A 75 year old man of Chipata has committed suicide by hanging himself to a pole supporting the roof of a pit latrine using a fiber rope. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed in a statement identified the victim as Jaivan Banda of Mphuzuzu village. Ms Katongo said this occurred on 22nd August, 2018 between […]
Vice President Inonge Wina said Zambia looks forward to enhanced bilateral relations with Turkey in various areas of development. Speaking shortly after arrival in Ankara, Turkey, Ms Wina also thanked the Turkish Government for the invitation extended to Zambia in an effort to strengthen ties between the two countries. The Vice President who was accompanied […]
Chief Government Spokesperson, Dora Siliya says that President Edgar Lungu will continue to travel with or without austerity measures in place. Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka, Ms Siliya, said that this did not mean the President will travel unnecessarily, adding that each trip President Lungu makes abroad is about the country and not […]
Police in Ndola have retrieved a still born baby dumped in a pit latrine at a local church in Ndolas’ Pamodzi Township. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga confirmed the development. Ms Katanga said the incident was reported yesterday to Chifubu Police Station by Eunice Nkandu 54, of Nkwazi over-spill who discovered the baby. Ms Katanga […]
Two people have drowned while one other person survived after a boat in which they were in capsized on Lake Mweru. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the trio met they faint when the boat they were in capsized due to strong wind and waves. Ms Katongo said the Trio had gone fishing on 7th July, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Latkings Outreach Program (LOP) DREAMS girls have demanded for more Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) information and services. The girls demand comes after the Latkings DREAMS girls Chingola District Ambassador Elgah Katati sighted the increase in teenage pregnancy that the ministry of general education has recorded in the past five years from grades […]
A 32 year old woman of Mpongwe has died after she was allegedly beaten by her husband after a marital dispute. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed the incident said this occurred yesterday, 09th July, 2018 around 04:00 hours in Mpongwe. Ms Katongo said the victim has been identified as Bibianah Chitwala while the suspect […]
President Edgar Lungu says his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan is desirous of enhancing bilateral relations between Zambia and Turkey. Mr Lungu said President Erdogan informed him during a high-level bilateral meeting that he was committed to improving diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries. He said Mr Erdogan has promised to visit Zambia […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chililabombwe Municipal Council (CMC) has a given three months ultimatum to land owners who have not developed their land or risk re-possession. The Council has also warned the owners of the mushrooming gardens in the road reserves and undeveloped plots that they risk facing the wrath of the Grader. CMC Assistant Public […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE President Edgar Lungu should consider cutting down on the countless uneconomical trips he continues to make abroad Nation Democratic Congress party has said. NDC Secretary General Mwenya Musenge said the visit by the Head of State to Turkey is costly which should have been avoided. Mr Musenge said Zambia has an envoy […]
Alice Nachilembe
