The United Party for National Development (UPND) says its Members of Parliament will vote against the 2019 national budget. UPND Vice president Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba says this is because the proposed budget has misplaced priorities. Mr. Mwamba tells Komboni Radio News that the 2019 budget is tilted towards debt servicing…
A 40 year-old man of Mungwi District has been arrested for defiling and impregnating his 13 year-old step daughter. Northern Province Police Commissioner, Richard Mweene who confirmed the development has identified the suspect as Davis Mubanga. Mr Mweene states that the incident occurred between August and October 2018. The Northern…
Residents of 6 miles in Ngwerere area of Katuba constituency have expressed happiness over the completion of road construction works in that community. In an interview with a Komboni radio news crew that visited the community today, the residents said they are excited that the road has finally been completed…
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) says the Dog registration exercise is going on smoothly. In an interview with Komboni Radio News, LCC Public Relations Manager George Sichimba says the dog registration exercise has received overwhelming response especially in areas such as Chilenje, Matero and Kamwala Townships. Mr. Sichimba has since…
ZANEC CALLS FOR ADEQUATE FUNDING TO THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATIONS
The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) has urged the Ministry of Finance to release adequate funding to the Ministry of Education for the administration of examinations in the country. ZANEC Executive Director George Hamusunga has attributed exam malpractices to lack of resources to ensure security of the examination…
At least seven people have been killed in a raging fire along South Africa’s popular Garden Route in the Western Cape province, officials say. A pregnant woman, two toddlers, and a baby are among the fatalities. “The fire remains active on the slopes,” Lauren Howard from Working on Fire said…
A 30 year old Pastor of Valley of Hope Ministry in Lusaka’s Kabanana compound has committed suicide after he was accused of raping his 22 year-old maid. Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo who disclosed the development has identified the deceased as Amos Chisanga who committed suicide by hanging at his…
Police have apprehended 10 pupils among them grade 8, 10, 11 and 12 of Olympia Park secondary school after they took to the streets to protest over the suspended examinations. The pupils allegedly blocked the road with stones thereby inconveniencing the motorists. Police were called to restore order and managed…
Residents of Misisi compound have called for the formation of a neighborhood watch following the escalation of criminal activities in the compound. Musa Dimba says people are attacked especially at night citing a recent case where a man in his twenties was found murdered by unknown people. Mr. Dimba adds …
Residents of Banda Masauko Area in Kanyama Compound have bemoaned the deplorable state of roads in the area. In an interview with Komboni radio, the residents complained that the poor road network makes it difficult for motorists to drive their vehicles especially during the rainy season. The residents also emphasized…