THE COST OF LIVING KEEPS GOING UP
The cost of living for a family of five, as measured by the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) for April 2023 increased to K9, 112.6 from K9, 003.21 recorded…
FOUR CHINSALI HEADMEN EXPELLED OVER ILLEGAL LAND DEALS
Four headmen in Chinsali District in Muchinga Province of Zambia have been expelled from their villages, due to their involvement in illegal land allocation. The expulsion was announced during an…
GIRL 14 TESTIFIES IN HER EARLY MARRIAGE CASE
The trial in a matter in which a 25-year-old man has been charged with marrying a child learner, has commenced in the Chinsali Magistrates court. James Mukuka is said to…
RECRUITMENT OF 4,500 TEACHERS UNDERWAY
The Teaching Service Commission has announced that the recruitment exercise for 4,500 teachers is underway. Teaching Service Commission Acting Chairperson, Fridah Lukwesa, says the commission is clearing the system to…
HUNGER LOOMING IN PARTS OF ITEZHI TEZHI DISTRICT
Hunger is looming in Itezhi Tezhi District, under Chieftainess Muwezwa in Southern Zambia, following poor harvest as a result of floods experienced in the last rainy season. Chieftainess Muwezwa of…
MEALIE MEAL SMUGGLING CURBED IN NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE
North Western Province Minister Robert Lihefu says mealie meal smuggling has been contained in the eleven districts of the province. Mr. Lihefu says the provincial administration will continue collaborating with…
GIRL,14, MARRIED OFF IN SHIWANGANDU
By Cecilia Kayaya Mporokoso Chinsali Subordinate court has heard a matter in which a 25 year old man, married a 14 year old juvenile, who is now pregnant. James Mukuka…
PAMELA CHISUMPA’S ABDUCTOR NOT RESTING AS GUIDED BY HEALTH EXPERT
A medical report availed before the Lusaka High Court has revealed that James Mulenga, a suspect in the alleged abduction of Pamela Chisumpa and twelve others is not getting enough…
MUCHINGA GOLD RUSH: FOUR CHIEFS ACCUSE FELLOW LEADER OF PROMOTING ILLEGALITY
Some Bemba Chiefs in Muchinga Province have denounced illegal gold mining activities in Mpika and Shiwangandu Districts. Speaking at a press briefing at his Palace, Senior Chief Nkula has charged…
LUSAKA WOMAN ACCUSED OF SHELTERING STREET KIDS LOSES PROPERTY
A Woman of Lusaka’s Northmead area has been left traumatized after her properties worth K54, 000 have been destroyed by unknown people, amid accusations that she is sheltering street kids.…