Dear Editor, The recent announced increment in buses/Tax charges by the UPND government is total punishment to the people that voted President Hakainde Hichilema. With this increment, we can simply say UPND lied to the people of Zambia that they will reduce the costs of living and production by ensuring the prices of fuel and […]
Lawyers in Tanzania have raised concern following reports that only 26 out of 633 students passed exams at the law school – representing a 4.1% pass rate, the Mwananchi news site reports. Some 342 students were being told to resit exams, while 265 others were discontinued all together. Graduates from various universities have to pass […]
Nigeria has warned its citizens to be wary of the cough syrups linked to dozens of deaths of children in The Gambia. The four syrups manufactured by Indian pharmaceutical company Maiden Pharmaceuticals are suspected to have been contaminated. The World Health Organization had issued a global alert over the paediatric medicines. Nigeria’s National Agency for […]
Judgment on whether or not the Kabushi and Kwacha parliamentary by-elections can be held outside the 90 days Constitution’s limit, has been withheld until further notice. The judgment in the matter which was earlier scheduled to be handed down has been withheld following the Constitutional Court’s verdict to join the Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha to […]
Cabinet has approved the review of the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code which will lead to the abolishment of the death penalty. The move by Cabinet follows President Hakainde Hichilema’s announcement in May this year that the death penalty will soon be abolished. Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe said the Ministry has started the […]
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 […]
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