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24/04/2024

POLICE STILL INVESTIGATING KILLING OF CHIPATA COUNCIL EMPLOYEE

By Samuel Khwawe

The family of Alick Banda, a driver and employee of Chipata City Council, is demanding justice following his untimely demise under unclear circumstances.

Alick Banda died at his girlfriend's house in Munga Township, leaving his loved ones in distress and seeking answers to the cause of his death.

Bridget Banda, the mother of the deceased, remains in shock and disbelief over the lack of a clear explanation regarding her son's death.

Eastern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer, Steven Mayoko, says investigations into Alick Banda's death are ongoing.

23/04/2024

FAILURE TO PAY FOR MICHOPO WORTH K5 CLAIMS TEENAGERS LIFE

By Kalombe Kapambwe

18-year-old Mwata Yowa of Sekondi village in Samfya district has been stabbed to death by Musaba, aged 17, for allegedly failing to pay for Michopo (meat snack) worth K5.

According to the eyewitness, onlookers offered to pay the bearer on behalf of the now deceased before the fight ensued, but he denied the money unless it came from Mwata’s pocket.

Musaba stabbed Mwata through the neck, leaving him bleeding through the mouth and nose.

23/04/2024

5 YEAR OLD HACKED TO DEATH BY GRANDFATHER

By Kalombe Kapambwe

A five-year-old child, Lazarus Mwewa, has allegedly been hacked to death by his grandfather, Ponde Kafwanka, in Sub Chief K***a Mfumu's chiefdom in Chembe district.

Ponde has admitted having killed his grandson and that his intention was to eat some of his body parts.

The child’s body parts which include the heart, liver, eyes, and intestines were found in his grandfather's grass-thatched house.

The child was deceived by his grandfather into thinking they were going to the bush to set traps for wild animals, but instead was killed and cut into pieces.

23/04/2024

A SEVENTY year old man of Garneton, Kitwe has defiled a 12 year female neighbour - ZNBC

22/04/2024

COP DIES IN FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT AT KKIA

By ZR Reporter

A 28-year-old police officer has died in a fatal road accident on airport road involving his Kawasaki motorbike and a Mercedes Benz car which did not give the right of way to the officer.

Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the fatality and identified the deceased as Raphael Mupatayi of Airpot Division.

“It is with deep regret that the Zambia Police service announce a fatal road traffic accident that occurred today, Monday April 22,2024, around 07:30 hours along the Airport Road at Meanwood Junction, near Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The incident involved the untimely demise of Constable Raphael Mupatayi, aged 28, a dedicated police officer from Airport Division, who was riding a Kawasaki motorbike bearing registration number AEB4638,” Hamoonga stated. “Tragically, Constable Mupatayi was pronounced deceased upon arrival at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital. Additionally, Constable John Mulenga, aged 29, also from Airport Division and riding as a pillion, sustained serious injuries in the accident. He has been promptly rushed to University Teaching Hospital for urgent medical attention.”

He stated that also involved in the collision was Dorothy Mulenga Kumwenda, aged 56, of Meanwood Ndeke Phase One who was driving a Mercedes Benz ML 350, registration number ALL 7169.

“The vehicle sustained damages to the front right fender, right side view mirror, front windscreen, front right headlamp, and front bumper.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred due to the driver of the Mercedes Benz failing to yield the right of way to the motorbike, which had the lawful right of way,” Hamoonga stated.
“A case docket has been opened, and thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident are currently underway. The Inspector General of Police and the entire police service extend their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues

22/04/2024

JUST IN:

IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT NABS TWO ZAMBIANS FOR TRANSPORTING 50 ETHIOPIAN IMMIGRANTS

22/04/2024

TIKTOK WARNS US BAN WOULD 'TRAMPLE FREE SPEECH'

TikTok says a potential ban on its app in the US would "trample the free speech" of 170 million Americans.

The US House of Representatives voted on Saturday to ban TikTok if the app's owner does not cut its ties with China.

The legislation was part of a US foreign policy package that included aid for Ukraine and could become law as early as next week.

In recent months US officials have voiced alarm over TikTok's popularity with young people.

They allege TikTok's owner Bytedance is subservient to Beijing - accusations it has repeatedly denied.

The TikTok legislation was included in a package, approved by lawmakers, that would send $61bn (£49bn) in foreign aid to Ukraine, as well as money for Israel and Taiwan.

The House of Representatives voted on TikTok's future first - with 360 to 58 voting on the updated divest-or-ban bill.

The Senate is expected to vote on the bill next week and previously US President Joe Biden has said he will sign the legislation.

If the bill becomes law, Bytedance will have nine months to sell its stake - with a possible three-month extension while a sale is in progress - or face a ban. [BBC]

22/04/2024

Conveyor operator diẽs in mine accident.

22/04/24

A 51 year old conveyor operator at PLR Mänganese Smelting Company Henry Mwenda died after being pulled by conveyor belts into the machine.

The accident happened on 21/04/2024 around 19:30 hours at the smelting plant located in Pensulo, Serenje.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased reported on duty at 14:00 hours as an operator. While feeding raw Mänganese into the feeder around 19:30 hours, he did not respond to a signal to start the machine after tippers loaded with mänganese offloaded in the next feed. This made his workmates to check on him, and he was f0und d£ad and stuck in the machine. A check on the body revealed that the conveyor belt pulled him by the right arm into the machine.

He sustained a broken right hand, bruises on the chest and face, and was also blêêding from the nose and mouth.

The body of the deceased is lying in the Serenje hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.

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22/04/2024

Court dismisses damage case after girl says she slept with ex boyfriend more than twice

A FATHER of an 18-year old Grade 12 girl who was impregnated by her boyfriend was left bewildered after the court dismissed the case of damage.

Kedrick Muwowo had dragged Chanda Kamango in this case citing compensation for damage after his daughter was impregnated by the defendant.

The matter came up before Magistrate Harriet Mulenga in Matero Local Court.

Magistrate Mulenga asked Chanda if he was responsible for the pregnancy to which he accepted.

She then ordered the girl, Mary Muwowo, to stand before the court.

Magistrate Mulenga asked Mary if Chanda was her first boyfriend to which she answered in the negative.

When asked who her first boyfriend was, Mary mentioned the name Mathews Mulenga.

“How many times did you sleep with Mathews?” Magistrate Mulenga asked.

Mary responded that she could not remember but it was more than twice.

At this point, Magistrate Mulenga told the two parties that the claim of compensation for damage was not successful because Mathews was the one who damaged Mary and not Chanda.

The ruling shocked Muwowo because as far as he was concerned, Chanda had accepted the charge.

Magistrate Mulenga explained to Muwowo that the person to sue for damage was Mathews and not Chanda.

Credit: Zambia Daily Mail

22/04/2024

FASHION SAKALA LAUNCHES MBENJERE FOOTBALL LEAGUE FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED TALENTS

Fashion Sakala has launched the Mbenjere Fashion Sakala Football League aimed at supporting football talents in underprivileged communities with a budget of K200,000.

Sakala says his vision is to provide opportunities for aspiring footballers in his home villages to pursue their dreams of becoming professional athletes.

24 teams from Mbenjere and surrounding villages will feature in the league and will receive football jerseys and match balls to aid in their participation, among other requirements.

Credit - Grindstone Television

22/04/2024

FINANCIAL CRIMES COURT IS AN ILLEGAL ENTITY - MAKEBI ZULU

By Prudence Chota

Lawyer Makebi Zulu says the Economic and Financial claims court is an illegal entity that has been set up to persecute Patriotic Front -PF members.

Mr. Zulu tells Diamond News that the fact that the establishment of the financial crimes court was presided by a statement from the President means there was interfering in the operations of the judiciary.

He said this during a recording of the Costa Program which airs right after this news bulletin.

21/04/2024

G9 DROP OUT MAKING K7000 A DAY, URGES JOBLESS GRADUATES TO OPEN EYES

Lusaka, Sunday (April 21, 2024) MEDIA STATEMENT

A 23 year old man who dropped out of school in Grade 9 following the death of his father is making K7000 on a good day from his auto electronics business at Lusaka's Panganani Area.

Emmanuel Tembo has since urged graduates not to sit idle with papers at home but learn a life saving skill to survive while waiting for formal employment.

In an interview with Convergent Freelance Journalist Bangwe Naviley Chisenga, Tembo said his life became unbearable in 2014 when his father died, forcing him to work at a Car Wash earning less than K1000 per month.

Tembo said that in 2020, he learnt Auto
Electronics through observation, thereby making K7000 on a good day.

He said he has managed to pass on the knowledge to five other people that are equally working independently while still grooming others.

Tembo said competition has remained his biggest challenge at Panganani but has fought it by building a formidable clientele through personal reputation of not disappointing clients or stealing from them.

He disclosed that he is looking forward to establishing his own company in future to create formal jobs for others.

Tembo said he is further looking forward to a formidable foundation in his new marriage life especially when his child is born in months time.

He said his narrative can be powerful motivators and can play a role in shaping public opinion on education, employment, and economic development.

CREDIT: Byta FM

21/04/2024

JUST IN:
Socialite Kidist Kifle Mulenga has sued a Zambian citizen, Elias Musyani, for accusing her of being a prõstitute and an £vil stepmother.

Mrs. Mulenga also claims that the accused threatened to rap£ her.

The complainant has filed a complaint at the Lusaka Magistrates Court using the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Law.

21/04/2024

51 YEAR OLD MAN ALLEGEDLY DEFILES HIS SIX YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER

A 51 year old man of Chasefu district in Eastern Province has been arrested, for allegedly defiling his six year old granddaughter.

Kennedy Nyirenda of Zibulo Village in Senior chief Magodi's area is suspected to have defiled the minor between 05th and 07th April, this year at the same village.

Eastern Province Deputy Police Commissioner Stephen Mayoko confirmed the incident in a statement made available to ZANIS in Chasefu today.

Mr Mayoko said 41 year old Getrude Mkandawire who is the wife of the suspect reported to police that her six year old granddaughter was defiled by her husband.

He said the minor sustained some bruises and painful private parts.

Mr Mayoko said brief facts are that between 5 and 7 April this year Mkandawire left home for a church programme which ended on April 7 leaving behind her husband, her son and the victim.

He explained that when she went back home she found her granddaughter unwell and at that point narrated how she was defiled by her grandfather.

The Eastern Province Deputy Police Chief said it was at this point that the matter was reported to police and a medical report was issued.

He disclosed that the minor was rushed to Lundazi District Hospital, where she was examined and confirmed to have been defiled.

Meanwhile, Mr Mayoko disclosed that the suspect was arrested and charged for the subject offence.

20/04/2024

MATERO DOCTOR SUED OVER SURGICAL NAPKIN LEFT IN PATIENTS ABDOMEN

A Medical Doctor at Matero Level One Hospital only identified as Mushota has been sued for allegedly leaving a surgical napkin in a patient's abdomen

20/04/2024

BOYD MKANDAWIRE SPEAKS OUT: I HOLD NOTHING AGAINST KALABA EVEN THOUGH CHARLENE WAS MY WIFE UNTIL HER DEATH

… I paid lobola to her mother!

FORMER Kabwe Warriors player Boyd Mukandawire says Charlene Mumba was his wife as he paid K12,000 dowry to her mother in 2014.

According to Kalemba, Boyd said despite what happened, he is praying for the well being of former Chipolopolo soccer player Rainford Kalaba who is rumored to have been having a relationship with his wife.

The couple had two children together.

Boyd said he married Charlene in 2014 and had been charged K20,000 as dowry out of which he paid K12,000.

“We got married in 2014 when she was still learning at Arakan School in G12, I just paid dowry to her mother and we started staying together,” said Boyd.

“We never separated with my wife, the reason she went to stay that side in Chilenje was because it was near the hotel she was working, we thought that in Emmasdel, we would only be wasting a lot of money and she carried our eldest son Boyd because it could be easier to prepare him for school.”

He said while Charlene was at her mother's place, he communicated with her regularly as his wife and nothing seemed wrong.

Boyd said he had no idea that Charlene was having an affair with Kalaba whom he regarded as his elder brother until the day of the accident.

He revealed that her death came as double shock to him as he also came to discover that she was cheating on him with a man he regarded as a mentor and elder brother.

“I regarded Kalaba as my elder brother, I don’t feel myself right now, I can't lie to you because leaving my children orphaned like that, who is going to be taking care of them now. My wife is no more and I blame both of them but I will continue to regard Kalaba as my Elder brother... So as for now I cant say he is not my elder brother despite the situation and I wish him a quick recovery, in fact am praying he gets well soon.

“I Just got shocked after finding out I cant lie, you just

20/04/2024

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19/04/2024

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19/04/2024

Goodbye mommy!

Boyd Jr and Lubuto Mukandawire aged 8 and 5 respectively lay wreaths on the grave of their mother, Charlene at the Leopards Hill Memorial Park in Lusaka this afternoon - Picture by Buumba Mwitumwa!April 18, 2024

18/04/2024

4 DÈAD, SEVERAL INJURED

FOUR people have lost their lives, with several others injured, after a north bound Hino Light Truck carrying 18 passengers from Monze and loaded with pigs and goats, collided with an oncoming Volvo Tanker Truck in Kapiri Mposhi, Thursday morning.

The fatality occurred around 08:30 hours along the Ndola Highway at Katanino Trading Area, with the Hino Truck enroute to Kasumbalesa.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred when the driver of the Hino Truck, Fex Muleya, 32, of Mooyo Village in Pemba, attempted to overtake improperly and collided with the oncoming Tanker Truck.

Police Public Relations Officer, Rae Hamoonga, notes that two male passengers lost their lives on the scene, with the other two dying whilst receiving treatment at Kapiri Mposhi Hospital.

The deceased passenger from the Hino Truck have been named as Morton Chonga, aged 35, Teddy Chibele, 30, Coin Hamwiza, 45 and a yet to be identified male.

Meanwhile, those who sustained serious injuries are Mwiinga Kiphinedy Mwiinga, aged 27, Boyd Kantin, 27, Mudenda Mapenzi, 30, Chizala Pesi, 36 and Trail Hamwiza, aged 40.

Other injured adult persons of yet to be ascertained age are Munenda Kizito, Joyce Milimo, Chris Lubasi and Tryford Hakunyu, while two unidentified females are currently unconscious and receiving medical attention.

Hamoonga notes that all injured individuals are from Monze and have been admitted to Kapiri Mposhi District Hospital for treatment.

He adds that the driver of the Tanker, Kennedy Chiluba, 36, of Ndola and three other passengers from the Hino truck escaped unhurt.

By broadcast time, the driver of the Hino Truck was reported to be at large, with efforts underway to locate and bring him to justice.

18/04/2024

BREAKING NEWS!

LUBINDA ACQUITTED

Former Patriotic Front (PF) Vice president, Given Lubinda, has been acquitted for possessing properties reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime.

18/04/2024

A mother deliberately burns her nine-year-old daughter on the brazier

18/04/2024

G7 PUPIL KILLS SELF OVER PHONE

A 16-year-old Grade 7 pupil of Walela Primary School in Chipata has committed su***de after allegedly being questioned for using her grandmother’s mobile phone without permission.

Rachael Singogo, who resides in Walela, is believed to have taken her life on Sunday by taking a poisonous tablet after being warned by her grandmother not to use her mobile phone again.

According to the police, she took her grandmother’s phone on Saturday and when she returned, her grandmother, who was not pleased that she went away with the gadget, warned her not to use it again.

Eastern Province deputy police commanding officer Stephen Mayoko said after the victim took the tablets, she was rushed to Walela Clinic, where she was later referred to Chipata Central Hospital.

However, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chipata Central Hospital.
Mr Mayoko said police inspected the body at Chipata Central Hospital and it had no physical injuries.

“Brief facts are that the now deceased on April 13, 2024, at an unknown time, took a phone for her grandmother Manjase Lungu and when she returned she was warned not to use it again,” he said.

Mr Mayoko said the family proceeded with burial as no foul play is being suspected.

Image: Chipata

18/04/2024

POLICE BUST GLOBAL CYBER GANG ACCUSED OF INDUSTRIAL-SCALE FRAUD

Police have taken down a gang accused of using a technology service that helped criminals use fraudulent text messages to steal from victims.

They have arrested 37 people worldwide and are contacting victims.

Officers say younger people who grew up with the internet were the most likely to fall for the "phishing" scam.

The technology allowed scammers without technical skills to bombard victims with messages designed to trick them into making payments online.

Police targeted the gang's site, LabHost, which helped criminals send the messages and direct victims to fake websites appearing to be legitimate online payment or shopping services.

It had enabled the criminals to steal identity information, including 480,000 card numbers and 64,000 Pin codes, known in criminal slang as "fullz data", the police said.

Detectives do not know how much money was stolen but estimate the LabHost site made nearly £1m ($1.25m) in profits. [BBC]

17/04/2024

JAPAN PLEDGES 1.5 BILLION USD INVESTMENT IN ZAMBIA’S MINING SECTOR

By Prudence Chota

The Japanese government has pledged an investment of $1.5 billion to support investment by Japanese companies to boost Zambia’s mining sector.

Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Saito Ken, says the Japanese business corporation is eager to invest in the country’s mining industry.

And ministry vice Minister, Taku Ishii, says his government will seek support from the Zambian government once the investment becomes materialized and is hoping to conclude the investment agreement as soon as possible.

Mr. Ishii says he has heard of Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema’s high hopes for Japan to use its capital and technology to create value addition and jobs for the young people and says his country aims to build a win-win relationship that will create jobs in Zambia, not only through mine development but also through the creation of supply chains for smelting and processing, human resource development, and technical cooperation.

Meanwhile, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Paul Kabuswe, says in order to enhance the beneficial cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, government is proposing collaboration and investment with Japan in areas such as geological mapping of the country.

Mr. Kabuswe says this is in order to increase the geological mapping coverage from the current 56.36% which ultimately is expected to increase investment in the exploration and mining sector.

The mines minister is in Tokyo, Japan, where he is attending the Zambia-Japan Investment Seminar in Tokyo organized by the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC).

17/04/2024

Girl 16 takes her own life after being warned NOT to use granny's phone.

A 16-year-old grade 7 pupil at Walela Primary School in Chipata has allegedly committed su***de by taking poisonous tablets used for treating maize.

Racheal Singogo of Walela Compound in Chipata is believed to have taken her life on Sunday by taking a poisonous tablet after being warned by her grandmother NOT to use her phone again.

Brief facts of the matter are that Racheal was on Saturday, 13th April 2024 at unknown time took a phone of her grandmother Manjase Lungu and when she returned, she was warned not to use it again.

The victim was rushed to Walela Clinic, where she was later referred to Chipata Central Hospital and was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Racheal has been buried as police suspected no foul play.

This is according to a statement made available to Breeze FM News by Eastern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Stephen Mayoko.

C: BreezeFM

17/04/2024

9.8 MILLION ZAMBIANS SEVERELY AFFECTED BY DRAUGHT

By Darius Choonya

Republican President Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that 9.8 million Zambia have severely been affected by the draught situation in Zambia.

In his statement on the draught response appeal, the President has since asked for urged support to tackle the situation.

He says the country need about K 23. 5 billion to adequately address the urgent humanitarian and recovery needs resulting from the drought that has affected millions of Zambians.

The President has since made an appeal to the international community, local partners, the private sector, religious organizations, and civil society organizations to extend their financial and material support in mitigating the devastating effects of the drought crisis.

16/04/2024

JUST IN:

Former President Edgar Lungu's daughter Chiyeso's properties worth over K 9 million have been forfeited to the state.

16/04/2024

LEVY MWANAWASA HOSPITAL SUED OVER SURGICAL BANDAGE LEFT IN PATIENTS ABDOMEN

By Darius Choonya

Lusaka's Levy Mwanawasa Hospital has been dragged to court by a patient who was left with a surgical bandage (Gossypiboma) embedded within her abdomen during a c-section in January 2023.

The complainant in this matter, Idah Lungu is seeking among other claims an amount of K1. 4 million as special damages.

Ms. Lungu in her statement of claim says on January 03, 2023, she had a full-term pregnancy and was admitted to Levy Mwanawasa Hospital where she was booked for Caesarean Section procedure for the delivery of her baby.

She further says six months after being discharged from the hospital in June 2023, she began to experience severely excruciating abdominal pains and was treated for gastritis at a local private clinic where treatment appeared to ease the pain.

The complainant further says in October 2023, she developed severe diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal pains and was subsequently treated for typhoid at a private clinic but despite the treatment of the said typhoid, her condition continued to deteriorate causing her to experience regular syncopes and numbness in the legs which resulted in her having difficulties in walking.

Ms. Lungu, however, says on December 3, 2023, she underwent surgery at Mina Soko Military Hospital whose personnel found an abdominal pack consisting of surgical bandage (gossypiboma) embedded within the plaintiff's abdomen which had negligently been left in her abdomen during the c-section conducted by Levy Mwanawasa Hospital in January of 2023.

She says the hospital then proceeded to extract the said abdominal pack from the plaintiff's abdomen and sutured her abdomen thereafter.

16/04/2024

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