By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Pharmacist and three Congolese have been arrested for allegedly stealing assorted medicines valued at K35, 000. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Ceazer Kagoli has been arrested and charged with the offence of theft by public servant. Mr Hamoonga said three Congolese businessmen named Joseph Kasongo, Gregory Busomere and Joseph Nsangu […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA An engineer at the Konkola Copper Mines in Chingola Mubiana Mutumba has died in a Road Traffic Accident that occurred yesterday round 19:50 hours at Kabisapi area along Solwezi-Chingola road. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says Mutumba 46, who was driving a Toyota Corolla registration number AGB 635 along the said road from […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has approved K775 million to control the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country. Fisheries and Livestock Minister Makozo Chikote says the money will be spent to purchase and administer FMD vaccines on all cattle. Mr Chikote said government has come up with a three year plan that […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Electoral Commission of Zambia says ballot papers for Kaumbwe, Lusangazi, Chisamba and four Ward elections will arrive tomorrow Saturday, October, 16, 2021 at 14:30 hours through the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga said that the Kaumbwe, Lusangazi, Chisamba and four Ward elections are scheduled to take […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Pioneer Foods is launching a recall of certain 100% apple juice products, sold under its Ceres brand in a number of countries within the COMESA Free Trade Area including DRC, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Pioneer Foods Chief Executive Officer Tertius Carstens says the health and wellbeing consumers are of […]
By IREEN MULENGA Nchanga Rangers Head Coach Isreal Mwanza says that the team has adequately prepared for tomorrow’s encounter against Police College, a game which will be played at home ground in Chingola. Speaking in an interview with The Independent Observer this morning ahead of tomorrow’s game, Mwanza is optimistic that the team will beat […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has called on residents to observe Statutory Instrument (SI) 100 on stray animals. Mr Kang’ombe said it is important for residents that rear livestock such as goats in residential areas ensure that they do not become a disturbance or nuisance to others. Mr Kang’ombe said of recent he […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The First Phase of Drilling Boreholes in Chipangali District which was launched last week by Chipangali District Council Chairperson has been completed. Chipangali District Council Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma said the Local Authority embarked on a robust program of Drilling Boreholes in all the eight Wards of the district. Mr Nkhoma said drilling […]
By ALICE NACHILENBE The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has shut down a health facility called Mamos Royal Medical Centre in Kazungula District for illegally providing healthcare services to unsuspecting citizens. HPCZ Senior Public Relations Officer Terry Musonda said Mamos Royal Medical Centre, not registered with HPCZ, and was operated by a Clinical Officer […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested five people for money laundering activities involving over K5.5 million. The commission has also arrested three people for stealing Mixed Mineral Ore weighing 13 kilograms from Kansanshi Mines. DEC Public Relations Officer Mathias Kamanga identified the three as Thomas Kabeta 37, Derrick Mutti Wakungoli 37 […]
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