A Russian journalist who burst on to a live TV news programme to protest against the war in Ukraine has been reported missing overnight. Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor at state-controlled Channel 1, was detained after she ran on to the set on Monday holding an anti-war sign. The sign, clearly visible for a few seconds, […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Economic Front Party (EFP) shortage of medicnes in most clinics and hospitals across the county is saddening. EFP Spokesperson Humphrey Kabwe said that the ccording to the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) president Brian Sampa the health system may collapse due to serious shortages of drugs in most of the health […]
A life well lived. Rupiah Bwezani Banda, 19 February 1917-11March 2022 The Board, Management and Staff of Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited mourn the passing of fourth Republican President Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda. MWSC conveys heartfelt condolences to the Banda family and the people of Zambia on the death of a statesman.
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Former Musenga Ward Councilor Peter Kapumba has been put to rest in Chingola. Mr Kapumba 80, served as Councillor and at the same time as Deputy Chingola Mayor from 2002 to 2006 he was Councillor from FDD party. He was also Vice Chairperson for Nchanga rangers in the 80s, where he took […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE Former ruling party MMD members in Solwezi District have described late President Rupiah Banda as a state’s Man and a unifier for the country. One of the officials, Tapson Kasonso who was MMD Solwezi Central Constituency youth Chairperson said Mr Banda was a man who had the heart for all Zambians. Mr […]
By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Women’s National Rugby Team is celebrating after winning the Rugby Africa Regional 7’s competition staged in Bujumbura, Burundi. The regional tournament in Burundi was used as the pre-qualifiers for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and World Cup. On the road to victory, impressive Zambia thumped hosts Burundi 48-0, thrashed neigbours DR […]
President Hakainde Hichilema says it is difficult to drive Africa’s economic agenda without peace and stability on the continent. Mr Hichilema said this is because wars make it difficult for governments to deliver to their people’s expectations. Speaking when he met Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisaid Muse Ali at state house, […]
The number of people known to have died in a train crash in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 75. The train derailed and fell into a ditch in the south-eastern village of Buyofwe on Thursday. It was a freight service but carried hundreds of stowaways. The information ministry said 125 people were […]
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has banned the export of foodstuffs that the country imports, the state news agency has said. The commodities include sugar, oil, pasta, semolina and wheat derivatives. A source is quoted by the agency as saying that the president called it economic sabotage to sell commodities that the country does not produce […]
By MAIMBO MEEMBA The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has approved the 2021 CDF projects for Kamfinsa and Kwacha Constituencies in Kitwe. Kitwe City Council Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Garry Nkombo approved various community projects to be funded by the 2021 Constituency Development Fund […]
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