Residents of Chamboli Township in Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, are living in fear due to a surge in criminal activities, particularly at night. In an interview with Diamond News, local residents expressed concerns about a gang of unknown youths attacking people, while the police appear to be taking little action. Gabriel Mpafye, one of the …
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First Lady Mutinta Hichilema To Handover Autism And Special Needs Centre In Kabwe
First Lady Mutinta Hichilema is set to hand over the newly built Mutinta Hichilema Centre for Autism and Children with Special Needs to the Ministry of Education today in Luansase Ward, Kabwe District, Central Province. Speaking ahead of the event, Central Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe described the facility as the first of its …
NPA Prosecutes Davies Chama And Brian Dumisani Nyoni For The 2015 Mulobezi By-election Shooting Incident
Mongu-Western Province: Hon. Justice J. H. Mbuzi has found Davies Chama, first accused person and Brian Dumisani Nyoni, the second accused person with a case to answer and put them on their defence. The two accused persons are charged with one count of Acts intended to Cause Grievous Harm contrary to Section 224(a) of the …
COMESA Endorses DR. Samuel Munzelee Maimbo For The Presidency Of The African Development Bank
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government have endorsed Dr. Samuel Munzele Maimbo, a Zambian National, as the candidate for the position of President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and urged Member States to support his candidature. The endorsement was made during the 23rd Summit of COMESA …
CDF Update: New Classroom Block In Magango, Kaoma
In a ceremony held on Independence Day, a new 1×3 classroom block was officially handed over to Kafwasonyi primary school, marking a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to improve education. The Guest of Honour, Mangango Member of Parliament, Honourable Luhamba Mwene, stressed the importance of quality education in shaping the future of the constituency. …
President Hichilema Vows To Tackle Land Grabs, Corruption, And Defend Public Resources
CHONGWE – President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering dedication to addressing national issues, demonstrating the United Party for National Development (UPND’s) commitment to a transparent and people centered administration. Speaking at the Chakwela Makumbi traditional ceremony of the Soli speaking people, President Hichilema proudly emphasized the New Dawn government zero tolerance stance on …
Police Say Over-Speeding Caused The Road Accident That Has Claimed The Lives Of Chavuma Town Council Football Players
Seven passengers have died, and twelve others sustained injuries in a road traffic accident that occurred today around 10:30 hours in Lunkunyi area along the Zambezi-Chavuma Road in Zambezi District. The accident involved a Toyota Hiace Quantum, registration number AID 6983ZM, which was transporting Chavuma Town Council football players and some officials from Chavuma to …
Senior Headman Susumambo Stabbed To Death In Pemba District
Senior Headman Susumambo in Hamaundu Chiefdom, Pemba district, Abel Mweetwa, has reportedly been stabbed to death by unknown assailants. The 89-year-old traditional leader was killed on Thursday evening. Susumambo Vice Village Headman, Mulumbu Halukuba, who relayed the development to Byta FM News, noted that Mweetwa was stabbed four times while in bed with his wife. …
Government To Hold Social Media Group Admins Liable
New law would make online admins accountable for posts in their groups. LUSAKA, Zambia – The Zambian government has announced plans to amend laws that will hold administrators of social media groups accountable for malicious and misleading content posted within their platforms. Speaking on the matter, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Information and Media, …
Chadiza Police Hunt Evil Gule Wamukulu Who Whipped Defenceless Girl Till She Collapsed
A NYAU dancer of the Gule Wamukulu in Chadiza District of Eastern Province has abandoned his colorful costumes made from animal remains and has gone on the run in fear of police who have launched a manhunt for him. Now, rather than seeking ancestral intervention to alleviate the drought in his hunger-hit district, the fugitive …