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Minister of Health Jonas Chanda has praised the Brazilian Government for committing ,USD 75,000 towards the COVID-19 response in Zambia. He said the donation of funds by Brazil is a clear demonstration of continued healthy diplomatic ties and confidence donors have with the Zambian government. Dr Chanda said the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic requires […]
The Coronavirus vaccines that arrived yesterday at Kenneth Kaunda International airport via Emirates Airlines have raised concerns from other stakeholders. Pharmaceutical Expert Jerome Kanyika has wondered why government has bought the Astra-Zaneca vaccine that has been condemned by other countries.He said this in an interview with Mafken FM radio today.
Golden Party Zambia GPZ says it is not interested in forming alliances or electoral pacts with either the ruling party or opposition political parties at this hour.Golden Party President Jackson Silavwe says forming alliances is merely not sustainable for the growth of the young vibrant emerging political party.Mr. Silavwe however says the party’s position may […]
A Pharmaceutical Expert Jerome Kanyika says the Covid-19 vaccine is not A vital need for the country.And Mr. Kanyika says the Astra-Zaneca vaccine government bought is not the right vaccine to the type of virus the country is facing.He has urged government to concentrate on restocking health facilities with essential drugs and cleaning materials used […]
Two Ndola woman have been sentenced to two and half years simple imprisonment for assault and indecent assault of 17 year old female juvenile. This is in a case in which Jacqueline Nanyinza, 27 and her friend Catherine Mpamba, 28, of Chipulukusu Township are charged with two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and […]
The Zambia Medical Association has disclosed that 16 medical doctors have succumbed to COVID-19 from January 2021 to date. Association President Dr. Samson Chisele says the Association is worried to see such a huge number of frontline health workers die during this difficult time. Dr. Chisele has described the loss of the 16 doctors as […]
The combined effects of alcohol, cocaine and the powerful opioid fentanyl caused the death of singer Bobby Brown’s son, according to an autopsy report.Bobby Brown Jr. was found dead in his Los Angeles home in November. He was 28.The Los Angeles County coroner’s report obtained by CNN noted a “history of alcohol and drug use” and an […]
The Livingstone Magistrate Court has convicted former Livingstone Mayor Milford Maambo, former Livingstone acting Town Clerk Chabala Chanda and former councillor Ziwa Ziwa, for corrupt practices and sentenced them to 18 months imprisonment with hard labour. Mr. Maambo, Mr. Chanda and Mr Ziwa were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), in 2018 and charged with […]
Minister of Home Affairs Stephen Kampyongo has expressed happiness that the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill will soon be enacted into Law. Hon Kampyongo said during a briefing in Lusaka today that only wrong doers should be scared of the Bill. He stressed that that the Bill “purely” intends to protect citizens and not […]
Nigeria Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won awards at the 2021 Grammys. Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown Skin Girl, from Lion King: The Gift album. Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy was also a winner on the […]
