By ALICE NACHILEMBE Serenje Town Council Chairperson Staivous Mulumba says he will bring development closer to the people of Selenje by engaging the new dawn administration. Speaking yesterday when he held a series of meetings with institutional heads at Malcolm Moffat College of Education and Serenje Nursing School, Mr Mulumba said the challenges being faced […]
Algeria has closed its airspace to all Moroccan civil and military aircrafts, the Algerian presidency has said. The move was announced “in view of the continued provocations and hostile practices on the Moroccan side”, according to the statement. This comes less than a month after Algeria cut diplomatic relations with Morocco. The decision was arrived […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Kasama has arrested an Assistant Civil Engineer at Kanchibiya Town Council for corrupt practices involving K60, 000. ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe said Mr Luckson Chishimba aged 34 of Chitulika in Mpika was charged with corrupt practices by public officer. “On dates unknown but between 1st May and […]
By Mercy Chewe Champions Zesco United have kicked off their FAZ Super Division title defense with a 2-0 win over promoted side Chambishi at home in Ndola. Zesco’s league campaign was delayed by CAF Champions League engagement. In the midweek match against Chambishi at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, Zesco took a 1-0 lead into the half […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Energy Regulation Board says the fuel Tankers which were procured for the purposes of Youth empowerment by the Ministry of Sports were provisionally allowed to operate for a temporary period of time. ERB Acting Public Relations Manager Musonda Chibulu said that as a result of an MOU which was signed with the […]
By Mercy Chewe Coach Charles Haalubono has urged Zambian fans to support the National Under-20 Women’s Team ahead of Friday’s Costa Rica 2022 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Malawi in Lusaka. Malawi and Zambia will renew their old rivalry at Nkoloma Stadium in the second round, first leg encounter of the World Cup […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Lusaka picked up arrested and charged four suspects for allegedly assaulting a 39-year old man at the Magistrate Court complex. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said it is alleged that Kafula Chileshe the victim was assaulted at the gate yesterday as he was going to attend a Court session where there […]
The Japanese International Corporation Agency -JICA- has donated 25 oxygen concentrators from JICA for the 5 general hospitals in Lusaka. JICA Chief Representative, Tokuhashi Kazuhiko disclosed that the oxygen concentrators were bought at a cost of over K800,7500. Mr Kazuhiko said the equipment is meant to help in the management of severe COVID-19 patients. He […]
By IREEN MULENGA Newly elected Serenje Town Council Chairperson Mr Staivous Mulumba has asked all the street vendors illegally operating within the Central Business District (CBD) area to immediately stop and move back into markets instead of trading from the streets. Mr Mulumba has explained that the Local Authority has provided them with an alternative […]
Dear Editor I write with shock how some politicians can easily swallow what they portrayed to be good then to cry foul against their own system without shame. The case of Antonio Morhino Mwanza summoning by DEC on Tuesday, 21st September, 2021. Not too long ago when other opposition political parties were complaining of PF […]
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