By Staff Writer Government has proposed in the new Cyber Crimes Bill and Cyber Security Bill that the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security will take charge of cyber crimes while the Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) will be in charge of cyber security. Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says […]
By Staff Writer Government says it is ready to use nuclear science and technology for peaceful means to address some of the country’s challenges such as the ongoing drought which has affected the nation. Technology and Science Permanent Secretary Dr. Brilliant Habeenzu says the integration of nuclear science and technology into national development strategies is […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Court has ordered the forfeiture to the State a farm in Sinda District, belonging to Former President EDGAR LUNGU’s daughter TASILA. The SINDA Farm valued over EIGHT Million Kwacha is deemed to be a proceed of crime. The Order of Forfeiture on the Farm has been issued by the Economic […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two illegal miners died, and one survived after a rock fall at Luanshya Dam Pit, China Luanshya, on September 16, 2024, around 18:30 hours. Kebby Chimbishi (30-35) and Ashel Kamposa (24), from Ngabwe area, lost their lives. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba reported that the two miners were buried alive after the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE In a disturbing discovery, two babies, believed to be twins, were abandoned in the backyard of a police officer’s residence within Nchanga Police camp. Constable Masakamika Hellen, a officer at Nchanga Police Station, stumbled upon the babies around 20:00 hours on September 17, 2024, after returning from the market. The infants were […]
Ndola Christian Fellowship General Secretary JIMMY NG’AMBI says President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’s address to Parliament gives hope and assurance to Zambians. Reverend NG’AMBI says the presidential address is an assurance that Government is urgently addressing the energy and hunger situation. He says short and long term measures outlined by the President should be supported by all […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-prominent Chingola businessman, Morgan Chileya, 49, was fatally shot by unknown criminals who stole over K260,000 and his vehicle, a Toyota Runx (Reg No. ADE 2352). On September 12, 2024, Chileya and his workers, including his brother-in-law Mubanga Chishimba and nephew Happy Mupeta, closed their mobile money transaction business at 2400hrs. When […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The government has paid a total of K150,000 to teams of small-scale miners who played a crucial role in the rescue operations at the Sensele mine accident site. The payment was based on the number of bodies retrieved, with each team receiving K10,000 per body. The teams were divided into three sites, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The government has officially ended the recovery operation at Sensele Mine, nine months after the tragic accident that occurred on November 30, 2023. Despite efforts, only 27 out of the 38 believed trapped bodies have been recovered. Minister of Mines and Mineral Development Paul Kabuswe announced the conclusion of the operation during […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Water Development Minister Collins Njovu has directed China Henan International Cooperation to accelerate the completion of the Mulonga Water project under the Zambia Water Sanitation project. The project has faced significant delays, prompting the Minister’s urgent intervention. During a site visit, Mr. Njovu emphasized the need for swift action, citing the critical […]
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