SOLWEZI MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH AFTER FAILING OFF COLD BOX
In a sad turn of events the Cold box excitement has led to the death of an unidentified person who is said to have fallen off the Cold box and unfortunately got trapped under the a truck.
In a video made available to BEATS FM ,shows the crushed body with entrails on the roadside with a crowd of people screaming in horror.
The police is yet to issue a statement on the unfortunate incident. We sympathize with the SOLWEZI community and the bereaved family.
Below is half of the full video that shows the unfortunate events.
Only 5 Percent of Land in North-Western is left - HRH Chief MUMENA
His Royal Highness Chief Mumena of the Kaonde people has expressed deep concern over the rapid depletion of customary land in the North-Western Province, with only 5 percent of the land remaining free from mineral exploration and exploitation. He attributed this alarming situation to the state’s continued acquisition of traditional land for mining activities without obtaining consent from local communities.
Speaking during the Environmental Protection Dialogue where he was among the guest speakers, Chief Mumena criticized the laws and policies that allow mining companies to receive licenses from Lusaka without the engagement or approval of local settlers. He emphasized that this process is not only disenfranchising the people but also taking away their heritage.
"Traditional land must benefit the local people, but under current circumstances, once a 99-year lease for exploration is granted, the land is lost forever and can no longer be re-inherited by the original settlers," said Chief Mumena.
The chief further lamented the long-term environmental damage caused by mining activities in the region. He stressed the importance of protecting the environment from pollution, as enshrined in the Zambian constitution. "We must ensure that our natural resources, including our land and forests, are preserved for future generations. This is not just about development today, but about the legacy we leave for tomorrow," he noted.
Chief Mumena also called for the protection of traditional land from exploitation, saying there needs to be a balance between development and safeguarding the interests of local communities. "Our lands are being taken away for exploration, but the local people see very little benefit. There needs to be more transparency, and the local communities must have a say in how their land is used," he said.
He urged the government to revise existing policies to ensure that local settler
FELIX MUTATI REAFFIRMS HIS POSITION AS MDC PRESIDENT AND WITHDRAWS MOYO'S APPOINTMENT
Minister of Technology Felix Mutati reaffirms his position as MDC president amid party contentions concerning his leadership.
President Mutati has today renounced Sam Moyo as party national chairman.Mr Moyo has a fall out after he complained of the party not benefitting from the alliance and had attempted to overthrow party president Felix Mutati.
Meanwhile after being contacted for a comment Mr Moyo says MDC President Mutati has no power to expell him and he still remains party national chairman.
However a letter signed by 70 percent of the NEC has called for the expulsion of Mr Moyo who is yet to face the displinery committee for it to be decided if he is to be suspended or expelled from the party .
