By Martin Nkhoma Eastern Province Minister Makebi Zulu says bus operators must take responsibility in how passengers are handled. Mr Zulu said that the bus operators must provide necessary sanitary facilities as well as reduce the number of passengers on each bus. Addressing civic leaders and bus operators in Chipata, the Minister said the effects […]
By Martin Nkhoma in Chipata Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia Bishop William Mchombo has advised people to be careful with some men of God who may claim to have cure for coronavirus (Covid-19). And Bishop Mchombo has appealed to government to ensure that health workers are well protected from the disease. Bishop Mchombo said this […]
By Martin Nkhoma in Chipata Street vendors who usually trade just behind Chipata City council offices along Kafula road have called on government to allow them to continue trading. Speaking to The Independent Observer, one of the affected vendors, Peter Nyirenda and Morris Shawa explained that they are currently unable to provide for their families […]
By Martin Nkhoma Eastern Province Minister Makebi Zulu says that there is little that government can do over the hike in sanitizers and other products used for protection of Coronavirus. Speaking during a live radio programme on Breeze FM yesterday, Mr Zulu said that businesses that deal in sanitizers and gloves cannot be controlled. “That […]
By JOHN SAKALA Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has provided two clinics in Chingola and Chililabombwe, as holding centres for people who will be suspected to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the two districts, and a K1.2 million for medical equipment and supplies. Acting Konkola Copper Mines General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said the Nchanga South […]
By JOHN SAKALA Solwezi Municipal Council in connection with Zambia police have arrested some bar owners that have failed to comply with presidential directive. President Edgar Lungu had directed that bars, casinos and gyms must close completely for 14 days in order to curb the coronavirus yet some bars were opened in the district. Solwezi […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo says has urged the residents of Chingola to take ownership of Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation projects. Mr Tembo said such mega projects will ease the water challenges the communities are facing. He was speaking when he visited the sites where Mulonga Water is connecting former resettlement compounds […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Agnes Tonga has given directive to the council officers to arrest or fine people who are littering and spiting. Ms Tonga said anyone who is found should be dealt with accordingly without remorse so that people become responsible for their actions. She said people should be cautious with what […]
By JON SAKALA The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) in Chingola is saddened by the abrupt increase of heath products such as hand sanitizer, hand gloves and masks. CCCI First Vice President Emmanuel Gardner said hiking health products amid a pandemic is against business ethics. Mr Gardner said that it is unethical to take […]
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