For the first time, Zambia’s science journalists will be recognised by fellow scientists and policymakers for their role in promoting science and technology in the country.The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) announced last week (29 November) that it will award outstanding science and technology journalists.
HH Admits Leadership Crisis in UDA
UNITED Party for National Development (UPND) president, Hakainde Hichilema has admitted that there is a leadership crisis at the top hierarchy of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Speaking through his spokesperson, Charles Kakoma yesterday, Mr Hichilema said the UDA was a united front at the grassroots level but the problems in the alliance were brought mainly by the Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD).
Cholera reported in Lusaka for first time
Cholera was discovered in Lusaka for the first time with one person having died of it in the Zambian capital city on Thursday, a spokesman of the country’s Health Ministry said here on Friday.Twelve other patients have been admitted to clinics in Lusaka, said Canisius Banda, the spokesman.
Zambia Prepares in S/Africa for F/Eagles
Zambia has stepped up its preparation for this month’s African Youth Championship in Congo Brazaville by opening a 12-day camp in South Africa.Zambia which last graced the continental showpiece in Ghana in 1999 will begin its chase for the U-20 honours in a tough Group B pairing against Nigeria in Pointe Noire on January 21.
Housing allowance abuse uncovered
A total of 100 billion kwacha (about 23.26 million U.S. dollars) meant for housing allowance arrears has been misapplied by civil servants in various Zambian government ministries, a deputy minister said Friday.Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Finance and National Planning Jonas Shakafuswa said an audit undertaken by the ministry uncovered this embezzlement case.
Tenders to explore possible oil, gas
A minister said here on Friday the Zambian government would soon launch tenders for international firms to explore oil and gas which are discovered in Northwestern province late last year.
Mines and Mineral Development Minister Kalombo Mwansa said in a statement that those areas with potential oil and gas had been demarcated so that private firms could bid for specific blocks.