About 11.1% of Zambians aged 15-49 are living with HIV – PMC
APPROXIMATELY 11.1 per cent of Zambians aged 15-49 are living with HIV, with women disproportionately affected, says Population Media Centre-Zambia (PMC) Country Director Charles Kalonga. Speaking, Friday, at the closing exhibition for the Kasensa Kabuumi Pilot Project in Livingstone, Kalonga said the current rates of sexual and gender-based violence and reliance on short-term family planning…...
If you came 4 years ago, there’d have been proper comparative analysis, HH tells Khan
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is open to conversations around the freedom of expression aspect of human rights. And United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan says there has been a significant political transition with victory of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and an end to a decade long rule which was marked with…...
Emmanuel Mwamba wants to manipulate our responses for political asylum claims – Police
POLICE say they are aware of Emmanuel Mwamba’s calculated attempts to manipulate their responses to his social media postings as part of his efforts to support his request for political asylum in the United States. Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga stated that it was misleading and deceptive for Mwamba to create the impression that…...
Lsk man gets life for murdering 10-year-old Chikondi Banda
LUSAKA High Court Judge Charles Bowa has sentenced a 26-year-old man of Garden Chilulu township to life imprisonment for the murder of 10-year-old boy Chikondi Banda. In this matter, Nalukui Akafekwa, who was Chikondi’s neighbour, was charged with one count of murder Contrary to Section 200 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws…...
Israel announces plans to open Embassy in Zambia
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has welcomed the State of Israel’s intention to open an Embassy in Zambia. According to a statement issued by the Ministry’s Principal Public Relations Officer Eva Hatontola Chanda, Friday, Haimbe said this step was part of Israel’s strategic goal of strengthening bilateral relations with African countries in…...
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ZICTA, police pounce on 3 over false statements about HH’s health
THE Zambia Police Service and ZICTA have announced the arrest of three individuals for circulating inflammatory statements regarding the alleged health status of President Hakainde Hichilema. Last week, rumours circulated on social media that President Hichilema’s health was failing. This forced Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu to warn those circulating such “malicious information, especially the…...
2024 with 1xBet in Zambia: sports excitement, awards, and new opportunities
This year has been truly amazing for sports fans and 1xBet players in Zambia. Unforgettable moments at big tournaments, new features on the platform, and big wins made 2024 special! The sports highlights of the year The year started with the Africa Cup of Nations, which brought incredible emotions. 1xBet is the official partner of […]
Cholera cases rise to 96
THE Ministry of Health has revealed that 15 new cholera cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 96 in the country. In its daily update, Thursday, the ministry indicated that the death toll relating to cholera was at five, all of them recorded in Chililabombwe. The…...
Ricky links up with Micho at Al Merrikh SC
SUDANESE football giants Al Merrikh SC have secured the services of Ricky Banda from Red Arrows on an initial six-month loan deal. Banda, who played a pivotal role in helping Red Arrows achieve a domestic double last season, will now showcase his talents on Sudanese soil. His temporary move is seen as a strategic decision…...