President Edgar Lungu has revealed that Misozi and Chibolya compounds in Lusaka will be demolished and modernized. President Lungu said Misisi, Chibolya and other unplanned settlements are characterized by overcrowding, with most urban residents lacking adequate access to housing, energy, clean and safe drinking water, sanitation, transport services, quality health services, quality education and employment […]
A soldier based at Luena barracks in Kaoma district in Western Province has shot himself dead. The soldier, identified as Sergeant Sitali Sitali shot himself using an AK47 riffle on Tuesday at the barracks. He was rushed to Kaoma district hospital where he died 10 minutes later. The reasons for taking his life have not […]
At least three people of Kabilulwe area in Nkeyema district have died while four others are admitted to hospital after eating suspected contaminated relish which was mixed with pounded groundnuts. Nkeyema District Commissioner Albertina Mwanamwalye said that the deceased comprised one adult and two juveniles adding that the three met their fate in the early […]
Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa has cautioned Lusaka Councillors against commenting on the Forest 27 developments in the media. Mr Sampa said the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources is the principle in terms of land allocation while Local Authorities are merely agents which perform delegated duties. He said the fact that Ministry of Lands has […]
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has cautioned political parties to desist from engaging into violent acts or risk being suspended. ECZ Commissioner Derrick Simwinga said the commission will not condone violence from any political party. Mr Simwinga said this in Milenge yesterday during a senstisation meeting ahead of the Milenge Town Council Chairperson by-elections […]
Alice Nachilembe
