The Queen's Baton visits Zambia

Some of Zambia's reps at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Tilka PALJK - Swimming [Photo Credit - amazonaws.com]

Rugby Sevens Team [Photo Credit - Zambia Sevens Twitter Account

Boxing - [Photo Credit - oydc.org.zm]

Benny Muziyo - Boxing [Photo Credit - cloudfront.net]

Ogar (left) and Evelyn SIAMUPANGILA - Badminton [Photo Credit - times.co.zm] 

Chongo Mulenga - Badminton [Photo Credit - www.badzine.net]

Sydney Siame - Athletics [Photo Credit - konbini.com]

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Germany and Spain qualify for Uruguay 2018

Germany and Spain qualify for Uruguay 2018

European duo won berths to FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 Germany and Spain will contest European final England or Finland will win final berth from the continent

Germany and Spain are the first two European nations to win berths to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 after both countries advanced to the UEFA Women's U-17 Championship final in Lithuania.

Germany routed England 8-0 in the first semi-final, with Shekiera Martinez leading the way in the goals category with a hat-trick. Spain edged Finland 1-0 in the day's other semi-final thanks to Eva Maria Navarro's strike in the 52nd minute.

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A Zambian specialised business advisory and capital raising firm scoops two International awards.

Lyco Business Solutions, a Zambian specialised business advisory and capital raising firm has scooped two International Finance’s Financial awards.

The International Finance Publication Limited awarded Lyco Business Solutions as 2018 “Best New Business Advisory firm” and “Best New Capital Raising firm” respectively for Zambia.

Lyco has a growing footprint in Zambia, South Africa, Dubai and the United States of America (USA) and has been providing business consultancy services to local and international entrepreneurs’ across the range of business discipline.

The company offers business management, marketing, business development and capital raising for existing businesses seeking to expand their operations and as well provide start-ups with viable business plans.

Lyco Business Solutions Managing Director – Africa, Steven Raelly said it was a great honour to be recognised by the International Finance for its efforts, dedication and contribution to the growth of businesses in Zambia and the rest of Africa.

As the 2018 winners, Lyco Business Solutions was proud to be associated with excellence, commitment and innovation.

Mr Raelly said taking advantage of its strategic position in the United States of America (USA), Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Africa; gives Lyco unlimited access to capital that can be deployed into projects in Zambia and the rest of Africa.

“An award in a competitive international selection process is a significant endorsement of our company mission to provide trusted business consultancy services that provide the highest level of customer service both during and after the consultancy process.”

“When we dared to venture outside of the Zambia home base, it was because Lyco was confident that it had established a service level commensurate with the clients’ needs and also that it could replicate the level of service and lessons learned in international environments,” Mr Raelly said.

He said the award provides a referral for the gold standard with which Lyco wants its business to be associated and for which its clients have come to expect.

“We believe that having been the recipients of such an august award, we are compelled not to equal our track record but to exceed it. As the saying goes, success breeds success and we keenly look forward to innovating ways of achieving even more. We believe that each client is unique and our services should respond with tailored solutions in mind,” Mr Raelly said.

He said they have also registered a 100 per cent Zambian owned company in Delaware, United States of America (USA), which will serve as the global headquarters.

“In all the countries where we are we have a 100 per cent Zambian owned,” Mr Raelly said.

International Finance’s Financial Awards aims to reward and recognise the contribution of financial companies, which include path-breaking initiatives in corporate social responsibility or charitable activities, corporate governance and activities that benefit the global finance community, in addition to their outstanding performance in their respective fields.

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Sport - Charles Musonda Appointed TP Mazembe Assistant Coach

Former Chipolopolo midfielder Charles Musonda is coming closer home after being unveiled as the assistant coach at TP Mazembe.

Musonda, better known in his heyday as ‘Charlie Cool’ has been in Belgium where he was equipment manager at Anderlecht.

He has also been in the spotlight with his footballing sons having ducked pleas to turn up for Zambia.

The most talented of the three sons, Charly is in the books of Chelsea but has failed to break into the first team leading to continuous loan spells.

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Zamtel, Barclays Plc partner to launch online payment solution

Zamtel and Barclays Bank Zambia Plc today announced the launch of online payment solution to enable Zamtel customers to pay for various communication products and services.

In a statement released to the media today, the two companies said that together they bring together years of experience and unique expertise in telecommunication and financial services to deliver a payment solution that is safe, secure, reliable and efficient and is consistent with provisions of the National Payment Systems Act (2007).

"Through this partnership, Zamtel customers will be able to pay for their data accounts on ADSL as well as purchase credit for pre-paid mobile and fixed-line numbers from the comfort of their homes or offices using an e-Commerce platform,” read the statement.

Using the e-Commerce solution, users will be able to purchase credit, data bundles on ADSL, check credit balance and view payment history.

Commenting on the partnership, Barclays Bank Zambia said in line with its strategy, its focus was on delivering innovative products and services to its customers that is anchored on the effective use of technology.

“As a trusted brand in banking with over 100 years existence in Zambia, Barclays Bank Zambia has continued to focus on providing its customers with financial solutions that not only meet their needs but exceed their expectations,” read the statement.

“Globally, the banking sector has been no exception to the ever-changing technology trends, and for this reason, we have continued to invest in our technology platforms to provide our customers with superior banking services that offer them the convenience to transact anywhere and anytime. 

Therefore, for us at Barclays, the digital agenda is part of our DNA and as a way of transforming our customers’ experience, we continuously seek partnerships and alliances such as the one we have entered into with Zamtel in order to leverage complementary competencies that benefit customers.” said Barclays Bank Zambia Managing Director Mizinga Melu.

Commenting on the partnership, Zamtel Acting Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Mupeta said: “ This strategic partnership clearly demonstrates the confidence that both Zamtel and Barclays have in the Zambian economy and are committed to cashlite and risk-free payment solutions.” - www.lusakatimes.com

Zambia Weights and Measures Agency worried with unlabeled and underweight products

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The Zambia Weights and Measures Agency (ZWMA) has expressed concern at the growing number of unlabeled and underweight products on the market.

ZWMA Public Relations Officer Mutale Chileshe says his the Agency has, for this reason, intensified its inspection of products on the market throughout the country.

He said it is only right for consumers to get the right quantity of the products they purchase adding that traders should make sure that the products they stock measure to the weight indicated on the package.

“We will not only hold the traders responsible for stocking underweight products, but we will trace these products back to the manufacturers and hold them liable,” said Mr Chileshe.

Mr. Chileshe stated that the Agency is currently sensitizing both consumers and traders to educate them on regulations pertaining to weights and measures.

Meanwhile, the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has urged Zambians to demand for quality products.

ZANIS News, reports that ZABS Public Relations Officer Hazel Zulu says Zambians should make sure that the products they buy are adequately labeled with a brand name, expiry date and other important information.

Mrs. Zulu said traders should make sure that the products they sell are labeled in English adding that any unlabeled products will not be allowed on the market as they are considered of substandard.

Mrs. Zulu stated that ZABS is committed to taking out substandard products off the market and sensitizing the consumer on the dangers of buying such products. - www.lusakatimes.com

Zambia Seeking Bids for New Mobile Provider to Take on MTN

by Taonga Clifford Mitimingi and Matthew Hill

Zambia is seeking bidders for a fourth mobile-network license to take on operators including market leader MTN Group Ltd. in the southern African country, Transport and Communications Minister Brian Mushimba said.

The ministry last week gave the go-ahead to the telecommunications regulator to start the process, he said in a recorded response to questions on Monday. The new carrier could be in place over the next six to 12 months and the country may even have capacity for a fifth operator, he said. The local unit of India’s Bharti Airtel Ltd. and state-owned Zamtel make up the current trio.

Communication costs in Zambia have been “rather on the high side,” Mushimba said from Lusaka, the capital. “The market analysis that we have done supports the fact that we can have a fourth licensee and possibly a fifth and still the market will be profitable.”

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