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The Professional Teachers Union of Zambia (PROTUZ) has advised its member’s country wide to accept the 8 percent salary increment awarded to public service workers by government. PROTUZ spokesperson Brian Mwila said this in an interview with Mafken FM today. Meanwhile, Public Service Management Division Permanent Secretary Boniface Chimbwali says the 8 percent salary increment […]
A political activist on the Copper belt has bemoaned the pace at which the voter registration exercise is being conducted. Kennedy Kalunga who is also former UPND Copper belt spokesperson has appealed to Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ to reprogram the system and extend the exercise as soon as possible. Mr. Kalunga said this in […]
The opposition Peoples Alliance for Change PAC has added its voice to those calling for the immediate release of a University of Zambia UNZA student who has been in detention since November 18th 2020. Tom Matomola was arrested on the 18th of November, 2020 following his lone protest in his boxer shorts carrying a placard […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
