A woman believed to be in her mid thirties has been by Police in Kanyama compound for allegedly receiving money by false pretense. The suspect who has been identified as Josephine Makina was picked up this morning in Mutanda Bantu area for allegedly receiving money from unsuspecting members of the public on account that she […]

The Drug Enforcement Commission in Eastern Province has arrested two persons for trafficking in various quantities of cocaine. The two are identified as Fanny Zulu, 25, a businesswoman and proprietor of Chillax Pub jointly charged with Helen Mvula, 65, both of House number 67, Hollywood compound in Chipata District. The duo has been charged with […]

Fire has swept through some makeshift stores outside Chiwempala market in Chingola destroying property worth thousands of Kwacha. Copperbelt Commissioner of Police Charity Katanga says contrary to some social media reports, it is not the actual Chiwempala market that has been gutted by fire. Ms Katanga who confirmed the development in a telephone interview says […]

Lusaka Province Minster Bowman Lusambo has called for change of attitude among civil servants in the country. Speaking when he paid an impromptu visit to Kafue district, Mr Lusambo says he has noted with concern that the public service is marred with unprofessionalism and laissez-faire attitude among some civil servants. He charged that some civil […]

The National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) has commended the Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) for devising a new system of allowing government Teaches to pay for practicing certificates in installments through the payroll system(PMEC). Organization Executive Director Aaron Chama says this development will enable more than 110,000 teachers to pay for practicing […]

Police in Zimbabwe’s Capital Harare have fire water cannons and tear gas at stone throwing opposition supporters alleging fraud in Monday’s elections. Soldiers are reported to have fired live ammunition. The protest came after the electoral Commission in Zimbabwe said then governing Zanu-PF party had attained a two-thirds majority in Parliament allowing the government to […]

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) has urged consumers to shun buying unlabeled mineral water packaged in sachets and bottles. ZCSA Public Relations Manager Lee Hamunji says the country is in a transitional period from cold season to hot season when the demand for water is higher compared to the cold season. Mr Hamunji charged […]

Residents of Garden compound have complained of a leaking water pipe near Chiyengiyengi Bridge. A resident only identified as Bana Angela has disclosed to Komboni radio news that the pipe has been leaking for some time now without any intervention from the water utility company. She has further attributed the low water supply being experienced […]

Roan Primary School in Luanshya which was closed by the health authorities two weeks ago owing to erratic water supply has been reopened. Luanshya Mayor Nathan Chanda has disclosed this development to Komboni radio news. Mr Chanda explained that the school was closed after officials from the council health department inspected the school and discovered […]

Residents of Chibolya compound are demanding for improved road network in that area. Jeff Musonda says there is need for government to construct better roads in the community as it is well located to connect motorists to the industrial area. Musonda also notes that the construction of better roads in Chibolya compound will also help […]