By Staff Writer Residents of Kabungo, Nsansa, and Buntungwa wards are demanding for improved customer service from Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company, particularly in addressing sewer blockages and inconsistent water supply services. Kabungo Ward Area Coordinating Committee Chairperson Simon Mbulo expressed concern about the company’s slow response to customer complaints, citing recurring issues with […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chabanyama Ward Councillor Moses Lungu says the community has embarked on a number of long-awaited development projects, including the construction of concrete drainages along Moba and Muchinga roads. Mr Lungu says the project’s timely completion is important, as it will prevent waterlogging and potential submersion of houses during the rainy season. He […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has launched a nationwide campaign to bring small-scale miners and processors into compliance, amid concerns over rampant tax evasion and non-compliance. ZRA Assistant Director Hambani Ngwenya warned that the authority knows exactly where unregistered miners are selling their materials and will target processors if necessary. Speaking during […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Concerns are rising in Chingola about The air pollution along Chingola Solwezi Road, specifically between the Solwezi turnoff and toll plaza. Former Mayor Titus Tembo is urging authorities to act now, citing risks from trucks lacking proper safety features and harm to the community. Mr. Tembo said Luakole School students and staff […]
Paratus Group, the pan-African telco, has completed its East-West Africa fiber route, offering a fast and resilient link to anywhere in the world from anywhere in the southern African region. The Paratus East-West route, the first coast to coast terrestrial route using Paratus built fiber infrastructure, offers an alternative terrestrial route, the current demand for […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Twatasha Ward Councillor, Jeff Musonda, has made a generous donation of K10,000 towards the construction of the Twatasha Seventh Day Church. The donation was motivated by Mr. Musonda’s personal connection to the church, which he says raised him and his four siblings after their parents passed away. “My parents were part of […]
By Chiluba Chabi Two mobile money operators were shot in Chingola, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition, barely a month after another mobile money agent was shot dead at his premises. Both victims, brothers who worked as mobile money operators, were attacked by unknown assailants on the night of October 24, 2024. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A group of unknown criminals, armed with an unknown firearm, attacked two security guards at Sathya Sai Boys School in Ndola’s Kawama Township and stole property worth K14,600, including a genset. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said that according to the facts, two guards reported for duty on October 19, 2024, at […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-38-year-old miner at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has died after becoming trapped in a crusher at Konkola Copper Mine East mill. This occured on October 19, 2024, at approximately 12:00. According to brief facts of the matter, Lawrence Ndalama, the victim, was operating the East mill crusher alongside Darwin Kachinda when the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 14-year-old boy from Chingola has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl who is a friend of his sister. The girl had come over for a sleepover. On October 11, 2024, the victim left home at 14:00 hours to attend extra lessons in Kabundi North but instead decided to visit […]
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