By ALICE NACHILEMBE Education authorities in boarding secondary schools have commended the government, through Kalumbila Town Council, for promptly paying fees for students sponsored under the Solwezi West Constituency Development Fund (CDF) bursaries component. The appreciation was expressed during a verification exercise at Mwinilunga Boarding Secondary School. Principal Education Standards Officer Patrick Kaonga thanked the […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has welcomed 53 new graduates to its team, recruited to work across various units of its operations. The new trainees were encouraged by KCM’s Chief Operations Officer, Malcolm Mewett , who emphasized that the mining industry offers tremendous opportunities for growth and success with hard work and focus. […]

By Staff Writer A 13-year-old girl, Bukata Kunda is recovering at Kitwe Teaching Hospital after being shot by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers pursuing a suspect in Mufulira’s Kantanshi Township. The incident occurred on February 23, 2025, around 09:00hrs, when officers from the anti-robbery squad were led by three suspects to recover […]

By Staff Writer A 25-year-old man, suspected of stealing phones from Copperbelt University (CBU) students, was apprehended after being beaten by a mob of students at a boarding house. The suspect, identified as Clement Bwalya of Musonda Township in Kitwe, allegedly stabbed one of the students, Justine Musonda, on the nose and upper lip with […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Councillor Matthews Muke of Mimbula Ward has launched an initiative to upgrade the Kasompe Clinic, a vital healthcare facility serving the local community. Recently, Councillor Muke conducted a tour of the clinic to assess its condition and identify areas for improvement. During the visit, he took measurements of the roof, paving the […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has invested $30 000 in the 2025 marathon scheduled for March 29, 2025, at Nchanga Gold Club in Chingola. According to Dr. John Kunda, KCM’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, the injection of $30 000 is more than a sport, it is a celebration of life and promote good […]

We are thrilled to announce a 100% pass rate at all levels, with all our students scoring high marks! We are proud that our students have been selected to attend STEM schools at the national level. Congratulations to our outstanding students on their exceptional performance! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off. […]

By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 75-year-old man, has been arrested and detained for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl with an intellectual disability. The incident occurred on February 2, 2025, at the suspect’s residence in Mtendere A Section, Lusaka. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that the victim’s parents at some point were tenants renting in the suspect’s […]

Zambia’s Finance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, has expressed his enthusiasm for the significant presence of Zambian companies at the 2025 Investing in African Mining Indaba in South Africa. The event, which will conclude on Thursday, has brought together over 8,000 delegates, 1,200 investors, 700 mining companies, and 94 government officials from 100 […]