By Staff Writer A-29-year old man of Chingola who was found with 56 pieces of Zesco Copper cables in his car worth k15,700 has pleaded not guilty to one count of theft. Humphrey Chikombe of 4316 off Katunga road Chikola Loop area appeared for mention yesterday before Magistrate Shadreck Chanda. Particulars of the offense are […]
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has revoked driving licenses for ten passenger Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers for violating the provisions of the Road Traffic. RTSA Head-Public Relation Fredrick Mubanga said this is after the conclusion of the investigation process surrounding the conduct of the affected drivers. Mr Mubanga said the Agency, has […]
Dear Editor I write to appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema and the New Dawn government to consider including the position of Councillors as full time paid Civic Leaders with monthly salaries and allowances as submissions for constitutional reforms are made. Having being in touch with reality on the ground about the work of our Councillors, […]
Vice President Mutale Nalumango says government is encouraged with continued Chinese investments in Zambia’s Mining, Agriculture and Manufacturing sectors. Mrs Nalumango said she is pleased that the levels of investments have continued to increase thereby strengthening the bilateral and business relationship between Zambia and China. The Vice President said this in a speech read on […]
President Hakainde Hichilema says his administration will not accept the supply of expired drugs to health facilities. President Hichilema said drugs are not being managed properly as supplies meant for public hospitals end up in private facilities. The Head of State said this when he met a team from the Africa Centers for Disease Control […]
By Staff Writer The Movement for Democratic Change MDC says it did not become part of the UPND Alliance because of jobs but to ensure that the country is liberated from among other things. Speaking at a press briefing, MDC Vice President for Politics Leonard Hikaumba said the party will continue being in the alliance […]
Cabinet has approved the Draft Eighth National Development Plan (8thNDP), 2022-2026 which has been anchored on four key developmental pillars in order to achieve “Socio-Economic Transformation for Improved Livelihoods.” Chief Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda said the pillars are Economic Transformation and Job Creation, Human and Social Development, Environmental Sustainability, and Good Governance Environment. She said […]
The Ministry of Mines has awarded a mining license to ‘MALEKA’ mining to run operations at the newly discovered copper mine in Mpongwe district. Copperbelt Province Minister, Elisha Matambo said the company has been formed by three chiefs who include, Chieftainess Malembeka, Chief Lesa, and Chief Kalunkumya. Mr Matambo said the traditional leaders on behalf […]
By Mercy Chewe Coach Perry Mutapa claims his side Napsa Stars will be the underdogs against Red Arrows in the 2022 ABSA Cup final on April 16 at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Napsa, the 2012 ABSA champions, advanced to the final at the weekend following a 4-2 post-match penalty win over Nkana after their […]
Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) is disturbed that some mining firms with mining rights have been operating in Zambia without being registered with the Patent and Company Registration Agency- PACRA. Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe recently revealed that a current audit shows irregularities in the issuance of mining licenses in the cadastre department. CEJ […]
Alice Nachilembe
