By Staff Writer MISA Zambia says it is saddened by acts of censorship at Kokoliko FM which was forced to end a radio programme in its tracks by suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres. MISA Zambia Chairperson Barnabas Simatendi has also called on Zambia Police and the party in whose name these persons […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia National Farmers’ Union (ZNFU) is dismayed with the stance taken by the Ministry of Agriculture to ignore farmers and rush into a decision to import wheat. ZNFU president Jervis Zimba said the country has been producing adequate wheat stocks for national consumption. Mr Zimba said the reality is that Zambia […]
By Staff Writer The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has apprehended 68 motorists for drink driving during New Years eve across the country with Livingstone and Kitwe recording the highest numbers. This was during a combined operation between the RTSA and the Zambia Police Service under the Drive Sober campaign which has been a […]
A third of the global economy will be in recession this year, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be “tougher” than last year as the US, EU and China see their economies slow. It comes as the war in Ukraine, rising prices, higher interest rates and […]
Some Teachers Unions have welcomed the move by government to do away with the automatic progression for grade sevens to grade eight. National Union of Public and Private Educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ) President, Victor Muyumba said this move will help improve the quality of graduates in the country. And Secondary Schools Teachers Union of Zambia […]
By Staff Writer An-13-year old girl of Luanshya has been defiled by her adult boyfriend. This happened when the victim had gone to celebrate the New Year with her friends at Sashi bar of Butungwa Overspill in Luanshya around 01:00hrs on January 1, 2023. Whilst there, she meet James other names not known a person […]
Another holiday season is winding down and 2022 is in the rear-view mirror, as Young People always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” “Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition “We should be too big to take offense and […]
Police have apprehended five people in connection with the snatching of electronic gadgets from pedestrians Police have successfully managed to apprehend the suspects after a number of Lusaka residents complained of the vice which has been rampant. The suspects have been identified as Shadreck Mwale aged 27 of Chunga Compound a door bouncer at a […]
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the pump prices of petroleum products by K1.40 per litre. This means that the fuel pump price for petrol has been reduced from K25.89 per litre to K24.49 per litre. ERB Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said the price change is effective midnight. “ERB has reduced the pump prices of […]
The Lusaka High Court has sentenced a police officer to 20 years in imprisonment with hard labour for stabbing a 20-year-old man to death during a drinking spree. Three other officers have however been acquitted. The convict Febian Palata was jointly charged with Constables Lewis Mufwempa, James Mfula and Mulonda Mukelabai. The officer killed Moses […]
Alice Nachilembe
