By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has moved swiftly to dispel rumors of a fuel shortage in Zambia, citing sufficient fuel stock to last at least 10 days. ERB Board Chairperson James Banda revealed that the country boasts over 36 million liters of diesel, 8 million liters of petrol, and 1 million liters […]
The Socialist Party (SP) has called upon Mark Simuwe, a Consultant for UPND, to refrain from engaging in what they perceive as trivial behavior towards SP and its President Fred M’membe. SP Director Media Brian Hapunda expressed disappointment in the statements attributed to Mr. Simuwe, particularly noting the involvement of Gen Z youths in supporting […]
Nestled on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Baines’ River Camp provides an idyllic retreat for those seeking both adventure and relaxation. Renowned for its timeless elegance and unparalleled luxury, Baines’ River Camp allows guests to immerse themselves in the wild beauty of Africa while enjoying the comforts of meticulously designed accommodations. When guests […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Kelvin Mutale Sampa, a 50-year-old former Kasama Central MP, has been arrested by the Zambia Police Service in Lusaka for various offenses, including obtaining money by false pretenses, possession of counterfeit notes, and possession of paper or implements intended for forgery. He allegedly obtained $80,000 from a Japanese national, Satoshi Sakamoto, by […]
By Staff Writer A mental health activist, Francis Chipalo is urging the Zambian government to prioritize mental health issues in the country. Zambia, like many nations, faces economic challenges and unemployment, disproportionately affecting young people. Despite some government initiatives, millions remain unemployed and in poverty, leading to mental health concerns. Mr Chipalo emphasizes that economic […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two Zambian men were burnt alive, one fatally, after receiving K10,000 from a Congolese national to cultivate his farm but failed to do so. Joseph Kapambwe, 35, and Blackson Chipotela of Maria Chimona in Ndola, went to Congo DR for piece work and received the payment. However, they fled without cultivating the […]
As the 2026 elections loom, Zambia’s political landscape is heating up. The ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) is touting the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as its crown jewel, but is it truly a game-changer for the nation? The PF’s 2021 slogan, “Sonta Apo Abomba” (point at what you have done), failed to yield […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The iconic Victoria Falls, once a thundering spectacle of natural beauty, has slowed to a trickle, leaving local businesses and tourism in shambles. Climate change and hydroelectric power diversion have combined to reduce water levels to an all-time low, devastating the livelihoods of traders and tour operators. Mutakela Sialutaba, Chairperson of the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Kasempa Magistrate Court has convicted and sentenced 33 Tanzanian men, aged 19-52, to a fine of K1,500 each or three months’ simple imprisonment for engaging in employment without permits. They were among 38 suspected illegal immigrants apprehended in Kasempa District’s Dengwe Area on September 22-23, 2024, during a joint operation with […]
By Staff Writer WaterAid Zambia has urged all stakeholders to join forces in promoting a hygiene behaviour change campaign, which is the engine for hygiene integration, dubbed with the slogan CLEANLINESS IS LIFE. The campaign is aimed at improving the status of hygiene in Zambia. WaterAid Zambia Hygiene Officer Kachusha Nkosha said WaterAid had since […]
Alice Nachilembe
