By Staff Writer Chingola Municipal Council has given a high cost burial site for the late former Nchanga Member of Parliament Ladislas Patrick Kamata. Chingola Town Clerk Mutakela Kabombo said Dr Kamata who was MP in 1996 was given a burial site at Chingola Central cemetery. Mr Kabombo said all MPs who served before 2011 […]
By Staff Writer The wall fence at the house of Chipata Mayor Chinoya Mwale has collapsed due to heavy rains. The house of the Mayor is located along Obote Road. Chipata Media has been reporting about the proximity and the illegality of the wall fence. “The wall fence was poorly constructed without taking into account […]
Henry Kyambalesa (Personal view) There is a need for countries worldwide to seriously consider the prospect of introducing pieces of legislation designed to protect whistleblowers in institutional settings. In South Africa, for example, representatives of the government and participants at a National Anti-Corruption Summit convened in March 2005 resolved to encourage whistle-blowing and reporting in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The 32 Zambian youths visiting China are impressed with how the Chinese government has pushed the young people to become employers. Copperbelt PF Youth Chairperson Don Mungulube is leading a team of 32 youths in China who are attending a Seminar in Beijing, China on Integrated Rural and Urban Development and Poverty […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Chinese Liang Bin Giang who is charged with 13 Zambians for illegal military training before the Chingola Magistrate court, told the court he has forgotten his phone password. This was during identification of evidence by the witness who told the court that there was a video which was shown to the […]
By JOHN SAKALA President Edgar Lungu has warned Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and party officials from dipping their fingers in the nominating and awarding of the 20% sub contracts. Speaking at Ndola Airport before departure for Lusaka, President Lungu said the 20% sub-contract program is for all Zambians and not ministers and party members. He instructed […]
By JOHN SAKALA A hungry elephant has killed Livingstone trader who was carrying a bag of cabbages. On-site of the vegetables, the elephant attacked the owner and got away with the cabbages. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the fatality involving an unidentified man. Ms Katongo said the incidence happened in the early hours of […]
By Christabel NgosaKitwe based gospel artiste Moreblessings Chilufya Kambilo has been selected by the Gospel Africa Music (GMA) to perform in Nigeria. GMA is the first of its kind and the biggest music reality competition in Africa. The event is not a denominational spur, but an act towards inspiring and nurturing young talented gospel singers […]
By JOHN SAKALA Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo says Chingola Municipal Council will not allow any truck to park in central district business (CBD) and second class in Mwaiseni. This was after reports of illicit activities happening around areas where truck drivers park their trucks. Mr Tembo said truckers were spiking prostitution activities along David Kaunda […]
By JOHN SAKALA China Jiangxi Corporation has donated K1million to the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) towards humanitarian support. This came to light during the symbolic handover of the cheque to the Republican Vice President Inonge Wina, at her Office today. The donation is meant to cushion the food insecurity resulting from low yields […]
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