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Abandoned Twins Found in Chingola’s Nchanga Police Camp

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 […]

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HH’s Address to Parly gives hope

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 […]

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Chingola Mobile booth operator shot dead

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 […]

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Minister Orders China Henan International to Expedite Mulonga Water Project

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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WARMA stops sand mining along the Luangwa river

The Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) has raised concerns over the continued sand mining and river bank cultivation activities along the Luangwa river in Mafinga district of Muchinga Province. WARMA Acting-Director General Misozi Lumpa says the sand mining activities along the Luangwa river are a threat to the lifespan of the water resource. Ms. Lumpa […]

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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Protection and Enforcement

The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to environmental protection and enforcement. Permanent Secretary Dr. Douty Chibamba emphasized the importance of sustainable management of natural resources and compliance with environmental protection measures. Speaking through Director of Environment Godwin Fishani Gondwe at the Ministerial Stakeholder Engagement in Lusaka, Dr. Chibamba highlighted […]

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Milenge District Sees Tangible Development Through CDF

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Milenge Town Council Chairperson Clement Mwila has revealed that the Local Authority is transforming the district using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). According to Mr. Mwila, CDF has been a game-changer for Milenge, which previously lacked buildings and tangible development. “Through CDF, we are building infrastructure in schools, such as Kabuta and […]

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