By ALICE NACHILEMBE A devastating incident occurred on Lake Bangweulu today, June 8, 2024, when a boat carrying 16 passengers capsized due to strong winds and waves, resulting in the deaths of five people. Eleven others survived the ordeal. According to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Samfya Police received reports of the tragic incident at approximately […]
By Chiluba Chabi Nine bodies recovered from Sensele Mine in Chingola over the past five days were buried today at Chingola Cemetery, bringing the total number of recovered bodies to 22. This follows the tragic mine accident last year, which trapped over 31 miners, resulting in 22 recoveries and only one survivor. Seven of the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The bodies of nine more miners have been recovered from the tunnels at Sensele open pit mine in Chingola, bringing the total number of recovered bodies to 23. The remains were retrieved from site one, the most challenging location, over the past five days. Despite the obstacles, rescuers successfully identified seven of […]
The Zambia Police Service has issued a statement refuting allegations that Bowman Lusambo distributed Hungry Lion food packs to police officers in Kabwe. According to the statement, Lusambo purchased food packs on June 3, 2024, but they were not intended for police officers. The police clarified that: – Lusambo did not interact with officers regarding […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Green Economy and Environment, Douty Chibamba, has urged members of the Zambia Children’s Climate Council to commit to implementing its actions. The council’s creation is a milestone in the journey towards sustainable development, building resilience against climate change risks, and protecting the health, well-being, and safety of vulnerable children. Dr. […]
By Chiluba Chabi The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has launched a continuous voter registration exercise in Chingola, aiming to ensure a transparent and inclusive voter registration process. ECZ Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, encouraged eligible residents to register as voters, emphasizing the importance of voter registration and the need for eligible citizens to take advantage of […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A mysterious fire incident occurred at the African Methodist Church in Buchi Kamitondo area in Kitwe, where two tipper trucks, caught fire while parked at the church, which offers paid parking services. This occurred yesterday on June 3, 2024, at approximately 18:59 hours and the owners and details of the truck are […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-77-year-old woman of Lutuna Village, Kambilombilo area of Lufwanyama has allegedly been murdered by her granddaughter in a horrific act of arson According to eyewitnesses Belifa Kondowe 35, the suspect was intoxicated and she set Lebani Pilioni the victim’s grass-thatched house on fire while she was sleeping, burning her to death. Copperbelt […]
Several civil society organisations (CSOs) has condemned the police’s unconstitutional prevention of opposition party rallies and gatherings. The CSOs specifically criticized the police’s actions on June 1, 2024, in Mandevu, Lusaka, where they prevented the New Heritage Party rally and failed to arrest UPND cadres who brandished weapons and threatened violence. The CSOs noted that […]
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has endorsed Mr. Mubita Nawa for the position of Secretary General for the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). Mr. Nawa’s candidature was endorsed by the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government on 17 August 2023, following the recommendation from the SADC Council of Ministers. Mr. Nawa who […]
Alice Nachilembe
