The Permanent Secretary of the Green Economy and Environment, Douty Chibamba, has urged members of the Zambia Children’s Climate Council to commit to implementing its actions. The council’s creation is a milestone in the journey towards sustainable development, building resilience against climate change risks, and protecting the health, well-being, and safety of vulnerable children. Dr. […]
By Chiluba Chabi The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has launched a continuous voter registration exercise in Chingola, aiming to ensure a transparent and inclusive voter registration process. ECZ Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, encouraged eligible residents to register as voters, emphasizing the importance of voter registration and the need for eligible citizens to take advantage of […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A mysterious fire incident occurred at the African Methodist Church in Buchi Kamitondo area in Kitwe, where two tipper trucks, caught fire while parked at the church, which offers paid parking services. This occurred yesterday on June 3, 2024, at approximately 18:59 hours and the owners and details of the truck are […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-77-year-old woman of Lutuna Village, Kambilombilo area of Lufwanyama has allegedly been murdered by her granddaughter in a horrific act of arson According to eyewitnesses Belifa Kondowe 35, the suspect was intoxicated and she set Lebani Pilioni the victim’s grass-thatched house on fire while she was sleeping, burning her to death. Copperbelt […]
Several civil society organisations (CSOs) has condemned the police’s unconstitutional prevention of opposition party rallies and gatherings. The CSOs specifically criticized the police’s actions on June 1, 2024, in Mandevu, Lusaka, where they prevented the New Heritage Party rally and failed to arrest UPND cadres who brandished weapons and threatened violence. The CSOs noted that […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has endorsed Mr. Mubita Nawa for the position of Secretary General for the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). Mr. Nawa’s candidature was endorsed by the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government on 17 August 2023, following the recommendation from the SADC Council of Ministers. Mr. Nawa who […]
By Chiluba Chabi The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) held a Stakeholders Sensitization Meeting today in preparation for the Continuous Voter Registration exercise set to commence tomorrow at Zikhalo Jere Library in Chingola. During the meeting, ECZ Chairperson Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, represented by Corporate Affairs Manager Ms. Patricia Luhanga, stressed the significance of voter registration. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Puma Energy Zambia, a leading oil marketing company listed on the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE), held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere Hotel in Lusaka, presenting its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. Despite facing challenges like international energy price volatility and local currency fluctuations, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Member of Parliament Twaambo Mutinta has expressed concern over the rising cases of unsafe abortions and school dropouts in Itezhi-Tezhi District. He highlighted the need to address adolescent health, HIV/AIDS, and early pregnancies, commending UNESCO and FDI for their advocacy efforts. Mr. Mutinta acknowledged the district’s challenges due to cultural norms and […]
By Staff Writer Police have fatally shot four suspected armed criminals, including a former Police Reserve officer, Felix Mwanja, 44, of Makeni Villa. The suspects, in a mud-covered Toyota IST (AIC 3824), fired at police officers during an interception in Kanyama compound area around 01:00 hours. Police responded with equal force, resulting in the suspects’ […]
Alice Nachilembe
