General News

North-western Province Permanent Secretary, Dr Eustern Mambwe, has expressed disappointment at the filthy surroundings in Solwezi. Dr Mambwe has, therefore, called on all government departments, parastatals and business houses to clean up their surroundings and infrastructure to befit the town...

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe yesterday swore in his main rival, Morgan Tsvangirai, as the country's prime minister in a unity government that took months of hard negotiations to achieve. Several regional leaders attended the swearing in, which is...

The Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says more political will must be exercised in the country in order to rid the market of counterfeit products. ZACA Executive Director, Muyunda Ililonga, said the isolated incidents where the Zambia police service have raided...

The Immigration department says it has commenced disciplinary action against two of its officers who are based at Kariba border post in Siavonga district, Southern Province for allegedly being involved in corrupt practices. The officers Patience Matubulani and Manyando Mubita...

Government has abolished the cut off-point system to select grade nine pupils to grade ten and replaced it with a full school certification as a criterion to qualify to grade ten. A total of 110,798 pupils obtained full grade certificates...

South Africa’s ruling Africa National Congress (ANC) leader Jacob Zuma is expected to attend this year’s Nc’wala traditional ceremony, which is slated for February 28. According to the main committee’s chairman general, Adam Chongwe, Mr. Zuma will attend the ceremony...

Chief Government Spokesperson Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha says recapitalizing the company is the only solution government can use to address the current problems at the company. Lt. Gen. Shikapwasha, who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services,...

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the passport renewal exercise from February 28 to May 31 2009. Home affairs minister Kalombo Mwansa announced the extension of the exercise after touring the passports office and production unit, Monday. Dr. Mwansa said...

Government has with immediate effect dissolved the boards for Zamtel, National Airports Corporation Limited and Zambia Railways Limited. Communications and Transport Minister, Dora Siliya says the boards for the three parastatals have been dissolved in national interest. Ms. Siliya says the...

The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has warned of stern action against illegal operators of garages in the capital city. Council Public Relations Manager, Chanda Makanta says it is unfortunate that some people were carrying out vehicle repair works at un-designated...