By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 75-year-old man, has been arrested and detained for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl with an intellectual disability. The incident occurred on February 2, 2025, at the suspect’s residence in Mtendere A Section, Lusaka. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that the victim’s parents at some point were tenants renting in the suspect’s […]
Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has expressed his enthusiasm for the significant presence of Zambian companies at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba in South Africa. The event, which will conclude on Thursday, has brought together over 8,000 delegates, 1,200 investors, 700 mining companies, and 94 government officials from 100 […]
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By Staff Writer Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, has announced that the Public Gatherings Bill is ready for submission to Cabinet for final consideration. This bill aims to review the contentious Public Order Act, which has been a subject of debate for some time now. According to Minister Mwiimbu, the draft bill […]
By Staff Writer A nurse at Chipata Central Hospital, Carol Daka, has testified that some officers guarding former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Banda appeared drunk on the night he escaped. Daka stated that one officer was unable to walk due to intoxication and that she had to ask them to quiet down. According […]
By Staff Writer Zambia has confirmed 15 cases of Mpox, with the latest 8 cases reported in Lusaka. The Ministry of Health is actively tracing contacts and strengthening surveillance to prevent further spread of the disease. According to Joshua Siame, Senior Health Promotions Officer in the Ministry of Health, the cases are concentrated in the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has launched an investigation into alleged fuel water contamination at Surya Service Station in Woodlands, Lusaka. ERB Acting Manager Public Relations Musonda Chibulu said that preliminary investigations reveal that the fuel was contaminated with water on Saturday, January 25, 2025, around 19:30 hours. Mr Chibulu said eight […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chililabombwe Municipal Council has dismissed recent social media reports claiming that the local authority awarded grants to 23 cooperatives that did not apply for funding. According to the CMC Assistant Public Relations Manager Nambela Kyombela , said these reports are false and do not reflect their procedures and CDF guidelines for […]
By Staff Writer A-35-year-old driver, has been detained and arrested for dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at approximately 18:00 hours along the Great East Road at the Munali Traffic Circle. Humphrey Musonda, a resident of Emmasdale, Lusaka, was driving a Renault Tanker laden […]
By Staff Writer A-42-year-old man has been arrested and charged with threatening violence after allegedly pulling a gun on a woman in Mtendere East. According to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Martin Liswani, a resident of Mtendere, was apprehended by community members after he threatened to shoot Elizabeth Mufolo, 35, with a pistol. The incident occurred […]
Alice Nachilembe
