A Tanzanian government employee has been sacked for opposing the introduction of charges for mobile money transfers on social media. Jonas Afumwisye, a regional manager for Tanzania Railways Corporation, confirmed that he has received a dismissal letter and would appeal to the Public Service Commission, the Citizen newspaper reports. The letter stated that he had […]

By Ireen MulengaFormer Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo has commended the Chingola Municipal Council for demolishing the houses that were belt along Kasompe air strip in Chingola. The Former Mayor said that from the time he was in the office, the Municipality warned the people several times not to build houses along the air strip but […]

By Staff WriterMbwana Mkumbwa Member of Parliament Warren Mwabazi has assured marketers at Mackenzie that he will soon construct a standard market in the area. Mr Mwambazi said he wants to ensure that marketers in his constituency trade in a conducive environment. He said that he has engaged a contractor who will soon be on […]

By Mercy Chewe Red Arrows dominated the 2022 American Rugby Tournament at Kitwe Playing Fields after winning the men’s and women’s categories. The Arrows men’s team thumped Kansanshi 29-0 in the final to emerge victorious. Arrows scored tries through Chileshe Mulenga, Alex Mwewa, Peka Phiri , Gabby Mungalaba  and Brian Mbalwa. Terry Kaushiku and Alex […]

BY STAFF WRITTER Computer Science Teachers Association of Zambia(COSTAZ), says there is need for government to provide more computers and teachers to correctional facilities not only in southern province but country wide. Speaking during the 2022 national conference in Livingstone, COSTAZ president Peter Mulenga, said that the conference was attended by over 270 teachers of […]

By Staff Writer Chingola District Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit through the office of the District Commissioner have come on board to help the people affected by the demolition of houses at Kasompe airstrip. DMMU Chingola satellite Chairperson Jeff Mulenga said the DMMU are on the ground to offer assistance to the people who are […]

By Staff Writer The Joint Investigations Team of officers from Zambia Police Service, Anti-Corruption Commission and the Drug Enforcement Commission conducted investigations on a number of illegally acquired assets out of which 24 motor vehicles have been sized. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the total value of the vehicles is K 21,869,419 were seized and […]

 By CLOZZEN BIKALESolwezi Mayor Remmy Kalepa says he is open to receive spiritual guidance and mentorship from the Church in order for him to provide exceptional leadership in serving the people of Solwezi.  Speaking during the official opening  of St Kizito Parish  new church, the Mayor said that the Local Authority and the church all […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBEMinerals and Mines Development Minister Paul Kabuswe has called for investigations on the people providing machinery to illegal miners at Nchanga open pit damps. Some illegal miners are doing some mining activities at the pits where Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and Sesele mines share a license.Mr Kabuswe said the people sponsoring the illegal […]