By Staff Writer One person has died while another is in the hospital after the duo is suspected to have suffocated while sleeping on a bus with a brazier on. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that it is suspected that the duo suffocated as the bus windows and door were found closed upon physical inspection […]
The Immigration Department has detained 57 -suspected prohibited immigrants in Chibombo district. The group comprising 54 suspected Ethiopians and 3 -Somalis were intercepted on July 16th 2023 at around 22- hours by Police Officers at Chisamba Police Check Point. The suspects were aboard a containerized Volvo Truck Horse bearing registration and Trailer enroute to South […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Transparency International Zambia says that the nationwide inspection tour of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects by UPND Secretary General, Batuke Imenda, has the potential to politicize the CDF programme. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said the action, no matter how well intended, has the potential to politicize the CDF programme across the […]
Ministry of Finance and National Planning Acting Permanent Secretary Lois Mulube says the Zambian Government is pursuing policies and programmes aimed at broadening access to education. Speaking at a side event co-sponsored by Zambia that was held on the margins of the High Level Political Forum at United Nations Headquarters, Ms. Mulube said education was […]
Minister of Education Douglas Siakalima says there is need to strengthen production units in schools and ensure they are in alignment with the goals of the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP). Mr Siakalima emphasized the need for productivity in learning institutions in line with the 8NDP with particular focus on economic growth and job creation. […]
Government will this month embark on massive vaccination of cattle against combined bovine plural pneumonia (CBPP) in Western province. Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, Makoze Chikote says contrary to the earlier strategy of ‘test and slaughter’ government has decided to vaccinate all the animals including those which might be infected with CBPP. “It will be […]
Solwezi Municipal Council has been awarded four (04) Trophies at the just ended Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association (ZALASA) Tournament in the following categories: Women’s 21Km – Gold Women’s 10Km – Silver Women’s 5Km – Bronze Volleyball – Silver
Information and Insights company TransUnion Africa has named Aron Kamakil as its new chief information officer for TransUnion’s African operations, which include Kenya, Zambia, Botswana, and Malawi. Kamakil has more than 13 years’ experience in senior technology roles in the financial services sector. In his new role, he will be responsible for TransUnion’s information technology […]
Following a directive for bars in residential areas, bus stations and markets to seize operations, Solwezi Municipal Council commenced an enforcement exercise where Thirty-Eight (38) liquor licenses have so far been revoked. During the exercise, it was observed that some retail liquor proprietors have been abusing their liquor licenses by allowing patrons to drink alcohol […]
Luapula Province Permanent Secretary (PS) Mr Mighty Mumba has challenged all Local Authorities to encourage a culture of hardwork among Officers not only in sports, but all areas of life. Speaking when he graced the official opening of the 8th Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association (ZALASA) annual tournament today in Mansa, Mr Mumba said sports […]
Alice Nachilembe
