By CHILUBA CHABI In a compelling move to bolster gender equality within the nation’s spheres of influence, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti, passionately advocates for the revival of the Ministry of Gender. Ms Mutti asserts that Zambia must reinstate the Ministry of Gender to provide essential policy guidance, addressing the country’s ongoing […]
By CHILUBA CHABI In a daring act of vandalism, criminals attempted to disrupt the lives of Wusakile residents of yesterday by stealing Zesco cables. The incident occured on September 19 2023 around 03:00 hours at the Zesco Sub-Station (CDB) no. 0421, situated near the Catholic Church in the L Section of Chamboli Township. Copperbelt Police […]
By Staff Writer Forty two Non – Governmental Organizations in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector in Zambia under the umbrella dubbed the NGO Wash Forum have raised concern over the sixty day shutdown of Lolanda 1 Water Treatment Plant by Lusaka Water and Sanitation Company (LWSC). In September 2023, Lusaka Water and Sanitation Company […]
By Staff Writer Minister of Education, Douglas Siakalima says the Government will patent all innovations and inventions displayed by pupils from different provinces at the just-ended Junior Engineers Technicians and Scientists (JETS) National Science Centre. He said the Ministry of Education has engaged PACRA to ensure that all innovations by pupils are patented so that […]
By Staff Writer The Drug Enforcement Commission in Southern Province has arrested a Kenyan and an Eswatini national for trafficking in more than 19 kilogrammes of loose cannabis in separate incidents. Stephen Juma Obura 47 and Vusi Ntshingila 38 have been formally charged for Trafficking in Psychotropic Substances contrary to the Laws of Zambia. Obura […]
By Staff Writer The Chipata Regional Immigration Office has apprehended 18 Malawian nationals for unlawful stay and three Zambians for harbouring the Malawians. Following reports of suspected illegal immigrants, the group was nabbed on September 15, 2023 in an operation conducted at Manzi Atuwa Farming Block, off Lundazi Road. Similarly, the Lusaka Regional Immigration, on […]
By Staff Writer The Acting Director of Development Planning at the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Richard Lungu, has emphasized the necessity for Zambia to formulate a comprehensive national strategy on natural capital accounting. This strategy aims to facilitate better coordination and integration of efforts related to natural capital within the country. Mr. Lungu […]
By CHILUBA CHABI In a significant move to address the needs of Zambia’s predominantly informal sector workforce, three prominent social security institutions, namely the National Pension Scheme (Napsa), the National Health Insurance Management Authority (Nhima), and the Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB), have commenced a comprehensive six-day sensitization and registration campaign in Chingola District. […]
By Staff Writer Police have arrested five UNZA student and five other persons following the riots that occurred yesterday leading into the early hours of today. This occurred between yesterday 20:00 hours and today September 19, 2023 at 00:10 hours Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the more than 500 students rioted over the cancellation of […]
By Staff Writer A-49-year-old woman of Gwembe District has been killed by her husband for unknown reasons. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale identified the victims as Joyce Siywimweenda was murdered by her husband only identified as Clive Mitengwe. He said the incident occurred between September 11, 2023 around 22:00 hours and September 12, 2023 around […]
Alice Nachilembe
