By MAIMBO MWEEMBAGovernment has threatened to revoke or suspend the Road Service Licences (RSL) for bus operators who will not implement the new reduced bus fares. Ministry of Transport and Logistics Permanent Secretary Frederick Mwalusaka said operators resisting to effect the new bus fares are violating the terms and conditions under which the licence was […]
Samuel Matete hails gold-medalist Samukonga By Mercy Chewe Former world athletics champion Samuel Matete has praised sprinter Muzala Samukonga for winning a gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in England. Samukonga on Sunday won a gold medal in the 400m category. Matete has described Samukonga’s performance as outstanding. “We are very proud of Samukonga’s […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has called on relevant authorities to deal with those who are rejecting the newly announced bus fares. Reacting to the decision by the Bus And Taxi Owners Association Of Zambia not to effect the reduced bus fares announced by the road transport and safety agency (RTSA) […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBAChingola Constituency Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga has assured marketers at Lulamba market that the market shelter sideways will be covered before the rainy season. Speaking when he visited the market to appreciate the challenges, Mr Chipoka said that he will ensure that in due time the market is covered. And Lulamba market […]
By Staff WriterThe Bus and Taxi Owners Association of Zambia has rejected the newly announced reduced fares by the Road Transport and Safety Agency(RTSA) saying the fixed bus and taxi charges were not agreed upon. Bus And Taxi Owners Association National Chairman Sydney Chewe said the reduction figures as excessive and not discussed or tabled […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Constituency Member of Parliament Chipoka Mulenga has assured the residents of Kamuchanga and surrounding areas that Fipuya bridge will be rehabilitated to bituminous standard. This is the bridge used by the farmers in the Fipuya farming block and usually they are cut off from trading once the rainy season commences Speaking […]
By Staff writer Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) Head Public Relations Fredrick Mubanga says buses fares have been reduced effective tomorrow. This follows a drop in the fuel pump price announced recently by the Energy Regulation Board (ERB), bus fares have also been reduced. “RTSA wishes to announce the reduction in bus fares, following […]
Nchanga Rangers on Friday had a test drive of forthcoming FAZ Super League opposition when they lost to Forest Rangers in their opening game of a four-club pre-season tournament in Kitwe. The Chingola giants lost 2-1 to Forest on day-one of the friendly tournament at Arthur Davies Stadium which also includes Prison Leopards and Power […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBAFour people and a pedestrian have been involved in a Road Traffic Accident that occurred along Chikola crescent road in Ndola. Two of the involved have escaped unhurt. Copperbelt Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said the accident happened yesterday at around 15:20 hours and involved four motor vehicles. “The first vehicle being a BMW […]
By Staff writerThe Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says government should monitor the current recruitment of public service workers which is an eye opener of the unemployment levels in the country. In a statement, Council general secretary reverend Canon Emmanuel Chikoya said Council acknowledges government’s efforts in fighting unemployment in the country but believes […]
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