By Staff Writer A-35-year-old businessman, Katula Sinkamba of Same Team Investment, survived a gunshot attack by unknown criminals in Kabundi. The incident occurred on January 10, 2025, around 07:45 hours at Plot #7656 Malile Street, Kabundi North Extension, as he was leaving his yard. This is the fourth similar attack targeting mobile money transactions in […]
By Staff Writer A-Lusaka businessman, Mr. Sydney Mateyo, an Airtel Money dealer, is in critical condition after being shot by armed robbers who stole K950,000 in cash. The incident occurred near the junction of Lumumba and Malambo roads, where Mr. Mateyo and his worker, Mr. Jackson Nsokolo, were ambushed by the robbers. Mr. Mateyo was […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police Service has arrested four suspects in connection with the theft of public infrastructure components, specifically solar batteries stolen from traffic lights along Independence Avenue in Lusaka. The incident occurred between 01:00 hours and 05:00 hours on January 9, 2025. Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said according to preliminary investigations, the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) has identified five individuals who participated in the controversial “We listen, we do not Judge, nurse’s edition” Facebook skit, four of whom are registered nurses and one a finalist student awaiting results. The Council has commenced disciplinary proceedings against the nurses, who confessed to […]
Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting Zambia Airways’ success. This commitment was made clear during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by Tayali, which brought together representatives from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Ministry of Tourism, Zambia Airways, Zambia Civil Aviation Authority, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited, and Industrial […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Mafinga Member of Parliament, Robert Chabinga, has called on Zambian diplomats in Ethiopia to follow President Hakainde Hichilema’s lead in attracting foreign investment to Zambia. Mr Chabinga made the remarks during a courtesy call at the Zambia Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He praised President Hichilema’s commitment to improving Zambia’s economic standing, […]
Ghana’s visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Ghana’s introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa’s push toward seamless cross-border travel […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A Mother in Mufulira , allegedly attempted to take her own life and those of her two children, aged 7, by consuming pesticide. According to preliminary investigations, the incident occurred between January 6, 2025, at 23:00 hours and January 7, 2025, at 10:00 hours in Mokambo, Mufulira. The victims were rushed to […]
The Ministry of Health denies claims that the country hasn’t been able to secure Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for the past three months. According to Professor Lloyd Mulenga, Director of Infectious Diseases at the Ministry of Health, these assertions are not only false but also alarming. Professor Mulenga reassured the public that the country has a […]
The Pambashe Parliamentary by-election is heating up, with four candidates successfully filing their nominations for the February 6, 2025, election. The candidates who made the cut include Williams Mwenya from the FDD, who was the first to file at 10:10 hours, followed by James Chabi from the Socialist Party. The ruling UPND candidate, Justin Kapema, […]
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