Ablemen Media

31/08/2024

NORMALISE EARLY MORNING CHECK UPS ON ILLEGAL BEER SELLERS-RESIDENTS

Kanyama residents have urged government to intensify early morning inspections of illegal beer houses to curb alcohol abuse in the community.

Mumba Mwila, a resident of Garden House, emphasized that many illegal beer traders begin their operations early in the morning, often before council workers arrive to monitor the area.

“Government council workers should start their inspections at 04:00 hours to apprehend illegal traders who typically start their businesses by 05:00 hours,” said Mrs. Mwila.

Speaking to Ableman Media, she warned that neglecting morning inspections could contribute to an increase in alcohol abuse among young people in Kanyama.

Luyando Moomba, a resident of Makeni Villa, echoed these concerns, noting that the sale of illegal alcohol, such as kachasu, has led to the normalization of illicit behavior among junior youths.

He pointed out that the unchecked sale of kachasu has resulted in an increase in junkies and criminal activities in Kanyama, as there are no age restrictions on those purchasing the illicit brew.

"It is imperative for the government to enforce stricter laws against illegal alcohol sales to deter people from engaging in this harmful trade," Mr. Moomba added.

As of 2024, Zambia remains one of the African countries with a high percentage of alcohol consumers, with youths and women outpacing men in alcohol consumption.

By Ableman Reporter

19/08/2024

HH PROMISES INVESTMENTS IN FISH FARMING FOR LUAPULA PROVINCE

President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed his urge to support the agricultural sector through fish farming investments for chienge and kaputa districts of luapula province

Mr Hichilema has acknowledged the potential benefits of investing in lake mweru and lake mweru wantimpa for fish farming as a way of increasing income for community members in kaputa and chienge

He says, the two lakes have a vast potential of supporting the growth of the agricultural industry in the country

speaking when he graced the Builile traditional ceremony of the Bwile people under Senior Chief P**a in luapula,

The President adds that, fish farming is a lucrative venture that can create jobs for people and Improve food security thereby increase income generation for local communities.

Meanwhile HH has assurance chienge district on the commence of works at the long-awaited Nchelenge, Chienge, Lunchinda, Kaputa road

chienge community residents have therefore expressed gratitude to the president for his message of unity which is key to unlocking the district's full potential and achieving meaningful development.

BY ABLEMAN REPORTER....

16/08/2024

Government announces increased load shedding hours from the current 14 to 17 hrs daily, which will effectively be adopted on 1st September 2024

01/08/2024

Conservation Farming Unit (CFU) and the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Programme (AIDI) have impowered youths and women in kapiri mposhi's kakulu and kalunga camps with solar powered pumps.

28/07/2024

Agriculture Climate action Foundation has urged the nation to embrace climate smart agriculture (CSC) in a bid to rise the falling agricultural sector

Executive director Dr. Oliver Kandela Bulaya says, despite numerous efforts by various stakeholders, adoption levels of Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices remain very low across the country

Dr Bulaya says, " despite significant resources being channelled by corporate partners to help mitigate the impact of climate change and rejuvenate the agricultural sector members of the public have remained resistant in adopting CSA."

He says to address this gap, a call for comprehensive National study to understanding the key factors contributing to the low uptake of climate smart agriculture by smallholder and large-scale farmers must be priotised

further more, "This critical assessment will help organizations promoting CSA technologies to streamline their operations and devise more effective strategies for widespread adoption." he adds

meanwhile, climate smart agriculture enables the use of data driven farm operations that leads to optimized and improved sustainable agriculture productions

by ableman reporter.

24/07/2024

IBA MOURNS

Director general of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has allegedly been murdered by unknown gun shooters in njolwe area

Mr. Guntila Muleya, was newly appoionted as Director General of IBA and resumed office on May 6, 2024 thereby occuping office for approximately two months

However, a concerned member of the public in njolwe area on 23 July 2024, at around 20:00 hours via a phone call reported a abandoned vehicle which he assumed to be a Pajero, with its doors opened at Palabana NAPSA Housing along the gravel road

in a statement issued by police public relations officer Rae Hamoonga today adds that, after reporting the case to the police the concerned resident whose identify is unknown heard two gun shots coming from the crime scene

furthermore at approximately 10:00hrs 24 July, 2024 whilst heading to work the resident discovered the body of a deceased male on the ground at the exact scene and proceeded to report the case after which the police promptly visited the scene of the crime at Palabana NAPSA Housing along the gravel road

upon arrival at the scene police discovered an identity card which was found in the pocket of the victim’s trousers, bearing the name D.M. Guntilla Muleya, Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA)

in addition "The body was found with two bullet wounds on the back and head. A closer examination revealed a deep bullet wound on the forehead. Two bullet cartridges were recovered at the scene" says Hamoonga

meanwhile a docket for a case of murder has been opened, and investigations are currently underway. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

by ableman reporter

17/07/2024

ACCESS BANK JOINS GOVERNMENT’S DRIVE TO PROMOTE LOCAL TOURISM

Access Bank Zambia has partnered with the nation's tourism sector through the engagement of lodges and national parks in a bid to support entrepreneurship in the sector

Access bank managing director Lishala situmbeko says, The Bank has positively influenced over 2 million individuals through various entrepreneurship programs, with notable initiatives aimed at fostering economic empowerment.

Mr situmbeko says, " to reinforce support for entrepreneurship in the tourism sector, the Bank will give away trolley dashes worth ZMW 2,000 to five randomly selected customers at select stores as well as give instant prizes in-branch to customers reactivating their accounts at the branches."

The promotion, requires customers to maintain balances of K100 on their Tenga Mobile Money Account, ZMW 2,500 on Personal Savings and Current Accounts or ZMW 5,000 on emerging business accounts, also serves as a way of encouraging customers to go cashless by going digital.

In a statement issued on 17th July 2024 by access bank
Head, Corporate Communications and brand manager Kalumbu Nyikosa-Kearns states that, This enhanced promotion is effective from 15th April to 31st October 2024.

further more, To increase chances of winning in the promotion, customers are encouraged to adopt the use of platforms such as mobile banking and internet banking as well as card payments in-store and online.

Meaning while the partnered lodges and parks includes, Mfuwe Lodge in South Luangwa National Park, Mwamfushi Lodge and Mozhi Bush Camp in the Busanga plains, both in Kafue National Park and Ikithe Luxury Resort by Lake Makapaela in Western Province.

However, the purpose of these partnerships is to enable customers and the people of Zambia to see the beauty of the country through providing all expenses paid holiday packages to these destinations.

BY ABLEMAN REPORTER

17/07/2024

LUAPULA ELECTS 2024 CDFC

Chienge town Council has successfully appointed the 2024 Constituency Development Fund
Committee(CDFC) in luapula province

Committee newly elected members include reverend Brian Mofu as chairperson and Mrs Rosemary Chishala as vice chairperson who have taken over from Mrs Idah chomba and Ms Elizabeth Mwila respectively

Further more, the newly elected members of the committee, led by Chienge Member of Parliament Honorable Given Katuta, have begun their duties with immediacy

In a press statement issued on 16th July 2024 by chienge town council public relations officer Mr Namute Chifunda states that,

Chienge town council CDFC visited two Community Primary Schools, Nakwisa and Mulolwa Community
Schools which were constructed under the Constituency Development
Fund CDF.

"The Nakwisa Community Primary School was constructed using the 2022
CDF funding at the cost of K776, 000 while the Mulolwa community
Primary School was constructed under the 2023 CDF funding at a cost of
K832, 000." noted Mr Chifunda

In addition the package for both schools comes with new ablution
blocks for the pupils and a water borehole.

During the visit, Ms. Katuta and CDFC members observed students sitting on the floor in classrooms due to lack of desks. Hon. Katuta assured students and teachers that desks had been purchased and would be delivered soon.

By ABLEMAN REPORTER

11/07/2024

CHARCOAL IS NOT OUR CULTURE -MIBENGE

Livingstone based conservationist has urged government to grant enough time for the shift from charcoal to other power alternatives in a bid to minimise forest destruction

Mr Benjamin mibenge says, unlike fostering a sudden ban, government should put it's foot down and suggest a period of years after which the country will no longer have charcoal production

Mr mibenge says, it is imperative for the nation to emulate the use of gas like other african countries.

Speaking to ableman media he adds, "charcoal is not our culture hence other alternatives can be embraced."

However the adjustment from charcoal to other power alternatives like gas will not come suddenly without any interference

He says," cheaper gas stoves and cylinders must be made available to the nation in a bid to do away with charcoal."

Meanwhile power rationing has continued to affect different communities and zambia electricity supply corporation (ZESCO) has attributed the current rationing to drought induced hydropower generation deficit .

by ableman reporter

07/07/2024

AVOID GENETICALLY MODIFIED SEEDS(GM)_ EXPERT

A prominent agricultural expert has implored government to promote the use of safe and viable seed options in an attempt to secure the nation's agricultural sector

Dr kandela bulaya says, As Zambia continues to develop it's agricultural sector, the promotion of safe seeds Will undoubtedly benefit smallholder farmers

Dr Bulaya says," the utilisation of non genetic modified seeds will help smallholder farmers to maintain control over their seed supply and provide a beneficial strategy for farmers."

further more, non genetically modified seeds are cheaper alternative seeds which easily adapt to local growing conditions

" safe seeds are naturally occurring and do not involve the introduction of any foreign materials." he says

Amidst the current strain on the food security, it is imperative for farmers to emulate the use of traditional maize varieties

" traditional maize varieties leads to improved crop yields and resilience in the face of pests and climate change. " he adds.

By Ableman reporter.

30/06/2024

SALAULA TRADERS POUNDER OVER HIKED BALES

Retail used clothes(SALAULA) sellers cry foul over Highly inflated bales in Lusaka

Naomi moomba a salaula seller says, the Instability of the country's inflation rate has kicked in on the traders by aiding the promotion of unforseen loses.

Mrs Moomba says, since the start of the year the salula business has accumulated alot of losses due to inconsistency in order prices by bale suppliers.

speaking in an interview with ablemen media she says," the country's current economy stance has left customers with low willingness to pay for used clothes hence forcing sellers to settle for a unbalanced price."

"with the hiked bales and current state of the nation business has been slow and attracted more losses due to customer resisting to pay at high prices." she adds

However most customers have resisted to align the salaula prices to the current economy challenges.

Mary Hamambo a salaula consumer says, " most sellers are taking advantage of the current economy and overpricing goods without considering that the whole country inclusive of their customers are pondering over the economic crisis."

Meanwhile some whosale bale suppliers have advised retail sellers to price their merchandise with a mandate to make profit and not to settle for low willingness to pay

" so long as the country's rates are unstable the prices of ordering bales will continue to change in accordance to the rates." they add.

ENDS.....

10/06/2024

PROSTRATE CANCER SCREENING IS A MUST DO- EXPERT

A notable health expert has implored government to increase prostrate Cancer screening sensitisation for men in the country

Doctor quince Mwabu says, amidst government's effort in the creation of sensitisation programs, men have opted to be the least to adopt cancer screening due to myths surrounding the disease

Dr Mwabu says, society has created an atmosphere that denotes cancer to being a female dominated disease

However it is imperative to know that prostrate cancer has claimed a handful of men who are above 40 due to declining regular check-ups

" The country has since recorded high prostrate cancer deaths in men above 40 due to late dictation of the disease in patients." Mwabu adds

Meanwhile Dr Mwabu has attributed the negligence in cancer screening to witchdoctors who are using media platforms to educate about non existent or one day cure of cancer

" government should find a way in regulating media programs that arose people's minds in thinking of one day cures." says mwabu

Dr quince Mwabu has since called on government and the media to organise alarming prostate cancer awareness programs for men in a bid to avoid rapid deaths.

30/08/2022