Tokyo way market has started operating without toilets. A Komboni radio news crew that visited the market found traders occupying the trading spaces. And traders talked to are elated that that council has allowed them to trade in the market but appealed to the local authority to quickly construct toilets.…
Police have recorded a warn and caution statement from UPND Mazabuka Member of Parliament Garry Nkombo for Manslaughter. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo says a warn and caution statement has been recorded from Mr Nkombo in connection with the death of Harry Chanda which happened on 25th February 2013 in Livingstone.…
Fish traders in Kafue District have appealed to the government for soft loans to help them grow and diversify their businesses. Speaking to Komboni radio in an interview in Kafue District the fish mongers said they usually have challenges during the fish ban stating that they have nothing to sustain…
Raphael Chota ward 22 Councilor Joseph Tamba has appealed to the residents damping garbage in other people’s yards to stop or risk being charged when found. In an interview with komboni radio news, Mr Tamba has appealed to the residents to help identify the culprits for possible prosecution. The councilor…
The former vice-president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba, is due to be sentenced later today by international judges for bribing witnesses during an earlier war crimes trial. The International Criminal Court in The Hague acquitted the one-time rebel leader three months ago for war crimes and crimes…
Officials in Zimbabwe have declared a health emergency in the capital, Harare, after the death toll of people infected with cholera rose to 20, news agency Reuters reports. At least 2,000 people have been infected after drinking contaminated water. It came about after burst sewers contaminated water in boreholes and…
A 37 year old man of Zingalume compound has committed suicide in unclear circumstances. Wife to the deceased Maureen Nakawala has identified the husband as Dickson Daka. Mrs Daka narrated to a Komboni Radio News crew which rushed to the scene that her husband was discovered hanging in the bedroom…
Two Chinese Nationals undertaking construction works at the Ukusefya pa Ngw’ena main arena in Chitimukulu have allegedly beaten to death a Zambian working as a security guard at the site. Northern Province Police Commissioner, Richard Mweene who disclosed the development has identified the deceased as Evaristo Chileshe 42, saying the…
Police in Petauke district have charged Rodgers Mwanza 28 and not 38 as earlier reported with indecent assault on female. Police spokesperson Esther Katongo who confirmed the development says the suspect has also been charged with production and circulation of obscene material contrary to section 177 (a) of the penal…
The Drug Enforcement Commission in Lusaka has arrested two individuals for trafficking in over six hundred kilograms of cannabis, contrary to the laws of Zambia. Edward Phiri, 32, a farmer of Kabanana compound has been arrested and jointly charged with Meckson Zulu, 23, a bricklayer of the same compound for…