Government has increased minimum wage for domestic, shop keepers and general workers. Labour and Social security Minister Brenda Tambatamba said the upward Revision of the minimum wage was arrived at after consultations with tripartite constituencies and other key stakeholders. Ms Tambatamba said the minimum wage for domestic workers has been revised from 993 Kwacha 60 […]

Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, released the 2022 edition of the DCB Index today. This initiative is part of the strategic alliance between the two companies to place Direct Carrier Billing at the forefront of the payments industry and reinforce their commitment to developing a transparent, […]

The Zambia Army has been urged to remain steadfast in its mandate of preserving national peace and security. Deputy Army Commander Geoffrey Zyeele said the army must watch against any possible breach of peace in the country. Major General Zyeele has also urged the army to remain on alert to respond positively to disaster management […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District has recorded a total number of nine Christmas babies who were born on December 25, 2022. The babies born were six girls and three boys from different Health centers in the district. Meanwhile Luanshya district has also recorded eleven Christmas babies who received gifts hampers from the Mayor Charles Mulenga, […]

Commerce Trade & Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has recognized the contribution made by the Church to the education sector in the country. Speaking at St Peter and Paul Parish fundraising dinner in Chingola over the weekend, Mr Mulenga said the money raised at the dinner is meant for construction of a boys technical school in […]

By Staff Writer Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Brian Mundubile, says President Hakainde Hichilema’s announcement that Government saved US$ 150 million in this year’s Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) is meant to deceive Zambians from questioning the failures of his administration and to attract praise. Mr Mundubile who is Patriotic Front (PF) Presidential Candidate, […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE An 83-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a 25-year-old man of her village in Chikankata District. The incident occurred on December 25, 2022 between 02:00 hours and 03:00 hours in Chinyona Muchila village. The suspect, identified as John Munyeke was apprehended by the woman’s neighbours who heard her screaming for help. Police […]

Five members of the same family have died in Kabwe after being struck by lightning. This comes barely a week in which five members of the same family died in Siavonga after being struck by lightning. The family met their fate as they were in the house during a heavy downpour. The youngest family member […]

The 36-year-old Chinese businessman who was on Wednesday sentenced to three years imprisonment with hard labor for manslaughter will be released from a correctional facility pending hearing of an appeal against his conviction. The Chipata High Court convicted and sentenced Wu Zhigang to three years imprisonment for shooting Edward Manda ,47, of Zumwanda Chiefdom, Lumezi, […]