The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has disbursed over K90 million to 32,407 marketeers countrywide. This is part of the marketeers booster loans. CEEC Public Relations and Communications Manager Michelo Mukata has advised successful applicants who are yet to receive their funds to contact the nearest CEEC Office to verify their contact details. Mr Mukata […]
Solwezi Municipal Council would like to thank all Solwezi residents that attended the stakeholders 2023 Budget Consultative meeting held last week Friday. It is gratifying to note the attendance of representatives from the traditional leadership, Councillors, Civil Society Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Government Officials and Ward Development Committees, among others. During the meeting, a number […]
The Ministry of Tourism says it will restock six national parks across the country to increase animal population. Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba has named Mosi-oa-Tunya, Kafue, Lower Zambezi, Nsumbu, South and North Luangwa National Parks as those that will benefit from the restocking exercise. Mr Sikumba said currently the country is in the breeding season […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-57-year-old peasant farm of Chililabombwe Kamenza forest has been killed by three people who alleged that he stole their Charcoal. It is alleged that Rabson Malichupa, of Kamenza forest was beaten to death by three gentlemen using Bamboo sticks who alleged that he stole their Charcoal. This is occurred on December 3, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-40-year-old man of Chirundu has been attacked and killed by a by crocodile while he was fishing in the Zambezi river Richard Mwape the victim whilst fishing, was attacked after the crocodile hit into the dugout canoe he was in with his uncle which later capsized. In the process he was caught […]
By Staff Writer Government has identified value addition, market linkages and partnership as key to aquaculture development as it generally provides employment opportunities to citizens. And government says investment in market linkages by creating necessary infrastructure is critical in the aquaculture sector especially for rural Fish Farmers in both Luapula and Northern Provinces. Northern Province […]
By Staff Writer The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a lecturer at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University for receiving over K16, 000.00 in bribes from students to facilitate their passing in Continuous Assessments Tests. Kenneth Chisamanga 43, a Lecturer in Pharmacology and Pharmacist of Meanwood Kwamwena Valley in Lusaka has been charged with thirteen 13 counts of […]
By Staff Writer The Army Ladies Association of Zambia (ALAZ) has called for the concerted efforts in the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) in society. ALAZ Patron, Ms Stella Alibuzwi said GBV is a global phenomenon that cuts across all sectors of life and that there is need to nip it in the bud. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have shot dead one suspect believed to have been behind a spate of Aggravated Robberies involving motor vehicles and attacks on Yango drivers. Marlon Mutakasha 32, commonly known as Fresher was spotted in Lusaka’s Chunga area after a tip off from the members of the public. Deputy Police Spokesperson […]
Luanshya Copper Mines (CLM) has donated a consignment of fertilizers and grain seeds valued at K350 000.00 to vulnerable small-scale farmers and some former freedom fighters. CLM Chief Executive Officer Wang Jingjun said during the Handover Ceremony which was held at the Luanshya Copper Mines general offices that his company has over the past 13 […]
Alice Nachilembe
