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LOWER RETIREMENT AGE TO 55 – CHIEF CHANJE…As he applauds govt for releasing funds owed to farmersBy SIMON MUNTEMBATHE Retirement Age Act should be reviewed to ensure the retirement age was reduced from 65 years to 55, to create jobs for unemployed youths, Chief Chanje of the Chewa people in Chipangali has advised the new […]
Kalomo input suppliers exploiting farmers – MPBy MAKOKWA CLARA MUYENDEKWADUNDUMWEZI Member of Parliament Edgar Sing’ombe has expressed displeasure that farming inputs suppliers in Kalomo are exploiting farmers.Mr Sing’ombe said suppliers of inputs are only allowing 30 ton trucks to load from inside their places and charging K1.50 for every bag loaded.He feels that the situation […]
Issue commencement orders of Hemp and Cannabis Acts, Govt toldBy JOHN KOMBEFARMERS have expressed concern at the delay in the signing and commencement of the Cannabis and Hemp Acts of 2021.The Zambian Hemp Growers and Industries Association (ZamHemp) has advised the government to expedite the matter.In an interview, ZamHemp president, Peter Sinkamba said Government must […]
Rise in GBV aches First Lady First Lady Mutinta Hichilema says it is unfortunate that family unity and peace is disregarded by perpetrators of Gender Based Violence who choose to victimise and brutalise their family members. Mrs. Hichilema said that it is disheartening that while homes are traditionally regarded as safe places for occupants, perpetrators […]
Ramaphosa whisked away… from ANCWL event, amid security concerns, Covid-19 violationsJOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa had to be whisked away by presidential protection unit agents from the Lilian Ngoyi memorial lecture hosted by the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) at the Lebowakgomo Civic Centre on Thursday afternoon.ANCWL deputy president Sisi Ntombela, who was the programme director, […]
Kenyan MP suspended for offering sweets in parliamentNAIROBI – A Kenyan MP was on Wednesday suspended from parliament for one day for distributing sweets to colleagues during a contentious debate.Fatuma Gedi said the “sugar levels of members had gone down” after the day-long session.She had been accused by colleague Ndindi Nyoro of distributing money as […]
‘I was blocked over motion to give free Chiluba’s assets’…says Chienge MP Katuta as she backs giving Chiluba assets back to familyBy ADRIAN MWANZAAN attempt by Chienge Member of Parliament, Given Katuta to present a private members bill in Parliament over the forfeiture of former President Frederick Chiluba’s assets was blocked.Ms Katuka disclosed that she […]
FAMILY BANISHED Chongwe family in the cold after being expelled from village By JOHN KOMBE A 30 year old man of Lubansa village has allegedly been banished from his wife’s village in unexplained circumstances after living there for over 13 years and has been spending nights in the cold for 5 days now. Advent Hanyinza […]
GRAVEYARD ROBBER JAILED … Choma Man sentenced for stealing and selling grave yard posters By Makokwa Clara Muyendekwa The Choma magistrate court was left in shock after a man pleaded guilty to stealing and selling identification metal posters from St. Mawaggali grave yard. In this matter, Navy Mponde aged 24 of Choma’s Zambia compound stood […]
On 1 January, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres appointed Amanda Khozi Mukwashi of Zambia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in #Lesotho, with the host Government’s approval.Ms. Mukwashi has devoted more than 25 years to public service, working on poverty alleviation, tackling injustice and inequalities at the #intergovernmental and non-governmental level while holding #leadership positions […]
