CHINOYI CHIPULU A woman in Kitwe has been arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on her ex-husband. Dorothy Sakala was arrested after pouring hot water on Blessing Kasongo, 32 of Chimwemwe Township who warned her to stop going to his house. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo confirmed in a statement that the victim sustained burns on […]
By Peter Auf der Heyde When the host nation Cameroon and Zimbabwe set the ball rolling on Saturday in the 2020 African Nations Championship, several big names will be missing. Players like André Onana (Ajax Amsterdam), Karl Toko Ekambi (Olympique Lyon) or Knowledge Musona (Eupen) won’t be featuring in the Group A game played in […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE A-70-year old man of Kabwe has allegedly been axed by his own son using an axe on suspicion that he was a wizard. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Wina Muwowo 34 allegedly used an axe in the act and the victim sustained a deep cut on the head. Ms Katongo said the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Police in Chililabombwe have arrested a 24-year old man for allegedly killing a man who stole four plastic chairs. Charles Phiri was arrested in connection with the murder of Stanislaus Makofi 38, of Zambia compound. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said Phiri had beaten the victim who was alleged to have stolen four […]
By Joy Sichizya Solwezi Municipal Council has completed the rehabilitated of the Mutanda – Kivuku Bridge at a total cost of K63, 473.00. Solwezi Town Clerk Bornwell Luanga said the Rehabilitation work was done using local resources to ensure accessibility in the area. Mr Luanga said the scope of works encompassed building a third pillar […]
By Ireen Mulenga Nchanga ward aspirant Councillor Jones Siluyele says he has a people driven agenda hence ready to work and deriver according to people’s expectations. Mr Siluyele who earlier stood as Councillor on an independent ticket said he has identified the areas of weakness from the previous elections. He said he started working with […]
By Felix Chembe The Chipolopolo boys got down to business at their new base in Buea with their first training session at Molyko Omnisports Stadium. Coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic led his charges in a late afternoon session after having arrived in Beau on Wednesday night from Douala. The 28-member team is zeroing in on preparations […]
By JOHN SAKALA Chingola Member of Parliament Matthew Nkhuwa has once again partnered with Siksha Foundation led by Hemant Desai to renovate Isubilo Community School in Kasompe. The school is in a dilapidated state and without school desks. Pupils use pews borrowed from nearby churches. In brief, the school doesn’t have furniture both for staff […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTs) says the zero rating on fuel could slow the increasing cost of living and is a commendable move by the government. CUTS Assistant Programmes Officer Ucizi Ngulube said a statement by Ministry of Finance on zero rated on petrol and diesel product is a good move. […]
By Staff Writer El-Gouna have sealed the signing of Nkana FC forward Idris Mbombo to replace the departure of Walter Bwalya to Al Ahly. Bwalya had joined the Red Devils earlier this month following a successful one-and-a-half season spell with El-Gouna. In order to make up for his departure, El-Gouna headed once again to Nkana FC – the same club who sold them Walter […]
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