Government will soon start working on the road from Solwezi turn-off to Kasumbalesa border in Chililabombwe. Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo said other roads leading to borders in the province will also be worked on to promote international trade. The minister said that government wants a contractor who will deliver high quality works. And Mr Matambo […]

Dozens of people have died after a fire broke out at a church in Egypt, many of them crushed during a desperate scramble to escape. Officials say the number of dead is at least 41, with dozens injured. Children are believed to be among the dead. An electrical fire broke out as 5,000 worshippers gathered […]

There’s growing anticipation that the much-awaited results of last week’s Kenya presidential election will be known in the coming hours. The results of more than three-quarters of the 290 constituencies have been verified and published. Deputy President William Ruto has a slight lead over ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga – 51% against 48%, according to local […]

The National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO) has suspended the operating licenses for the Luapula and Western Water Supply and Sanitation Companies pursuant to section 21(4) of the water supply and sanitation act, no. 28 of 1997 (as amended by act no. 10 of 2005). And the Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Mike […]

By Staff Writer Two Unknown criminals have broken into a shop of a Chinese National in Luanshya and stole unknown amount of coins from two Bonaza machines, an Itel Phone blue tooth speaker and K300 cash. Esther Mishi 27, of Chipese village in Mpongwe also a Bonanza sales lady for Lee whose other names not […]

By Staff Writer The month to month price of maize in the market dropped by 4 percent in July to settle at 299 dollars per tonne. However, the FNB Monthly agribusiness report shows that the price of maize actually improved by 35 percent compared to same period last year. The strong price is attributed to […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Two GCE candidates siting for the 2022 examinations have been arrested for Unauthorized Possession of Examination Paper and Information at Milopa Secondary School of Lufyanyama district on the Copperbelt.Daniel Machisa 19 and John Mushitu 22 are both external candidates for the 2022 Examination Council of Zambia General Certificate of Education who have […]

Three Chinese nationals have been apprehended by police for allegedly beating and unlawfully imprisoning two workers at their company. The Chinese nationals, who are owners of Yundar Investment in Chinika area, were picked together with another worker, who is a Zambian. This came to light when Labour Commissioner, Givens Muntengwa inspected the company premises. Mr […]

President Hakainde Hichilema is on Friday August 12, 2022, expected in Northern Province for a two day working visit. President Hichilema is also scheduled to grace this year’s Bemba traditional ceremony in Mungwi District on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Provincial Minister Leonard Mbao told Zanis that the Head of State will also officiate at a […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nchanga constituency’s UPND Bupalo Ward Councillor Peter Sinyangwe, has died in the early hours of today. Mr Sinyangwe passed on around 05:00 hours in Nchanga North General Hospital after an illness. Mr Sinyangwe underwent an operation to better his health in Lusaka recently. And Chingola Mayor Johnson Kang’ombe confirmed the development to […]