By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chirundu have arrested a-26-year-old spinster of Chiawa Village in Chiawa Chiefdom for stealing a one month old child. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamonga said that police in Chirundu received a report of child stealing on May 5, 2022 at 20:30 hours from Christine Shabongwe 28, of Nakakuyu Village within Chirundu town […]

By Maimbo Mweemba University of Zambia Vice Chancellor Luke Mumba’s contract of employment has been terminated. Professor Mumba’s contract together with that of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Tamala Kambikambi has been terminated by the Caretaker Committee. University of Zambia Registrar, Theresa Chalwe confirmed that the termination is with effect from today, May 6, 2022. Ms […]

By Staff Writer The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) Chief Executive Officer, Wallece Mumba says it will soon be funding construction and rehabilitation of trunk roads on the Copperbelt. Speaking during a stakeholder meeting called by the committee on Transport, Works and Supply at Ndola City Council chambers in Ndola, Mr Wallece also confirmed receiving […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Political Activist Chanda Mulenga has urged local authorities across the country and Zambia Public Procurement Authority- (ZPPA) to ensure speedy actualization of development as desired by President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr Mulenga, a Former UPND National Youth Chairman for Mobilisation, says President Hichilema has demonstrated political will by increasing CDF from 1.6 Million […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister of finance and National planning Situmbeko Musokotwane says there is no need for Zambians to be afraid of the conditions that will be set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the country to be on its program. Speaking at a press briefing, Dr Musokotwane said the IMF conditions are not […]

Copperbelt Province Minister, Elisha Matambo says emerald mining has not been fully exploited to the satisfaction and benefit of the country. Mr Matambo has urged the Parliamentary Committee on National, Economic, Trade and Labour matters, which is on tour of the province, to come up with proposals of how such issues can be dealt with […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education Patrick Nkanza has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission for corrupt practices involving over K200,000,000. Dr Nkanza 71, of Lusaka has been arrested and charged with one count of willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure contrary to Section 34 (2) (b) […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) Board Chairperson, Richard Mwiinga has implored the Authority management and NHIMA registered health care facilities to ensure that health care services are efficient and effective. Speaking during the familiarisation tour at the Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital, Dr Mwiinga said one of the main challenges faced […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has lifted the ban imposed on the movement of pigs , pork and pork products in the country. This follows the successful control of African swine fever which broke out on February 18, 2022 in Lusaka. Livestock Minister Makozo Chikote said that measures have since been put in place to ensure […]