More than 80,000 people displaced by clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are in urgent need of food, the UN says. Fighting between government soldiers and March 23 Movement (M23) rebels has intensified in recent weeks in North Kivu province. The clashes spread south early this week to about 20km (12 miles) from Goma […]
Eleven newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal, the country’s president has said. The fire at Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh Hospital was in the maternity department, President Macky Sall tweeted. Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit, according to Senegalese politicians. […]
Scores of Kitwe residents this morning thronged the Kitwe Magistrate court to catch a glimpse of the wife to late prominent Kitwe businessman Richard Mbulu as she appeared for mention. Annie Monta, 30, is alleged to have murdered her husband Richard Mbulu popularly known as Chile OnE on April 30th this year at their home […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 2,045 inmates to mark tomorrow’s African Freedom Day celebrations. Speaking during a press briefing, Acting Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Ambrose Lufuma said the inmates include one thousand nine hundred and 69 ordinary inmates and 33 old aged. Mr Lufuma, who is Defence Minister, said the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt based youth activist Geshom Phiri says the decision by ministry to label as ineligible teachers above 45 years is violation of human rights. Mr Phiri said that it also abrogates the basis of teacher selection as it lacks substance. He said that the ministry of education should therefore rescind the decision, […]
By Staff Writer Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Permanent Secretary, Chawe Chuulu says Zambia and Zimbabwe plans to establish a Common Agro-Industrial Park. Ms Chuulu said the agro-industrial park will prioritise farm produce grown in the two neighboring countries This is part of the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed virtually between the two […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE ZESCO Solwezi FC has been crowned North Western province champions after 1-0 win against Solwezi Academy. FAZ North Western Province Provincial Chairperson Arthur Kamulosu congratulated the winning team. He said their dedication and hard work has led them to finishing top of the table. Kamulosu challenged ZESCO Solwezi to work hard and […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side were “legends” after they secured their fourth Premier League title in five seasons. City won the league by a point over challengers Liverpool with a stunning 3-2 comeback win against Aston Villa on the final day at Etihad Stadium. It is Guardiola’s 11th trophy in six years since coming […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe says that the Board of the National Prosecutions Authority(NPA) has been dissolved with immediate effect. Mr Haimbe also said that the fight against corruption has not been lost, as assumed by some sections of society. He said corruption and financial crime cases that commenced are still ongoing and […]
By Mercy Chewe Experienced Kapiri Mposhi referee Janny Sikazwe has been appointed to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. According to the list released by the FIFA Referees Committee, Sikazwe is among 36 referees that will officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup will also be officiated […]
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