Cash for Work Laborers in Ndola Appeal for PPE and Fair Working Conditions
Florence Michelo, a resident of Kansenshi in Ndola and a beneficiary of the cash for work program has appealed to the relevant authorities to provide the laborers with PPE as the work poses a danger on their health as equipment such as facemasks and safety boots have not been provided. Another laborer told Komboni News […]
Chisokone Green Market Traders Struggle as Construction Blocks Customer Access
Traders at Chisokone’s Green Market in Kitwe District on the Copperbelt have lamented how business has become slow owing to the construction of the Main Chisokone Green Market shelter. Speaking in an interview with komboni news, Traders claim that, the place they are trading in at the moment is hidden to customers due to the […]
SFES Raises Alarm Over Poor Waste Management in Luanshya, Authorities Call for Collective Action
The Support for Environmental Sustainability-SFES, a non-governmental organization based in Luanshya has raised concerns about the indiscriminate disposal of garbage in many residential areas of the district, particularly in the townships. SFES board member, Kerry Kamboyi highlighted the lack of effort by the local authorities to implement effective waste management solutions. He expressed concern that […]
Drilling of Boreholes in Katete District Reaches 50% as Water Crisis Deepens
The drilling of 6 commercial Boleholes within the Water Treatment plant in katete district has advanced to 50%. Speaking during a telephone interview with Komboni News, Katete District Commissioner Mr Raphael Phiri has confirmed that 3 commercial Boleholes have been drilled out of 6 that was proposed. The DC disclosed that experts are testing the […]
Fuel Shortage in Luanshya Sparks Long Queues and Disrupts Daily Operations
A looming fuel shortage in Luanshya District has left motorists in long queues with Puma Fueling Station being the only outlet supplying the commodity. Obed Shimolo, a bus driver, expressed frustration after queuing the entire morning, saying the situation has severely disrupted his operations. He questioned the cause of the fuel shortage and urged the […]
Kafubu Water Cites Lack of Plant Expansion as Key Factor in Ongoing Water Crisis
Kafubu Water and Sanitation-KWSC has cited lack of expansion of water treatment plants in the district has one of the contributing factors to the current water crisis. The utility company’s regional manager, Felix Nsonde said in the past, Mikomfwa water treatment plant only distributed water to council houses but with the coming in of new […]
Small-Scale Miners Urge Government Action as Mine Accident Claims Five Lives in Kitwe
The Small-Scale Miners Association of Zambia have called upon the government to give priority towards the safety of small-scale miners in order to avoid mine accidents. Speaking in an interview with Komboni Radio News in Kitwe, Association Acting President Kelvin Tembo noted the need for dumpsites in the country to be assessed and ensure that […]
Luanshya residents calls on prioritizing locals in developmental projects
Luanshya residents have called on the relevant authorities to implement the presidential directive by prioritizing locals when undertaking developmental projects in the district. Evans Chanda, who thanked the government for the construction of the Luanshya- Fisenge road lamented that the contractors on site have not effectively engaged the local residents for employment opportunities. Mr Chanda […]
Zesco Installs Diesel Powered Generators In Markets In Lusaka
ZESCO Limited has installed diesel generators in nine Lusaka markets to counter load-shedding, improving power reliability and revenue stability. These generators aid businesses reliant on electricity and enhance water supply from boreholes. Traders are urged to protect the equipment.
K4,200,000 Approved For The Procurement Of 2,800 School Desks For Kanyama Constituency
The government approved K4,200,000 for 2,800 school desks in Kanyama Constituency, benefiting four wards to address desk shortages and meet the presidential directive.