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…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA The Drug Enforcement Commission through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit in Ndola has arrested a banker for money laundering activities involving over K1.6 million Kwacha. Ezra Malemuna, 32, a banker of House No. 2810 Mushili, Jacaranda Villa in Ndola District has been arrested and charged with theft…
BY MONDE PHIRI A Lusaka based truck driver has called on the Ministry of Labor to be more proactive in addressing various issues affecting workers in the country. Base Chanda has told Komboni radio News that Zambian workers are being exploited especially by some foreign investors. Mr. Chanda has questioned…
BY OSCAR NKUWA Organised Vendors and Traders Multi-Purpose cooperative society has called on street vendors across the country to recognize and align themselves with the association. Association Secretary General Kedrick Siame says registering with the association is the only way vendors can resolve issues affecting them. Mr Siame has assured…
A resident of Chiba in Kasama has bemoaned the lack of proper infrastructure and poor sanitary conditions at Modern market. Kedson Kalumba says that marketeers have for long time been asking for proper market infrastructure but that all their pleas have fallen on deaf ears. Mr. Kalumba says marketeers have…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA As Zambia today joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, Electoral expert McDonald Chipenzi has called for the revision of laws that impede on the enjoyment of freedom of the press in the country. Mr Chipenzi has noted with regret that the…