Solwezi Municipal Council would like to thank all Solwezi residents that attended the stakeholders 2023 Budget Consultative meeting held last week Friday. It is gratifying to note the attendance of representatives from the traditional leadership, Councillors, Civil Society Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Government Officials and Ward Development Committees, among others. During the meeting, a number […]
The Ministry of Tourism says it will restock six national parks across the country to increase animal population. Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba has named Mosi-oa-Tunya, Kafue, Lower Zambezi, Nsumbu, South and North Luangwa National Parks as those that will benefit from the restocking exercise. Mr Sikumba said currently the country is in the breeding season […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-57-year-old peasant farm of Chililabombwe Kamenza forest has been killed by three people who alleged that he stole their Charcoal. It is alleged that Rabson Malichupa, of Kamenza forest was beaten to death by three gentlemen using Bamboo sticks who alleged that he stole their Charcoal. This is occurred on December 3, […]
A group of doctors in Uganda caused a stir over the weekend after kneeling before long-time President Yoweri Museveni and asking him to stand for a seventh term. The 78-year-old leader has been in power since 1986. The next general elections are due in 2026. The doctors representing the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) had attended […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA East Boundary private school has held its first graduation ceremony for the reception, grade sevens and nines with emphasis on their learners to be productive in the community. Speaking at the ceremony school Director Kate Mapipo said the pupils are ready to take up what lies in their grades because they have […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-40-year-old man of Chirundu has been attacked and killed by a by crocodile while he was fishing in the Zambezi river Richard Mwape the victim whilst fishing, was attacked after the crocodile hit into the dugout canoe he was in with his uncle which later capsized. In the process he was caught […]
By Staff Writer Government has identified value addition, market linkages and partnership as key to aquaculture development as it generally provides employment opportunities to citizens. And government says investment in market linkages by creating necessary infrastructure is critical in the aquaculture sector especially for rural Fish Farmers in both Luapula and Northern Provinces. Northern Province […]
Churches and mosques in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have been urged to be “considerate” and reduce high noise levels at their premises. In a tweet, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja said he will be having a discussion with religious leaders on regulating noise levels. The city recently banned nightclubs from operating in residential areas following complaints from residents about […]
Zambia is next year expected to join Costa Rica, Netherlands, Korea and the United States in hosting the second Summit for Democracy. The Summit will demonstrate how democracies deliver for their citizens and the nations are best equipped to address the world’s most pressing challenges. In a statement posted on the White House website, the […]
Zambia’s President Hakahinde Hichilema has said he plans to sell the presidential jet his predecessor bought in his last months in office in controversial circumstances. Hakainde Hichilema said he wants to recover $193m (£160m) that was spent to buy the Gulfstream G650. “We do not support that extravagance, because we could have gotten a plane […]
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