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Over 30 sexual workers nabbed in Chingola

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Municipal Council (CMC) in conjunction with Zambia Police has apprehended 36 women who have allegedly been working as sex workers at three Hotels in Chingola. CMC and Police swung into action after reports by members of the public that the named hotels have been operating as brothels, housing women from different […]

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PUBLIC DISCLOSURE MEETINGS FOR THE PROPOSED CAPACITY EXTENSION OF MUNTIMPA TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY (TD5) AT NCHANGA MINE IN CHINGOLA

Konkola Mineral Resources Limited (KMRL) is a subsidiary of the Konkola Copper Mines Plc which is one of Africa’s largest integrated copper producers. KMRL owns and operates Muntimpa Tailings Storage Facility (TD5) at its Nchanga Mine in Chingola on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. The facility is located South of Chingola and has the original […]

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Security guard in custody over theft at KBN TV

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka are holding a Security Guard in connection with the theft KBN Television studio equipment. The Theft occurred in Northmead area where unknown criminals broke into KBN Television studio premises and stole assorted studio equipment. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said incident occurred on May 11, 2022 between 02:00 hours […]

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156 youths to be supported under 2022 CDF skills development in Kanchibiya constituency

Staff Writer Kachibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda says 156 youths will be sponsored under the Skills Development component of the 2022 Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Mr Chanda said the names will be submitted to Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development for approval, in accordance with the Constituency Development Fund Act. He said Kanchibiya’s […]

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Zesco’s application to hike connection fees backed

By Staff Writer Energy Expert Johnstone Chikwanda has backed power utility company ZESCO Limited’s application to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) for an upward revision of connection fees for standard connection. Mr Chikwanda said that for some years now, Zambia has not had any hikes in connection fees while prices of connection materials such as […]

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Inter-City-bus fares reduced by K10

By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and bus operators have resolved to reduce inter-city bus fares, following the drop in fuel pump price announced by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) recently. RTSA Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga said that bus fares for all inter-city routes have been reduced by K10.00 with […]

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Caritas Chipata drills Boreholes

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Caritas Chipata has drilled six boreholes in six villages in Chipangali District to help the people have access to safe and clean drinking water. And Chipangali Town Council Chairperson  Maxson Nkhoma said the people of Chipangali District have expressed gratitude toward Caritas Chipata for the gesture. Mr Nkhoma said the Local Authority […]

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Zambia a preferred investment destination

By Staff Writer Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba has called on investors to consider Zambia as the best investment destination. Ms Tambatamba said Zambia is becoming a more attractive investment destination with the New Dawn’s economic agenda. She said that the Government is focusing on turning around the economy of Zambia by […]

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Solwezi Council increases Local generated fund

By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Municipal Council has this year increased the Locally Generated funds, equalization fund from K2, 500.000 to nine 9Million. Solwezi Mayor Remmy Kalepa has disclosed this during a media briefing in solwezi. Mr Kalepa said that the increment of the equalization fund will have more local developmental projects in communities. He said […]

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