The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has announced plans to introduce a law that will compel artists in the country to be taxed at a certain percentage. ZRA Commissioner for Direct Taxes, Joseph Nonde says the partnership between ZRA and the art sector will create a tax resume that will build the economy. Mr. Nonde notes […]
By Staff Writer Chingola District health has launched polio vaccine campaign for children under 5 in the district. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting in Chingola today, Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi said issues surrounding health does not only affect health workers but society at large. He was speaking on a speech read on his behalf […]
ZESCO has agreed to put an additional 500 Kilovolts power substation In Kitwe’s Chisokone market to adress the on- going frequent power outages in the market. ZESCO North Region Senior Engineer Lewis Chileshe said the market has been experiencing power outages due to the insufficient capacity of the current power supply transformer. Speaking when he […]
By Staff Writer A- 5-year-old girl of Kambilombilo Township in Luanshya district is nursing a fractured leg after she was kicked by her father for failing to serve him Nshima. The incident happened when the juvenile’s father, identified as Shadrick Chipokola, 36, who had returned from a drinking spree demanded for Nshima from the child. […]
The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) and Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI), an autonomous quasi-governmental institution operating under the auspices of the Federal Government of Ethiopia, has announced that Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, will host the highly anticipated Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit in October 2023. Taking place at the newly inaugurated […]
Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo has challenged the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) on drug supplies to unlock the existing hard holes in the ministry. Ms. Masebo urged the unit to address the amendment of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Act and the Zambia Pubic Procurement Act (ZPPA) which she says are pieces […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-27- year old woman of Kitwe’s Garnerton area has been killed by unknown people. The body of Energy Chikwakwa was found in unfinished church building with no visible injuries, and it is suspected that she might have been raped before being murdered And Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident […]
By Kunda Mahata Some female workers at the newly opened Mimbula Mine in Chingola have alleged that they are being sexually harassed at the mine in the name of being recognized and possibly getting promoted. A lady who sought anonymity has told iwave news that she has experienced sexual harassment first hand which has left […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-two-year – 11 months old child has died after the mother gave her unknown liquid poisonous substance, she claims was given as anointing oil by a woman of God. The child died immediately after consuming the poisonous liquid from the mother, who got the same substance from the woman of God, she […]
The Provincial Health office in Lusaka, has expressed worry and concern over the increased cases of maternal deaths being recorded at the Women and Newborn hospital of the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). Lusaka Province Provincial Health Director Bushimbwa Tambatamba says there is need for concerted efforts to ensure that no mother dies while giving birth. […]
Alice Nachilembe
