The authorities in Kenya say 90% of the fire that engulfed the famous Aberdares National Park and forest in central Kenya has been contained. Firefighters and local residents have been battling the huge blaze since Saturday. Initial reports indicate it could be a case of arson but the government says it has launched an investigation into how […]
By IREEN MULENGA Medical for Quality Healthcare in Zambia (MQHZ) Director General Quince Mwabu has called for more Cancer awareness in communities with a view to help them fully understand more about cancer symptoms. Dr Mwabu said that it is a challenge to handle all cancer patient referred to cancel hospital in Lusaka because it […]
All the 38 pupils who sat for Grade Nine Examinations in 2021 at Mumena ‘A’ Secondary School in Kalumbila district have failed to make it to Grade 10. And Kalumbila District Education Board Secretary Mutinta Mubanga says her office is in receipt of the report and has constituted a team to investigate what could have […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Acting Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa says it is imperative for newly appointed service commissioners to have knowledge about government operations to enhance professionalism, efficiency and integrity in service delivery to Zambians. Mr Kangwa said Government wants to see a public service which is proactive and responsive to the needs of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Lusaka have formerly charged and arrested a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Chisanga Chanda, 53 for alleged offence of being an accessory after the fact to a felony. Mr Chanda is also former President Edgar Lungu’s aide De camp. Confirming in a statement, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that It is […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Five crew members of a fire truck which was on its way to respond to an emergency were last night injured after it was involved in an accident. Lusaka City Council public relations manager Mwaka Nakweti said that the accident happened on Mungwi road at around 19:00 hours. M s Nakweti said […]
By IREEN MULENGA The Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) President Victor Kalesha says he is dismayed that the country has continued losing natural resources through illegal mining being conducted by some foreign investors. Mr Kalesha has also called on Government to take action towards individuals protecting foreign investors that do not […]
The veterinary department in Muchinga province targets to vaccinate 5,000 cattle in Nakonde district against the contagious Bovine Plural Pneumonia (CBPP). Muchinga Province Veterinary Officer, Wilson Katumbi said that the vaccines have already been delivered in Nakonde district. He said the vaccination is only done in Nakonde because the disease usually breaks out in the […]
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team’s win at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The president, who was outside the country, cancelled the last leg of his trip to welcome back the football stars to Senegal on Monday. President Sall will award the team on […]
Police has charged the six PF cadres who were arrested during the Kabwata parliamentary seat by-election for proposing violence. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Joshua Tembo 38 of house number 11 Zongwe road in Kamwala South, Kasper Bwalya 31 of unknown house number in Chawama, Jackson Phiri 25 of unknown house number in Chawama, Titus […]
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