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By Staff Reporter Four Illegal Miners have survived a mine Accident at Luanshya Pit 6. The incident Occurred on 3rd November at 24:30 hours at Pit 6 Luanshya CLM and was reported to police by Gift Kampamba aged 37 also an illegal miner.  Kampamba reported that four illegal Small Scale Miners who were mining at […]

 By Anthony Chomba    Kamfinsa Member of Parliament Christopher Kang’ombe says adequate provision of water to some health facilities in Kitwe has been challenging owing to prolonged hours of load shedding. And Mr. Kang’ombe says over the years, Kitwe has expanded and that up to date, the town has only two water treatment plants that […]

By Staff Reporter  Mafken TV Chief Executive Officer Edward Mphande has urged government to consider tax waivers for private media houses amidst the current energy crisis being faced by the country. Mr. Mphande says media houses are currently operating under difficult conditions due to load shedding thereby facing challenges when it comes to generating revenue.  […]

By Anthony Chomba  The United Party for  National Development (UPND) Alliance Chairperson for mobilisation Joseph Kasonde says the time for political parties to join the alliance and prove their relevance is now. Mr Kasonde says any time later than this might be too late or never for any political party to do so.   He […]

By Staff Reporter  The National Action For Quality Education In Zambia NAQEZ is Urging government to implement stringent health measures now to prevent a possible outbreak of cholera in January 2025. NAQEZ Executive Director Dr. Aaron Chansa recalls that last year’s cholera outbreak disrupted the nation to the extent that schools were forced to close […]

By Staff Reporter  Government has revealed that it will reserve the chicken rearing, egg production and block making categories of investment for Zambians. Small and Medium Enterprises SMEs minister Elias Mubanga says under one of the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission CEEC Act, it stipulates that government under CEEC is mandated to reserve specific areas of […]

By Respite Kaoma Kitwe District Health Director Francis Liywali has disclosed that the district recorded 110 maternal deaths over the past three years, with an average of 30 women dying annually during childbirth.  Dr. Liywali described the situation as a significant concern requiring urgent attention.   Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Kitwe, Network for […]

By Fridah Chalwe The Copperbelt Development Foundation has officially handed over a new Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) block at Kamuchanga District Hospital in Mufulira District on the Copperbelt Province.  Constructed at a cost of K1.6 million, the facility is set to benefit over 210,000 residents in the community.   During the handover ceremony, Copperbelt Permanent Secretary […]

By Comfort Nthala Vice President Mutale Nalumango has expressed confidence in the United Party for National Development (UPND)’s performance, stating that government is working hard to meet the nation’s needs and remains focused on delivering for the people.  The Vice President highlighted that Zambians appreciate these efforts and do not seem to be leaning toward […]

By Staff Reporter The Food Reserve Agency FRA has extended the crop marketing season by 30 days. The Agency every year commences the crop marketing season on 1st of May and closes on 31st of October subject to market dynamics.   FRA Executive Director Mwansa Chamatete says the extension has been necessitated by the market […]