THE International Federation of Journalists is alarmed by the continued murder of journalists. IFJ president Philippe Leruth said a journalist’s murder for his or her activity was a scandal, but a far bigger scandal is that nine out of every 10 journalists’ murders remain unpunished. WAN-IFRA has joined forces with a coalition of international […]
Technology is a blessing and a curse – Lubinda – The Mast Online
TECHNOLOGICAL advancements are posing as a threat to the broadcast industry in Zambia, says information minister Dora Siliya. And justice minister Given Lubinda has said technological advancements are overwhelming to people who were born before computers. During the opening of the Digital Migration Forum at Mulungushi International Conference Center Tuesday, Siliya said technology had disrupted […]
Nkombo, Kambwili’s lawyers warn Mosho over ‘dishonest’ K5m legal cost demand – The Mast Online
MALAMBO and Company says Lewis Mosho’s K5 million demand from Gary Nkombo and Chishimba Kambwili is unprofessional, mischievous and dishonest. Mulambo Haimbe of Malambo & Company, in a letter dated October 29, 2018 to Lewis Nathan Advocates, informed Mosho that, “any attempt to take the unlawful steps you propose to take in your letter, or […]
KCM allows Rangers to find co-sponsor – The Mast Online
KONKOLA Copper Mines has given a go-ahead to the executive at demoted Nchanga Rangers Football Club to find a co-sponsor in a bid to return to the Super League. Rangers, a seasoned campaigner in the Zambian premier league had been struggling in recent years until they were finally relegated into division one in the just […]
Magistrate commits 2 cops, others to High Court in aggravated robbery case – The Mast Online
LUSAKA principal resident magistrate David Simusamba has committed two police officers, a businessman and a driver to the High Court for trial in a case they are charged with aggravated robbery after they attacked an Indian and robbed him out of US$55,000. Magistrate Simusamba committed Kennedy Kabwe, a police officer of house no. 232 Emmasdale, […]
Just say ‘No’ to agricultural gene drives – The Mast Online
(By Mariann Bassey-Orovwuje) First, the agribusiness giants came to take our land and disrupt our food systems with synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, proprietary seeds, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Now, these firms’ hired hands are upping the ante with “gene drives,” a deliberately invasive technology designed to propagate genetic material across an entire population or species. […]
U20 COSAFA Cup draws on today – The Mast Online
HOSTS Zambia, defending champions South Africa and last year’s runners-up Lesotho have been named as the three seeded sides for today’s pool stage draw for the 2018 MOPANI Copper Mines COSAFA Under-20 Championships. The draw will be held at 09:30 hours in Kitwe and broadcast live on COSAFA platforms. The three seeded sides will head […]
Mansa woman gets K60,000 fine for aiding, abetting illegal immigrants – The Mast Online
A 37 year-old Mansa woman Bridget Nayame has been fined K60,000 in default to two years simple imprisonment for aiding and abetting illegal immigrants. According to Immigration Department’s public relations officer Namati Nshinka, Nayame was convicted on October 26 for committing the said crime contrary to section 46 (1) (a) of the Immigration and Deportation […]
Investing our people’s health is a tangible and smart economic investment, says Chilufya – The Mast Online
HEALTH minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya says only a healthy and productive population can fuel Zambia’s economic development. Launching the National Planning for the 2019-2021 Medium Term Expenditure Framework yesterday, Dr Chilufya said the country had committed itself to the achievement of Universal Health Coverage. “This is a momentous occasion in that we are at the […]
AG report reveals undelivered drugs despite hospitals running on inadequate supplies – The Mast Online
DRUGS and medical supplies worth K699,411 from Medical Stores and other suppliers had not been delivered to Matero, Kalingalinga, Kanyama in Lusaka and Chinsali, Nakonde and Mpika as at August 31, 2018, the Auditor General’s Report has revealed. And an officer in the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure Development had by end of August […]
