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28/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: GAGA TURNS INTO ALCOHOL, ZRA SEIZES CONCEALED CARGO

The Zambia Revenue Authority has intercepted and seized a truck, which smuggled 2,222 cases of alcoholic beverages with estimated potential revenue loss of K4.2 million.

This is after the ZRA Mobile Enforcement Unit received intelligence information that there was a truck that was offloading beer in a named truck yard in Lusaka. The alcohol was covered with bags of maize bran, commonly known as Gaga, and used to feed chickens.

The alcohol covered under the maize bran was bought in from Eastern Province as a concealment method to mislead Officers that they were carrying maize bran.

Both the alcohol and truck have been seized and will be forfeited to the State as provided for in the Customs and Excise Act of the Laws of Zambia.

ZRA has urged all importer and transporters to desist from facilitating their drivers into such habits because once goods are intercepted, there are far-reaching consequences not only to the owners of the products but the transporters involved.

Some chickens present at the scene could not resist the temptation of free falling Manna from Truck tents as the consignment was being uncovered and helped themselves to the treat before it could all turn into alcohol.

28/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: ZAMBIA'S HIGH COMMISSIONER TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND COMMENDS YO MAPS

Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia and New Zealand Dr. Elias Munshya has congratulated Zambian singer and songwriter Mr. Elton Mulenga, better known by his stage name Yo Maps, for putting Zambia on the global map through his music.

Dr. Munshya was speaking when he welcomed Yo Maps Yo and his team to Australia, who are on a series of musical shows in different states of Australia for a month at the invitation of Australia based Tency Entertainment.

Tency Entertainment spokesperson Devona Brown said her firm invited Yo Maps to put Zambia on the musical world map considering his international potential brand.

Ms. Brown said Yo Maps is a brilliant Zambian music artist who has been pulling crowds in Australia across races.

She said Yo Maps has been paired with the Zimbabwean artists Ammara Brown. And Yo Maps’ manager Mr. Evans Kandeke said his firm is marketing musical lyrics that identify Zambia.

Mr. Kandeke says it is encouraging seeing Yo Maps musical lovers drawn from all races patronising the Zambia sounds in his shows. The Australian states that Yo Maps is slated to perform in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. So far, Yo Maps has performed in Perth and has a performance in Sydney. See you there.

This is contained in a statement issued by First Secretary – Press and Public Relations, Zambia High Commission to Australia and New Zealand Mr.Charles Mucholo.

28/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: A RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY 'APOSTLES' 'REFUSAL TO SEEK MEDICAL SERVICES-WORRY HEALTH EXPERTS

The Health Department in Kafue District has expressed concern over a Religious Community in Mungu ward who are refusing to seek medical services despite the outbreak of Cholera in the area.

Kafue District Public Health, Mwewa Mwaba, disclosed that her department has continued to face challenges with the named religious group concerning the adherence and access to treatment when they are unwell.

Ms Mwaba explained that the named community has recorded a confirmed cholera death of a 62-year-old man, who died at his residence and was buried by the health department.

She however said, despite recording a Cholera death, the community is adamant to receive any medical services adding that it is against their religious practice.

She added that the Religious group known as the Apostles has continued to be affected by different diseases such as measles, which claimed four lives of children last year.

“This is the area where we are having challenges as the Ministry of Health, this community does not believe in conventional Medicine, they believe in self-treatment through praying,” Ms Mwaba said.

Ms Mwaba further stated that, despite the effects of measles on the religious group last year, the community did not adhere to treatment until the health department working with Zambia police conducted a patrol to vaccinate the children.

“Last year this community was badly hit by measles and were not willing to get any help from the health department until we engaged the Zambia police to work with us to vaccinate the children,” Ms Mwaba said.

Speaking on behalf of the Religious group, Active Kaliyo, who is also the son to the 62-year man who lost his life to cholera said his family belongs to the apostles church whose members believe in seeking healing by prayer and faith, and completely rejects conventional medicine.

Mr Kaliyo said his father who died at the age of 62, had never been to the hospital adding all his 21 siblings and their children have equally never visited any health facility.

Mr Kaliyo who confirmed that his father died from a short-confirmed illness, still maintained his religious stance against receiving Cholera treatment or seeking any medical attention.

He vows that according to his religious faith, none of his family members will be affected or killed by cholera.

“Mark my words as long as God lives, none of my family members will die from cholera,” Mr. Kaliyo said.

Meanwhile, Kafue Acting District Commissioner Perfecto Kabanshi, who visited Mungu ward, expressed sadness over the development.

Dr Kabanshi noted that Cholera is a dangerous epidemic that claims lives in the shortest possible time and, hence, might have bad effects on the community.

He further cautioned the community to adhere to the public health cholera preventive guidelines and seek medical attention in a bid to rule out the spread of the epidemic.
ZANIS

28/01/2024

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28/01/2024

SNIPPET: Aba ba Kamwala Secondary School, bazatenga ma results yabo ya grade 12 olo first bagule bus ya new?

28/01/2024

27/01/2024

SPORTS UPDATE: DO YOU BELIEVE IN PROPHETS?

According Sports journalist Juliet Bauwer, a Prophetess Elizabeth, yesterda said, Nigeria, will not make the Quarter Final of the AFCON.

The Super Eagles will face Cameroon later tomorrow in the round of 16 stage to determine their fate in the competition.

What do you think?

27/01/2024

TRENDING VIDEO: Lusaka man in the "Grill" for having carnal knowledge with his Biological daughter in her bedroom.

At the time of his arrest the man was found hiding under a bed in the children's bedroom.

Sketchy details available...

27/01/2024

SPORTS UPDATE: Pep Guardiola on Jürgen Klopp leaving Liverpool:
'I will miss him...without him, admin will sleep a little bit better the nights before we play Liverpool' 🤝

27/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: COUNCIL, RTSA, ZP, ZRA MEET OVER PIRACY IN NDOLA

By Rebecca Mushota

AUTHORITIES charged with transport and safety have met in Ndola to address concerns of illegal taxi and bus operators.

Ndola City Council, Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), Zambia Police Traffic Section and Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) yesterday met at the Civic Centre to discuss steps necessary to curb illegal taxi and bus operations.

Legal bus and taxi operators have raised concern over unregistered taxis and bus operators that do not adhere to fee and traffic regulations.

The drivers and taxi and bus owners operating legally have raised concerns that those operating illegally are causing disorderliness and are driving them out of business.

Speaking at the meeting, Ndola City Town Clerk said the matter was urgent and needed to be addressed holistically.

He said there was a meeting earlier in the week when the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank Tayali met drivers together with a team from Ndola City Council at which drivers expressed concern over various issues including piracy and drivers that loaded passengers from undesignated points.

The meeting resolved to set up a taskforce that would draw a sensitisation and operations map to tackle the challenge.
The taskforce would come up with proposed new bus stops, sensitise drivers and operators and a clampdown operation which would result in fast track prosecution of offenders.

The taskforce would report to the heads of departments that attended the meeting, after which, a meeting would be held with all taxi and bus owners and drivers next week to gain input.

Addressing the challenge would promote traffic order, reduce accidents and enhance revenue for the Council and Government.

27/01/2024

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: KENYAN WOMEN IN MASS STREET PROT3ST OVER INCREASING FEMICID3S

Women from the civil society organization and across all walks of life Saturday took to the streets in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi in unison to raise their voices against the rising cases of femicide in Kenya. This follows series of gruesome murders of women in the last three weeks.

Women and feminists in Kenya took to the streets on Saturday to march against the rising cases of femicide. The nationwide protest, dubbed 'Feminists March Against Femicide', is taking place in 11 counties: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Homabay, Turkana, Kilifi, Machakos, Kisii and Nyeri.

The protest follows a series of gruesome murders of women. The most recent are the murders of Starlet Wahu, 26, who was brutally murdered in a short-term rental apartment, and Rita Waeni, a first-year university student whose dismembered body was also found in another short-term rental apartment in Nairobi.

The murders of the two women are just the tip of the iceberg of Kenya's growing femicide problem.

In 2018, Sharon Otieno, a student at Rongo University who was reportedly the girlfriend of Migori County Governor Okoth Obado, was found dead in a forest in Oyugis town, Homa Bay County. In 2019, Ivy Wangeci, a medical student, was hacked to death by a jilted boyfriend in Eldoret.

Eunice Wangari was thrown from the balcony of a 12-storey building in Nairobi in 2020, and celebrated Olympic runner Agnes Tirop was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in 2021.

These are some of the high publicised cases of femicide in Kenya. A study conducted by the Africa Data Hub estimates that there will be around 500 femicide victims between 2016 and 2024.

Studies conducted by UN Women show that Africa recorded the highest absolute number of female intimate partner and family related killings with an estimated 20,000 victims, followed by 18,400 in Asia, 7,900 in the Americas, 2,300 in Europe and 200 in Oceania.

All these killings occur despite the existence of robust international and national legal mechanisms to combat this heinous crime. In Kenya, the Constitution of Kenya 2010 ensures that the rights of women and girls are protected under Article 27, and the Penal Code provides for penalties for violence against women and girls.

Despite this, perpetrators of most intimate partner violence and femicide crimes go unpunished. This prompted the first feminist march against femicide in Kenya. In 2019, alarmed by the rising cases of femicide and intimate partner violence, women came together to demand accountability in peaceful protests across the country.

This Saturday, Kenyan women will once again march against the rise in femicide cases in Kenya, organising online under the hashtag .

Read: Why everything happens when we invest in girls and women

Several human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, have shown their commitment and support for the march. In a statement released this Friday, Amnesty International announced that its members and staff will be participating in the march against femicide.

We call on all Kenyans to come out and raise their voices against the growing violence that violates international and Kenyan laws and poses an existential threat to the lives of women and girls," the statement said.

Leaders and human rights organisations have also expressed solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga was among the first leaders to express concern over the rise in femicide cases, describing it as a "national emergency" and saying that the murder of women and girls should not be normalised.

“It is sad to see a troubling increase in the deaths of young women, leaving a trail of grief for families and friends. The abnormality of these murders cannot become the new normal. Murder is and will always be wrong, and there is no excuse,” Mr Odinga said.

Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa also called for investigations into recent acts of violence against women and warned the public against shaming victims of such crimes.

Read: Africa’s women enjoying fraction of legal rights

"We reiterate our commitment to promoting a culture of respect, equality and safety for all individuals in Kenya, regardless of gender. We encourage the public to stand united against violence and support efforts to create a safer environment for women and girls," she said in a statement.

The President's Advisor on Women's Rights, Harriette Chiggai, pledged to push for stiffer penalties for perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence.

"It is also my commitment to work with the judiciary to expedite cases of intimate partner violence.To this end, I will also ask the criminal justice system to ensure that survivors of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) are treated with dignity and that these cases are not delayed," Ms Chiggai said.

In the same vein, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Shollei, expressed the need for the government to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies with resources and training to combat technology-facilitated GBV.

On the other hand, the Federation of Women Lawyers (Fida) Kenya accused the National Police Service of failing over the years to bring perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) and femicide to justice.

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27/01/2024

BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE: Mopani Copper Mines has started paying off all contractors and suppliers it owes.

This is contained in a circular issued by the Companys Public Relations Manager, Nebert Mulenga.

Mr. Mulenga's circular states that the company has started clearing the outstanding payments to contractors and suppliers following the inflow of funding from the mines’ new Strategic equity partner, International Resources Holding (IRH).

Speaking to Contractors and Suppliers in Kitwe, Mopani C.E.O Mr. Charles Sakanya and Mr.Ravi Sharma representative of International Resources Holding (IRH) clarrified that the company has set target to significantly reducing all outstanding obligations during the first quarter of 2024.

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27/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: CHOLERA CLAIMS LIFE OF STUDENT VOLUNTEER NURSE

Student nurse Barnabas Remmy Chisala, from City University class of 2022 volunteering at Matero Level One Hospital, passed away on Thursday after struggling with the disease for approximately fewer than three hours.

His dèmise comes barely a month after the passing of another male nurse from Chilenje Level One Hospital nurse identified as Kennedy Kayela, though under slightly different circumstances.

Sources close to the late student nurse report that upon his return home on Thursday, 25 January 2024 around 16:00 hours, Remmy complained of feeling unwell, started vomiting around 17:00 hours and had diarrhea as well.

He was then rushed to Matero level One Hospital where he unfortunately could not stabilise and succumed around 19:00 hours.

Chishala was among the many volunteers in the fight against Cholera who dedicated his time and services at the Heroes Cholera Centre. He was only 24years old.

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27/01/2024

Cholera reportedly claims life of another nurse (student volunteer) from City University.

27/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: 22 YEAR OLD NYAU DANCER PUT TO REST IN THE SAME GRAVÈ WITH HIS KILLÈR

A 22 year old member of Gule wamkulu traditional dance group who was bitten by a black mamba at Pemba village in Chipangali District of Eastern Province has been buried together with the snake.

He was bitten by the more than 2.5 metres long black mamba at a secret place known as Dambwe when the group members were attempting to tame the snake.

27/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: ZAMBIA NATIONAL BASEBALL TEAM OUT OF AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS.

The Zambian National Baseball Team will not be traveling to the Senior African Championships being held in Cape Verde from 5th to 8th February 2024, according to Zambia Baseball and Softball Association (ZBSA) General Secretary Kenny Matishi. The tournament was also set to serve as the qualifiers for the World Cup later this year in Hong Kong.

Matishi cited financial challenges as the reason behind the team's absence. "Due to financial challenges, we won't be sending a team to the World Cup Qualifiers. But we shall remain focused on the development of the sport and preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games," he said.

The news comes as a major disappointment for Zambian Baseball, as the national team was hoping to build on the recent success of the youth team who made their World Cup debut last year at the Ankara 2023 Youth Baseball5 World Cup in Turkey and qualify for its first ever Senior World Cup tournament.

Instead, the ZBSA will now shift focus to developing Baseball5 at the grassroots level and aim to field a competitive team for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

In the meantime, Matishi said the ZBSA is organizing a friendly match with the Zimbabwe national team, who also failed to travel to the African Championships. "We are organizing a friendly with Zimbabwe that also did not manage to travel just to keep the spirit of the athletes focused as we build capacity," he noted.

Despite the setback, Matishi remained upbeat about the future of Zambian baseball. With continued investment and development, the country hopes to eventually become a force to contend with on the international stage.
ZBSA

26/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: HON. MUNIR ZULU AND HON. MULENGA FUBE ARRESTED IN CAPACITY OF SURETIES FOR FAILING TO AVAIL FUGITIVE KAIZER ZULU BEFORE COURT

Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu and Chilubi Member of Parliament Mulenga Fube have been detained at the Lusaka Magistrate's Court.

The two honourables have been detained for failing to avail Kaizer Zulu before court when needed.

The two will only "walk" when they each pay K50,000.

26/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: SIXTEEN MEMBERS OF THE "BLOODIES" ARRESTED

Police on January 18, 2024, at approximately 17:30 hours, arrested and detentained of several individuals from George Compound in connection with the murder of Kings Sikonde, aged 17, a resident of Chikolokoso.

The primary suspect in this heinous crime is a juvenile, aged 15, from Kabangwe.

The suspects, identified as members of a group self-identifying as the "Bloodies," were apprehended as a result of a coordinated police operation that was carried during the early hours of today, concluding at 06:30 hours.

The arrested individuals include 14 other juveniles, aged between 14 and 18, and two adults, Febiano Lungu, aged 19, and Frederick Lukumo, aged 20.

The investigation leading to these arrests unfolded swiftly after the incident on January 18, 2024. The police received information that the 15-year-old juvenile, believed to be the main perpetrator, had sought refuge in Chibombo.

An extensive search and apprehension operation were carried out, leading to the successful arrest of the juvenile yesterday in Chibombo.

All the arrested individuals are currently in police custody. The charges against some of the arrested individuals include murder, and further investigations are underway to ascertain any additional criminal activities or connections to their self-proclaimed group, the "Bloodies."

The police are committed to ensuring that justice is served for the victim, Kings Sikonde, and that the arrested individuals face the full consequences of their actions. The collaboration of the Police and the community played a crucial role in the swift resolution of this case.

The police are dedicated to maintaining the safety and security of our communities and will continue to address criminal activities through decisive and lawful measures.

26/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: GRADE 12 RESULTS OFFICIALLY RELEASED

26/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: JAPAN RELEASE OVER K290 MILLION TOWARDS PROMOTOION OF STEM EDUCATION

The Japanese Government has given Zambia a grant worth US$11,526 Million (about K297 Million kwacha)to go towards enhancement of education in the country.

Japanese Ambassador to Zambia TAKEUCHI KAZUYUKI says the grant will go towards support to Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country.

And Education Minister Hon. DOUGLAS SYAKALIMA said 4 new state of the art laboratories will be constructed in 4 schools and more than 10 STEM Schools will be renovated in the country.

Hon. Syakalima has thanked Japan for its continued support to the education sector in Zambia.

The Education Minister assured the Japanese envoy that the Ministry of Education will prudently use the resources provided to them.

The two were speaking shortly after Finance Minister SITUMBEKO MUSOKOTWANE signed the grant agreement in Lusaka.

26/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: MASAITI DISTRICT EDUCATION STANDARDS OFFICER ARRESTED FOR CORRUPTION

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested and charged Masaiti District Education Standards Officer Richman Ndhlovu for corruption involving more than K166,000.00.

Richman Ndhlovu, 53, of house number D7 Kamirenda in Luanshya, has been charged with one (1) count of Willful Failure to Comply with Applicable Procedure contrary to Section 34 (2) (b) as read with Section 41 of the Anti – Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012.

26/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: NO MORE KACHASU IN LUSAKA. ANYONE FOUND BREWING GETS 6MONTHS JAIL AND THE HOUSE FORFEITED TO THE STATE - HEALTH MINISTER, HON. SYLVIA MASEBO

26/01/2024

GoodMorning Lilayi Radio Online family! Beautiful Friday, lovely day it is.....

Ba 7221 anxiously waiting as well as Grade 12 results on standby!
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25/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: GRADE 12 RESULTS OUT TOMORROW

Honourable Minister of Education Mr. Douglas Syakalima will tomorrow January 26, 2024 announce the 2023 School Certificate Examination Results.
ECZ

25/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: ACC SIEZED ASSETS WORTH OVER K756 MILLION IN 2023

The Anti-Corruption Commission-ACC Head of Corporate Affairs Timothy Moono has remarked that of the 1,037 reports of suspected corruption in 2023, 463 were non-corruption related.

He further disclosed that the ACC seized assets worth over K756 million in the course of investigations whereas in the 183 investigations that were closed, 38 arrests, 17 convictions and 5 acquittals were recorded with a total of 19 motor vehicles forfeited to the state.

25/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: 22 YEAR OLD NYAU DANCER BITTEN BY BLACK MAMBA, DIES

The 22-YEAR-OLD Nyau dancer, Josphat Lungu of Pemba village died in Chipangali district after being biten by a black mamba as he was playing with it at Dambwe (shrine) at night.

Dambwe is a secret place mainly located at the graveyard where young men are initiated into Nyau dancers also known as Gule Wamkulu and where materials for the masquerades are kept.

25/01/2024

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25/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: NAMES OF THE 7221 RECRUITED TEACHERS TO BE PUBLISHED TOMORROW

Education Minister Hon. Douglas Syakalima has announced the completion of the 2023 teacher recruitment exercise and that names of successful applicants will be published in the press tomorrow Friday, 26th January 2024.

Hon. Syakalima has further revealed that instead of the 4,500 teachers budgeted for in 2023, government has instead recruited an additional 2,721 bringing the number to 7,221 members of staff.

The Minister said the 2,721 positions was created by the Ministry mapping up all retirees, those who resigned, went on secondment and unpaid leave or dismissed from service to create replacement positions.

Hon. Syakalima said his Ministry did this inorder to respond to the overwhelming 69,311 applicants received in 2023.

The Minister said this when he addressed a press briefing at his office Thursday 25th January 2024.

“I am aware that members of the public have been anxiously waiting for the conclusion of the recruitment of 4,500 teachers and today, I am here to state that the recruitment of an additional 2,721 teachers caused the delay in the announcement of the names of the 2023 successful applicants.” Hon. Syakalima said.

He emphasise that the 4,500 teachers are those directly recruited in 2023 and 2,721 have been selected on replacement from those that remained in the 2023 data base.

The Education Minister said the announcement of the newly recruited teachers is critical to addressing the high teacher – pupil ratio, standing at an average of 1:58 for primary and 1:38 for secondary schools, contrary to the acceptable teacher pupil ratio of 1:45 and 1:35 at primary and secondary schools, respectively.

And Teaching Service Commission Chairperson, Daphne Nawa-Chimuka her Commission is glad to have finished the 2023 Teacher Recruitment exercise that started in June 2023.

She said the recruitment was undertaken I all the 116 district in the country. MOE

25/01/2024

NEWS UPDATE: PRESIDENT "STEPS BACK IN"

President Hakainde Hichilema returns home following a two-day working visit with His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana.