…as a nation we cannot operate in a silo while the rest of the world innovates. The sun is still shining. It is time to mitigate and adapt. By Eng Geoffrey Chishimba ChiyumbeHydropower became an electricity source in the late 19th century, a few decades after British-American engineer James Francis developed the first modern water turbine. In 1882, […]
By JOHN SAKALA Four people among them, two girls have drowned on Lake Mweru in Nchelenge District after the canoe on which they were capsised. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the canoe capsised due to strong wind and waves. Ms Katongo said that the canoe which was coming from Isokwe Island with 12 people on […]
By JOHN SAKALA The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on President Edgar Lungu to remove taxes on all renewable energy sources in order to reduce pressure on the national power grid. NDC Copperbelt Chairperson Chipoka Mulenga has advised President Lungu to quickly intervene into the power deficit by scrapping off taxes on all renewable […]
By JOHN SAKALA Three people have drowned while two survived after the boat they were in capsized on Lake Mweru in Nchelenge District. Acting Police Spokesperson Danny Mwale said the incident happened yesterday August 22, 2019 on Lake Mweru when the boat they were in while fishing capsized due to strong winds. Mr Mwale said […]
By JOHN SAKALA Police in Mazabuka have arrested a 42 year old man for allegedly swindling unsuspecting members of the public out of money using the name Jonathan Tembo on pretext that he was an employee in the Ministry of Home Affairs. The suspect whose real name is Arthur Mutembo is alleged to have been […]
By JOHN SAKALA Kashiba border post in Mwense District is earmarked for upgrade to modern border facility to enhance clearing time. Luapula Province Minister Nickson Chilangwa has told The Independent Observer in an interview that Kashiba Border Post is one of the busiest economic crossing points connecting Zambia through Luapula Province to the Democratic Republic […]
… Israeli delegation visits Lakes Mweru, Bangweulu, Fiyongoli Aquaculture Research Centre By JOHN SAKALA JB Commodities, an Israeli company has earmarked the setting up of a fish breeding institute of international standards in Luapula Province. A delegation from JB Commodities conducted visits to Lakes Mweru, Bangweulu, Fiyongoli Aquaculture Research Centre and other surrounding areas. According […]
Two people have drowned while one other person survived after a boat in which they were in capsized on Lake Mweru. Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo said the trio met they faint when the boat they were in capsized due to strong wind and waves. Ms Katongo said the Trio had gone fishing on 7th July, […]
Government through the Ministry of Home Affairs regrets the death of the seven congolese refugees who died on the 18th May, 2018 after the boat they were travelling in capsized on Lake Mweru, Luapula Province. Speaking this Morning during a Media briefing Home Affairs Minister Hon. Stephen Kampyongo said 22 refugees survived the accident and […]
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