By Mercy Chewe Copperbelt based entrepreneur Peter Mulenga has declared that the business partnership between Lumwana Mine and Kalonga Logistics should be monitored to ensure that it doesn’t disadvantage local suppliers and contractors. Some suppliers recently opposed Kalonga’s operation at Barrick Lumwana Mine arguing that it amounts to transfer pricing and monopoly, trends that disadvantage […]
By Staff Writer Government has called for responsible mining in the manganese mineral rich Serenje District, Central Province, in order to safeguard the environment. Serenje Town Council, Council Secretary, Stan Mwanakayaya, says Government is embracing the benefits of mining, but that stakeholders must also focus on sustainable development that ensures the well-being of citizens and […]
By Staff Writers Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo says that the rescue operations has continued and intensified for the remaining trapped miners to be retrieved. Mr Matambo said the official number of retrieved miners remains at 12, one alive who is doing well and the eleven have been buried. He said this yesterday during the routine […]
CELEBRATING INSPIRATIONAL STORYTELLERS & HUGE FOCUS ON THE JBX MARKET IN 2024 The much-anticipated Joburg Film Festival in partnership with MultiChoice, is set to return in the first quarter of 2024, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts for a celebration of storytelling through the art of film. With a rich tapestry of diverse […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has called on parents who have children with disabilities not to hide them in homes but instead embrace them like any other children. Mr Kang’ombe said it is unfortunate that some parents think that children with disabilities can do anything. He said this during commemoration of world Day […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo has refuted circulating social media claims suggesting the retrieval of a body at the Sensele dump site, where miners remain trapped. Mr Matambo, who has been actively overseeing the rescue efforts since day one, urged the public to disregard these unverified reports, emphasizing that as of 18:30, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District has flagged off the distribution of farming inputs under Food Security Pack (FSP) for 2023-2024 farming season. About 1,669 beneficiaries have received the packs these are vulnerable but viable households in the district under the Food Security Pack (FSP) program Speaking at the event at Muchinshi Cooperative in Chingola District, […]
The short film “9.9 Kilometres” showcases the remarkable achievements of China National Building Materials (CNBM) Zambia Industrial Park and its positive impact on the local community. Through heartwarming stories of small acts of kindness, the film highlights the significant changes that these gestures have brought about. One crucial segment featured in the video is Chifwema […]
In a shocking revelation, Luanshya police have apprehended Frank Sausande, Chairperson, and Francis Phiri, Treasurer of Natwange Co-operative, for orchestrating the theft of essential farming inputs allocated under the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP). The duo stands accused of misappropriating 51 x 50kg bags of D- compound, 51 x 50kg bags of Urea fertilizer, 17 […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Vice President Mutale Nalumango says the church and government should not be in competition but strive to work for the betterment of Zambians. Speaking when she officiated during the centenary celebrations of the uniting Presbyterian church in Zambia, Mrs Nalumango said it is important for the two bodies to work together in […]
Alice Nachilembe
