BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA The Zambia Aged People’s Association in Mungwi District says most beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer Scheme are not genuine. Mungwi District Association Chairman, Philip Katenda, says there is need to revisit the current list of recipients saying many rightful beneficiaries are missing on the list. Mr.…
BY SYLVESTER KAUMBA Zambians for Empowerment and Development-ZED party has regretted the loss of eight lives in a stampede that happened at OYDC in Lusaka yesterday. And ZED spokesperson Wesley Miyanda has charged that what transpired yesterday where people died as they scrambled for food is a clear indication of…
A concerned resident of government farms area in Chunga Township has expressed concern over the escalating criminal activities in that community. Mrs Rose Banda has disclosed to a Komboni Radio news crew that visited the community today that a group of criminals has invaded the community and is stealing household…
BY KALALUKA MUSHAUKWA AND SLYVESTER KAUMBA The incident happened this morning around 06 hours as scores of residents jostled to enter the premises at OYDC to receive free bags of mealie meal from the Church of Christ. Eye witnesses disclosed to a Komboni radio news crew that rushed to the…
BY A CORRESPONDENT And Stainley Mwamba 85 says it is shocking to see well-to-do people benefiting from the social cash transfer scheme. Mr. Mwamba added that even young and energetic people are getting the funds meant for the vulnerable people. He has since appealed to authorities in Mungwi to investigate…
BY OSCAR NKHUWA Ms Mary Menyani complained to Komboni Radio News that people sneak into these premises at night and dump garbage indiscriminately a situation they say is posing a serious threat to the health of residents. Mrs Menyani has since appealed to the local authority to put up a…
BY RUTH MUMBA Residents of Zingalume compound have expressed concern over the dilapidated state of the zingalume twikatane road. Speaking in an interview with Komboni news, Edgar Zulu lamented that the said road is in a deplorable state and has become impassable especially during this rainy season. Another resident Joseph…
BY OSCAR NKHUWA Residents of Makeni Yellow shop area say the house numbering project by the Lusaka City Council (LCC) will improve service delivery by the local authority. James Phiri a resident said the recognition of the community will enable the local authority to collect the much needed revenue adding…
BY BOSTON MUVWANGA Residents of Kanyama compound have called on the local authority to resurface the roads with gravel that have been logged with water following the continued heavy rains. James Phiri has told Komboni radio news that the water which has become stagnant on the roads has become a…
BY KALALUKA MUSHAUKWA Residents have welcomed the announced increase in councilor’s allowances from K700 to K3, 000. In an interview with Komboni Radio News today, the residents say the increment will go a long way in motivating councilors to even work harder. The residents charged that the increment is long…