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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 solidarity in a bid to bring in the much-needed resources. ‘’Government under the leadership of President Edgar Lungu continues to mobilise additional resources to effectively manage the response to the COVID-19 and other health priorit...

Mighty Mufulira Wanderers have moved two points closer to the last promotion spot on the FAZ National Division One table after posting two straight wins. Wanderers on Sunday edged Mpulungu Harbour 1-0 away in Muchinga to increase their points to 36 after 23 matches played Striker Pheuzzy Chibandika scored the goal that helped Wanderers to move one place up the table to number seven. This win came a week after Mighty had silenced Chambishi 1-0 in the Copperbelt derby at Shinde Stadium. Meanwhile, leaders Konkola Blades and second placed Kansanshi Dynamos maintained their respective positions d...

The Patriotic Front (PF) in Muchinga Province, has described the just ended provincial interviews for all aspiring candidates wishing to stand on the party ticket, as a big success. And the ruling party in the province has endorsed President Edgar Lungu as its sole candidate in the fourth coming National Convention slated for 10-11 April this year. In an interview with ZANIS in Chinsali today, Acting PF Provincial Chairperson, Justine Mutale, said the interviews went on well without any interruptions and all the candidates pledged to support those who will be adopted by the party. “We hav...

Health Minister Jonas Chanda MINISTER of Health Dr Jonas Chanda says he is keenly following developments in Malawi, Zimbabwe and other African countries which have started rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine as Zambia awaits the arrival of its first consignment. And Dr Chanda has announced that the country has recorded 130 new COVID-19 cases out of 3,166 tests conducted and five deaths in the last 24 hours. In a statement, Sunday, Dr Chanda stated that the country was closely following scientific developments being used in decision making regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. “The Ministry of Hea...

MINISTER of Health Dr Jonas Chanda has warned citizens to be on guard during the long weekend by ensuring they adhere to COVID-19 guidelines as they attend social gatherings to avoid infection. And Dr Chanda announced that the country has recorded 131 new COVID-19 cases out of 5,487 tests conducted and four deaths in the last 24 hours. Speaking during a COVID-19 update, Thursday, Dr Chanda urged citizens to ensure they adhere to the laid down COVID-19 guidelines. “As we head into this long Easter weekend, we anticipate a number of social gatherings. We wish to remind our people that these c...