Copperbelt Province Minister, Elisha Matambo says emerald mining has not been fully exploited to the satisfaction and benefit of the country. Mr Matambo has urged the Parliamentary Committee on National, Economic, Trade and Labour matters, which is on tour of the province, to come up with proposals of how such issues can be dealt with […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education Patrick Nkanza has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for corrupt practices involving over K200,000,000. Dr Nkanza 71, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure contrary to Section 34 (2) (b) […]
By Staff Writer Government has expressed concern on the continued rising numbers of street kids in the country. Community Development and Social Services Minister Doreen Mwamba said frantic efforts are been done to bring the situation under control. The Minister said this when a delegation from the Southern Africa Business Development Forum (SABDF) who are […]
By Mercy Chewe The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has confirmed that Chipolopolo will use National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka for the 2023 AFCON Group H qualifier home game against Comoros. FAZ spokesperson Sydney Mungala said Chipolopolo will host Comoros on June 11 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. This will be Zambia’s second match […]
By Staff Writer Political Activist Chanda Mulenga has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema for embarking on the process to amend the Public Order Act, Cap 113 of the Laws of Zambia. President Hakainde Hichilema Chaired the 9th Cabinet meeting to discuss general policy issues at which Cabinet approved in principle, the introduction of a Bill in […]
By Staff Writer Mining giant, Vedanta Resources is among the key companies that will participate in the forthcoming African mining Indaba. The African Mining Indaba is an annual event that brings together visionaries and innovators across the entire value chain of the mining industry. Masuzyo Ndhlovu, Vedanta Zambia Corporate Communications Director said the company is […]
By Staff Writer The Anti- Corruption Commission has recorded a warn and caution statement from two High Court Judges, Justices Charles Kafunda and Joshua Banda over allegations of interference with witnesses during pending proceedings of the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC). And the ACC earlier on in January this year, recorded a warn and caution statements […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Copperbelt based Journalists on Tuesday joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day which falls on May 3. The scribes drawn from various media houses around the Copperbelt gathered in Ndola to celebrate their day. The event proceeded by a marched past from Rekays Mall through the central […]
The country currently has 1.5 million metric tonnes of maize stocks. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri said the 1.2 miliion metric tonnes is what is been held by the national strategic food reserves while the remaining is what the other stakeholders has in their storage. Mr Phiri said this shows that the country is food secure […]
The State has pleaded with the court to be careful with the weight that it will attach to the evidence that will be given by a witness Mr Musonda Mulenga presented by former State House Press Aide Amos Chanda and his co-accused. The State said this is because, Musonda Mulenga has been sitting in court […]
Alice Nachilembe
