By ALICE NACHILEMBE A mine accident at Mopani Copper mine has killed one miner at Nkana Mine Plant, South Ore Body (SOB) Shaft in Wusakile Township in Kitwe. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said that Kennedy Sapitu 53, of Chamboli Township a Senior Security Officer for Mopani Copper Mines reported that one man only […]
A case in which a Chinese national is facing a charge of manslaughter after he shot a Lumezi resident at a mine in July this year has opened in the Chipata High Court. Wu Zhigang appeared for plea this morning before Chipata resident judge Mercy Makubalo. However, the case could not take off because there […]
The Energy Regulations Authority (ERB) will in 30 days determine whether to increase or maintain the ZESCO connection charges as requested by the power utility company. ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said the board will provide feedback after weighing the submission by various stakeholders on ZESCO’s application. Meanwhile the application to increase the connection charges […]
By Staff Writer Police have picked up the body of unknown man suspected to have been murdered in Ndola’s Pamodzi area. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Sharon Zulu said the incident occurred yesterday October 2, 2022 between 01:30hours and 02:00hours in Pamodzi Township. Ms Zulu said Bruce Chilanga of Pamodzi, a Liaison officer for Kagem Mine, […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Another set of Sixty-nine women and youth cooperatives from Nchanga Constituency have received phase two of Constituency Development Fund empowerment grants as startup capital. The grants received are between K5000, to 25,000 to all the groups. The clubs and cooperatives granted represent all the 11wards in Nchanga constituency. Speaking at the handover […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chililabombwe Municipal Council has registered 43 dogs during World Rabies Day Commemoration. Public Relations Officer Annedy Kangwa said during the event community members were sensitized on the need to have their dogs vaccinated at Chililabombwe veterinary offices and registered under Council’s Public Health Department to avoid any rabies outbreak. Ms Kangwa said […]
Zambia Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) has called on local investors, independently or as consortiums, with interest in the infrastructure business space to capitalize on the proposed reforms targeted for the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) in Zambia. Speaking in a statement, the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Chabuka Kawesha, said that, their institution […]
BIA Zambia has donated a GD825 heavy equipment engine valued $8,000 to Northern Technical College (NORTEC) in Ndola. BIA Zambia has donated the heavy equipment engine to NORTEC as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) Programme. Speaking during the donation BIA Zambia Human Resource Manager Philile Moyo said Northern Technical College (NORTEC) is the […]
By Mercy Chewe Power Dynamos assistant coach Songwe Chalwe has described as fair his team’s goalless draw against Zesco United in the Copperbelt derby at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday. Zesco dominated this Week 6 encounter but missed scoring opportunities. “It was a tough game. Both teams wanted to to win and I think it […]
Energy Minister Peter Kapala says President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration will continue acknowledging traditional ceremonies across the country as they are a unifying factor in providing a platform for Government and traditional leaders to co-exist. Mr Kapala said this is why Government wants to work with traditional leaders because they are important partners in […]
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