The USD 7.5 million ‘Series A’ investment will support data privacy and collaboration platform Omnisient’s mission to grow financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. South African fintech start-up Omnisient has received a $7.5 million investment from Arise, a company that invests in African financial service providers and fintechs that advance financial inclusion. Founded in December 2019, Omnisient is a […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe, also Vice President of the Copperbelt Chapter of the Local Government Association, praised the New Dawn government’s tangible achievements. He highlighted the significant improvements in local authorities’ work, citing increased minimum wages for casual council workers from K850 to K2300. “When we took office, council workers were in […]
By Staff Writer Scrivener Bwalya, Copperbelt United Party for National Development (UPND) Trustee, lauds the UPND administration for transforming the narrative on the Copperbelt. In a recent radio interview on Shekainah FM, Bwalya attributed the province’s resurgence to the government’s numerous projects, including the reopening of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Mopani mines. “The Copperbelt […]
By Alice Nachilembe Government says it is investing heavily in cyber security infrastructure to catch all those behind online scams and those spreading harmful content online. Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says government wants to protect all it’s citizens and children online hence it’s investment in digital Infrastructure. Mr. Mutati says the internet, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola-Prominent Businesswoman Michelle Kazala has praised the Girls Brigade of Zambia (GB) for its vibrant organization and impact on uplifting young women and girls to become upright citizens and better leaders. Speaking at the Girls Brigade Copperbelt Regional Rally held in Chingola over the weekend, Ms. Kazala emphasized the importance of educating […]
By Staff Write Socialist Party Copperbelt Province Chairperson Reagan Kashinga, has strongly criticized the UPND government for awarding back Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to Vedanta Resources. Mr Kashinga described the decision as a “missed call” and accused the government of hypocrisy. “This is the same Vedanta they were against when they were in opposition. They […]
By Maimbo Mweemba A helicopter carrying two American tourists and a South African pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a sewer pond near Chrisma Hotel in Livingstone yesterday. The Enstrom helicopter, registered as ZSHDO, took off from Batoka Sky at 16:40 hours for a 15-minute flight over Victoria Falls. However, just 10 […]
Zambia’s Green Living Movement (GLM) Team Leader Emmanuel Mutamba has paid tribute to Oak Foundation for building capacity in Zambian Civil Society Organizations to respond to climate change. Mr Mutamba assured Oak Foundation that GLM will meet the deadlines for finalizing templates set by the Foundation to submit documents and reports. He said this in […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-13-year-old girl was found dead in a hanging position outside her family’s home in Misaka, Baluba, Luanshya, on August 19, 2024. The incident has raised suspicions of foul play. According to the victim’s father, Leonard Kazhingu, his daughter had gone out to buy snacks with her niece on August 18, 2024, but […]
A Grade 3 Girl from Chililabombwe District, Copperbelt Province, has taken the chess fraternity in Zambia by storm as a rising star representing Zambia in international tournaments. Vice Tournament Director for Lusaka Province Chess Association, Mary Mashane, remarks that Atusayi Atupele Sichali started playing chess two years ago when she participated in a tournament. Mashane […]
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