A tourist was trampled to death by an elephant in a national park in Uganda after he got out of the car he was travelling in. The deceased, a Saudi national, was passing through the Murchison Falls National Park to Arua city with colleagues when they stopped to relieve themselves. A herd of elephants charged […]
A Ugandan author accused of insulting the president and his family has been released after being re-arrested moments after a court freed him on bail. Kakwenza Rukirabashaija was “dumped” by the military at the gate of his home in eastern Uganda on Wednesday, his lawyer said. The novelist’s wife also confirmed the release. The lawyer […]
Egypt beat Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following a 0-0 draw. The North Africans got the upper hand in the shoot-out when substitute keeper Gabaski saved Eric Bailly’s effort in the third round of spot-kicks. And Pharaohs captain Mohamed Salah netted the decisive […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Twatasha ward Councillor Jeff Musonda has donated 3,100 Exercise books to pupils in his ward, in an effort to supplement Government’s free education policy. Speaking at the event, Mr Musonda said that the donation will be done alongside free education to curb excuses of pupils lacking books to start school. He said […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE Police in Solwezi have apprehended four people suspected to have stolen or Unlawfully obtained assorted items among them solar panels. North Western Province Deputy Commissioner of police Fred Mulenga has confirmed the development that Gracia Lokota, Kinke Lokota, John Fweneti and Anthony Maambo where in possession of suspected stolen items. Dr Mulenga […]
By Mercy Chewe The Zambia Football Fans Association (ZAFFA) has urged the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) to punish clubs and fans over violent incidents being witnessed during league matches. ZAFFA General Secretary Chawezi Katwizi said his association was saddened by increasing violent conduct among soccer fans. There were pockets of violence during last Saturday’s […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Former Civic Leader Manase Siwila has urged leaders on the Copperbelt to empower people living with disabilities in their areas. Mr Siwila said in an interview yesterday that people with disabilities are mostly left out and are not given opportunities to fend for themselves therefore they need to be supported financially. “I […]
By Staff Writer The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) Director- General and Principal Regulatory Officer for corrupt practices. Bernice Mwale 64, of Chudleigh, Lusaka and Brian Kabika 42 of Mean wood Chamba Valley have been charged with Willful Failure to Comply with Applicable Law and Procedure. Details are […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Government and the Mungule Royal Establishment have resolved to end the long standing land dispute in the former Kamaila forest number 49 of Chibombo District. Both Parties agreed that the matter which has been in court for the past seven years be settled outside court for the betterment of the people. This […]
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