By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Some Mine Unions have requested KCM to halt the distribution of pension benefits which is set to begin on December 31, 2021. The unions have since called for an urgent Collective Bargaining meeting so that the two parties, KCM and union representatives can negotiate better terms for the employees. The urgent meeting […]
Government through the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has so far purchased over 124,000 metric tonnes of maize grain from farmers in Southern Province. And 75 thousand metric tonnes have so far been moved from satellite depots to the main holding depots in a bid to secure the maize following onset of the rains. Southern Province […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE One Zambia Army officer has died while another is nursing injuries in Mwinilunga district hospital after the vehicle they were in plunged into a ditch in the gold rich district. The incident happened in the early hours of today along the Mwinilunga-Solwezi road near Lolo’s lodge. North-Western province Deputy Commissioner of police […]
Europe is once again “at the epicentre” of the Covid pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, as cases soar across the continent. At a press conference WHO Europe head Hans Kluge said the continent could see half a million more deaths by February. He blamed insufficient vaccine take-up for the rise. “We must […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister for Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Vicky Ford has said the UK will support the Zambian government’s return to a position of debt sustainability. Ms Ford said this is so that the country can grow its economy, attract investors and […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has said that public service employees who were retired on political, tribal or any other unfair grounds can reapply if they wish to be re-instated back in the public service. Acting Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said that those that have already submitted ministries, provinces and institutions should not resubmit […]
By IREEN MULENGA Some Bus operators in Chingola have called on the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to go back to their old system of operating in the station to enable all bus operators to pay their tax. Brian Chola one of the Bus operators said that it was unfair for the ones who are paying […]
Zambia Super League side, Sensational Zanaco has confirmed the return of winger cum left-back Rodrick Kabwe. Kabwe rejoins the Bankers on a two-year deal as a free agent after leaving Zanaco five years ago for South Africa where he played for Ajax Cape Town and Black Leopards. “Zanaco football club is pleased to announce the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Municipal Council has embarked on sensitization program to sensitize Traders on proper waste management. The Health Education Officers under the department of Public Health yesterday visited some markets in the Medium Business Area (MBA). And CMC Public Relations Officer Believe Chisanga said that the Local Authority commenced the exercise to alert […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police service has arrested two former Ministers and four others in a case of Arson involving a Mahindra motor vehicle in Kawambwa. And Police have also arrested former Mitete District Commissioner (DC) Kaumba Manjolo 50, in Connection with the shooting incident in Mulobezi Parliamentary By-Election. And Inspector General Of police […]
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