We recorded 42,965 GBV cases in 2023 with 137 murder cases – Police
THE Zambia Police Service has disclosed that it recorded 42,965 cases of Gender Based Violence in 2023 out of which 30,021 were criminal with 137 murder cases. The police service has further revealed that 24,989 women, 7,574 men and 10, 402 children were reportedly abused. In a statement, Friday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny…...
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The hard road of economic reform
At midnight on 31st January 2024, a fuel price increment was effected, taking the cost of a litre of petrol and diesel to K34.19 and K32.15, respectively. The Kwacha is losing value on an almost daily basis. Inflation is ticking upwards, last reported at 13.1% in December 2023. As the cost of fuel rises, so […]
We expect clubs to use Independence Stadium to nurture talent – FAZ
FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga has called on clubs in North-Western Province to take care of the rehabilitated Independence Stadium and use it to develop talent in the region. On Wednesday, FAZ approved the use of the Independence Stadium which was rehabilitated at a cost of $300,000 under the FIFA-funded project. The Stadium will this…...
Kundananji joins camp ahead of Ghana tie
RACHEAL Kundananji has joined the Copper Queens camp as the team prepares for a double header against Ghana in the race for Paris 2024 Olympics qualification. The Copper Queens will travel to Ghana and play the first leg on February 23, before hosting the return fixture at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on February 28. Kundananji…...
KCM problem is far from resolved; in fact it may cost UPND votes
ONE of the reasons why the UPND government may be poised to lose the Copperbelt vote in 2026 is because it has struggled to manage people’s feelings and expectations in its management of the mining sector. The case of Konkola Copper Mines stands out as one asset which may end up making President Hakainde Hichilema…...
Live in harmony regardless of tribe, political persuasion – Archbishop Banda
LUSAKA Catholic Diocese Archbishop Alick Banda says the Lenten season is the time for Christians to live in harmony regardless of tribe, ethnicity or political persuasion. In his homily delivered during the Ash Wednesday evening Mass at the Cathedral of the Child Jesus, Archbishop Banda said there was need to repair relationships with one another…....
Court orders meeting of creditors as KCM debt is projected to reach $4bn
THE Lusaka High Court has granted an ex-parte order to convene a meeting of creditors to discuss a proposed scheme of arrangement for Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). Celine Meena Nair, the provisional liquidator for KCM, has revealed that as of December 2023, the company owed US$4,488,281.37, with projections indicating a rise to approximately US$4,303,746,454.82 by…...
HH is a one-man dictator – Telesphore
EMERITUS Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu says President Hakainde Hichilema is a one-man dictator who does not listen to anyone. And Archbishop Mpundu says he will start a campaign against President Hichilema so that he does not rule for more than one term. Meanwhile, Archbishop Mpundu has accused the Catholic Church leadership of being compromised. Speaking on…...
2 illegal miners die in Chingola
Two miners have died at Luano Open Pit Mine in Chingola after rocks fell on them whilst conducting illegal mining. The deceased have been identified as Lucky Mutale aged 20 and Joseph Musonda aged 30. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed that the two had gone with their colleagues to mine Copper Ore at Luano…...
