WestMac Media : December 2017

Sunday, 31 December 2017

Call for nomination: Women in traditional and contemporary history | WestMac Media

Women's History Museum Zambia, the Embassy of Sweden and WikiMedia (Global) are collaborating to create a database of stories of Zambian women for the largest online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

Be a part of this experience by nominating women in traditional and contemporary history in any field you feel deserve to have their story documented.

KCC to engage the Ministry of Lands for excision of 2000 hectares for the creation of low cost plots for the poor | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Kitwe

Kitwe City Council (KCC) has passed a resolution for the creation of low cost plots for the poor under what is being proposed to be known as Presidential Land Empowerment Project.

Town Clerk’s report generated during the full council meeting yesterday in the Council Chamber, Mayor Christopher Kang’ombe stated that the development would be a fitting legacy project for His Excellency the President Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu for being passionate about equitable land distribution.

Slapdee urges upcoming artistes to never give up, stay persistent | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Lusaka artiste commonly known as Slapdee has urged upcoming artistes to stay persistent, keep working and doing the right thing adding that all will fall in place.

He recalls that there was a time he thought it was all over for him.

Govt to effect issuance of digital NRCs first quarter of 2018 | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

Ministry of Home Affairs has confirmed that it will start the issuance exercise of the digital National Registration Cards (NRCs) in the first quarter of 2018.

Confirming the development, National Registration and Passport Department Registrar General, Mathews Nyirongo says Government has since purchased the equipment which will be used to process digital cards valued at 3.1 million Euros from German.

Health students to undergo licentiate examinations to join the profession| WestMac Media

Health Profession Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has introduced Licentiate examinations for all health students who are under its regulation.

Dr. Aaron Mujajati Health Profession Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Registrar said the examinations are aimed at ensuring that only those who are well qualified should join the health profession.

New Apostolic church empower farmers with 30 goats in Mongu | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Mongu

The New Apostolic Church Relief Organisation (NACRO) has donated 30 goats to individual farmers in in Kaande and Namushakende areas of Mongu district.

NACRO Chief Executive Officer Tebuho Yubai says his organisation has set aside over K1.5 million towards the livestock enhancement project dubbed ‘climate proofed smallholder agriculture promotion project.

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Due date: 29th December, 2017

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Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu wins $25,000, Laptop at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Founder and CEO of Lupiya - a market place for micro borrowing and investing was awarded $25,000 and a Dell laptop at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES).

Evelyn participated in the GIST Catalyst Pitch competition where she emerged runner-up in the Fintech and Digital Economy sector.

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The programme is an enterprise development tool that helps start-up, micro and small businesses in the Creative Industry develop and grow a viable business through teaching them basic business skills, providing coaching and mentorship support and connecting them with other creatives and networks.

Call for input: OHCHR study on youth and human rights | WestMac Media

Human Rights Council Resolution 35/14 on youth and human rights, requests the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to conduct a detailed study on the implementation of human rights with regard to young people, the identification of cases of discrimination against young people in the exercise of their human rights, and best practices in the full and effective enjoyment of human rights by young people, highlighting the contribution of empowered youth to the realization of human rights in society, to be submitted to the Council prior to its thirty- ninth session.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has awarded Lusaka based singer popularly known as Danny 'Kaya' for his contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS through his music.

Kaya hit maker and real name Danny Siulapwa has on several counts produced educative songs such as Joni, Live and the recent hit titled Naina Manje that alludes to the fight against the pandemic.

Airtel, MTN and Zamtel drops data bundle prices, Vodafone maintains old prices | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Three mobile service providers - Airtel, MTN and Zamtel have reduced the prices of internet data bundles.

On Thursday Airtel slashed the prices of its data bundle packages and in three days Zamtel and MTN have also dropped the data bundle prices. However, some MTN and Airtel packages such as 1GB and 10GB have the same price.

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CEC Liquid partners with Zambia's first innovation and technology hub to accelerate gaming and IoT ecosystem | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

CEC Liquid Telecommunications, part of the leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has partnered with BongoHive; Zambia's first innovation and technology hub to accelerate country’s emerging gaming and Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

In collaboration with Kwese TV, Liquid Telecom will also explore ways to accelerate Zambia’s gaming ecosystem, helping to support game developers as they aim to promote their content on Africa’s largest gaming platform, Kwese Gamer.

Vodafone Zambia urge SMEs to embrace technology business solutions | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Livingstone

Vodafone Zambia Enterprise Director, Songezo Masiso says small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the Zambian economy.

He says SMEs account for most of all businesses and employ more than two-thirds of all workers.

Pilato pledge to speak for youths: students and the poor | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Ndola

Controversial artist Fumba Chama stage name Pilato says he will always stand with the youths, the students and the poor.

He says what happened at Copperbelt University (CBU) on Friday night is a clear manifestation of scared men and women who are protecting their positions and jobs by beating and arresting innocent students exercising their rights.

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

Minister of Transport and Communication Brian Mushimba says his ministry has partnered with the Ministry of Higher Education and the Copperbelt University to construct and develop the Cyber City which will be situated in Lusaka.

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The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is inviting the private sector to participate at the International Business Festival with She Trade Global as the flagship event scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom, Liverpool from 26th to 28th June 2018.

Deadline: December 14, 2017

Nominations are now open for the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. This special edition of the awards will coincide with the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) preceding the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London in April 2018 under the theme “Towards a Common Future”. It will highlight the contribution that young people are making throughout the Commonwealth, in areas such as poverty alleviation, conflict resolution and prevention, democracy and environmental preservation.

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Sculptures of Lions trending on social media don't exist in Ndola - NCC | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Ndola

NDOLA City Council (NCC) has noted the sculptures that are currently a subject of debate especially on social media and allegedly put up by Ndola City Council were actually put up by a private businessman over three years ago.

NCC public relations manager Tilyenji Mwanza says the businessman choose to donate them to the city as a philanthropic gesture.

ZEMA commends Governments for introducing ePayslips | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has commended the Government for finally introducing the ePayslips.

The agency says ePayslips have benefits including efficiency and positive environmental impact.

The Government has introduced electronic payslips (ePayslips) as a medium of distribution of monthly pay statements to all Government employees (Civil servants) through their email address.

Luanshya Mayor embrace efficient and effective waste management | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Luanshya

Luanshya Municipal Council puublic relations officer Janet Kosamu has stated that it will not relent in acquiring sustainable solutions to tackle garbage collection and waste management in the district.

She said in an effort to curb challenges of waste management, Luanshya Municipal Council has zoned the town into waste management districts being serviced by specific franchise contractors.

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Delayed meal allowances at CBU triggers 'Jambo' | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Kitwe

Students of the Copperbelt University (CBU) resorted to rioting last night (Monday) over delayed meal allowances.

It is reported that students were aggrieved in a clash better known as 'Jambo'. More details later.

Download song: Uncle T adopts Dizmo, offers to sponsor him to school | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

A Lusaka business executive Trevor Ng'andu has legally adopted Dizmo and his elder brother Slim.

Mr Ng'andu popularly known as Uncle T is the owner of the famous Uncle T pub in Kabwata.

Uncle T says he will takecare of the two boys like his own children.

Women in selected churches to benefit from 'Presidential Empowerment Fund' | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Kabwe
Central Province permanent secretary who is also Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund (PEIF) patron Chanda Kabwe says the move taken to empower women in churches is in line with the government’s recognition of the church as a key partner in development.

Safe Motherhood Alliance, a startup that provides, produces and distributes safe baby delivery kits to women in rural areas. has won the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: Social Impact theme.

The startup won $1000 worth of seed investment for the advancement of their project after completing the bootcamp.

Visual-art skills of Kitwe girl wows HH | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Kitwe

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed gratitude to Mercy Gondwe of Kitwe on the Copperbelt for the art portrait.

Mr Hichilema says UPND will nurture art skills into job creation.

By Staff Reporter, Ndola

His Worship, The Mayor of Ndola Amon Chisenga joined his counterpart Kitwe Mayor Christopher Kang'ombe and Kitwe District Commissioner Binwell Mpundu in helping St Matthew the Apostle Parish raise funds to build school for the church to accommodate the needy in society.

Zambia National Commercial Bank has officially launched a 'Mobile App' which you can now use to easily access the bank services.

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Co-Founder of Zambia’s first technology and innovation hub honoured at the annual Nelson Mandela University Alumni Awards | WestMac Media

An innovative and internationally recognised animation artist, a sports administrator with a penchant for community development, and the owner of a techno hub assisting start-up entrepreneurs to flourish were among a number of former students honoured at the annual Nelson Mandela University Alumni Awards last night.