Leftist candidate Gabriel Boric has won Chile’s presidential election after an early concession from his far-right rival, José Antonio Kast. Mr Kast conceded defeat barely an hour and a half after polls closed, and with around half of ballots counted. With most of the votes counted, Mr Boric won with 56% and Mr Kast trailed […]
People across Sudan have joined mass protests over the military’s takeover, as they mark the third anniversary of a popular uprising. Hundreds of thousands marched in the capital Khartoum, where security forces responded with tear gas. Demonstrations in 2019 led to the overthrow of Sudan’s long-term authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir. Civilian and military leaders then […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Bus and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia (BTOAZ) is tomorrow expected to announce new fares. And BTOAZ National Spokesperson Amis Daudi said the decision to announce the new fares follows a consultative meeting with the Government through the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA). Speaking in a statement, Mr Daudi said […]
Twenty-four rhinos have been killed in South Africa in about two weeks, the environment ministry has confirmed. It says seven carcasses were found at Kruger National Park, another seven in Mpumalanga province, six in KwaZulu-Natal and four in Western Cape. The ministry has condemned the continued poaching of rhinos for their horns, saying nine suspected […]
Lawmakers in Nigeria have rejected a bill seeking to empower women and promote gender equality. Senator Biodun Olujimi from the south-western Ekiti State was forced to withdraw the draft law after her male colleagues objected citing “socio-cultural and Islamic concerns”. She told the BBC that it was “disheartening” that women had to contend with many […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Small scale miners in Chingola have called for sensitisation in the district if underage involvement in small scale mining in the district is to be contained. Speaking during a meeting held at the Civic Center yesterday, UPND Chingola youth Chairman Jerry Mumba said that if any underage is seen engaging in small […]
By Mercy Chewe The Shepolopolo Under-20 squad has left for Ghana ahead of Saturday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ghana. Zambia and Ghana drew 0-0 in the first leg match played in Lusaka almost two weeks ago. Before departure, Zambia coach Charles Haalubono unveiled his final 22-member squad for Saturday’s third round, second leg […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Solwezi Municipal Council yesterday presented the proposed 2022 Municipal budget to various stakeholders in the district. At the same time, the Council received submissions on what items can be added and/or adjusted in the budget. Among many other submissions made, is the construction of a Community Centre in Tumvwanganai ward, Construction of […]
Dear Editor, Following the pronouncement made by his excellence President Hakainde Hichilema that local government equalization fund has been paid to all the 116 councils across the country, I welcome the move and therefore wish to advise the the civic leaders and all the CDF committees to ensure that the funds are channeled to intended […]
Four children have died and five others are injured after falling from a bouncy castle that was blown into the air in Australia, police say. The accident – caused by a wind gust – happened on Thursday at a primary school fun day in Devonport, Tasmania. Police said the children had fallen from a height […]
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