We’re failing to capitalise on UPND’s mistakes due to wrangles – Sampa
MATERO PF member of parliament Miles Sampa says the party is failing to capitalise on the UPND’s mistakes due to their internal wrangles. In an interview, Tuesday, Sampa said the UPND were making errors even in matters which were straightforward. “The UPND is making a lot of errors on straightforward matters and there’s a lot…...
Police gun down 2 escapees, as criminals break into Lsk IVF Hospital
POLICE in Lusaka have shot dead two suspects involved in burglary and theft cases after they escaped from lawful custody. And Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says Woodlands Police received a report of criminals breaking into the IVF and Fertility Hospital where they stole items valued at K1,666,807.00. In a statement, Tuesday, Hamoonga said the two…...
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Wildlife officer dies after accidentally shooting himself
POLICE say a Zambia National Parks and Wildlife Authority Village Scout, Edward Sambwa of Luano District in Central Province, has died after accidentally shooting himself with a shotgun. In a statement, Tuesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the deceased tripped, hitting his feet on a tree, and accidentally shot himself in the chest. “A Zambia…...
Police nab Ndola man for raping his aunt
A 31-year-old man of Ndola District on the Copperbelt has been arrested for allegedly raping his 25-year-old aunt of the same abode. In a statement, Tuesday, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said Joseph Shula followed the complainant to her bedroom as she returned from having a bath. He then forcefully grabbed her by the waist…...
RTSA adjusts bus fares downwards
The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has approved a downward adjustment of bus fares by K1 for Lusaka, Copperbelt and local towns and 5% for intercity long distance routes effective June 6, 2023. In a statement, Tuesday, RTSA Acting Head Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa directed bus operators to revise the bus fare charts accordingly…...
TIZ questions K32.2 million motorbikes tender
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia chapter president Sampa Kalungu says the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock should provide information on how it determined that K32,221,835.04 was the right price for the procurement of 332 motorbikes. Last week, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock said FES, formerly known as Power Equipment Limited, was selected as the best evaluated…...
