The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) has warned of stern action against teachers allegedly engaging in examination malpractice. Council Registrar, Ebby Mubanga, charged that the teaching council will not entertain this kind of behavior. Dr. Mubanga adds that teachers are expected to exhibit professionalism if the provision of quality education…
A public inquiry has opened in Johannesburg into alleged corruption and misuse of state funds by former South African President Jacob Zuma. In a scandal known as “state capture”, Mr Zuma is accused of granting the Guptas, a wealthy business family, influence over government appointments, contracts and state-owned businesses. Both…
Mwembeshi ward 27 Councilor Kelvin Kaunda has advised bars owners in Zingalume compound to comply with the provisions of liquor licensing Act and other regulations governing the sale of alcohol. In an interview with Komboni Radio News, Mr Kaunda has warned that people flouting the set regulation on the sale…
The Young Women Christian Association-YWCA in Kasama has withdrawn a grade one pupil of Chibeka village, aged 11 years old from marriage. YWCA Paralegal Officer, Nicholas Mutale who confirmed the development charged that the association will not condone early marriages in the province. Mr Mutale has further warned parents in…
An unidentified man is battling for his life after he was beaten by residents in Kamwala residential area on suspicion that he is a thief. Nyambe Nasilele who works near the Bombay drainage in Misisi compound has told Komboni radio news that he saw some people carrying a man on…
Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni speaking people of Eastern Province has called on the traditional leadership to preserve culture for the benefit of future generations. Speaking through a representative, during this year’s Ukusefya pa Ng’wena traditional ceremony in Mungwi district over the weekend, the traditional ruler said traditional ceremonies…
In 2020, Burundi will join a growing number of African countries to have banned plastic bags. President Pierre Nkurunziza issued a decree on Monday prohibiting the “manufacture, import, storage, sale and use of all plastic bags and other plastic packaging”, according to a presidential order seen by the BBC. It…
Retirees in Northern Province whose retirement packages have not yet been settled have complained about government’s failure to pay them. Some irate retirees have lamented that they have now become destitute as they are facing challenges in sustaining their families a situation they have described as sad. They stressed that…
Parents in Chaisa compound have bemoaned the continued abuse of alcohol by underage children in the community. A parent only identified as bana kulu Grace expressed displeasure at the way children are drinking alcohol and patronizing bars at the expense of being in school. Bana kulu Grace has castigated bar…
The Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union, (ZULAWU) has expressed displeasure at the non-payment of the June and July 2018 salaries to council workers countrywide. ZULAWU General Secretary, Emmanuel Mwisa, says that the two month’s salary arrears owed to council workers have enabled them struggle in the sustenance of their…