WestMac Media : February 2018

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

CBU, UNZA Senates tasked to adjust calenders in 14 days | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Minister of Higher Education Nkandu Luo has given a 14 days ultimatum to the University of Zambia and the Copperbelt University senates to compensate for lost time to the cholera fight.

By Staff Writer, Ndola

The South Africa's newly appointed Minister of State Security Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba is a former pupil of Luanshya Girls High School.

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Job Vacancies: Lusaka Apex Medical University (5 Positions) | WestMac Media

Lusaka Apex Medical University Limited Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions at Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU).

Tips on how to make money without money | WestMac Media

By Susan Mwenda Mulongoti

What do you do when you need to make money but have no money to start with?

Government denounce call to abolish grade 7 examinations | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Ministry of General Education spokesperson Nondo Chilonga says that the grade seven examinations cannot be abolished in that they play an important role in the education sector.

Call for Applications: 138 Russian Government Scholarships | WestMac Media

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian nationals that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for One Hundred and Thirty Eight (138) scholarships under the Russian Government Scholarship Scheme for the 2018/2019 Academic Year.

Call for Applications: 15 Chinese Government Scholarships | WestMac Media

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambian nationals that meet the minimum requirements outlined here below to contest for Fifteen (15) scholarships under the Chinese Government Scholarship Scheme for the 2018/2019 Academic Year.

ZNFU yet to conduct crop survey | WestMac Media

The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) says it will only be able to make a substantiated position on the 2018 crop yield after a crop survey is conducted and figures ascertained.

Chiengi's fishermen protests against extended fishing ban | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Fishermen of Chiengi district in Luapula province have protest against Government's decision to extend fishing ban.

What does the Africa of your dreams look like? What hopes and dreams do you have? How do you envision the future?

The Energy Regulation Board is a statutory regulatory body which now seeks to recruit for the following positions:

Don't be ashamed to research on traditional herbal medicines, Dr Buleti urges Scientists | WestMac Media

Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Dr Buleti Nsemukila has called on scientists in the country to continue doing research on Traditional Zambian Medicines.

Call for Participation: Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators Exhibition | WestMac Media

The theme for this year's Zambia Youth Week Celebrations is “Leveraging Opportunities for the Youth through ICTs”.

SACCORD condemns proposal to remove some tribal connotation details on NRCs | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director Boniface Chembe has described getting rid of the village and chief of one’s origin from NRCs as a great disservice to the nation’s cultural heritage.

2 methods you could use to get rid of green algae on your wall fence, concrete floor | WestMac Media

By Winston Muleba JR

How do you feel when you see a white or any colored painted structure looking greenish? Maybe let me ask this, 'in your life time, did you at one point almost or completely fell when you stepped on the concrete floor engulfed with green algae?'

By Ezra Mwansa

While we wait for the budgets to be financed by international agencies, its cardinal to remember that we have solutions around us.

Call for Applications: Knight Science Journalism Fellowship 2018 | WestMac Media

Deadline: February 28, 2018 (3 Days Remaining)

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT supports a global community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

3 plans to have if you want to borrow money for business | WestMac Media

By Susan Mwenda Mulongoti

I was responding to someone on this topic. Thus thought I should share these points.

No country ever developed by 'entirely' leaving the job of development in foreign hands | WestMac Media

By Kumbukilani Phiri

An ideal country has three key people, a politician to make policy, a civil servant to implement policy and an entrepreneur to use policy and create value and pay taxes.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The books branded with President Edgar Lungu’s portrait that are being distributed to pupils by Central Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kabwe have divided public opinions.

Job Vacancies: Reload Logistics (5 Positions) | WestMac Media

Position: Customs Clearing Clerk x5

Job Purpose:

Management of imports.(Bondings, RITs, RIBs, direct exports and exports from Bond).

Commonwealth Youth Council nominees for 2018-2020 announced | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

A new chair and leadership team for the Youth Council is set to be elected in London on 18 April at the Commonwealth Youth Forum ahead of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Job Vacancies: Zambian Breweries Plc. (2 Positions) | WestMac Media

Zambian Breweries Plc. is a stable and mature company. Our affiliation to AB Inbev gives our employees a sense of pride and that of belonging to one of the biggest international brewing companies in the world.

Job Vacancies: Belgravia Services Limited (Multiple Positions) | WestMac Media

1. Position: Land Surveyor

Reporting to the Site Manager and Site Engineer.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Rainbow Party president, Wynter Kabimba has charged that if universities were milking the little resources from the poor students years ago, Nkandu Luo would not be minister today.

Things you should know about governments shift from paper to ePayslips | WestMac Media

By Winston Muleba JR

While the requirement to print certain documents remains, there’s little doubt that this approach is hardly environmentally friendly. But times are changing and there are some documents traditionally delivered in hard copy that have made the successful move to digital. With every passing day, technology is advancing; this brings changes in people's lifestyle and working habits as well.

Job Vacancies: Zambian Breweries Plc (Executive Management Trainee Positions) | WestMac Media

Zambian Breweries Plc is a stable and mature company. Our affiliation to AB InBev gives our employees a sense of pride and that of belonging to one of the biggest international brewing companies in the world. Zambian Breweries attaches great importance to the development of its employees. The Company offers opportunities for all to learn develop and grow, whilst offering challenging career opportunities for lateral or vertical advancement. We are therefore inviting applications who are passionate and ambitious to apply as Executive Management Trainees who will partner with the business across our functions and ensure the long-term success of our solutions according to customer needs.

Job Vacancies: Texila American University (Multiple Positions) | WestMac Media

Texila American University invites applications from Professors, Associate and Assistant Professors for the following programmes/subjects:

By Miyanda Katiwa

Lessons from one of Zambia's top tomatoe farmers, we supply John Banda (not real names) with tomato seedlings.

Health minister justifies controversy about 50 procured ambulances | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya says he reviewed the procurement process of ambulances with a professional mind and that he sees nothing wrong with it.

By Pengele Pengele

1. The Copperbelt University 'as it is known today' formerly housed two institutions namely; the Zambia institute of technology (ZIT) original owners of the premises and the University of Zambia Ndola campus (UNZANDO) which used to offer social sciences and business programmes called courses then.

Call for Application: Zambia Aquaculture Entrepreneurs’ Incubation Programme (ZAEIP) | WestMac Media

Application deadline: February, 28 2018

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) towards the implementation of Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project (ZAEDP) under the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MFL). The project is for five years running from 2017 to 2022.

Job Vacancies: Ministry of Energy (2 Positions) | WestMac Media

The Office for Promoting Private Power Investment (OPPPI) is a unit in the Ministry of Energy whose role is to promote private sector investment in the development of power projects in Zambia.

Job Vacancies: Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (2 Positions) | WestMac Media

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry is inviting suitable applicants to fill two (2) positions under the Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project.

Job Vacancies: Ministry of Health (Multiple Positions) | WestMac Media

Ministry of Health, Southern Provincial Health Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Govt fires 263 teachers | WestMac Media

The Teaching Service Commission has fired 263 teachers, who were found with fake qualifications.

And the commission is further scrutinizing cases for more than 1-hundred teachers on similar reasons.

Cleaning Lusaka requires combined efforts, lot of resources - Lusaka Mayor | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Lusaka Mayor, Wilson Kalumba says the corporate world should consider joining hands with the Lusaka City Council (LCC) in managing waste in the city.

Mealie meal price go up in Lusaka | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The price of mealie meal in some parts of Lusaka has been increased.

A check by WestMac Media found that a 25 kilogramme bag of breakfast is now costing K68 in some places such as Garden compound.

Why you should attend the ICT4D Conference in Lusaka | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The rapid growth in the numbers of attendees at the ICT4D Conference since its inception is testament not only to the fantastic learning and networking opportunities the event provides but also to the global focus on ICT4D. Yet ten sessions on from the first conference, many questions are still being asked about the extent and the type of impact ICT is having in alleviating the agricultural, humanitarian, health, educational, environmental and financial stresses and inequalities facing the most marginalised and low resourced communities and groups in our world.

6 pupils drown in Serenje | WestMac Media

Six pupils have drowned in a small lake at Kachipapa farm in Serenje District – Central Province.

Central Province Minister, Sydney Mushanga, confirmed the development to the media in Kabwe.

National Breweries Plc is Zambia’s leading producer and distributor of Traditional African beer. The Company offers opportunities for all to learn, develop and grow, whilst offering challenging career opportunities for lateral or vertical advancement.

Invest in bitcoin at your own risk - SEC | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it does not regulate digital currencies unless they meet the definition of a security as defined by the Securities Act.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Student leaders from private and public higher learning institutions converged in Lusaka and resolved to restructuring the current student governance system.

Campaigners, entrepreneurs, and innovative industry experts are just a few of the 20 talented young people who have been shortlisted for the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Awards.

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Tips on businesses you can do while seated or sleeping | WestMac Media

By Susan Mwenda Mulongoti

Someone advertising a business opportunity to me: “You can do that business while seated or sleeping.”

My response: “Please do not insult my intelligence, there is no business success without hard work.”

Top 10 reasons Zambia should ban plastic bags or introduce bag levy | WestMac Media

By Winston Muleba JR

Try to imagine how life would be without plastic bags - its obvious that some people would find it difficult to successfully do their everyday business without them. On a daily basis, people use plastics as carrier bags when, during and after shopping because they are convenient.

Call for Applications: Anzisha Prize 2018 for Young African Entrepreneurs | WestMac Media

Deadline: March 31, 2018

Applications for Anzisha Prize 2018 is now open! The Anzisha Prize is a pan- African award and support program for youth entrepreneurship. The Anzisha Prize supports entrepreneurship by finding, celebrating, and scaling Africa’s young entrepreneurs between the ages of 15 and 22.

Deadline: June 30, 2018

The Moth is an Irish magazine which encourages creativity and art. And in this process they are now accepting entries for their short story prize competition. Any short story which is original and not published before is welcome.

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to save lives, reducing the burden of disease and strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world.

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

Energy Regultion Board (ERB) Director Economic Regulation Alfred Mwila has justified that the increase in the fuel is to prevent government from incurring a loss of about 16 million dollars.

CCMI Ltd sponsors 400 pupils at Chamukwapula Primary | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer

Collum Coal Mining Industry (CCMI) Limited through its corporate social responsibility has pledged to pay Parent Teachers Association (PTA) fees for over 400 pupils at Chamukwapula Primary School in Sinazongwe District.

Status of innovation, research and development in Zambia | WestMac Media

By Winston Muleba Jr

Last year, the Minister of Gender Victoria Kalima at the 61st session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in that took place in New York said Zambia was making strides in innovation and technology advancements.

By Cheward Kazemba Chimuka

One of business which does not require any capital. As long you have legs and hands. Get started now!

Job Vacancies: JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (3 Positions) | WestMac Media

JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) is public health organization that is committed to improving the health and well-being of undeserved and vulnerable people and communities throughout the world, and to providing an environment where people of passion and commitment can pursue this cause.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Non-Governmental Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged Margaret Mwanakatwe to champion policies that will mitigate the high cost of living and consequently reduce poverty levels which have continued to carry the female face in Zambia.

By Staff Writer, Samfya

Minister of Transport and Communications Brian Mushimba says over 10,000 new jobs will be created in Luapula Province after the commissioning of 84 communication towers.

By Winston Muleba Jr

Flooding is among other significant issues affecting sustainable development in Zambia. It affects many hundreds of thousands of households annually causing recurrent losses of material goods, endangered lives, thereby affecting progress towards sustainable human development.

Pashion Stores Limited has in stock Timberlands, Nikes Adiddas, Lacoste, Pumas, Mercedes and many more branded shoes.

The available sizes for both male and female are 2-11s, UK.

What is the greatest capital in business?

By Bwalya Jacob Kangwa

Before setting up a business, you need to have capital. The question then is what is the greatest and most important capital in business? Is it a huge amount of money as many people think or is it assets like a building and equipment, or could there be something else?

Job Vacancies: Zambia Sugar Plc (2 Positions) | WestMac Media

Zambia Sugar Plc., a large agro-industry which is part of Illovo Sugar Ltd, is the leading sugar producer ia Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugarcane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products. The Company has a permanent employee base of 1 700 employees and offers medical, educational, sport; recreation and other social tacilities on the Estate in Mazabuka.

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has died.

The 65-year-old, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader has been suffering from colon cancer for at least two years, but his condition deteriorated rapidly in recent days despite treatment in neighbouring South Africa.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

President Edgar Lungu has transfered Margaret Mwanakatwe to the ministry of finance in the same capacity replacing Felix Mutati and making her the second woman in Zambia to hold the post of Minister of Finance.

Mr Mutati is now the new Minister of Works and Supply.

Job Vacancies: Wonderful Group of Companies (Multiple Positions) | WestMac Media

About the Company:

Marco Polo Tiles Co. (Zambia) Ltd is a professional company under Wonderful Group of Companies which is involved in research, manufacturing and sales of ceramics, porcelain and marble tiles for interior and exterior decoration as well as construction materials.

SeedCo Zambia International Limited is looking for top graduates for 2018. The company is looking to develop young talent with high potential through our Graduate Recruitment Program.

Eligible candidates have a unique opportunity to gain work experience, skills and knowledge in the agricultural industry.

4 not-so-easy decisions you have to make in business | WestMac Media

By Susan Mwenda-Mulongoti

That moment when you make a business decision and immediately realize it was either really stupid or really smart but only time will tell.

Successful business often involves some tough decision making. The easier route is to procrastinate and go with the flow. But failure to decide can cost you dearly.

Nkwame Nkrumah University Lecturers fired, told to re-apply | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Kabwe

Nkwame Nkrumah University registrar, Gubula Siachiti says the Ministry of Higher Education has declared 83 academic lecturers positions and 38 positions for support staff under the Ministry of General Education jobs vacant.

Deadline: March 20, 2018

This fellowship provides valuable field experience for future public health leaders in the setting of a vibrant non-governmental health research organization in Zambia.

CIDRZ Health Corps targets public health, medical, nursing and management graduates who are passionate about global health and wish to gain exposure.

How to tell if you are his only lover this Valentine’s Day | WestMac Media

By Mildred Europa Taylor

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day nearly upon us. If you are one of the lucky ones who already have a Valentine, then good for you. However, for the unmarried ones, we tend to occasionally raise doubts about the security of the relationship.

University of Zambia Don Lubinda Haabazoka has charged that educated people are the ones to blame for Zambia’s under development.

According to Lusaka Times, Dr Haabazoka formerly of the Copperbelt University School of Business said the majority of Zambians have lost confidence in educated Zambians because they do not relate to them.

Job Vacancies: Right to Care (78 Positions) | WestMac Media

Right to Care has the following vacancy and encourages suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Position: Professional Counsellors (78)

Location: Muchinga and Northern

Reporting to: Head Technical – EQUIP

Job Purpose: Perform pre-counseling, post counseling and Adherence counseling.

Fuel prices hiked | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Energy Regulation Board has announced the new fuel prices effective Monday midnight.

ERB Board Chairperson Raymond Mpundu says consumers will from midnight (today) start paying more for fuel following the Energy Regulation Board’s decision to increase the fuel pump price of Petrol from K12.97 to K13.97 per litre.

Govt should consider employing ex-convicts in civil service, says Fr Pintu | WestMac Media

A Catholic clergy, Father Kunda Pintu in Mansa says ex-convicts should not be prevented from getting employment because of their past mistakes.

Fr Pintu says government should consider changing laws which forbids people who were once convicted to enter the civil service.

Job Vacancies: Silondwa Engineering Ltd |WestMac Media

Silondwa Engineering Ltd is an Engineering company based in Ndola. The company is calling for applications for the following positions.

Will this new ‘panty condom’ for women help reduce STIs in Africa? | WestMac Media

According to Face2Face Africa condoms are known to be used for contraceptive purposes and to prevent sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea, AIDS, chlamydia, and herpes. However, condoms have evolved in so many ways in function and feature to fit the times and needs of its users.

UN Youth Envoy to meet young people and champion investments in Youth Development in a five-country visit to Africa | WestMac Media

The United Nations Youth Envoy, Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake is scheduled to undertake an official visit to South Africa from 11-15 February as part of her five-country visit to Africa.

Deadline: 14th February, 2018

BACKGROUND:

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Africa Trust (previously known as the Southern African AIDS Trust) through its signature Regional Youth Hub Programme (SAT4YOUTH) aims to bring together young people across Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) to provide leadership and advocacy on SRHR.

Poverty, unemployment levels to remain high if empowered youths still looked to other people for jobs | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Youth in Action for Sustainable Development (YASD) programmes manager, Zebedy Lukwesa says poverty and unemployment levels will remain high as long as beneficiaries of the youth empowerment programme still looked to other people to provide them with employment to make ends meet.

Mr Lukwesa says empowerment is the biggest equalizer to national development.

President Edgar Lungu has commissioned a K20 million pole treatment plant in Kalulushi and has since called on the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation(ZESCO), Rural Electrification Authority (REA) and ZAMTEL to stop importing the poles but buy the commodity from the plant.

Floods hit Mtendere houses | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Mtendere Ward 30 Councilor Watson Mtonga has called on government through the Disaster Management Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to quickly respond to the flood disaster that has hit many houses in his ward.

Mr Mtonga says there is need for a lasting solution to the prevailing problem.

SACCORD calls for debate on limiting presidential attempts | WestMac Media

The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says all stakeholders should be involved in the debate on the proposal to limit the numbers of times a person can be a presidential candidate in elections.

Whiskey containers for sale!

Minister of General Education, Dennis Wanchinga says government will upgrade 220 more basic schools into full secondary institutions of learning.

This is in addition to the 220 basic schools which have already been upgraded to secondary level.

Position: Premier Service Manager

Job Purpose:

• To deliver excellent client service and advice to our Corporate (Corporate & Institutional Banking) & Commercial Banking clients in all interactions for their post transactional enquiries, complaints, and other service-related issues.

Investrust Bank Plc is looking for suitably qualified, vibrant, self-motivated individuals to fill the position of Branch Manager that have fallen vacant under the Retail and Business Banking and Operations Departments respectively.

Call for Participation: Agritech Expo - Agriprenuers Workshop in Chisamba | WestMac Media

Are you an Agriprenuer looking forward to attend the Agritech Expo for 2018? Smile again! here is good news for you.

It's happening again this year between 12 -14 April, 2018 in Chisamba, Central Province.

Economic diversification and job creation could be attained through addressing socio-economic and structural issues - Chanda Kabwe | WestMac Media

Government says the potential that infrastructure development has in job creation has not been realized because of lack of a policy framework that guide the construction sector on how government’s blue print in employment creation can be actualized.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

A Lusaka based rapper Jay Rox has shared that he built his studio after getting a loan from his mothe. Jay Rox says he asked his mum for a loan of K10,000 to buy studio equipment in 2010.

Born Jackson Banda, Jay Rox says his mum lend him the money but made him sign papers and asked him to write up a repayment plan for the sum he borrowed.

Tayali goes to clean UNZA, CBU | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

The Economical and Equity Party (EEP) president, Chilufya Tayali has called on government to open University of Zambia and Copperbelt University.

This morning (Thursday) at UNZA, Mr Tayali called for the Minister of Higher Education, Nkandu Luo to open the two universities.

Women urged to utilize govt’s various empowerment schemes | WestMac Media

Mufulira Deputy Mayor, Beatrice Kapasa has urged women in the area to take advantage of the various empowerment schemes that government was offering to improve their lives.

Call for Proposals: IMF/World Bank Ideas For Action 2018 (Fully Funded) | WestMac Media

Deadline: February 28, 2018

Ideas for Action, a joint program of the World Bank and the Zicklin Center for Business Ethics Research at the Wharton School, is a youth competition centered around financing sustainable development. Every year, students and young professionals from around the world participate to design ideas for financing and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.

ADVERT: First of its kind - 'The Rewind Party' (You are encouraged to dress up in your former school uniforms or 90's outfits) | WestMac Media

Tell your friends that the long awaited ultimate school reunion is finally in Lusaka.

The first ever all schools link up dubbed REWIND PARTY to take place in May. FYI it has been held successfully in Solwezi, Mufulira, Kitwe and it is now finally being brought to Lusaka.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

University of Zambia Student Union Outgoing Treasurer, Elvis Mulai has written to the Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu with regards to the opening of the University of Zambia and Copperbelt University.

Mulai says UNZA has been closed for 6 months now.

Govt won't allow anyone to use sex dolls to satisfy their physiological needs - Rev Sumahili | WestMac Media

Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumahili says Zambia is a Christian nation and will not tolerate immoral practices of men and women using sex dolls to satisfy their physiological needs.

Mrs Sumahili says that such acts are against the laws of Zambia and if entertained, marriages may start break up.

Current students not using their brains to develop Zambia | WestMac Media

A committee has been constituted to review the Universities Curriculum to conform to modern skills development, says Higher Education Minister Nkandu Luo.

The current Universities Curriculum is not helping to impart the appropriate knowledge in students who are failing to use their intellect to help develop the nation, Professor Luo told Hot FM News.

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

MTN Zambia has awarded winners of the 'help fight against Cholera campaign' competition.

The company conducted a competition in which 4 initiatives that fostered a clean Zambia campaign were nominated.

Deadline: 28th February 2018

The Securities and Exchange Commission invites you to participate in this University Essay Competition on the subject matter of Investing in the Zambian Capital Markets.

Don't import, sale or possess sex dolls -Katongo | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says importing sex dolls from any country to Zambia is an offense.

Ms Katongo emphasized that it is an offense for any person to take part in the importation, sale or possession of sex dolls.

Night waste collection re-introduced in Lusaka | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has re-introduced night waste collection in the Central Business District (CBD) and Kamwala Shopping area.

In a statement, LCC Acting Public Relations Manager George Sichimba says this is in an effort to sustain cleanliness in the two areas following the clean-up exercise and subsequent removal of street vendors.

By Staff Reporter, Lusaka

The Non-Governmental Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) is saddened at the violence that continues to be perpetrated against children and thereby denying them of an opportunity to enjoy their childhood.

NGOCC executive director Engwase Mwale says her organization has learnt with great concern the case surrounding Ms. Brenda Tembo and her subsequent five-year sentence for assaulting her 13-year-old niece.

President Lungu’s pronouncement to recruit 750 extension officers in Agriculture cheer graduates in Kasama | WestMac Media

President Edgar Lungu’s pronouncement to recruit 750 extension officers in the Ministry of Agriculture has cheered graduates in Kasama.

Morgan Siwale 30, a former student from Natural Resources Development College (NRDC) said the move is long overdue as it aimed at improving the sector in an interview with ZANIS toady.

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Dr Kennedy Malama has asked Zambians to put the first ever surgical operation of cojoined twins at the Women and New Born Hospital in prayer for it to be successful.

Dr Haabazoka reveals how banks are robbing Zambians | WestMac Media

By Staff Reporter, Kitwe

Copperbelt University senior lecturer in the school of business, Lubinda Haabazoka says the central bank is allowing banks to rob from its customers.

And because of this daylight robbery, Dr Haabazoka says he has a problem with the current banking system.

The Cholera epidemic rocked the nation others lost their lives from a disease that we can prevent. Against this, Ndola City Council (NCC) has learnt that the lack of the necessary knowledge to prevent this disease from spreading such as ensuring maximum cleanliness and order placed the country in the state it was... Little laws like do not litter, wash your hands or do not defect in water bodies led to the epidemic. It is for this reason NCC want to inspire a self know through a composition writing competition for children.

Govt secures 2 years contracts in Seychelles for 42 Zambian teachers | WestMac Media

By Staff Writer, Lusaka

Teaching Service Commission Chairperson Stanley M’hango says 42 Zambian Teachers will go to Seychelles to work as expatriate Teachers.

Mr. M’hango explained that the Zambian government was approached by the government of Seychelles to see if it can help them with human resource in the education sector.