By Ireen Mulenga ZESCO says they have recorded 721 cases of vandalism and lost a total of K7, 831,497.28 from the first to the third quarter of 2021. Zesco Public Relations Manager Hazel Zulu said the most vandalized items included both overhead, underground cables as well as ground and pole mounted transformers. Ms Zulu said […]
A university in Nigeria has confirmed an incident where a final year student was attacked and set ablaze for refusing to join a cult. The student was rescued and is being treated at hospital with serious burn wounds. The Osun State University administration said on Monday that it was working with the police to ensure […]
Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced that parliament will remain suspended until fresh elections are held a year from now. In a national TV address, Mr Saied also laid out plans for a referendum on the constitution next year. Ever since he froze parliament and dismissed the then prime minister back in July, the Tunisian […]
Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has tweeted photos of police and military outside his home ahead of planned campaigns for a by-election in Kayunga district. President Yoweri Museveni is also expected to visit Kayunga to campaign for the ruling party’s candidate for the district chairperson position. The by-election is scheduled […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set January 20, 2022 as the date for Kabwata Constituency Parliamentary by-election in Lusaka. The Commission has also set the two Local Government Ward by-elections in Liangati Ward of Senanga Town Council in Western Province and Sokontwe Ward, Milenge in Luapula Province on the same […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Nine people have died on the spot among them a Juvenile along Isoka-Muyombe road when the Motor vehicle they were in lost control and over turned. A Mistubishi Fighter registration Number AIB 7875 driven by Peter Simukoko 35 overturned when the vehicle’s braking system failed while descending Chilumbi Hills. The vehicle rolled […]
By IREENE MULENGA Brave Nchanga Rangers fans have described the 4-1 loss against Muza football club as painful. The fans say that the current performance of the team will hinder the team from bouncing back to premier league next year. One of the supporters Jack Mwansa said that he is not happy with the results […]
By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers maintained their inconsistent form when losing 4-1 away to FC Muza in the National Division One match on Sunday. This was Nchanga’s fourth loss of the season. Forward Andrew Phiri scored a hattrick for Muza with Kelvin Mwanza scoring the fourth goal. Wesley Sichande scored a consolation goal for Nchanga. […]
By IREEN MULENGA Minister of Mines, Minerals and development Paul Kabuswe says that there is need to ramp up productivity in the Mining sector so that Zambians can benefit from their wealthy. Mr Kabuswe said that the only way to succeed in the Mines is by having a lot of activities in the industry to […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Over 8000 eligible students at the University of Zambia (UNZA) have not been awarded student loans for the 2021/2022 academic year. Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) senior corporate communications officer Chiselwa Kawanda attributed this to budgetary constraints. The board has however awarded student loans to 2,481 eligible first year students […]
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