Police nab 21-yr-old for stealing day-old baby
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a 21-year-old woman of Chazanga township for stealing a one-day-old baby at Matero level one Hospital. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspect, Monica Tembo, stole the baby after lying to the child’s mother that her relatives were at the hospital to pick her up. “Police…...
Chiengi MP warns journalists against covering her
CHIENGI Independent member of parliament Given Katuta on Friday appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court but her matter couldn’t take off because her docket wasn’t ready. Meanwhile, Katuta threatened to sue journalists who were covering her. Katuta, who arrived at court in the company of her mother and other family members, was informed by a…...
Conviction of 26 healthcare workers for theft of drugs worries ZMA, RDAZ
ZAMBIA Medical Association (ZMA) Secretary General Kaumba Tolopu has expressed worry over revelations that 70 arrests were made for theft of drugs in the last three years. And Dr Tolopu says the association is happy that the Ministry of Health has stopped generalising all healthcare workers as thieves. Meanwhile, Resident Doctors Association of Zambia president…...
Most graduates lack employable skills, laments govt
LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba says government is concerned with the level of preparedness for employment amongst fresh graduates, which according to the 2020 skills survey stands at 19.3 percent. And Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia president Lie Tie says unemployment remains a pressing challenge hence the Chamber’s commitment to champion job…...
We won’t allow anyone to destabilise the C/Belt – Matambo
COPPERBELT Minister Elisha Matambo says criminals who are contemplating destabilising peace in his province should think twice before doing that as his government won’t allow such “nonsense”. Commenting on former Copperbelt minister Mwenya Musenge’s remarks that the opposition might have orchestrated the Chisokone market inferno, Matambo said he can’t jump to a conclusion but added…...
Govt should find alternatives for Mopani, KCM before they become unattractive – AMSC
ASSOCIATION of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) says government should in the short to medium term finance Mopani and KCM operations as it negotiates with investors so that the mines do not become unattractive. In an interview, AMSC president Costa Mwaba lamented that the existence of suppliers and contractors was being threatened due to non-payment…...
UPND govt lacks stamina to face problems head on – KBF
ZAMBIA Must Prosper leader Kelvin Bwalya Fube says the UPND government is detached from reality as it thinks it’s performing well when people are actually suffering. And Fube says an angry mob attacked Green Economy and Environment Minister Collins Nzovu in Luapula Province because citizens are tired of not benefiting from their minerals. Commenting on…...
Maximizing Zambia’s Mineral Wealth: Strategic Recommendations for Manganese and Gold Mining
In our previous Monday Opinion, we delved into the potential of Zambia’s mining sector, with a specific focus on the viability of manganese and gold mining to drive economic growth and job creation. We highlighted how these two minerals hold the key to transforming the Zambian economy, especially in the context of renewable technologies and […]
Our good policies have started bearing fruits, brags Kabuswe
GOVERNMENT has described the launch of FQM’s Enterprise Nickel Mine in Kalumbila District as an achievement that marks a new dawn for Zambia’s economy. Speaking on Friday when he commissioned the project, which initially commenced production a few weeks ago, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe said government’s good mining policies had begun to…...
IM Richmond Phiri leads Mdina Lusaka Open chess tourney
INTERNATIONAL Master (IM) Richmond Phiri has taken an early lead with a perfect five points at the ongoing 2023 Mdina Lusaka Open Chess Championship at the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) in Lusaka. Phiri kicked off the competition with victories over Keith Chanda, Mutale Kalaba, Joseph Handiya, Tebby Swatu, and William Mwape. As of…...