By CLOZZEN BIKALE Solwezi Municipal Council is set to start the drilling of deep boreholes in some wards at a cost of 1.5 million kwacha in 2022 council budget. The project is aimed at providing access to clean and safe drinking water for the people in communities. And Solwezi Town Clerk Bornwell Luanga says Engineer […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has donated eight bundles of football jerseys and foot balls to eight wards in his constituency. Speaking during the handover of the Jerseys, Mr Chilundika encouraged the youths from various football clubs in the constituency to remain disciplined. He said that instead of substance abuse, the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-44-year-old man of Lusaka has committed suicide after beating his wife to death. Steven Yamba murdered his wife on December 24 after a marital dispute. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the development and identified the victim as Kangwa Mwango , 33, of Lusaka. He said that Yamba killed his wife after a […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have arrested Maxwell Mwamba owner of a Facebook account “My TV Zambia” on allegations of obtaining money by false presences amounting over 4 Million kwacha. Mwamba, 29, of Acacia park, in Chilanga, is alleged to have obtained 4 Million, 7 Hundred and 98 thousand, 2 hundred and 99 kwacha […]
Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say at least six people have died in a suicide bomb attack on a crowded restaurant in the eastern city of Beni. Police prevented the bomber from entering the building, but he blew himself up at the entrance killing himself and five other people. Another 13 people were […]
Season’s Greetings During the holiday season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. In this spirit, we sincerely say Thank you and Best Wishes for the Festival Season. Shellen Eric Chipwele
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Five people have died on the spot while six others have sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident which happened on Great East road. Police spokespersoon Rae Hamoonga said in a statement to the media that the accident happened after an Isuzu Van registration number ALZ 3236 driven by Vincent Phiri […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima yesterday dissolved the Board of Directors for Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Board (HELSB). This was done accordance with section Six sub section One of the Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Act Number 31 of 2016. Mr Syakalima also dissolved University Councils for Copperbelt and Mulungushi Universities. Mr […]
France and its 15 allies in Europe and Canada have condemned what they say is the deployment of Russian mercenaries to Mali. They said it could “further deteriorate the security situation in West Africa”, which is battling Jihadist groups. The Western nations accused the Russian government of providing material support in the deployment of mercenaries […]
By IREEN MULENGA Political Researcher Cephas Mukuka has advised government to establish cheaper sources of getting fuel going forward. Dr Mukuka said that Zambia is well connected at both regional and continental level hence it should take advantage and get fuel from Libya, Nigeria or neighbouring Angola as opposed to sourcing the commodity from expensive […]
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