By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has condemned the three mine unions that have expressed interest to support the return of Vedanta Resources to Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). Speaking at a press briefing held at his office today, Mr Chilundika said that it is shocking to see the same unions that protested […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Three Mine Unions on the Copperbelt have expressed interest to work with Vedanta Resources if it is the only investor willing to take over the running of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). The unions said that they are willing to work with Vedanta Resources if the investor still wants to continue running KCM […]
BY CLOZZEN BIKALE A -four-year-old girl of Makina village in Kabompo has died after been hit by a motor vehicle as she was crossing the road. North Western Province Acting Police commander Fred Mulenga said the accident happen when Muyamba Kahalu 54, whilst driving a motor vehicle hit the juvenile who was crossing the road […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has released 4 point 5 Million Kwacha to the Road Development Agency (RDA) towards the patching of potholes on some critical roads in five provinces. RDA Acting Director Corporate Affairs and Communications Anthony Mulowa said the funds are aimed at working on immediate remedial works to […]
Over 70 houses have collapsed leaving several families homeless in Mabinga ward of Chama District in Chama South Constituency, Eastern Province. This follows heavy rains that have characterised the district in recent days. Mabinga Ward Area Councilor Lameck Zimba, who visited the flooded area to appreciate the situation, is saddened by the extent of the […]
By CLOZZEN BIKLAE A-44- year- old man of Kabompo and an employee of Zesco has died after been electrocuted. North Western Province Acting Police Commanding Officer Fred Mulenga identified the victim as Chris Loloji 44, of Zesco Township. Dr Mulenga said that the incident happened on February, 28th, 2022 at around 16:00 hours. He said […]
President Hakainde Hichilema is in Mongu District to attend the burial of Mongu Mayor Matakala Nyambe who died on Thursday February 24 in a road accident. President Hichilema has since expressed sadness at the death of Mr Nyambe, He has also sent message of condolence to the family and the country at large. The President […]
Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all competitions by Fifa and Uefa after the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The world and European football governing bodies said they would be banned “until further notice”. It means the Russian men’s team will not play their World Cup play-off matches next month and the […]
Nine African migrants drowned off Tunisia’s coast on Monday after their boat sank. Tunisia’s defence ministry said nine others were rescued by the navy and the coast guards. The migrants are believed to have been on their way to Italy. People have drowned off the Tunisian coast in the past while others have made it […]
The African Union has said it is disturbed by reports of Africans in Ukraine being refused the right to cross the border to safety. The body urged all countries to respect international law and offer assistance to everyone fleeing from the war irrespective of their race. “Reports that Africans are singled out for unacceptable dissimilar […]
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