Govt offers reward for information leading to arrest of L/stone rhino poachers
THE Ministry of Tourism has offered an undisclosed reward to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of poachers who killed a White Rhino in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone, on Tuesday. In a statement, Ministry of Tourism Principal Public Relations Officer Nelly Banda, through the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), revealed…...
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Matero Boys guidance teacher vanishes with K713,600 GCE exam fees
POLICE say they have received a report of theft of K713,600 from Matero Boys Secondary School involving a teacher, who is also a Reverend at the Reformed Church of Zambia. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspect, Eliphas Banda, allegedly stole the money which was meant for payment to the Examinations…...
Citizens can’t report corrupt UPND officials, they have no confidence in LEAs – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davis Mwila says citizens opt to use social media to expose corrupt activities in the UPND government because they have no confidence in law enforcement agencies. On Sunday, UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu urged citizens to report corrupt party officials to the Anti-Corruption Commission. However in an interview, Tuesday, Mwila said…...
LPG association of Zambia raises safety concerns over filling plant locations
THE Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Association of Zambia has raised concerns about the placement of LPG filling plants in potentially unsafe locations, such as shopping malls. Speaking in an interview, LPG Association president Obed Chiluba warned that many of these facilities were being established in unsuitable public spaces, often by individuals with little to no…...
Immigration arrests Livingstone couple for attempting to smuggle 3 Zimbabwean children
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended a Livingstone couple after it attempted to smuggle three Zimbabwean children into Zambia. In a statement, Tuesday, Department of Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said officers also intercepted a taxi driver who was transporting the children. “The Department of Immigration continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to contributing…...
COF calls for inquiry into fuel pricing before open access after OMCs cut prices
CHAPTER One Foundation has recommended that an inquiry be undertaken into the pricing of fuel before the Open Access Regime was implemented. Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala says the significant price drop from US$113 per metric ton to US$54.12 per metric ton when using the pipeline raises questions about whether earlier pricing was fair or…...
Kabwe Warriors seek redemption against Atletico Lusaka
AFTER suffering three consecutive defeats to FC MUZA, Power Dynamos, and Green Buffaloes, Kabwe Warriors will be desperate to turn their fortunes around when they take on Atletico Lusaka at Nkoloma Stadium today. However, the task will not be easy, as Atletico Lusaka are also fighting to maintain their strong momentum. Having secured two wins…...
We’ll use debt collectors to enhance repayment of loans – CEEC
THE Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission Director General, Charles Mungule, has disclosed that government will use debt collectors to enhance the repayment of loans. Meanwhile, Dr Mungule says the commission disbursed about K1.5 billion between 2022 and 2024. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC, Monday, Dr Mungule said the repayment of CEEC loans was sub-optimal. “Am…...
Kings on target as Hapoel Be’er Sheva hold Beitar Jerusalem
CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Kings Kangwa has continued his stellar 2024-25 campaign in Israel, finding the net once again as Hapoel Be’er Sheva secured a 1-1 draw against Beitar Jerusalem at the Teddy Stadium on Monday night. Kangwa, who has been in fine form since joining the Israeli top-flight club, netted his 10th goal of the season…...