Mtendere Drainage Unblocking Exercise Receives Praise from Former Civic Leader
The current unblocking of drainages exercise in Lusaka’s Mtendere ward 34 has elated the former area civic leader Watson Mtonga. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Komboni radio news Mr. Mtonga explained that Mtendere has in the recent past rainy seasons recordedsignificant flash floods as a result of the blocked drainages and indiscriminate disposal of […]
Public Urged to Protect Market Generators Amid Energy Crisis
Permanent Secretary Administration in the Ministry Of Local Government and Rural Development Maambo Hamaundu has warned members of the public against vandalizing the newly installed generators at various markets across the country. Mr. Hamaundu says the newly installed generators are helping traders in mitigating the effects of the energy crisis and as such should be […]
Chief Mumena Calls for Strict Enforcement of Noise Pollution Laws in Zambia
Chief Mumena of the Kaonde speaking people of North Western Province has raised concerns at the none enforcement of the noise pollution provision provided for in the Zambian Laws which he says is a threat to environmental protection. Chief Mumena said it is disheartening to see residential areas being exposed to loud music coming from […]
Zambia Police Apprehend 7 Congolese Juveniles in Kasumbalesa for Assault on Local Vendor
Zambia Police through Kasumbalesa Police station in Chililabombwe on 10th October 2024 apprehended 7 Congolese juveniles with the help of members of the public believed to be part of the notorious group of junkies infamously known as the vagabond for the offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. In a statement made available to Komboni […]
ZEHEST Launches Initiative to Translate Zambian Constitution into Local Languages for Greater Inclusion
The Zambian Empowerment Hub for Entrepreneurship and Skills Training (ZEHEST) says it has embarked on a project aimed at translating the Zambian constitution into major local languages. In an exclusive interview with Komboni radio news in Lusaka, ZEHEST executive Director Clarence Muzyamba notes that there are low levels of the citizenry participating in Governance issues […]
Luanshya Chamber of Commerce Backs ZESCO Tariff Hike for Guaranteed Power Supply
The Luanshya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation ZESCO’s proposal to increase power tariffs in exchange for a guaranteed seven-hour electricity supply. LCCI President Ernestal Zimba stated that this plan is preferable to having cheaper power that is unavailable during critical productive hours. Mr. Zimba explained that the […]
Lusaka Taxi Drivers Decry Fuel Shortages, Call on ERB for Urgent Intervention
Some taxi drivers operating around Hybrid area in Lusaka have beamoned the rising fuel shortages being experienced in most parts Lusaka and the country at large. Expressing their grievances to Komboni radio news, the aggrieved motorists lamented that the shortage of the commodity has negatively impacted on their operations as they barely ferry passengers to […]
Government Partners with Uptime Global to Improve Access to Safe Water in Rural Zambia
Permanent Secretary Administration in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Maambo Hamaundu says government is aware of the challenge people in rural areas face in accessing clean and safe drinking water. Speaking during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Ministry and Uptime global company aimed at providing safe drinking water […]
Zambia Army Commander Vows Action Against Recruits After Mufulira Scuffle, Raises Security Concerns
Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele has revealed that adequate action will be taken to handle the recruits who caused a scuffle in the CBD of Mufulira where some members of the public where harmed. The Army Commander revealed that contrary to social media reports that 500 recruits were in the CBD, only 12 […]
Kitwe Mayor Urges Government to Lift Land Agency Suspension, Citing Illegal Practices
Kitwe Mayor Mpasa Mwaya has appealed to the Local Government and Rural Development to help lobby the ministry of lands to lift the suspension of the land agency for the Kitwe City Council. The land agency was revoked by then Lands Minister Elijah Muchima, and the suspension remains in effect. Ms Mwaya expressed concern that […]