New banknotes are being launched in Nigeria today in an effort to fight counterfeiting and the financing of Islamist groups and hostage takers. It’s hoped the introduction of the new 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes will help mop up the excess currency in circulation and reduce inflation. One kidnapping gang has already responded to […]
The Ministry of mines cadastre department has registered 482-mining licenses since Tuesday. Mines caderstre department Director Samuel Maango said that the response is overwhelming. He said many Zambians have shown a lot of Interest to get into mining following the discovery of a number of minerals in the country. Mr Maango said while foreigners have […]
Thirteen suspects have escaped from lawful custody at Lundazi police station. Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the suspects escaped from custody around 04:30 hours yesterday. Mr Mwale said the suspects who are facing various charges took advantage of one of the doors to the cell that was left open by an officer […]
China says it will help Zambia and Tanzania revitalize the Tanzania Zambia Railway –(TAZARA). Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Du Xiaohui said TAZARA will be key to Zambia’s ambitious target to increase copper production from the current 830,000 metric tonnes to 3-million metric tons in the next ten years. Mr Du said this when he called […]
Zambia Correctional Service, Southern Province Regional Commander, Moses Zulu has encouraged community members to support juveniles at Katombora Reformatory School. Mr Zulu said it is disheartening that the juveniles are sidelined, tagged and treated as outcasts by some members of society. The Senior Assistant Commissioner was speaking at the reformatory school when the Airpower ladies […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-couple in Lusaka has allegedly been killed by unknown people and dumped 30 meters from their home. Deputy Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said that Bwalya Chileshe 56, of Kasupe area in Lusaka and her husband Bernard Chomba 60, were discovered dead about 30 meters near their home. Mr Mwale said that preliminary […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM) has refuted claims of a News item aired on Radio Phoenix that workers of Contractor companies engaged by KCM on various mining and other projects have withdrawn labour. KCM General Manager Corporate Affairs Shapi Shachinda said that the Contractual obligations compel the Contractors to inform KCM about […]
A man has been arrested in Kalulushi on the Copperbelt, for allegedly stealing ceramic tile from some graves at Chibuluma cemetery. Kennedy Chiluba 26, was apprehended after he was found stripping the tiles off some graves at the burial site. This was after police were alerted of the suspects activities by some members of the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Rotary club governor Nela Bettencourt has called on Rotarians in Chingola to identify the challenges that the communities are faced with and be the solution. Ms Bettencourt said there is need for the Rotarians to work on developing the communities. She encouraged them to expand the projects to reach more people. Ms […]
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Alice Nachilembe
