The captain and first officer of a ship that ran aground on a coral reef in Mauritius have each been sentenced to 20 months in prison. About 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil from the Japanese-owned MV Wakashio leaked into the ocean in July 2020, causing Mauritius’ worst ecological disaster. The magistrate said she hoped that […]
Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has suspended the prime minister, who is facing allegations of involvement in the theft of land. Mohamed Hussein Roble accused the president of trying to stage a coup, and said he would continue in office. He urged the security forces to take orders from him rather than Mr Farmajo. Troops […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU A total of 152 Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) and 17 deaths were recorded during the Christmas holidays countrywide. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said out of the 152 RTA 16 were fatal road traffic accidents in which 17 people died. Mr Hamoonga said Copperbelt recorded the highest number of road traffic accidents with […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Information Minister Chushi Kasanda says government is committed to ensure democratic principles are enhanced by having a free media. Ms Kasanda said the media plays a critical role in ensuring that the rule of law is upheld and enhancing democratic principles. Speaking at the capacity building training workshop for Journalists on effective […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Chingola District Commissioner Raphael Chimupi says Chingola was incident free during the Christmas celebrations over the weekend. Mr Chimupi said he was happy with the peace and quiet manner in which people celebrated Christmas. He has urged the people to continue with the same mood into the New Year. The DC also […]
Former Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Kennedy Malama and five others have appeared in court for alleged willful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure during procurement of 50 ambulances for the Ministry of Health. Others accused are Dr Francis Bwalya , Dr Mzaza Nthele, and Rebbeca Njobvu. The rest are Dr Maximillian Bweupe and Wilson Lungu, […]
The Taliban have said Afghan women seeking to travel long distances by road should be offered transport only if accompanied by a male relative. The directive, issued on Sunday, is the latest curb on women’s rights since the Islamist group seized power in August. The majority of secondary schools remains shut for girls, while most […]
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced a proposed 10 percent increment on Road Tax. The agency said parliament last week passed the Amendment Bill No. 47 of 2021 for 3rd reading. RTSA Head of Public Relations Frederick Mubanga said this in a statement that the Bill proposes to revise Road Taxes payable […]
By CLOZZEN BIKALE United Party for National Development (UPND) National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has paid tribute to the youths of North Western Province for turning up in numbers to vote for President Hakahinde Hichilema, and giving the party a one hundred percent vote. He said that the party was grateful to the people of […]
By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers are going into the second round of the 2021/22 National Division One season sitting seventh on the table. Nchanga have concluded the first round of the season with 26 points from 17 games played. In their latest match, the Chingola side beat Kabwe Youth 3-0 at Nchanga Stadium. Brave sit […]
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