The head of the UN refugee agency has asked Europe to be generous and welcoming to other migrants, just as it has with Ukrainian refugees, following the death of dozens of African migrants at sea. It comes after 90 people died in international waters of the Mediterranean sea after setting off from Libya in an […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Some residents of Chingola have called on Government to start importing fuel from countries nearby, to avoid direct impact once the oil market is unstable. Speaking in an interview, Chingola based business owner Arthur Mukonda says Government should invest in the rail line to Angola where prices can easily be negotiated. “This […]
Tunisian President Kais Saied has dissolved parliament, which he suspended eight months ago following mass protests. It came as the lawmakers on Wednesday convened online and voted to repeal presidential decrees that gave him near total power since last year. The president move termed the parliament’s move a “coup attempt”. He said parliament had “lost its legitimacy” […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola District Education Board Secretary has awarded 30 teachers for their exemplary dedication to work. Speaking at the teachers’ award ceremony held at Mine Club in Chingola, Provincial Education Officer Felix Ng’oma said the ceremony was a motivation to appreciate and inspire those teachers that are lagging behind. Mr Ng’oma said that […]
By Maimbo Mweemba Science and Technology Minister Felix Mutati has unveiled a 20 man team of the Technical Steering Committee on the National Space Science program to help launch a satellite in the next two years. Mr Mutati says he has confidence in the membership that has been appointed to spearhead the development and coordinate […]
By MAMIMBO MWEEMBA Born Short Living Tall (BSLT) President Ntalasha Chisha has applauded His President Hakainde Hichilema for appointing Christine Chama as Human Rights Commissioner. Mr Chisha said the inclusion of women and people living with disabilities in key governance positions is critical in the incorporation of minority groups and building stable democracies. He said […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) have cautioned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and retailers of petroleum products against hoarding of petroleum products. The two institutions have also cautioned against showing undue preference to, or discriminating against any particular person or persons with regard to the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has declared Thursday 31st as a day of National mourning in honor of the late medical practitioner Lupando Munkonge President Hichilema has also accorded an official funeral to honor of his contribution to the medical field. Dr Munkonge who died on Saturday was the chairman of Hilltop group of […]
By Staff writer, Three losing contenders of the Lumezi Parliamentary Election have asked the Constitutional Court to reverse the Chipata High Court’s judgment that validated Munir Zulu as the victor in the race. These are Getrude Pilila Jere of the PF, UPND’s Macdonald Phiri and Zelipa Chitsulo who was an independent candidate. In the Memorandum […]
North Western Province Agricultural Coordinator Muyobo Shimabale has urged farmers to continue adopting new farming technologies if they are to improve their crop production and take farming as a business. Mr. Shimabale has further challenged farmers in the province to embrace smart agriculture as a way of mitigating climate change and to grow different crops […]
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