Scores of Kitwe residents this morning thronged the Kitwe Magistrate court to catch a glimpse of the wife to late prominent Kitwe businessman Richard Mbulu as she appeared for mention. Annie Monta, 30, is alleged to have murdered her husband Richard Mbulu popularly known as Chile OnE on April 30th this year at their home […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Hakainde Hichilema has pardoned 2,045 inmates to mark tomorrow’s African Freedom Day celebrations. Speaking during a press briefing, Acting Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Ambrose Lufuma said the inmates include one thousand nine hundred and 69 ordinary inmates and 33 old aged. Mr Lufuma, who is Defence Minister, said the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Copperbelt based youth activist Geshom Phiri says the decision by ministry to label as ineligible teachers above 45 years is violation of human rights. Mr Phiri said that it also abrogates the basis of teacher selection as it lacks substance. He said that the ministry of education should therefore rescind the decision, […]
Business Performance Cane supply for the period under review declined 4% compared to the previous period due to a reduction in yields both on the estate and out-growers. This fall in yields is mainly attributable to poor climatic conditions and excessive rainfall experienced during the summer growing months. Total cane supplied for the 2021/22 season […]
By Staff Writer Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Permanent Secretary, Chawe Chuulu says Zambia and Zimbabwe plans to establish a Common Agro-Industrial Park. Ms Chuulu said the agro-industrial park will prioritise farm produce grown in the two neighboring countries This is part of the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed virtually between the two […]
By Staff Writer Caritas Zambia has called on government to give adequate funding to the water and sanitation sector if the vision 2030 of access to safe clean water for all is to be attained. Caritas Zambia Chingola Coordinator Eugene Mulenga said that the challenges faced by water utilities emanated from lack of adequate funding […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE ZESCO Solwezi FC has been crowned North Western province champions after 1-0 win against Solwezi Academy. FAZ North Western Province Provincial Chairperson Arthur Kamulosu congratulated the winning team. He said their dedication and hard work has led them to finishing top of the table. Kamulosu challenged ZESCO Solwezi to work hard and […]
By Mercy Chewe The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that it has cleared Scotland based defender Frankie Musonda to feature for Chipolopolo. He was born in England to a Zambian father and English mother. Ministry spokesperson Nephas Chifuta said the citizenship board has already issued authority for Musonda, 24, to be issued with the […]
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu says Government will be ready to sign Treaties and Protocols after consulting widely with the Zambian people. He said the Government would only sign and ratify Treaties that had a positive bearing on the Zambian people. The Minister said as the situation stands, Zambia is not […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALA The North-Western Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NWPCCI) has applauded First Quantum Minerals’ US$1.35 billion investment package saying its members are ready to capitalise on the opportunities. The mining firm recently approved plans to invest US$1.25 billion in its expansion of Kansanshi’s operations in Solwezi known as the ‘S3’ project and […]
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