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AN ELDERLY man has brutally stabbed his wife to death after a marital dispute as residents in Bundabunda village helplessly watched in broad daylight.The man, identified as Alfred Mwanza, 79, of Bundabunda village, stabbed his wife, Iness Shumba, 65, more than five times with a knife in full view of her family and neighbours.The incident […]
Former Senegal, Fulham and Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has died aged 42. Diop made 129 appearances in the Premier League and also had spells in England with West Ham United and Birmingham City. He played for Senegal at the 2002 World Cup, scoring the winner in the tournament’s opening game as his country beat […]
A funeral worker who took a selfie next to the open casket of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona as his body lay in state in Buenos Aires has been fired and begged for forgiveness. The images, which were shared widely online, sparked international outrage – including death threats. Claudio Fernandez told Radio Diez on Friday […]
A 52 year old woman of Mufumbwe district has died after being struck by lightning. Police have identified the deceased as Monica Muswenyaesa. North western province police commissioner Elias Chushi says the incident occurred on 23 November 2020 in Mufumbwe district. The body of the deceased is laying in Mufumbwe District Hospital Mortuary awaiting burial.
Christian Coalition of Zambia Secretary General Paul Mbulo has condemned the video that has gone viral on social media in which President Edgar Lungu was insulted. Dr. Mbulo said the act should be condemned by all well meaning Zambians because the reports of youths disrespecting elders have become alarming. He said this in an interview […]
Police on the Copperbelt have turned down a request for the opposition Upnd to hold a youth conference in the Mufulira district. The youth conference was supposed to be graced by Upnd leader Hakainde Hichilema today. Upnd Cooper belt Deputy Spokesperson Godfrey Kamangu has confirmed the development to Mafken FM Radio. This is the second […]
The Zambia Institute of Independent Media Association ZIIMA has bemoaned the lack of consultations by government on the implementation of the first ever Media Development policy. ZIIMA consultant Wilson Pondamali says government should have considered engaging the private sector in the formulation so as to have the agenda implemented and welcomed by all. He said […]
The Lusaka resident of Kalingalinga area who on Sunday clobbered an Anglican priest during a church service has handed himself over to police. Police service spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the arrest of the man identified as Leonard Mwale to Mafken FM Radio today. Ms. Katongo said Mwale aged 62 handed over him self to […]
Senior Chief Mukuni of the Leya people of Kazungula has bemoaned the decision by the Government to halt the issuance of National Registration Cards NRC’s in Southern Province. The traditional ruler says the decision is shocking and disgraceful, and has never happened in the history of Zambia since independence. The traditional leader said this in […]
Information and Broadcasting services Minister Dora Siliya says this is the first time in the history of the country that Government has come up with a policy that sets out its vision and mission to promote freedom of expression by guaranteeing press freedom. Ms. Siliya adds that the Policy is anchored on four main pillars […]
