By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Nsansa ward councillor Benson Bwalya has commended Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company for the project of rehabilitating water pipes in the ward. Mr Bwalya said since time in memorial the area has had water supply problems, which resulted in residents resorting to fetching water from shallow wells. He also urged the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo says Government is concerned over the negative impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Zambia’s food security. Mr Mtolo said the conflict is a matter of serious concern, which has potential to erode the positive gains recorded in the country’s agricultural sector. Mr Mtolo said that the Russia-Ukraine war […]
By Mercy Chewe Former Chipolopolo midfielder Isaac Chansa is upbeat Zambia can qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup to be hosted by Ivory Coast. Zambia last qualified for the Africa Cup in 2015 under coach Honour Janza. CAF is on 19th April set to make draws for the group stage of the AFCON qualifiers. Speaking […]
By Maimbo Mweemba The Constitutional Court has reversed the High Court’s decision to nullify Mutotwe Kafwaya’s Lunte parliamentary seat and declared him duly elected. Last November, Judge Wilfred Muma who sat in Kasama, nullified the election of Kafwaya as PF Lunte Member of Parliament after he found that losing UPND candidate Chasaya Katongo proved the […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE A General worker at Luwana district Hospital has been arrested for stealing Governmrnt medicines worth K2, 244.00 Anoshi Sakutoma 38 of Manyama area in Kalumbila has also been charged for the case of Theft by public servant Contrary to section 277 of the penal code Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia. […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) says the Director of Public Prosecution’s mandate does not extend to sanction who or whom to arrest and re-arrest. LAZ honorary Secretary Sokwani Chilembo said the DPP has exclusive power to undertake and institute criminal prosecution before any court of law. Mr Chilembo said article 180 […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA A Forty-Nine -Year Old army officer has committed suicide by hanging himself in his house in unknown circumstances. Charles Liswaniso of house number 27 Kalewa barracks is believed not to have left any note or message behind on why he killed himself. Copperbelt Province acting police commanding officer Tresphord Kasale who confirmed […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia Moses Moyo says National assembly has embarked on reformative programs to bring Parliament closer to the people by constructing constituency offices in all the twelve Constituencies in North Western province. Mr Moyo said plans are underway to start the construction of a constituency […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Department of Immigration in Nyimba has apprehended 87 Ethiopian nationals and one other person of Ethiopian origin whose nationality is yet to be determined. Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the Officers at Nyimba Immigration Office intercepted the first group of 24 on April 7, 2022. He said they pursued […]
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