By CHINOYI CHIPULU Relegation threatened and bottom side Kitwe United have beaten rivals Nkana 2-1 to record their first win of the season. Kitwe, who have changed coaches three times this season finally managed to pick up maximum points in dramatic fashion against Nkana at Arthur Davies Stadium. Nkana took the lead as early as […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Mansa have charged and arrested a Correctional Officer for shooting a 19-year-old man whom he suspected for a thief. Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said that Frederick Chishimba 31 has been charged with the offence of attempted murder. Mr Mwale said that on April 9, 2021 at 19:30 hours, Chishimba […]
BY IREEN MULENGA Vice President Inonge wina has commissioned new water supply projects in senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukambo II in Chongwe District. Mrs Wina said that the people of Chongwe have been crying for water for a long time and government has responded to the cries of the people. She said the Minister of Finance […]
By IREEN MULENGA United Party For National Development (UPND) says it is not aware of media reports that Katuba Member of Parliament (MP) Bampi Kapalasa has filed court documents relating to the eligibility of PF Party President Edgar Lungu to contest the Presidency in the August general elections. UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda said that […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE The Ministry of Labour and Social Security bemoans lack of worker education by Trade Unions and affiliated bodies. Assistant Labour Commissioner Charles Muwowo said that during the expedition, most workers expressed ignorance in their rights hence calling upon trade unions to sensitize their members. “The challenge we find on most farms, was […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Anthony Mukwita says the recognition by President Edgar Lungu on the strategic economic opportunities offered by electric vehicles must inspire the business community to invest more in value addition. Mr Mukwita said President Lungu’s commitment to value addition signifies his government’s readiness to facilitate investment in businesses that […]
By CHINOYI CHIPULU Former Chipolopolo midfielder Isaac Chansa has been appointed as National Division One City of Lusaka head coach replacing Serbian Veselin Jelusic. Jelusic has separated mutually with the Woodlands Stadium based outfit. Prior to his appointment Chansa, a 2012 Africa Cup of Nations winner, was physical trainer at the Ndola based Super Division side […]
By Staff Writer Chingola Municipal Council has directed owners of commercial buildings in the Central Business District to soon paint their premises with a uniform colour. The Chingola Municipal Council said this direction is in order to have cleanliness and uniformity in the town that will enhance the beauty of the district. Director Public Health […]
By Staff Writer Chingola Central residents want the supreme organ of PF to adopt Maposa Nkhuwa as their parliamentary candidate and Victor Langa Mpundu as their Councillor. Speaking during a meeting in which the ward met both candidates, Chingola Ward vice Chairperson for Women’s League Lyness Kabunse said the residents in the area want Maposa […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) Contractors in Chingola today protested demanding for better conditions of service and job security. KCM Management could not address them because what started as a peaceful demonstration ended into a fracas where police had to discharge teargases and canisters to disburse the unruly crowd. Among the things that […]
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