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, […]
By Staff Writer Police in Nakonde District, Muchinga Province, have arrest of seven suspects for various offences, including aggravated robbery, murder, and theft of motorbikes. This was confirmed by Muchinga Province Commanding Officer, Denis Moola. The police operation began on December 26, 2024, with the apprehension of Kendrick Simusokwe in Ntindi village, Nakonde District, where […]
Seven aspiring candidates have successfully filed their nominations for the Petauke Parliamentary by-election, which is set to take place soon. The nomination process, which was overseen by returning officer Sibeso Muimui, took place from 09:00 hours to 15:00 hours. The Leadership Movement Party (LMP) was the first to file, with Joshua Tembo submitting his nomination […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has made significant strides in its operations since restarting in August 2024, according to a statement from KCM Board Chairman, Dr. Moses Banda. The company has achieved robust performance, with steady growth in mined copper output, enhanced industry standing, and competitiveness. Notably, KCM has increased production to 8,000 […]
By Staff Writer A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and detained in connection with the rape of a 21-year-old university student. The incident occurred on January 5, 2025, at around 02:30 hours at a boarding house in Mufuchani Township Kitwe. According to Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba, the victim was asleep when she was awoken […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Zambia Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with the theft of 16 animals from Nyelele Village, Nyimba District. The suspects, who were apprehended on January 4, 2025, include the driver of the vehicle used to transport the stolen animals, his assistant, and five other individuals who hired the vehicle. […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A 63-year-old security guard has been killed during a robbery at AK Transport and General Dealers in the Light Industrial area of Kitwe. The incident occurred on January 5, 2025, when a group of five unknown criminals gained entry to the garage by cutting through the razor wire and disabling the electric […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Chingola Chamber of Commerce President, Freddie Musonda, has emphasized the need for a collaborative relationship between the police and the business community. Despite concerns over the police’s responsiveness to their needs, Musonda remains optimistic about building a stronger partnership. “We recognize the importance of working together to create a conducive business […]
Alice Nachilembe
