THE CHILDREN BEARING THE BRUNT OF THE MPOX OUTBREAK
With mpox being declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization because of its rapid spread, all eyes have been on the Democratic Republic of…
THERE’S NOW A REDUCTION IN DOG DEATHS, REVEALS VAZ
The Veterinary Association of Zambia-VAZ has observed a reduction of Aflatoxin deaths in dogs and other animals, days after the national food poisoning scandal surfaced. Speaking to Diamond News in…
JUMBO STRIKES AGAIN: MOB VENTS AT AUTHORITIES
The death of a 33-year-old male of Ndele Village in Kazungula District, in Southern Province has triggered outrage after agitated community members refused authorities to pick the body of a…
EIGHT BODIES RETRIEVED FROM CHONGWE GRAVEL MINE ACCIDENT
The Zambia Police Service regrets to inform the public that eight bodies have been retrieved following the tragic accident that occurred at the gravel mine in Chongwe earlier today. The…
DEBT RESTRUCTURING STILL INEFFICIENT, CSO’S HAVE REVEALED
Social Protection Advocacy and Coalition says the debt restructuring deal clinched by the Zambian Government and its creditors is still inefficient to reduce the country’s debt expenditure in order to…
IT’S EIGHT MILLERS WITH AFLATOXINS, GOVT NAMES THEM
In response to an intense public outcry, the government has named eight milling companies found with Aflatoxins that exceed safety levels. Speaking at a joint press briefing in Kitwe, Ministry…
NOISE POLLUTION, CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES RIFE IN LUSAKA’S MTENDERE
Mtendere East Residents have expressed anger with a bar which has continued to play loud music during late hours, against the council directive. In an interview with Diamond news, the…
CONGO REPORTS MORE THAN 1,000 NEW MPOX CASES IN A WEEK. AFRICAN AUTHORITIES ASK FOR VACCINES
Congo reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases in the last week up to Tuesday as African health authorities asked for desperately needed vaccines to help fight its “growing” threat…
THREE UNHURT IN EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT LANDING
An engine failure on Tuesday evening forced a helicopter to make emergency landing in a sewer pond, near Livingstone`s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. According to police, two international tourists were on…
GOVT CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF AFLATOXIN IN MEALIE MEAL, OVER 400 DOGS DIE
The government has confirmed the presence of Aflatoxins in ten (10) mealie meal brands that has led to the death of over 400 dogs. According to the Minister of Health,…