By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission in Chipata, Eastern Province has arrested three pharmacists at the Chipata District Health Office for theft of government drugs and possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. The Commission has jointly charged Willard Mugala 42, Tamara Kamanga 42, and Fortune Mtonga 40, for Theft by Public […]
By Staff Writer The Department of Immigration has disowned a job advert been circulated on various social media platforms as fake. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said that some crooked persons are circulating a fake job advertisement on various social media platforms, falsely claiming to be originating from the Department. “We categorically disown the […]
The Ministry of Agriculture has rescinded its decision to restrict the movement of maize and mealie across districts. Permanent Secretary, Green Mbozi said Government will engage stakeholders in consultations on how best to ensure that Zambians are prioritized to access maize and mealie meal. Mr Mbozi said the decision was meant to manage the excessive […]
ZAMTEL and the Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) have signed an agreement that will see the two companies offer banking and mobile money services using the Zamtel green shops. Speaking shortly after signing the agreement, ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda said the partnership entered between her bank and Zamtel will enhance service delivery to […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE In a noteworthy development, Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe and District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi have extended their commendations to Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation for their remarkable strides in the Zambia Water and Sanitation Project (ZWSP). District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi expressed his admiration for the substantial progress achieved thus far by the project. […]
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Preya Sharma says Zambia has performed strongly under the Fund supported programme. Ms Sharma said the Country has met all the quantitative targets and has met 9 of the Reform targets. Speaking during the town hall forum on the 2023 mid-year economic performance in Lusaka today, Ms. Sharma said […]
Government has revealed plans to turn traditional ceremonies into tourism products. Southern Province Permanent Secretary Namani Monze said turning traditional ceremonies into tourism products would promote tourism and can impact positively on the country’s development agenda. Speaking when he graced the Chikaza Munyama traditional ceremony of Itezhi- tezhi District, Dr. Monze said the promotion and […]
Minister of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda says the media plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration among nations, bridging information gaps and shaping perceptions. Ms Kasanda has implored Africa countries to leverage on the diversity of media platforms and also take advantage of advances in Information Communication Technologies (ICTs). She called for the inclusion […]
By Staff Writer Police at Emmasdale Station have formally arrested and charged Given Katuta Mwelwa an Independent Member of Parliament for Chiyenge for the offence of Threatening Violence. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said brief facts of the matter are that the Honourable was ordered by the Speaker of the National Assembly after being suspended from […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola MP, Chipoka Mulenga, has exhibited his commitment to community upliftment as he generously bestowed K50,000 upon the marketeers of Lulamba Market. This benevolent act served to fortify their entrepreneurial endeavors and bolster their capital. Standing amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the market, Mulenga conveyed his vision of transforming this financial injection […]
Alice Nachilembe
