BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended broadcasting licences for 12 radio stations and revoked the broadcasting licence for Copperbelt Television for failure to comply with the conditions of their broadcasting licences. IBA Board Chairman Brigadier General Justin Mutale revealed at a media briefing in Lusaka today…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA The Patriotic Front (PF) has condemned threats of violence allegedly made by UPND Vice President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba, and Mazabuka MP Garry Nkombo in Chilanga District on 3rd May 2018. PF Media Director Sunday Chanda says the UPND Vice President is reported to have instructed his supporters…
A 41 year old patient who was admitted at Chavuma Mission Hospital has committed suicide in an ablution block at the health facility. The deceased identified as Ricky Kasangili from Chiyeke area in Chavuma district hanged himself using a lace from his track bottom which he tied to the toilet…
A concerned resident of Kalwelwe in Kabwe rural has condemned the harassment of Journalists by political party cadres. Mr Nicholas Kapila has noted with concern that Journalists in the country both from the public and private media have continued to be harassed by supporters of political parties on account that…
The Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company says it is committed to ensuring that all households in peri-urban areas are connected to piped water. Company Managing Director Jonathan Kapata says the water utility firm is targeting connecting many households with running water as part of its mandate to provide safe drinking…
The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has called on all political players participating in the Chilanga Parliamentary by-election slated for June 5, 2018 to conduct peaceful campaigns. CCZ General Secretary, Emmanuel Chikoya has reminded political players that winning an election is not a desperate task or winning by any means necessary.…
Influential Roman Catholic bishops in Burundi have denounced a planned referendum on whether to amend the constitution to allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to stand for two more terms. Mr Nkurunziza has ruled the central African nation since 2005 and if the amendment is approved On the 17 May referendum he…