By Maimbo Mweemba The distribution of Liquid fertiliser in in Northern Province has been flagged off by Geoveda Lenders Limited, a company that produces natural boosters and organic fertilizer. Acting Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Lewis Mwape, who officiated at the distribution exercise in Kasama, said government was ready to partner with the private sector organisations […]
Dear Editor President Hakainde Hichilema and his government have completely failed to prioritize top notch service delivery to the people of Zambia as expected and as promised. Their failure to stabilize the prices of essential goods and services such as food stuffs, fuel, and electricity to mention a few is profoundly evident. It is the […]
By Staff Writer President Hakainde Hichilema has, pursuant to Article 176( I) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia and in consultation with the Civil Service Commission, appointed Patrick Kangwa as Secretary to the Cabinet, subject to ratification by the National Assembly. The President has also appointed Dr Oliver Kalabo as Deputy Secretary to […]
South Africa’s prison service has said it will challenge a court decision that sent former president Jacob Zuma back to jail. “Having carefully studied the judgement, Correctional Services is convinced that another court may arrive at a different conclusion,” the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) said in a statement. The Supreme Court of Appeal had on […]
By Staff writer Chingola Municipal Council has sternly warned unscrupulous individuals that are selling land illegally in Rosewood area. Chingola Municipal Public Relations Assistant Manager Evelyn Mulenga said any individual involved in such activity will be brought to book without any hesitation She said only the Municipality is mandated by law to administer land on […]
New banknotes are being launched in Nigeria today in an effort to fight counterfeiting and the financing of Islamist groups and hostage takers. It’s hoped the introduction of the new 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes will help mop up the excess currency in circulation and reduce inflation. One kidnapping gang has already responded to […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Rotary club governor Nela Bettencourt has called on Rotarians in Chingola to identify the challenges that the communities are faced with and be the solution. Ms Bettencourt said there is need for the Rotarians to work on developing the communities. She encouraged them to expand the projects to reach more people. Ms […]
By Staff Writer Four people from one family have been burnt to death by a 74-year-old man who later turned a gun on himself and died. Police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale said that it is believed that one of the victims is the wife to the suspect and that she had left their matrimonial home […]
Five criminals have been gunned down by police on the Copperbelt during a fire exchange which happened in the outskirts of Kasumbalesa boarder area while they were staging a robbery. Copperbelt police Chief Peacewell Mweemba who confirmed the incident and said the sixth criminal who was armed with an AK-47 rifle is on the run. […]
Former Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Sturdy Mwale, businessman Clever Mpoha and Eagle Trading International Limited have pleaded not guilty to corruption related allegations. It is alleged that between March 1, 2017 and October 31, 2018, Mwale, being a public officer, namely Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary, corruptly received US$200, 000 cash gratification from Eagle […]
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