Zambia records 26 new Mpox, 6 cholera cases
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has revealed that the country recorded 26 new confirmed cases of Mpox between April 17 and May 12, 2025. Dr Muchima says six new cholera cases, linked to the use of untreated borehole water in proximity to sewer lines, were also detected in Kabwe District. And Dr Muchima says government…...
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ZAF to act on officers who passed accident scene without helping
THE Zambia Air Force (ZAF) has expressed its concern regarding a viral video that shows a ZAF vehicle with personnel on board passing an accident scene along Great East Road without stopping to render assistance. The Air Force says it is treating this matter with the seriousness it deserves and has since launched an internal…...
Police warn SP youths planning to protest over drug theft: “We’ll meet on the ground”
THE Socialist Party (SP) says it plans to stage a peaceful protest this Friday over government’s failure to stop the theft of US donated drugs, which caused the American government to withdraw $50 million worth of aid from Zambia. However, Zambia Police Service spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has warned that should the Socialist Party youths proceed…...
It’s my duty to call ZAMMSA, MoH when they’re doing wrong things – HH’s advisor
PRESIDENTIAL Advisor on Health Roma Chilengi says former ZAMMSA director general Victor Nyasulu should simply own up for his actions, rather than trying to appeal for public sympathy. Responding to Nyasulu’s revelations that he would receive calls from Prof Chilengi and Lawrence Mwananyanda regarding procurement matters, Prof Chilengi said it was his job to ensure…...
There is no link between my acquittal and joining UPND – Amos
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s press aide Amos Chanda says there is no link between his acquittal and the decision to join UPND. Chanda has described his acquittal as a relief, adding that the PF had always wanted him to be convicted. On Monday, the Lusaka High Court quashed Chanda’s 12-month sentence in a matter where…...
Court rejects BoZ’s application in Investrust liquidation case
THE Lusaka High Court has dismissed the Bank of Zambia’s application to throw out the case in which a British bank has requested a judicial review of BoZ’s decision to liquidate Investrust Bank Plc. BoZ had asked the High Court to dismiss the matter for multiplicity of actions. In this case, the Bank of Nevis…...
Chipyoka signs 3-yr deal at Hapoel Petah Tikva
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Songa Chipyoka has signed a three-year deal with Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Petah Tikva, marking a major step forward in his professional career. The move comes after a successful one-year loan spell from ZESCO United. Chipyoka’s transfer to the Israeli club, which recently earned promotion to the top-flight league, was facilitated by…...
Things are bad, says Kampamba as violence continues in Libya
CHIPOLOPOLO midfielder Kelvin Mubanga Kampamba has raised alarm over the escalating violence in Tripoli, Libya, which has been rocked by the most intense clashes that entered a second night on Tuesday and extended into Wednesday morning. Kampamba, who plays for Libyan giants Al Madina SC, took to social media to express his concerns as fighting…...
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