By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Taxi drivers in Livingstone, Zambia, are expressing frustration over the poor condition of roads, particularly in the central business district. The drivers claim that the council’s temporary fixes, which involve applying gravel to the roads, are not lasting and are causing damage to their vehicles. “We are tired of spending money on […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Police in Livingstone have confirmed the arrest of Innocent Chiyabi, a 36-year-old self-proclaimed witch doctor, following allegations of rape made by a 24-year-old woman from Chidakwa village in the Kazungula District. The incident, which reportedly took place on December 12, 2024, at around 17:00 in Morelight Compound, came to light after the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The government, through the Department of Community Development, has provided goats to vulnerable but viable farmer households in Kalumbila District under the Food Security Pack Programme (FSP). This initiative aims to enhance food security and promote improved nutrition in the community. During the pass-on ceremony, District Community Development Officer Susan Phiri noted […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mukoleku Security and Construction Company has donated a Toyota Hiace bus worth K320,000 to the Kalumbila District Health Office. The donation was prompted by the company owner’s personal experience with transportation challenges during a road traffic accident at Kisasa Health Centre, where the ambulance was inadequate to transport victims to Lumwana District […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Education authorities in boarding secondary schools have commended the government, through Kalumbila Town Council, for promptly paying fees for students sponsored under the Solwezi West Constituency Development Fund (CDF) bursaries component. The appreciation was expressed during a verification exercise at Mwinilunga Boarding Secondary School. Principal Education Standards Officer Patrick Kaonga thanked the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has welcomed 53 new graduates to its team, recruited to work across various units of its operations. The new trainees were encouraged by KCM’s Chief Operations Officer, Malcolm Mewett , who emphasized that the mining industry offers tremendous opportunities for growth and success with hard work and focus. […]
By Staff Writer A 13-year-old girl, Bukata Kunda is recovering at Kitwe Teaching Hospital after being shot by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers pursuing a suspect in Mufulira’s Kantanshi Township. The incident occurred on February 23, 2025, around 09:00hrs, when officers from the anti-robbery squad were led by three suspects to recover […]
By Staff Writer A 25-year-old man, suspected of stealing phones from Copperbelt University (CBU) students, was apprehended after being beaten by a mob of students at a boarding house. The suspect, identified as Clement Bwalya of Musonda Township in Kitwe, allegedly stabbed one of the students, Justine Musonda, on the nose and upper lip with […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Councillor Matthews Muke of Mimbula Ward has launched an initiative to upgrade the Kasompe Clinic, a vital healthcare facility serving the local community. Recently, Councillor Muke conducted a tour of the clinic to assess its condition and identify areas for improvement. During the visit, he took measurements of the roof, paving the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has invested $30 000 in the 2025 marathon scheduled for March 29, 2025, at Nchanga Gold Club in Chingola. According to Dr. John Kunda, KCM’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the injection of $30 000 is more than a sport, it is a celebration of life and promote good […]
Alice Nachilembe
