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 […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The Copperbelt University project dubbed CBU Challenge has raised K3.7 million in pledges and cash during its official launch. President Hakainde Hichilema officially launched the Copperbelt University (CBU) Challenge, an initiative aimed at raising K304 million to support infrastructure development, enhance laboratory equipment, and improve facilities at the university. In a speech […]
By NCHIMUNYA MIYOBA The Copperbelt University (CBU) staff have kickstarted the CBU Challenge with a remarkable contribution of over K124,000 during the prelaunch event aimed at transforming the university’s infrastructure. Speaking during the prelaunch held at the Multipurpose Hall within the university grounds, CBU Vice Chancellor Professor Imasiku Nyambe said there is a critical need […]
By Staff Writer Tragedy struck in Kafue today, October 15, 2024, when four people died on the spot and 29 others sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident. The fatal crash occurred at 04:30 hours at the Kafue Boys Secondary School junction along the Great North Road, involving a Marcopolo bus belonging to Juldan […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 20-year-old woman from Kitwe’s Chimwemwe area was brutally raped by three men in the early hours of Monday, October 14, 2024. According to police reports, the victim had left her 9-month-old baby sleeping at home to go drinking beer with friends on Sunday, October 13. At around 3:00 a.m., she decided […]
By Staff Writer Government is targeting to increase enrolments for higher education institutions from the current 7 percent to 15 percent. Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says government is recruiting thousands of teachers, investing in infrastructure and providing a conductive environment for higher education to thrive. Mr. Mutati says government wants to ensure […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Finance Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has announced that the government is building a strong foundation for a prosperous and sustainable future. This vision is anchored in inclusive growth, improved livelihoods, and leaving no one behind. The country has made significant strides in resolving its external debt burden, restoring its credibility globally. […]
Alice Nachilembe
