistant to the President for press and public relations Amos Chanda stated that the directive by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President of the Republic of Zambia is intended to protect the integrity and impartiality of the Civil Service as it implements government programmes before, during and after the elections. 

Weight of the future rests on the shoulders of youths - HH

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

United Party for National Development (UPND) president Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia is a nation of young people adding that “half of Zambians are under 15 years and 74% of the population are under the age of 30.” 

Mr Hichilema says UPND recognise that the weight of the future rests on the shoulders of the youth, and his party has worked tirelessly to create a plan of action that empowers youths. 

Kalusha Bwalya Honoured by Koffi Annan, Joins Africa 10 Hall Fame

FAZ President Kalusha last evening received yet another accolade of recognition of his footballing career. 

Africa 10, an organisation chaired by former United Nations Secretary General, Koffi Annan, has given Kalusha this Continental thumbs up at a colourful ceremony in England. 

Youth unemployment and violence solutions remain lip-service issues - Chipenzi

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Former executive director for Forum for Democratic Process (FODEP) McDonald Chipenzi has wondered why Zambia celebrated “Youth Day” when the same youths are unemployed and have been used as tools of violence. 

In a statement monitored by WM Media, Mr Chipenzi who is also Governance expert has alleged that solutions to youth unemployment and violence remain lip-service issues without any tangible solutions.

Meet a young genius artist whose drawings seem so life like

Oresegun Olumide is a 35-year-old youth from Lagos, Nigeria. He became interested in art at the age of four and started professionally creating art in 2005.

Olumide eventually studied Fine Art at the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos and graduated with a distinction.

Sweden launches new fund to bring clean energy to one million Zambians

The Government of Sweden, Power Africa and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) last week announced the launch of the Power Africa: Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia, an ambitious new market-based undertaking to bring clean energy access to one million Zambians and accelerate private sector growth in energy generation and distribution in the country. 

The Fund will “act as a catalyst for sustainable growth in this dynamic and up-and-coming economy,” said Sweden’s Ambassador to Zambia, Henrik Cederin, who hosted a reception at Swedish Embassy in Lusaka with over sixty industry and related stakeholders. 

Govt fixes UNZA, CBU students

By Staff Reporter, KITWE 

Government has announced the opening date for both University of Zambia (UNZA) and Copperbelt University (CBU) which were closed indefinitely. 

However, Governments pronouncement to abolish meal allowances at UNZA and CBU has been received with mixed feelings. 

Commonwealth conference spotlights youth work as accelerator of development

Youth work is a “catalyst” for youth development and is “anchored in the belief that young people are a force for peace, democracy and equality”, South Africa’s Deputy Minister with responsibility for youth affairs has said, opening the Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work, in Pretoria. 

“Youth work cannot take place without effective youth workers. Youth development cannot be taken seriously if youth work is also not taken seriously,” stated Buti Manamela, Deputy Minister of the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Zambians mistrust their own products says Kitwe youth

By Staff Reporter, KITWE 

A Kitwe based youth and ICT guru Michael Sinkolongo says Zambians are very much capable of making 'apps' like whatsapp unfortunately they mistrust their own products. 

Mr Sinkolongo who is also creator of 'Twishe' - a social networking app says if a Zambian made an app like whatsapp, Zambians themselves would shoot it down as error prone, sluggish and insecure, even if it is because they are using platforms that are too old to support. 

B Flow tells off Macky 2 over ZMA's

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

A Lusaka Dancehall turned Kalindula artist Brian Bwembya has scold Copperbelt music hit maker Mark Mulaza Kaira alias 'Macky 2' saying he should tone down on the pride and the “kano nga ebo spirit”. 

Bwembya populary known as 'B Flow' says Macky 2's opinion on Mosi Zambian Music Awards (ZMAs) is not the whole music industry's opinion. 

UPND youths demands immediate release of GBM

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) youths have called on Zambia police service to release their party Vice president. 

In a protest today (Sunday), UPND youths matched to Lusaka Central Police to demand for the immediate release of their party Vice president for administration, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba.

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Deadline: March 24, 2016 

The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Competition is the most prestigious and respected Award for journalists across the African Continent. Its objective is to reinforce the importance of the role of journalists in Africa’s development and to reward, recognise and encourage journalistic talent across all media disciplines. 

US $5000 grant up for grabs: Calling on all young agripreneurs – Submit your project!

Deadline: March 15, 2016 

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) in partnership with Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with a commitment to integrate, stimulate and mentor the involvement of youth in all of collective programs, invites the young agripreneurs from across the globe to submit their project proposals on the Third Global Conference on Agricultural Research for Development (GCARD3). 

US $30,000 up for grabs: 2016 Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists

Deadline: August 1, 2016 

Research Scientists are invited to submit essays for the Science and SciLifeLab Prize. This Prize was created to recognize that global economic health is dependent upon a vibrant research community and we need to encourage our best and brightest to continue in their chosen fields of research. 

The Prize is awarded annually to one young scientist for outstanding life science research for which he/she was awarded a doctoral degree in the previous two years.