The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) says it has started processing the 60 percent outstanding balances for enumerators and supervisors who took part in the 2022 Census of Population and Housing. Interim Statistician General Mulenga Musepa said money to pay allowances for enumerators is available. Mr Musepa however says payments will strictly be subject to the […]
Solwezi Municipal Council has scooped first position in the female Chess Category at the just ended Zambia Local Authorities Sports Association (ZALASA) tournament that was held at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola from 5th to 8th October, 2022. In this Category, the Council was represented by Namakau Mwikisa under Planning department who played contenders from […]
A new report says more than 10 million children across East Africa are suffering from malnutrition, and more than 300,000 people are at risk of dying from hunger. The study, commissioned by the regional bloc, Igad, warned the food crisis would get worse if rains failed for a fifth year running. Igad executive director Workneh […]
Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his football playing career after he had a hereditary heart condition diagnosed. Albion shared the news this morning (Monday 10 October), with chairman Tony Bloom saying that everyone at the club was devastated. Albion said: “The condition, which can worsen over time, would […]
Mufulira Leopards have humbled Diggers in the final to win the 2022 Mabanga 7 Aside Rugby Tournament hosted by Kansanshi Rugby Club in Solwezi on Saturday l. Winners Leopards defeated Diggers 7- 17 in the main cup final played at Independence Stadium in Solwezi. In the semi-finals, Leopards beat league champions Red Arrows 26-12 while […]
Kwena nicifye icitemwiko tabateenda Pipi, nkabila ukukukambatila kwati ni nda Amenso yandi, yalilwala mushongo Mu kutamba imishishi yobe; ala yalintoba bongo-bongo. Imishishi yobe cilola Ndoleshamo inshiku pe, nshamonamo ulubola Ndoleshamo lyonse, nomba cisaasa nshilaimona Wisunguka, ne milomo yobe filyo nshilatomona. Ciine-ciine niwe tandabube Ine ndi cibengele, ndi kasabi muli Cimanabubwe Naileeta kuli iwe, […]
The 2022 ZICTA annual market report shows that the number of mobile money transactions grew from K105.6 billion in 2020 to K169.4 billion in 2021, which represents a growth rate of 60 percent. The report also indicates that the number of active mobile money subscribers increased from 8.6 million in 2020 to 9.9 million in […]
Lesotho is holding parliamentary elections, with little sign that these will end years of political gridlock. Fifty parties are contesting the Friday poll in the kingdom, which is landlocked inside South Africa. Divisions and defections within the governing ABC party have left it vulnerable to opposition rivals, particularly the Democratic Congress. Last month Lesotho’s highest […]
Burkina Faso’s military has warned the public not to circulate rumours and false information amid claims that France was working with unnamed army generals to remove new junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré from power. “We urge you to freely go on with your activities. We especially urge you to refrain from any rumours and misinformation […]
Police in Chingola have arrested a-22-year-old man who has allegedly raped his 40-year-old mother. The victim was also badly beaten and unknown object is alleged to have been used to inflict the injuries on her body by her son. The victim is admitted to Chawama Health Center, and the condition is said not to be […]
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