By H.E. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of Malawi “I was blind, but now I see.” This is what Vainesi, from Salima District in Central Malawi, said after surgery to treat trachoma. A mother of three, Vainesi had been unable to work or provide for her family once the disease began to affect her eyesight. Vainesi […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Solwezi Municipal Council, through the office the Mayor Remmy Kalepa has officially commissioned a 2-bedroom staff house built using the 2022 Ward Development Fund (WDF) at Kyantobo Community School in Kazhiba ward. Speaking during the handover ceremony of the house to the Ministry of Education, the Mayor stressed Government’s desire to create […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-Criminal has been shot on the knee while two have run away as they were trying to steal copper cathodes on a moving truck along the international road near Kakoso stream. This occurred Today, January 31, 2023 at 06:40hours along international road near Kakoso stream bridge in Chililabombwe. The anti-robbery squad whilst […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe says that the increasing number of street kids in the district is worrying and needs serious attention by all stakeholders. Speaking in an Interview Mr Kang’ombe said that most of these street kids have homes where they come from hence the need to take action. The Mayor has […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A-37- year old pregnant woman of Chingola’s Kabuba block has been beaten to death by her husband. It is alleged that Lobina Nayembe was beaten by John Simbeye 62 who was upset that his wife had refused to eat his food. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident happened on […]
By Staff Writer Chililabombwe Mayor Lucky Sichone has handed over two refurbished Cervical Cancer rooms that is the Waiting Bay and the Screening room at Lubengele Health Post. The two rooms were renovated by Mwana Yabe Company limited a waste management company within Chililabombwe district. Speaking during the handover, Mr Sichone appreciated Mwana Yabe for […]
…says the matter is not before a competent court of law The High Court of Zambia at the Commercial Registry has dismissed a court action by Konkola Copper Mines (in liquidation) against provisional liquidator Milingo Lungu saying the matter was not filed before a competent court of law. The Honorable Mr. Justice E.L. Musona ruled […]
By Staff Writer Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says the development of the Batoka Gorge Hydro Electric Power Project is not only significant to Zambia and Zimbabwe but to Southern Africa as a whole. Mr Musokotwane said it will help ameliorate electricity generation by addressing increasing future demand. Speaking in South Africa […]
By Staff Writer Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba says that he is saddened by the continuous report of copper theft on the Copperbelt as it is becoming alarming. Speaking when he visited Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) and China Copper Mines in Chingola yesterday, he said the tour was aimed at familiarizing on the security […]
The Kawambwa Town Council has commenced works on the main bus station in the Central Business District at the cost of K524, 805.13. KTC Public Relations Officer Kashi Joel Norman said that the works in progress will see the paving of the parking lot surface for the buses, the Taxi rank and the walkway respectively. […]
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