By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Civil Society Constitution Agenda (CiSCA) has urged the judiciary to strengthen constitutionalism which will help adherence to the system. CiSCA Chairperson Judith Mulenga said the Judiciary led by a strong human rights advocate such as the current Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila is uniquely placed to ensure that the government fosters […]

The 2022 National Census for Population and Housing has started with the first family of President Hakainde Hichilema and first lady Mutinta Hichilema being among the first to be counted. Christine Kayamba, a 29 year old Teacher of English employed by the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) as an enumerator counted the first family. And Zamstats […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe has called on youths in the district to work hand in hand with the District Leaders to foster development. Speaking during a youth dialogue held at Samfred Gardens, Mr Kang’ombe said the youths should ensure that they access the 10 percent which is included in the Constituency Development […]

By Mercy Chewe United Party for National Development (UPND) contender in next month’s Kabushi Parliamentary by-election Mellbin Simangolwa has called for quick investigations into the fire incident at Ndola’s Kapalala Market. Fire on Tuesday night swept through Kapalala Market – destroying goods worth thousands of kwachas from the makeshift section of the market. The wholesale […]

Tanzania’s state telecommunications firm has installed high-speed internet connectivity on Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, through a national broadband project. Information Minister Nape Nnauye launched the internet project on Tuesday saying tourists could now communicate worldwide from the summit of the mountain. The mountain is one of Tanzania’s leading tourist destinations. Mr Nnauye said internet […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBENew Kapalala Market which is situated at Main Masala Market has been burnt in Ndola.  The Fire started at about 20:30 hours yesterday August 16, 2022 at unknown point which later spread out to one side of the Market. The fire brigade took time to quench the fire as they did not have […]

The Itezhi Tezhi Magistrate Court has convicted and fined two fishermen a K240, 000 each for illegal entry into the Kafue National Park and for unlawful possession of weapons. Joseph Chinyama, 24 and Bernard Kaumba, 17 of Chambondole compound in Itezhi Tezhi were charged in the first count with illegal entry into the national park, […]

Dozens of people have died after a fire broke out at a church in Egypt, many of them crushed during a desperate scramble to escape. Officials say the number of dead is at least 41, with dozens injured. Children are believed to be among the dead. An electrical fire broke out as 5,000 worshippers gathered […]

There’s growing anticipation that the much-awaited results of last week’s Kenya presidential election will be known in the coming hours. The results of more than three-quarters of the 290 constituencies have been verified and published. Deputy President William Ruto has a slight lead over ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga – 51% against 48%, according to local […]

By Staff Writer The month to month price of maize in the market dropped by 4 percent in July to settle at 299 dollars per tonne. However, the FNB Monthly agribusiness report shows that the price of maize actually improved by 35 percent compared to same period last year. The strong price is attributed to […]