[Times of Zambia] AT least 20 women and children every month are being subjected to all manner of gender based violence (GBV) such as rape, defilement and in worse situations even being killed by well-known perpetrators of GBV as close as fathers, uncles, brothers and neighbours, to mention but a few. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 4:39 PM

Street vendors display their wares in the open, choosing not to trade under cover in nearby new Soweto market.

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[ANGOP] Luanda - The coach of Zambian national senior males football team, Hervé Renard, said on Wednesday that he would like to manage again the Angola squad and continue with his work that started in 2010. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:56 PM

[Times of Zambia] THE Government has signed a bilateral Air Service Agreement with the Netherlands government that will allow both countries' airlines to enter the respective markets without restrictions. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] THE Government has said it will upgrade the Solwezi Stadium in line with its vision to put up an international stadium in every provincial centre in Zambia. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] ALTHOUGH the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) is doing a commendable job to curb the high incidence of drug abuse in Zambia, there is still a lot more that needs to be done to halt the illicit trade and consumption of dangerous psychotropic substances. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] VETERAN golfer Paul Tembo is appealing for sponsorship to enable him have a last attempt on the professional circuit having been selected to represent the country during the 2012 Indo-Zambia Bank-Zambia Golf Open that tees off on June 14 to 17 at the Lusaka Golf Club. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Clifford Mulenga has been nominated for the 2011/12 Absa Premiership Awards for the Absa-lutely Awesome goal category along with veteran striker Benni McCarthy of Orlando Pirates. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA Postal Services Corporation (Zampost) has reduced transmission fees on all swift cash money transfers by up to 30 per cent to enable its customers send money affordably to their loved ones. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] FARMERS and a consortium of cotton buyers in the country have reached a deadlock over the price of cotton in this year's crop marketing season. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines (LCM)'s Muliashi Open Pit Mine has realised an initial production of 400 tonnes of copper cathode since mining commenced last month. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Times of Zambia] MAAMBA Collieries Limited (MCL) has started construction of the long awaited 300 megawatts (MW) thermal power plant which will gobble up more than US$600 million. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 12:32 PM

[Ghanaian Chronicle] Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah will announce his squad for next month's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this week. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 11:05 AM

[Times of Zambia] TWO of the three suspended judges have obtained a stay to prevent the tribunal from sitting to hear their alleged impropriety pending the full determination of the matter by the High Court. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 9:21 AM

[Times of Zambia] ZAMBIA has been ranked the 52nd most peaceful country in the world in the latest Global Peace Index for 2011 compared to its 55th position in 2010. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 9:21 AM

[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Michael Sata has with immediate effect created Pemba as a new disrict in Southern Province. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 9:21 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Road Development Agency (RDA) has awarded a contract to Inyatsi Roads Zambia Limited for periodic maintenance of the Mansa/Chembe Road in Luapula Province at a cost of over K27 billion. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 9:21 AM

[Times of Zambia] IN a dramatic turn of events, incarcerated business executive, Mathew Mohan has come out claiming that suspended Supreme Court Judge, Phillip Musonda, visited him at prison to coerce him not to testify against him if called as a witness before the tribunal set up to probe the conduct of three judges. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 9:21 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Zambian Government's quest to provide clean drinking water and sanitation to citizens has cheered the Australian and Germany governments who have pledged to increase aid for improving safe water provision to Zambians. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 9:21 AM

[ANGOP] Luanda - Angola and Zambia national football teams drew 0-0 on Wednesday in Luanda in a game of preparation of both for the qualifiers for the World Cup of Brazil 2014. allafrica.com | 5/17/12 5:42 AM

The project contains a 12km sequence of mineralised Roan sediments that host at least five known deposits: Kipoi Central, Kipoi North, Kileba, Judeira and Kaminafitwe.

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The Black Stars will play Lesotho on 1 June in Kumasi in their opening Group D match before their away trip in Ndola against African champions, Zambia on 9 June .

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[SANF] The State President Her Excellency the President Joyce Banda, pursuant to section 92(1) of the constitution of the republic of Malawi and in exercise of the powers conferred upon her by section 94(1) of the said constitution, has reconstituted the cabinet and appointed Ministers and Deputy Ministers, with effect from 26th April 2012, as follows: allafrica.com | 5/16/12 2:59 PM

THE Lusaka magistrate's court yesterday moved to the University Teaching Hospital as it cross-examined Margaret Sakala, a Ministry of Health chemistry and public analyst in an on-going narcotics case involving two Bolivians.

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[World Bank] Washington - The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a US$60 million IDA* credit to reinforce the existing electricity transmission network and increase Zesco's power transfer capacity to Kafue town and the Southern Province. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:40 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Zambia Rugby Football Union (ZRFU) says that it incurred a staggering K452 million debt from the previous executive dating from 2007 to 2011. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] HOURS after sensational rally driver Mohammed Essa had won the 2012 Puma-Energy Zambia International Motor Rally on Sunday, his joy turned into a nightmare as he was involved in a road traffic accident that claimed a life. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Kabwe Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) says the continued erratic supply of fuel in Kabwe will negatively affect the developmental programmes currently going on in the town. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Lusaka magistrate's court yesterday moved to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) as it cross-examined Margaret Sakala, a Ministry of Health chemistry and public analyst in an on-going narcotics case involving two Bolivians. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Government has indicated that it will soon revive the defunct Mansa Batteries Company in Luapula Province to enhance economic development in the region and create more employment opportunities for the locals. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs has challenged Zambia China Trade Cooperation Zone (ZCCZ) to double up its efforts in providing infrastructure in the Lusaka Multi Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) to match with those in the Chambishi facility.. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] PRESIDENT Michael Sata has urged members of the tribunal established to probe alleged professional misconduct of three judges not to be intimidated as their assignment is backed by the Zambian Constitution. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] BARCLAYS Bank Zambia managing director Saviour Chibiya has said the mining tax concessions enjoyed by the large-scale mining companies in the country should be revisited in order for the country to generate more income from its mineral wealth. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] NDOLA Lime Company (NLC) has commenced discussions with potential partners for a joint venture project in the proposed establishment of a cement plant on the Copperbelt to mitigate high prices of the product in the country. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Zambia B side has been declared ready to take on Angola in this Afternoon's international friendly match in Luanda as part of the preparations for the 2014 Brazil World Cup qualifiers. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] THE Government has assured that there is no fuel shortage in the country and Indeni Petroleum Refinery that had temporarily shut down has today resumed operations. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] SEVEN MMD presidential aspiring candidates yesterday successfully filed their nomination papers at the party's secretariat with all of them pledging to fight corruption and to ensure that the party bounces back in power in the next general elections. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:34 AM

[Times of Zambia] GOVERNMENT will soon embark on drawing up detailed investment plans to enhance various types of investment development in the agricultural sector. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:33 AM

[Times of Zambia] IN Zambia conservation farming has been proven to be a sustainable method of enhancing crop yield especially among small-scale farmers who can not afford fertiliser to enrich their fields. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:33 AM

[Times of Zambia] A THIRTY-NINE-year-old man of Mambwe District is battling for his life in hospital after he was allegedly accidentally shot at by a tour operator scaring away baboons. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 9:33 AM

Makerere University Cut off point for the year 2012 for over 210 courses offered.

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[Commonwealth] Anti-corruption agencies from all 19 Commonwealth Africa countries will share their strategies and innovative solutions in tackling corruption in Livingstone, Zambia, from 21 to 25 May. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 7:41 AM

[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angola's national football team coach, Romeo Filemon Tuesday in Luanda said his athletes are looking forward to winning the friendly against Zambia, slated for Wednesday at "11 de Novembro" Stadium here. allafrica.com | 5/16/12 3:01 AM

[ANGOP] Luanda - Angola's Portugal-based football striker Djalma Campos arrived Monday in Luanda and to join the national team, while Mateus Galiano is expected Tuesday in the capital with the same purpose, Angop learned. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 1:16 PM

[Abt Associates] Cambridge, Ma - Abt Associates, a global research and program implementation firm, has won an $18.9 million, four-year UK Department for International Development (DFID) project to improve family planning services in Zambia. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 8:00 AM

[New Times] FOR a third year running, Rwanda's Davite Giancarlo failed to finish the Puma Energy Zambia International Rally after his Subaru Impreza N11 developed drive-shaft problems with six sections to go on the final day of the race. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 6:48 AM

[Times of Zambia] KAOMA District in the Western Province of Zambia is faced with many challenges in different social sectors. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 5:38 AM

[Times of Zambia] DR Mbita Chitala's recent writings about the poverty levels in Zambia and the solutions he prescribed need critical reflection and serious consideration. allafrica.com | 5/15/12 5:38 AM

[Times of Zambia] Arrows 8 Diggers 3 allafrica.com | 5/14/12 10:02 AM

[Times of Zambia] THREE hundred and eighty nurses yesterday graduated in Kitwe on the Copperbelt, giving hope for further alleviation of the shortage of nursing staff in Zambia. allafrica.com | 5/14/12 5:43 AM