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06/01/2024

Good evening to you all...

26/12/2023

This can also be called Integrity.

13/11/2023

08/11/2023

Today's rain 🌧️ has left a trail of distraction in Kabwe's Mukobeko Township with some roofs blown off some houses and at Mtshede Combined School one can be greeted by a collapsed wall fence....

What is the situation in your area....?

08/11/2023

KABWE DC ATTRIBUTES SUNDAY PRISON BREAK TO AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE AT KABWE CENTRAL POLICE

Kabwe District Commissioner Lennox Shimwambwa has attributed the Sunday escape of criminal suspects at Kabwe Central Police to the aging infrastructure at the facility.

And Mr Shimwambwa has called on residents of Kabwe to be on the look-out and report any suspected strange face within their communities to the nearest Police Station.

Our Staffer reports that Mr Shimwambwa was speaking when he featured on Power FM’s ‘Power to the People’ radio program in Kabwe Tuesday morning, where he also assured the public in Kabwe of Police’s resolve to bring the escapee criminals to book.

Mr Shimwambwa further suggested that part of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) from both Kabwe Central and Bwacha Constituencies be used to modernize the biggest Police Station in the District.

The District Commissioner further advised the public against being security unconscious especially in the wake of the 17 escapee criminals.

On Monday, Zambia Police Service Spokesperson Rea Hamoonga announced to the public that a total of 17 suspects has escaped lawful custody at Kabwe Central Police Sunday night.

According to Mr Hamoonga, the suspects were in custody for offences ranging from stock theft, trafficking in psychotropic substances, assault, theft by servant as well as breaking into a building.

08/11/2023

CENTRAL PROVINCE READY FOR THE 2023/24 FARMING SEASON - CENTRAL PS

Government is tomorrow Thursday November 09, 2023 expected to flag off the distribution of farming inputs for Central Province ahead of the 2023/2024 farming season.

Confirming the development to MAC Media, Central Province Permanent Secretary Milner Mwanakampwe said the event which will be held at Kabwe Mall starting at 10:00hrs will be graced by the Provincial Minister Princess Kasune.

The Provincial Permanent Secretary who thanked President Hakainde Hichilema and the New Dawn government for the timely distribution of inputs, also said this was so because government was in a hurry to grow the agriculture industry in the country.

Mr Mwanakampwe who extended the invitation to members of the public to come and witness the official Flag Off, also disclosed that the launch in Kabwe will also signify the commencement of the distribution of inputs in all the eleven Districts of Central Province.

25/10/2023

PF fires Makebi Zulu and his Law Firm...

11/10/2023

TWO FORMER ZRA CUSTOMS OFFICERS CONVICTED FOR CORRUPTION

The Lusaka Magistrate Court has today convicted and sentenced two former Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) Customs Officers to 3 years imprisonment with hard labour for corrupt practices involving over K15,500.00.

In presiding over the matter, Hon. Nthandose Chabala said the prosecution had proved its case beyond all reasonable doubt and therefore, found Caroline Moyo Mukelebai and Gilbert Keembe Mainza guilty as charged in count 1 of Abuse of Authority of Office and count 2 of Corrupt Practices by Public Officer and convicted them accordingly.

The Court then proceeded to sentence Gilbert Mainza to 3 years imprisonment with hard labour in Count 1 and 18 months imprisonment with hard labour in Count 2.

Meanwhile, Caroline Mukelebai was sentenced to 3 years simple imprisonment in count 1 and 18 months simple imprisonment in count 2.

The sentence is effective the day of conviction and will run concurrently.

01/10/2023

27/09/2023

MOBILE MONEY VENDOR DIES AFTER FALLING FROM MOVING VEHICLE OF CRIMINALS WHO TRIED TO STEAL HIS PHONE

POLICE REPORT

LUSAKA: 27/09/2023 - Police received a report of murder in which a 22 year-old-man identified as Wilson Mulenga Chanda was killed by suspected criminals who pushed him out of a moving motor vehicle and ran over him.

The incident occurred on September 26, 2023 around 20:00 hours at Shoprite Kalingalinga where the deceased used to work as a Mobile Money vendor.

Brief Facts of the matter are that two suspected criminals borrowed a cell phone from Mr Chanda. The suspects were driving a Toyota corolla registration number BAF 5725 in view of making a call, he only realised after giving them that they were criminals who steal mobile phones and held on to the car door whilst it was moving along Alick Nkhata Road.

However a police officer who was nearby fired warning gunshots after witnessing what was happening with a view to rescue the deceased but the vehicle continued moving and eventually pushed the deceased from the moving motor vehicle who hit his head on the tarmac and sustained a deep cut on the head.

He died on the spot near kalingalinga police post and the suspects ran away after the vehicle was shot at and the tyres were deflated.

It was later discovered that on the number plate they had altered the letters and figures using a seal tape. They turned "F" to "P" and "2" to "8".

The motor vehicle has since been impounded and parked at Woodlands police station.

The body has been deposited in the university Teaching Hospital Mortuary. Police have launched a manhunt for the criminals.

Rae Hamoonga
POLICE SPOKESPERSON

18/09/2023

Bo Liswaniso writes...

To tell your exact value in someone's life, look at the attention, support, trust and respect you receive from them.

Stop forcing your way in other people's affairs.

Prioritize Self Development and Integrity, the rest will fall in place....

May God fight our battles again this week...

-Bo Liswaniso-

15/09/2023

27 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN ITEZHI TEZHI MAIZE LOOT

Itezhi Tezhi Member of Parliament Twaambo Mutinta has warned against riotous and criminal behavior in the Itezhi Tezhi District.

The lawmaker fired the warning after some Itezhi Tezhi residents yester night ransacked a maize depot purporting that it was linked to Mumbwa slain business man Ernest 'Yakaipa' Sikaonga.

But Hon Mutinta has clarified that the maize has no connection to the mentioned individual but belonged to an individual identified as Chikalala.

He notes that atleast over three thousand (3000) bags of maize were looted adding that the struggle to bring in security slowed the process of bringing calm but the reinforcement of security from Namwala, Choma and officers from the Department of national parks and wildlife helped bring sanity by midnight last night.

Mr Mutinta has also disclosed that two hundred (200) bags of maize have been recovered so far from the operation and twenty seven (27) suspects have been arrested to help with investigations.

The MP states that no life or property was lost and the situation remains calm but has cautioned against anyone taking advantage of the volatile situation in Mumbwa to carry out criminal activities reiterating that criminality will not be condoned.

He has urged any aggrieved members of the community to allow the law to take it's course.

14/09/2023

ZAMBEZI AND MUMBWA RIOTS A SIGN OF DECAYING PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN POLICE - SILAVWE

The opposition Golden Party of Zambia (GPZ) President Jackson Silavwe has described the recent Zambezi and Mumbwa riots as an indication of the decaying public confidence in the Zambia Police Service.

And Mr Silavwe has called for the immediate arrest of all those who participated in the Wednesday riot in Mumbwa saying they must be treated like common dangerous criminals who do not deserve to exist in society.

Commenting on the brutal killing of two Mumbwa based businessmen by a mob on suspicion of practicing ritual killings in the area, Mr Silavwe who condemned the action, also appealed to members of the public to desist from the habit of taking the law in their own hands.

And Mr Silavwe has called on the Police command to restore professionalism amongst its ranks and files, as they begin engaging members of the communities within which they operate as a way of restoring public confidence in their work.

Meanwhile, Kabwe Central Baptist Church presiding Pastor Gabriel Nsofwa has encouraged members of the public not to take revenge but allow God to do it on their behalf as directed in the Bible.

Pastor Nsofwa who has condemned the Mumbwa brutal killings, also reminded the aggrieved parties to always remember that no matter the offence, the accused has the right to be head especially before the competent courts of law.

But in a turn of events, Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu has announced that Police in Mumbwa has apprehended two suspects belived to have been involved in the murder of two men who had their hearts and private parts ripped out.

Mr Mwiimbu has since assured the people of Mumbwa safety including other businessmen who were targeted in the wake of the rumors.

14/09/2023

TWO PEOPLE KILLED BY MOB IN MUMBWA

TWO people have been killed in Mumbwa District by an irate mob during a riot after information went round that another person had been killed and private parts removed.

The two include prominent Nkeyema Businessman Sikaonga Enerst popularly known as Yakaipa and his friend David Mwakiyoma a Tanzanian who was burnt by the rioting mob.

The riots started after the murder of Mwiya Kashweka whom the mob suspected that his heart and private parts were removed.

One person was in the process apprehended by the members of the public and taken to the police which provoked the situation.

Many Mumbwa residents descended on the Police demanding that the suspect be handed over to them which led to Police running battles with the residents to bring about peace.

Various public buildings have been destroyed by the rioting residents among them a Veterinary office being burnt to ashes, windows for the Police, Immigration and National Registration offices were all broken down.

Two motor vehicles which were involved in an accident were also burnt, four private vehicles had their windows shattered while two officers were injured in the process.

Some shops at the market have also been looted by a mob.

Police in the area received reinforcement of officers from the Zambia Air Force and Department of Wildlife among others.

Investigations have been instituted.

Danny Mwale
Deputy Police Public relations

06/09/2023

A new mattress and beddings have been bought for the Former First Lady Esther Lungu who has been detained in police custody at Ibex Police Station in Lusaka.

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06/09/2023

Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has accused Republican President Hakainde Hichilema of planning to call for early Elections by dissolving Parliament this Friday...

11/08/2023

Good morning Zambia, Good morning everyone...