By JOHN SAKALA The Kapiri Mposhi Town Council has procured a two hectare piece of land at the total cost of K90, 000 for the construction of a truck parking port. The truck park is expected to provide secure parking services for truckers passing through the district and time for truck drivers to refresh during […]
By IREEN MULENGA Rainbow Party has called on all the electorate not to use emotions when casting their votes in this year’s general election. Rainbow Party National Spokesman Humphrey Kabwe said that there is need for all the voters to vote prudently so that they don’t bring in a waste government. “We challenge the electorate […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Local Government Permanent Sectary Matthew Ngulube has applauded Chingola Municipal for the construction of market shelters in the district. Mr Ngulube has also encouraged other Councils to emulate Chingola Council to put CDF to good use of infrastructure development. He said he was impressed to note that local contractors have built the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Amos Malupenga, has urged the media to increase the range of electoral content in their coverage. Mr Malupenga said the media should also focus on issue-based electoral agenda in the election coverage and coverage of voices of ordinary people. He has reminded the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriot for Economic Progress (PeP) says the party is disappointed with the double standards that are being exhibited by President Edgar Lungu in terms of election campaigns. PeP Leader Sean Tembo said President Lungu during his campaign launch that there shall be no rallies or huge gatherings while he himself was addressing […]
By IREEN MULENGA Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) Parliamentary candidate for Mufurila Central Constituency Jackson Silavwe says the state of bad roads and less access to water is affecting the quality of life in Mufulira Central. Mr Silavwe said that the situation is not only inconveniencing to residents but unproductive. “As GPZ, we have noted […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Buses and taxi owners association of Zambia (BTOAZ) has called on the drivers to take the COVID-19 guidelines seriously to reduce the spread of the virus. BTOAZ Chairperson Amis Daudi said the threat of COVID-19 is real and the spread of the virus is going to affect everyone if they do not […]
By IREEN MULENGA Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia Frank Bwalya says that the Government has laid a strong foundation for Zambia’s prosperity through the massive infrastructure it has built in various sectors of the economy. Mr Bwalya made the remarks when the Divisional Manager for Middle East and Africa at New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA PF’s Kasala Ward candidate Martin Simwaba has called on the residents to join him as he launches the campaign for the ward tomorrow, May 29, 2021. Mr Simwaba said that the PF candidates in Nchanga constituency are ready to engage residents on the plans that the team has for them. “We are […]
By IREEN MULENGA Patriotic Front Media Director Antonio Mwanza says that the directive by President Lungu to the police and Health Authorities to enforce the ban on public rallies is timely and most responsible thing to do. Mr Mwanza said the ban on all public rallies is in line with the Covid-19 health guidelines as […]
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Alice Nachilembe
Maimbo Mweemba