Former Archdiocese of Lusaka Vicar General Father Oliver Mukunta has died. Archbishop of Lusaka Archdiocese Alick Banda has confirmed in a Memo that Fr. Mukunta 62 died yesterday at 14:00hours. Archbishop Banda said Fr Mukunta recently underwent three major operations on his hips. He said the Former Vicar General was recovering well but his condition […]
The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré. The announcement was made on state television by an army officer, who cited the deteriorating security situation for the military takeover. Mr Kaboré had faced growing discontent over his failure to stem an Islamist insurgency. His whereabouts are unclear, but […]
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has sacked his entire cabinet over corruption concerns. In a televised address to the nation on Monday, the president vowed to “confront all forms of lawless conduct by public officials”. He said a new cabinet would be announced in two days. Three ministers are facing charges including the minister of lands […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Chapter One Foundation and The Young Women in Action has filed a complaint to the African Commission on Human and People’s rights, on the lack of diversity in appointments to the public offices in Zambia. Chapter One Foundation Executive Director, Linda Kasonde said that out of 24 Cabinet Ministers, only four […]
Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré has been detained at a military camp, the Reuters news agency has reported. It comes amid confusion on where the president is. Reuters cites two security sources and a West African diplomat as saying that he had been detained by mutinying soldiers. Shots were earlier heard near the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Kitwe City Council has warned unscrupulous people illegally allocating land in Mufuchani Township in Kitwe that they risk being arrested and prosecuted. KCC Public Relations Manager Chola Mwamba said the problem of illegal land allocation by unscrupulous land agents known as ‘Bapungwa’ has been a thorny issue for the Local Authority. Ms […]
Going into the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire were amongst the favourites. But for one of them, the tournament will come to a premature end on Wednesday as the two powerhouses of African football will face each other in the round of the last 16. The clash between the Pharaohs and Les Éléphants is […]
By IREEN MULENGA President Hakainde Hichilema has assured Zambians that the new administration has set aside substantial amounts of money under the Community Development Fund (CDF) towards the provision of loans for small scale Market traders in order to grow their businesses and income. Speaking when he toured Luburma and Katungu markets in Lusaka where […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Minister of Infrastructure Housing and Urban Development Charles Milupi has called for the review of the contracts awarded to China Geo Engineering Corporation which has abandoned a number of projects in the country. Mr Milupi said Government wants to work with contractors that are ready to work and deliver work. Mr Milipi […]
Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef Msakni beat Super Eagles keeper Maduka Okoye with a long-range effort two minutes into the second half. Nigeria’s task was made harder when Alex Iwobi was sent off following a video assistant referee review. The […]
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