By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested a 22-year-old Zambian national for trafficking in over 4.5 kilogrammes of heroin. The Commission has charged and arrested Andrew Kalilo for Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Importation of Narcotic Drugs contrary of the Laws of Zambia. DEC Public Relations Officer Hussein Khan said Andrew of house […]
Five armed criminals have killed-a 36-year-old security guard at the residence of Ilyas Patel an Indian National in Chipata. The criminals who got away with an Itel phone and 150 Kwacha cash did not steal anything from Mr Patel’s but fled when the other guard was shouting for help as he was being dragged by […]
Serenje Town Council has approved a total of K78, 027, 836 budget in its 2023 financial year. The budget which has seen an increase of 10.11 percent from the 2022 budget which stood at K51.4 million was approved during a Special Council Meeting. Public Relations officer Oscar Malipenga said the increase has been necessitated by […]
Government has increased minimum wage for domestic, shop keepers and general workers. Labour and Social security Minister Brenda Tambatamba said the upward Revision of the minimum wage was arrived at after consultations with tripartite constituencies and other key stakeholders. Ms Tambatamba said the minimum wage for domestic workers has been revised from 993 Kwacha 60 […]
Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, released the 2022 edition of the DCB Index today. This initiative is part of the strategic alliance between the two companies to place Direct Carrier Billing at the forefront of the payments industry and reinforce their commitment to developing a transparent, […]
The Zambia Army has been urged to remain steadfast in its mandate of preserving national peace and security. Deputy Army Commander Geoffrey Zyeele said the army must watch against any possible breach of peace in the country. Major General Zyeele has also urged the army to remain on alert to respond positively to disaster management […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District has recorded a total number of nine Christmas babies who were born on December 25, 2022. The babies born were six girls and three boys from different Health centers in the district. Meanwhile Luanshya district has also recorded eleven Christmas babies who received gifts hampers from the Mayor Charles Mulenga, […]
Commerce Trade & Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga has recognized the contribution made by the Church to the education sector in the country. Speaking at St Peter and Paul Parish fundraising dinner in Chingola over the weekend, Mr Mulenga said the money raised at the dinner is meant for construction of a boys technical school in […]
By Staff Writer Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Brian Mundubile, says President Hakainde Hichilema’s announcement that Government saved US$ 150 million in this year’s Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP) is meant to deceive Zambians from questioning the failures of his administration and to attract praise. Mr Mundubile who is Patriotic Front (PF) Presidential Candidate, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE An 83-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a 25-year-old man of her village in Chikankata District. The incident occurred on December 25, 2022 between 02:00 hours and 03:00 hours in Chinyona Muchila village. The suspect, identified as John Munyeke was apprehended by the woman’s neighbours who heard her screaming for help. Police […]
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