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29/12/2024

ZESCO VANDALISM UPDATE - ARRESTS MADE IN CHILANGA VANDALISM INCIDENT

Lusaka, 29 December 2024 – Two suspected vandals were apprehended in connection with a cable theft incident at Chilanga Golf Club, while a third suspect tragically died of electrocution during the act.

According to police reports, officers from Chilanga Police Station arrested two male suspects, aged 31 and 25, following an operation targeting vandalism of critical infrastructure. The suspects, who reside in Chilanga District, were taken into custody and are being held at Chilanga Police Station pending further investigations.

The third individual involved in the incident was fatally electrocuted while attempting to vandalize a power cable. Authorities have deposited the deceased’s body at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) mortuary.

More vandalism details in the statment...

29/12/2024

NINE MONTH PREGNANT WOMAN MURDERED - HUSBAND ON THE RUN

December 29,2024-The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public of a tragic incident reported at Emmasdale Police Station through Marapodi Police Post.

Yesterday December 28,2024, at approximately 10:20 hours, a murder case was reported by Christine Katongo, aged 53, of house number D267 in Marapodi Compound. Ms. Katongo, who reported the discovery of the lifeless body of her daughter-in-law, Maureen Chama, aged 21, under the bed in her room.

Preliminary findings reveal that the deceased, who was nine months pregnant, was last seen alive on December 27, 2024 at about 18:00 hours when she returned from shopping for baby clothes with her husband, Samuel Himwaba, aged 24.

Later that evening, it is reported that Samuel Himwaba found the deceased with another man at a bar within Marapodi Compound. An altercation ensued, during which he allegedly beat her and dragged her home.

Yesterday December 28, 2024 in the morning, at approximately 08:30 hours, the reporter became concerned when neither her son nor daughter-in-law had woken up.

Upon checking their room, she discovered the deceased lying under the bed wrapped in a bedsheet. The body was positioned face up, with visible injuries, including a swollen forehead and face, and blood coming from her mouth.

The police visited the scene and secured the body, which has since been deposited at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) mortuary for a post-mortem examination.

A docket of case has been opened, and investigations are underway.

The suspect, Samuel Himwaba, is currently at large, and efforts to locate him are ongoing. The Zambia Police Service is appealing to anyone with information that could assist in apprehending the suspect to come forward.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this difficult time. Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.

We also like to dispel the falsehood being peddled that Ms Christine Katongo has been detained by police as criminal liability is not transferred even if the reporter in this case is the mother of the suspect.

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

29/12/2024

MORE THAN 10 HOUSES COLLAPSE FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINS IN MAZABUKA

More than 10 houses have collapsed in Mugoto area of Mazabuka District of Southern Province following heavy rains that characterized most parts the district yesterday Saturday.

Journalist Hope Chooma writes that area Ward Councilor Laybrand Chiyobwa says people's property was soaked including food stuffs.

Mr. Chiyobwa says the families affected have been left homeless and need urgent aid from Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit DMMU and well wishers.

And Mazabuka District Commissioner who is also DMMU District chairperson Oliver Mulomba says his office is putting up plans on how it will help the affected families.

He explains that temporary these families will seek refugee at Mugoto Primary School.

He says his office is working tirelessly to ensure that the affected families receive tents by tomorrow Monday.

29/12/2024

The Department of Immigration on December 27, 2024 conducted a clean up operation on suspected illegal immigrants of different nationalities in Lusaka.

Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka gives the details.

28/12/2024

Satellite Observations captured by the Zambia Meteorological Department today 28 Dec 2024 from 12:45hrs to 18:45hrs.

Red/Yellow indicates heavy rainfall.

Bluish colors indicate light rainfall.

28/12/2024

Over 50 families at Mboroma community of Senior Chief Mboroma in Muswishi ward in Luano District, Central province have been left homeless.

This is after the roofs of their houses were blown off following heavy rains and strong winds.

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28/12/2024

"Today, we announce an additional threeconfirmed cholera caseshere in Nakonde. This brings the total number of cases to ten (10) and whereas we are saddened by this development, we are hopeful that these dear ones’ lives will be saved as they are receiving appropriate treatment and they remain stable. So far, we have not lost any lives" - Douglas Syakalima, ACTING MINISTER OF HEALTH

28/12/2024

NAKONDE CHOLERA CASES RISE TO 10

Cholera cases in Nakonde District of Muchinga Province have risen from seven to ten as of this morning.

ZANIS reports that the Provincial Health Director, David Silweya, has disclosed the development this morning when he and the Provincial Permanent Secretary, Henry Mukungule, paid a courtesy call on Nakonde District Commissioner, Marvelous Sikapizya.

Dr Silweya explained that two more cholera cases after an announcement of the seven cases during a briefing in Lusaka yesterday by the Acting Minister of Health, Douglas Syakalima, were recorded adding that this morning another case was recorded making it 10 cases.

Dr Silweya stated that the Ministry of Health is doing everything possible to ensure the disease is contained.

Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary, Henry Mukungule, has commended the health personnel in the province for their quick response to ensure that the disease is controlled.

Mr Mukungule further called for concerted efforts to tackle the rising cholera cases in the district before it spreads to other districts in the province and the country at large.

The Provincial Permanent Secretary further called on the Ministry of Health to continue monitoring and implementing measures to contain the disease.

"We can defeat cholera if we take measures seriously to avoid contracting the disease within the communities in our district," he stressed.

Mr Mukungule has since urged citizens to adhere to the guidelines given by health authorities.

And the Disaster Management Mitigation Unit (DMMU) has donated assorted items in a bid to curb the cholera outbreak in the district.

Muchinga Province DMMU Regional Coordinator, Micheal Muyoba, named some of the items as hand washing soap, water containers, liquid chlorine and cholera tents among others.

Later, Mr Mukungule and his delegation visited the cholera isolation center at Nakonde Urban Clinic where he encouraged health personnel taking care of the patients to continue performing their duties diligently.

The Acting Minister of Health, Douglas Syakalima, is today in Nakonde to check on the cholera situation.

Credit – ZANIS

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27/12/2024

LIGHTNING KILLS 9 YEAR GIRL IN MAZABUKA

Lightening has killed a 9 year girl of Kapinga farms in Mazabuka District of Southern Province.

The deceased was struck by lightening while picking okra in a field with 10 other young people who sustained serious injuries in the process.

The incident occured yesterday at around 15:00 hrs.

The body of the deceased together with the survivors were rushed to Mazabuka general hospital for treatment and there conditions are stable.

The body of the deceased was deposited into Mazabuka general hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem and burial.

This is contained in a statement issued by Southern Province Police Commanding officer Auxencio Daka this evening.

27/12/2024

MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RALLIES SUPPORT TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ALCOHOL IN LUSAKA

The Ministry of Local Government has pledged to address the growing concern over the sale and production of illegal alcohol, commonly known as kachasu in Lusaka's Central Business District.

This follows concerns raised by the Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) about the public health risks posed by kachasu particularly its production in unhygienic conditions.

Speaking on the matter, Permanent Secretary for Administration Maambo Hamaundu says the production and sale of kachasu not only endanger public health but also undermine the laws and regulations designed to safeguard our communities.

Mr. Hamaundu tells Radio Chikuni News that his Ministry has committed to ramping up inspections and enforcement operations to curb illegal alcohol production.

He called on local authorities to intensify their efforts in identifying production sites and distribution points within Lusaka.

He emphasized that public cooperation is essential to the success of these initiatives, urging citizens to report suspicious activities.

He appealed for active participation from organizations such as ZACA, civil society and community members to combat the illegal production and sale of Kachasu.

27/12/2024

7 CASES OF CHOLERA RECORDED IN NAKONDE, 2ND MPOX CASECONFIRMED

The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of in Nakonde District, with seven cases reported.

The outbreak has raised concerns among health authorities, who are racing against time to contain the spread of the disease.

Acting Minister of Health, Douglas Syakalima, says the cases were reported in the Garbon area of Ntindi Village, with no travel history.

Mr. Siakalima says experts from the Ministry of Health are conducting contact tracing, disinfecting affected areas, and distribute medical supplies, seven households have been disinfected, and 39 water points have been treated.

Meanwhile, the Minister has also announced that the country has recorded its second confirmed case of Mpox in Kitwe, saying the Ministry is actively tracing contacts and enhancing surveillance to curb further spread.

He says the female patient on 21st December 2024 presented symptoms of rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes and oral ulcers.

27/12/2024

MIZINGA CHIBBABBUKA SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH HAMAPANDE RESIDENTS

Monze-based businessman Mizinga Chibbabbuka brought Christmas joy to the Hamapande community by sponsoring the ONE SABBA Christmas Tournament, which was held at Hamapande grounds.

The event saw Hachilala Football Club and Monze Might Women's Netball Club crowned champions in their respective categories.

The tournament featured four teams in each category. In football, the participating teams were Kazungula, Hachilala, Hamapande (Monze District) and Chipepo (Gwembe District). For netball, Monze Might, Hamapande, Bbuyu and Kazungula competed for top honors.

Mr. Chibbabbuka noted that the tournament was aimed at keeping the community engaged during the festive season and steering them away from potentially harmful activities.

Winners in the football category received K1,300 while the runners-up took home K1,200. In netball, the champions were awarded K900, with the second-place team earning K600.

Mr. Chibbabbuka also urged all participating teams to maintain discipline in every game, emphasizing the importance of good sportsmanship.

And local businessman Fredrick Mweene Ziyela, popularly known as Nsabata, praised the peaceful nature of the tournament. He commended Hamapande residents for their discipline and called for more such events to strengthen community ties.

Encouraged by the success of the event, Mr. Nsabata extended an invitation to Monze teams to participate in a similar tournament in Gwembe's Chipepo area.

He also appealed to well-wishers to support such initiatives in the future highlighting their role in fostering unity and promoting community interaction.

27/12/2024

POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATIONS INTO MURDER OF LIVINGSTONE WOMAN

The Zambia Police Service wishes to confirm that a murder investigation has been launched in Livingstone, following the report of a 23-year-old woman who was found dead in a neighboring yard.

Kelvin Lungu aged 28 of Nkumbi Rd 217 area in Livingstone reported that his wife Dorika Phiri aged 23 of the same abode was found dead and hanging by a mango tree at the neighbor’s yard.

This occurred on 26 December 2024 between 01:00 hours and 06:00 hours.

Brief facts of the matter are that the couple left home together on 25 December, 2024 at around 19:30 hours for Limpo’s Night Club where Yo Maps was performing.

At around 01:00 hours in the early morning of 26 December, 2024 the now deceased wife suggested to her husband that they should go home.

However, the couple had a disagreement over the route to take home, and the victim decided to go her own way.

At around 01:40 hours Kelvin Lungu reached home and found that his wife was not there as the door was locked and there was no response after several attempts of knocking on the door.

After waiting for some time he decided to go back to Limpo's Night Club but the wife was not there.

He made several efforts of searching for her between their home and Limpo's night club but to no avail.

On his fifth attempt and as he reached home around 05:45 hours he was called by his neighbour Jacqueline Kiziba aged 28 who had waken up early to make fire and she informed him that she had seen someone hanging by the tree, which is within her yard at the boundary with the deceased's yard.

Kelvin Lungu drew near and recognised the person hanging by the mango tree as his wife. He then rushed to Livingstone Central Police Station where he reported the matter.

Police visited the scene and observed that the body of the deceased was hanging by the mango tree which is about 30 meters away from her house, the tongue was protruding from the mouth and the deceased's white handbag sling was identified to be the one used as a hanging rope.

There were also some drag marks on the ground and muddy (dirty) spots were observed on the clothes of the deceased, which appeared different to the soil at the scene implying that there was some struggle or fighting before the hanging took place.

A docket of murder has been opened as there is suspected foul play and the police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

No arrests have been made at this time.

The body of the deceased has been taken to the Batoka Hospital mortuary awaiting post-mortem examination.
Issued by:

MR. AUXENSIO DAKA
COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
COMMANDING OFFICER
SOUTHERN PROVINCE

27/12/2024

ITEZHI TEZHI MP CELEBRATES GAZETTE OF NEW SCHOOLS

Itezhi Tezhi Member of Parliament Twaambo Mutinta has expressed his excitement over the recent gazetting of six new schools in Itezhi Tezhi district.

Mr Mutinta disclosed that the step taken by government to gazette Nansenga Secondary and Basanga Secondary and four primary schools namely Chuubiluhula in Nansenga , Napakwe in Shambala , Matala in Kaanzwa , and Shangubo in Mbila is long overdue a step in the right direction.

He discloses that after the introduction of free education , school enrollment increased from 29,000 to 42,000 learners and that the gazetting of these schools is a significant step toward ensuring that schools receive the necessary government funding to enhance their infrastructure and educational resources.

Mr Mutinta further emphasizes that this initiative is in line with the UPND government’s manifesto of delivering quality education and positively impacting educational outcomes and learning experiences for children in the rural areas of Itezhi Tezhi.

27/12/2024

SATELLITE PICTURE captured by the Zambia Meteorological Department today 27th December 2024 between 8:45hrs to 12:45hrs rapidly developing thunderstorms are being observed over much of the western half of Zambia and are projected to increase through the afternoon leading to rainfall activities. deep red colors indicate heavier falls.

27/12/2024

ZAMBIA LUNCHTIME WEATHER REPORT: FRIDAY (27/12/2024)

FORECAST FOR THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING: FRIDAY (27/12/2024)
Copperbelt, Northwestern, Western and Southern Provinces including the northern parts of Luapula, western parts of Lusaka and Central provinces:
Partly cloudy, slightly windy and hot with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will range between 29°C and 35°C. The evening will be partly cloudy, slightly windy and mild with isolated rain and occasional thunder.
Northern, Muchinga and Eastern Provinces including the eastern parts of Lusaka and Central province:
Partly cloudy, slightly windy and hot with a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperature will range between 27°C and 33°C. The evening will be partly cloudy, slightly windy and warm to mild with a chance of isolated thundershowers.

HIGHEST TEMPERATURE RECORDED YESTERDAY: THURSDAY (26/12/2024) Chipepo 35°C,Lusaka city airport and Senanga 34°C, Isoka and Chinsali 33°C, Kabompo, Mt Makulu and Livingstone 32°C.

Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department,
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment

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CENTRAL PROVINCE PS SAYS NO IMMEDIATE TRANSFERS FOR RECENTLY RECRUITED STAFF Central Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Milner Mwanakampwe says his office will not allow unjustifiable transfer's of recruited staff in the Province particularly those in Health and Education sector. Freelance journalist Winter Mubanga writes Dr, Mwanakampwe also says his office is investigating reports of some Health staffs in having been transferred from Luano district barely after their recruitment in the public service. The PS says when he visited Luano District mini hospital at Masansa he found that some health staff that were deployed in Luano District have left the area on transfers. He says that his office has not sanctioned any transfer's for newly recruited staff from any District in the Province, adding that those desiring to leave their station should choose between maintaining their job as his office will not allow anybody to leave their station until after 3 years of service.

ZAMBIA HAS ENOUGH ARVS - ZAMMSA The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says the country maintains a robust supply of Anti-Retroviral (ARV) drugs to meet patient demand. On Tuesday the Treatment Advocacy and Literacy Campaign and the Network of Zambian people living with HIV/AIDS disclosed that country is currently experiencing a shortage of some antiretroviral drugs meant to treat HIV. The two organizations say they have observed a sad trend of rationing ARV drugs for recipients of care on Tafed, a combination of three drugs meant to suppress the progress of the virus in the body. But ZAMMSA Senior Corporate Communications Officer Enoch Lusok says currently all patients undergoing Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) receive their necessary medications without interruption. Mr. Lusoke tells Chikuni Radio News that there is no current or impending shortage of ARVs. He says Healthcare facilities that may have experienced temporary shortages are urged to submit emergency orders for restocking to ensure uninterrupted services to the community.

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