Three South African brothers aged six, 13 and 16 are reported to have died on Thursday after consuming an energy drink allegedly given by their father. In a statement, the education department in Gauteng province expressed sadness over the deaths of the three siblings at Ratanda Primary and Khanya Lesedi Secondary Schools. Two of the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Russian Government has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for taking a balanced position with regards to the conflict between that country and Ukraine. Russia’s Ambassador to Zambia Azim Yarakhmedov has also thanked President Hichilema for advocating for peace between the two countries. Speaking when he called on information and media minister Chushi […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) Interim Statistician General Mulenga Musepa says the country’s annual inflation rate for the month of May has reduced to 10.2% from 11.5 recorded last month. Speaking at a press briefing, Mr Mulenga said the reduction means that on average, prices of goods and services increased by 10.2% between […]
By Staff Writer Three business executives and ore than Luwowoshi Mining Limited have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for alleged fraud and money laundering of 1 million US dollars after claims to have about 100 kilograms of Gold for sell. Dominic Twinjika 39 of Salama Park in Lusaka, Treasure Malandala 34 of Mitengo area […]
By Staff Writer Monze Town Council (MTC) has commencement the drilling of 30 Boreholes and rehabilitation of 70 existing Boreholes in the district. The UNICEF SUN II sponsored project commenced on May 23, 2022 and expected to complete in October, 2022. MTC Public Relations Officer Kanchele Kanchele said the contractor is already in the district […]
By Staff Writer Gender Activist Beauty Katebe says that the pronouncements by President Hakainde Hichilema relating to economic liberation of women and the youth continue to give hope. Ms Katebe said the Head of State, in his maiden speech delivered at Parliament, gave a general outline on priority areas of work especially the promotion of […]
By Mercy Chewe Scotland based Chipolopolo striker Fashion Sakala has joined the Zambia camp ahead of June’s 2023 AFCON Group H qualifying matches against Cote d’Ivoire and Comoros. Sakala of Glasgow Rangers has brought the number of foreign-based call-ups to eight at the teams Lusaka camp. He is one of 16 overseas players Chipolopolo coach […]
More than 80,000 people displaced by clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are in urgent need of food, the UN says. Fighting between government soldiers and March 23 Movement (M23) rebels has intensified in recent weeks in North Kivu province. The clashes spread south early this week to about 20km (12 miles) from Goma […]
Eleven newborn babies have died in a hospital fire in the western city of Tivaouane in Senegal, the country’s president has said. The fire at Mame Abdou Aziz Sy Dabakh Hospital was in the maternity department, President Macky Sall tweeted. Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit, according to Senegalese politicians. […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE Group Leader Richard Mwaala of chief Kapijimpanga’s Chiefdom of Solwezi District in Mitukutuku has called on Government to open Mitukutuku police post to the public. Mr Mwala said Mitukutuku police post has become a white elephant after government spent money on the project. He said that the initiative of putting up a […]
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