Four Chinese nationals and one Zambian have been apprehended for allegedly defying a mining suspension order in Mkushi, Central province. The suspects are reported to have continued mining Manganese in the district, disrespecting the order for suspension. Mkushi District Commissioner, Jonathan Kapungwe confirmed the development when Central Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Godfrey Chitambala called on […]

By Staff Writer Chililabombwe Town Clerk George Mulenga says Council employees failing to provide services to the public are robbing masses of their rights to access those services. Speaking at Civic Centre during the Orientation of Employees on the new conditions of Service Mr Mulenga said a Council employees’ mandate is to provide quality services […]

Two ex-convicts have been arrested and charged for 30 different counts of offences, among them forgery, personating a public officer and obtaining good by false pretense. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Christopher Mwamba 38, and Alexander Chipasha 36 both Lusaka residents are ex-convicts. Mr Hamoonga said they are charged with 11counts of Forgery, 14 counts […]

President Hakainde Hichilema has urged former President Edgar Lungu and former Vice Presidents to network with former African Presidents in pushing for peace and stability on the continent. President Hichilema says instability affects development. The President was speaking when he honoured three former African Presidents with the Order of the Eagle of Zambia – First […]

Zambia Police Service Commission has described as negligence the escape of the 22 suspected criminals from Lusaka’s Matero Police Station cells. The suspects are alleged to have committed various offences ranging from murder, aggravated robbery and other minor crimes. Only three have been recaptured. Commission Chairperson Peter Machungwa said the officer who has since been […]

Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara held a meeting with his predecessors Laurent Gbagbo and Henri Konan Bédié in an effort to reconcile the country. The three long-time rivals have monopolised political life in Ivory Coast for over a quarter of a century. On Thursday, President Ouattara welcomed Mr Gbagbo and Mr Bédié to a warm […]

Tokyo is to be the host of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, beating competition from Kenya, Poland and Singapore. Announcing the decision the World Athletics President, Sebastian Coe, said Tokyo offered a compelling bid among an extremely strong field of candidates. The announcement was made on the eve of the opening of the 2022 Championships […]

By Staff writerThe Center for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) has proposed that government should introduce reforms that catalyze the growth of artisans and small-scale miners in the 2023 budget. CTPD Senior Researcher (Extractives) Webby Banda said the center expects the Government to introduce a sector-specific taxation regime for the artisanal and small-scale mining sector. […]

By Staff Writer Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba has called on the financial and banking institutions in the private sector to partner with the Government in creating sustainable decent jobs. Ms Tambatamba said this during the courtesy call paid to her by Standard Chartered Bank, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sonny Zulu in […]

By Staff Writer The Luanshya Municipal Council has signed a K1.8 million, contract with seven local contractors to execute various Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects in various parts of the District. Luanshya Town Clerk Zakeyo Mbao said that the projects were being financed under the 2021 Luanshya District CDF allocation. Mr Mbao was speaking during […]