By Staff Writer Former President Edgar Lungu is deeply saddened by the demise of veteran politician and freedom fighter Sikota Wina who died on the 15th of June, 2022. The former Head of State lauded Mr Wina for “his sacrifice and enormous contributions to our country’s independence struggle and democratic dispensation. He dedicated his life […]
By Staff Writer Fight Inequality Alliance (FIA) Zambia National Coordinator Daisy Mwilima has demanded for the full disclosure of the IMF programme to give citizens an opportunity to scrutinize it. Ms Mwilima, who was part of the Civil Society Organization delegation that met with the IMF deputy managing Director, Ms Antoinette Monsio Sayeh on Wednesday […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nchanga Member of Parliament has called on Local Contractors to ensure that they work on time and provide the professional results. Speaking when he toured Kapisha Bridge, Mr Chilundika said that he was satisfied that the local authority engineering team was happy with the construction works that have been done on the […]
By Staff Writer Police in Western Province have arrested five suspected criminals and recovered one AK 47 Rifle in connection with the murder cases that have rocked Mitete District in the recent past. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspects were apprehended after Police conducted a raid in the District with the help of the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has released an additional over K19m Kwacha to enable the Tanzania Zambia Railways (TAZARA) dismantle part of the salary arrears. Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali says the funds will cater for payroll related salary payments. Mr Tayali said government will continue addressing the challenges of TAZARA until the business is […]
By Staff writer The Ministry of Finance and National Planning yesterday held a virtual meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to update the Staff-Level-Agreement Reached in December last year. The Ministry states that during the meeting, updates were made on the macro-economic framework underpinning the program due to an updated economic forecast and progress […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A 22-Year Old man of Solwezi has been charged and arrested for incest after he allegedly had sex with his step sister. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the matter was reported at Kyawama police station by the victim aged 16 years of the same address. Mr Hamoonga said that the incident happened […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chingola Nchanga Constituency Member of Parliament Derricky Chilundika has donated hampers to expecting mother at Kabundi Clinic in his constituency. Speaking during the donation, Mr Chilundika said the donation was to show appreciation to the people as well as a fulfillment of his campaign promise of giving back to the community. Mr […]
By Staff Writer The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has unearthed a scam used by importers to smuggle alcohol into the country by concealing it under coal. This discovery comes after ZRA intercepted two trucks in Kazungula carrying 1,202 cases of assorted alcoholic drinks, 11 loose bottles concealed under coal fines. The seized items could have […]
The Provisional Liquidator (PL) of Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM), Celine Nair, has pledged continuous oxygen supply by the Company to government hospitals for treatment of Covid-19 patients to sustain the fight of the pandemic and save lives. Ms Nair, who is the Acting Administrator General and Official Receiver of Zambia, said during her tour […]
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