By CLOZZEN BIKALE A Civic Leader in Kalumbila district in Mumena is saddened by reports of 38 pupils who failed Grade Nine Examinations for 2021 at Mumena ‘A’ Secondary School. Former Councillor for Mumena Ward Pearson Musele said it is disheartening to learn that in this era schools could fail to produce one child to […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has saved 450-million kwacha which could have been paid out to contractors through irregular expenditure on various road construction projects. NRFA Chief Executive Officer Wallece Mumba says the savings are from 2011 to date through monitoring of projects issued to contractors. Mr Mumba also said the […]

By IREEN MULENGA An agriculturist Frank Kayula has urged farmers to start preparing storage facilities of maize for the future harvest season to avoid wastage and inconveniences when harvest season approaches. Dr Kayula said farmers must put the knowledge that the Ministry of agriculture had been inculcating in them on storage strategies into good use […]

The Constitutional Court will tomorrow start the hearing of Parliamentary Election Petitions Appeal Cases. Bowman Lusambo versus Bernard Kanengi is the first the Parliamentary Election Petitions Appeal Case earmarked for hearing tomorrow. Mr Lusambo of the Patriotic Front (PF) appealed to the Constitutional Court after the Ndola High Court nullified his election as Kabushi Member […]

By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government has published the 2022-2024 Medium Term Budget Plan (MTBP) also known as the White Paper. The 2022-2024, White Paper consist of the fiscal position of the approved 2022 Budget and outlook for the 2023 and 2024 fiscal years. The 2022-2024 White Paper will also be the basis for the formulation of […]

The Honourable Chief Justice, of Zambia Justice Dr Mumba Malila, has graced the launch of the Provincial Judge designated in Solwezi where the Resident Judge Justice Derrick Mulenga officially opened High Court criminal sessions in Solwezi district marking commencement of the new legal year. At the same occasion, Chief Justice announced launch of placement of […]

Malawi’s meteorological department has warned that several central and northern regions of the country could experience floods and urged residents to remain vigilant. The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services forecast that there could be more rains and thunderstorms in the areas. The general public has been advised to refrain from settling in, cultivating […]

The authorities in Kenya say 90% of the fire that engulfed the famous Aberdares National Park and forest in central Kenya has been contained. Firefighters and local residents have been battling the huge blaze since Saturday. Initial reports indicate it could be a case of arson but the government says it has launched an investigation into how […]

By Staff Writer Maiteneke ward Councillor Alter Chizuma has donated books and uniforms to pupils in his ward to help parents who are unable to buy those items. Mr Chizuma said that the initiative is targeted at the vulnerable in the ward as January and February is a crucial period, things are hard. He said […]