Man on the run after stealing elder sister’s livestock
A CHOMA man is on the run after allegedly stealing four cattle, 18 goats and 44 sheep valued at K76,600 from his sister. Zambia Police officers have since recovered two of the four stolen cattle and detained Eric Njobvu of Mbabala area, who had bought the animals. Southern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo…...
Suspected pollution incident reported in Kafue River
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu has revealed that a suspected pollution incident has been reported in the Kafue River. In a statement, Nzovu directed Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company to temporarily suspend operations at the Kafue Raw Water Pump Station. He added that preliminary tests were ongoing to determine the extent of the…...
DEC seizes fake K280,000, nabs cocaine trafficker
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Chipata District has arrested a Zambian national for the offence of possessing K280,000 counterfeit currency, which was produced in K500 denominations. Meanwhile, in a separate development, a joint DEC operation comprising officers from Kitwe and Lusaka Districts apprehended a 36-year-old female suspect identified as, Khadija Mingel, for trafficking 25…...
Top Road Safety Rules from Our Celebrities
From sports stars to everyday pedestrians, each of us faces daily risks on the road. That’s why 1xBet ambassadors have joined the “Safety on the Road” campaign to share their essential safety rules, simple yet life-saving. Despite their diverse backgrounds, all our ambassadors agree on key principles: caution, respect, and responsibility. These aren’t just theories; […]
Do Zambians really regret voting out PF, or they’re just angry at UPND’s failed promises?
TO say that “you can remove UPND and still remain poor” is not only insensitive but also dangerously dismissive of the struggles that ordinary Zambians are enduring, especially coming from Vice-President Mutale Nalumango who is a respected woman of God. Whether intended as a real political reflection or a defensive response to criticism, her words…...
Sino-metals assessment report will be out in 2 weeks – Mposha
GREEN Economy and Environment Minister Mike Mposha has assured the nation that the water in the Kafue River has been declared fit for consumption following the Sino Metals contamination. Speaking virtually on Burning Issue, Thursday, Mposha said the company contracted to conduct an assessment following the pollution had only two weeks remaining to complete their…...
China says it’s ready to help Zambia fight HIV after US aid cut
CHINESE Embassy in Zambia Deputy Chief of Mission Wang Sheng says China is ready to help Zambia fight HIV following the withdrawal of aid by the American government. Wang has announced that China will start by donating 5,000 rapid HIV testing kits to Lusaka Province before further assistance can be provided, depending on Zambia’s willingness…...
Court jails 5 Kafue roundabout ‘thieves’
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has jailed a 38-year-old bus conductor of Kaunda Square Stage One and four others for stealing phones and other items from motor vehicles at Kafue Roundabout. Joshua Ndeba, identified as the mastermind, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment with hard labour, while the others have been jailed for two years…...
Chamanga tips young players as he prepares to hang up his boots
VETERAN striker James Chamanga has urged the current generation of Zambian footballers to shift their focus from social media to performance on the pitch. Speaking during a media engagement ahead of his final MTN Super League fixture before retirement, Chamanga emphasized the need for discipline, humility, and commitment among young players aspiring to make a…...
Involve Holy Spirit to avoid choosing intungulushi sha mungulu – Fr Bwalya
MOST times, when we put God aside in the things we do, that’s when we find ourselves choosing “nonsensical” leaders who don’t want to lead properly, says Catholic Priest Fr Robby Bwalya. During his homily, Wednesday, Fr Bwalya said people should involve the Holy Spirit when choosing leaders, both in the church and in politics…....
