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. 

ADVERT: Apply for 2018 academic year ADB/SSTEP bursary award at these colleges in Zambia | WestMac Media

Due date: 29th December, 2017

This Invitation tor applications follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this Project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) online and the African Development Bank Group’s website on 27th January 2015 and in the local print media.

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.