A Tanzanian government employee has been sacked for opposing the introduction of charges for mobile money transfers on social media. Jonas Afumwisye, a regional manager for Tanzania Railways Corporation, confirmed that he has received a dismissal letter and would appeal to the Public Service Commission, the Citizen newspaper reports. The letter stated that he had […]

By Ireen MulengaFormer Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo has commended the Chingola Municipal Council for demolishing the houses that were belt along Kasompe air strip in Chingola. The Former Mayor said that from the time he was in the office, the Municipality warned the people several times not to build houses along the air strip but […]

By Staff WriterMbwana Mkumbwa Member of Parliament Warren Mwabazi has assured marketers at Mackenzie that he will soon construct a standard market in the area. Mr Mwambazi said he wants to ensure that marketers in his constituency trade in a conducive environment. He said that he has engaged a contractor who will soon be on […]

Inspector General Lemmy Kajoba has disclosed that Police will next week summon certain individuals to help with investigations into the gassing incidents. Mr Kajoba said criminals behind the gassing incidents will soon be brought to book, stating that they have to account for their actions. A few years ago, the country experienced a wave of attacks on […]

By Staff Writer Former Republican President Edgar Lungu has announced retirement from active politics as he wants to concentrate on the charity works of the Edgar Lungu Foundation. Dr Lungu said that Zambians should understand that he is no longer interested in politics and will not participate in any political activities in the country. The […]

By Mercy Chewe Red Arrows dominated the 2022 American Rugby Tournament at Kitwe Playing Fields after winning the men’s and women’s categories. The Arrows men’s team thumped Kansanshi 29-0 in the final to emerge victorious. Arrows scored tries through Chileshe Mulenga, Alex Mwewa, Peka Phiri , Gabby Mungalaba  and Brian Mbalwa. Terry Kaushiku and Alex […]

BY STAFF WRITTER Computer Science Teachers Association of Zambia(COSTAZ), says there is need for government to provide more computers and teachers to correctional facilities not only in southern province but country wide. Speaking during the 2022 national conference in Livingstone, COSTAZ president Peter Mulenga, said that the conference was attended by over 270 teachers of […]

A Kenyan election official who was in charge of a constituency in the just concluded elections collapsed and died on Monday. Geoffrey Gitobu was at the electoral body’s offices in Nanyuki town, in central Kenya, when he collapsed and was pronounced dead at a hospital near the office. He was in charge of elections in […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Former Forestry Department director has been arrested for alleged corrupt practices involving the exportation of Mukula logs worth over K10 million. Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and Ignatius Makumba 56 of Lusaka with two counts of Abuse of Authority of Office. ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono said details in the […]