By JOHN SAKALA A miner at Lubambe Copper Mine in Chililabombwe has died after a rock fell on him. Elijah Maseka 34, of Konkola Township died after the rock fell on him. Both Copperbelt Deputy Commissioner of Police Bothwell Namuswa and Lubambe Copper Mine Communications Manager Loyce Saili confirmed the death of Mr Maseka. Mr […]
Zambia has recorded a surge in copper production from January 1st to September 2020. From January 1 to September 30, 2020, the country produced more than 6-hundred and 46 thousand metric tonnes of copper. However, during the same period last year, the country produced more than 5-hundred and 90 thousand metric tonnes of copper. The […]
By Staff Writer Martha Zulu, a 38-year-old Marketeer from Chipata has won the jackpot after she bagged K2.5 million in the Zambia Millions Mobile Lottery. Ms Zulu drew the lucky combination of numbers after participating in the Lottery on the Zamtel network recently. She received her mega prize this morning from Zamtel Chief Executive Officer […]
Ministry of National Development Planning Permanent Secretary Chola Chabala has commended the launch of a joint cooperation project between the Zambia Statistics Agency (ZAMSTATS) and Statistics Sweden. Mr Chabala was speaking at the annual African Statistics Day commemoration in Lusaka where ZAMSTATS and Statistics Sweden launched the joint bilateral project. He said the theme was […]
By Staff Write Football is undoubtedly a hugely loved sport in Zambia with thousands of fans trooping to football broadcasting shops and centres every week to watch their favourite sport. In the same vein, football betting is popular among these fans who look to go further on the entertainment and fun they derive from the […]
Zambia came from behind to defeat Botswana 2-1 in a 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on Thursday evening. The win moved Chipolopolo up to third spot in Group H, while the Zebras of Botswana slipped down to fourth spot on the standings. Chipolopolo dominated the match […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE Germany has committed 10.8 million Euros for water security and sanitation services to Choma and Livingstone in Southern Province. Germany Ambassador to Zambia, Anne Wagner – Mitchell has announced this when she called on Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection Minister, Jonas Chanda at his office today. Ambassador Anne Wagner – Mitchell […]
The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development –OAFLAD- in Ethiopia has donated various COVID-19 materials to the Office of Zambia’s First lady, Mrs Esther Lungu as support towards her efforts in COVID-19 response activities. Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Emmanuel Mwamba has commended the organisation for recognizing and contributing to the work that the First […]
By JOHN SAKALA The best way to honor those that lost lives in world wars 1 and II is through the maintenance and sustenance of peace, Anglican Bishop Trevor Selwyn Mwamba has said. Speaking during a diplomatic remembrance mass held at St George´s church in Berlin on Sunday, the Berlin-based and Zambian-born clergy appealed to […]
Zambia Police Service has joined other institutions onto the Government Service Bus and Payment Gateway System. The online platform which is under the hospice of Smart Zambia allows members of the public as well as the business community to access government services in a more convenient manner. The Police has come on board with three […]
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