By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka have gunned down three armed criminals and also recovered a vehicle and an AKA 47 intended to be used at a robbery in Matero’s Lilanda area last night. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga during a press briefing said that after receiving information from the public that criminals wanted to stage […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lundazi have arrested a- 57- year-old Male Nurse of Lundazi District Hospital for the allegedly Murder of his patient. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said that Charles Mazyopa has been detained in connection with the allegedly murder of Christopher Theo 30, of Diwa Compound in Lundazi. Mr Hamoonga said brief facts […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Technology and Science Minister Hon Felix Mutati says that it is vital for those who can manage to sacrifice what they can in order to help transform the lives of vulnerable learners across the country. Mr Mutati said learners who are in need have the potential for greatness but it is up […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit has arrested a Businessman for theft and money laundering activities involving over K500, 000. 00. Clement Kasonde 51, of Kasuba Road in New Chilenje has been arrested for theft of K537,628.50 which was credited into his bank account from a named […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The College of Bishops of the Christian Coalition has advised government to ignore individuals politicking the amnesty given to those retired in national interest based on unfair grounds. The Coalition’s president Charles Mwape says that people politicking the decision are anti-government and should not be given any attention. Professor Mwape said that […]
President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow Sunday expected in Monze District, Southern Province for a one day working visit. Southern Province Minister Cornelius Mweetwa has confirmed to the development to Zanis. Mr Mweetwa said during his visit, the head of state is expected to tour the historic Samu Lya Moomba to revive its significance to Zambia’s […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA 30, 000 fans will be allowed into the National Heroes Stadium next week Saturday when the Copper Bullets welcome Mauritania in a matchday 5 Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier. The request is subject to adherence to Covid-19 protocols. According to a statement posted on the FAZ Facebook, the Confederation of African Football […]
Kenya will in mid-November stop the export of Hass and Fuerte varieties of avocados to prevent the harvesting of immature crops. The ban will then be reviewed in January. This will however not affect other varieties and those who harvest off-season, Head of Horticulture Directorate Benjamin Tito is quoted by Kenya’s Business Daily newspaper as […]
Several people are believed to have died and dozens more are injured after a massive explosion in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. The blast, which is not believed to be terror related, happened after a 40ft-long oil tanker collided with another vehicle at a busy junction in the city. Footage broadcast by local media outlets showed […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Home academy a school for children with special needs has been opened in Chingola to help children with learning disability attain an education. And the School Director Phideline Mulenga said that she believes children with a learning disability are unique and have a potential to become something in life. Ms Mulenga said […]
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Maimbo Mweemba
