"Zambians should close their ears when they hear Former President Lungu speaking, because a lot of the things he has been saying of late are very very sad statements and they are not going to help us build Zambia" - Dr Nevers Sekwila Mumba
"President HH will be forced to give up power sooner than later before 2026 because people will rise" - ECL👇
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VIDEO: President Hakainde Hichilema's Grand entry at the Inauguration of D.R.Congo's President Tshisekedi as Congolese shout Nois Vous accueillons avec e'loge meaning (We welcome you HH with Praise).
MINE-WORKER UNIONS IN NEAR PUNCH-UP OVER ALLEGED DIVISIONS IN THE INDUSTRY
There was a near punch-up among the 8 Mine-Worker Unions at Kitwe’s Garden Court Hotel this morning after 5 of the unions collectively accused the other 3 of hypocrisy and creating divisions.
Miners and Allied Workers Union President Kelvin Namunji and 4 other unions had just finished a media briefing when Mine Workers Union of Zambia President Joseph Chewe and national union of miners and Allied Workers President Saul Simujika stormed in to refute the accusations made against them during the briefing.
The 5 unions disowned a recent press statement by the 3 mineworker unions namely MUZ, NUMAW, and UMUZ, whom they accused of working in isolation and making misleading media comments about Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines-KCM-.
During the confrontation, Mine Contractors, Factory and Allied Workers Union general secretary Levi Chimfwembe and MUZ President Joseph Chewe went for each other's necks and calling each other names.
The 5 unions that held a press briefing include Miners & Allied Workers Union, Consolidated Miners and Allied Workers Union of Zambia and Mine Contractors’ Factory and Allied Workers Union.
Others are Mine Industry Union of Contracting Workers and Miners’ Technicians’ Artisans and Allied Workers Union of Zambia.
CREDIT: PHOENIXNEWS
PATRON EXPLAINS HOW HE SHOT FRIEND OVER BEER BILL
By Nakaonga Nakaonga
A LUSAKA man who has made headlines after shooting a friend in the leg during a drinking spree has narrated that his gun went off by mistake during a struggle with the victim who had grabbed his car keys.
He narrates that the victim got his car keys to coerce him into clearing his alcohol bill after a drinking spree at Twin Palm Mall’s Black pub and grill.
And Police have urged club owners to put in place stringent security measures that will prevent patrons from entering drinking places with firearms.
Police disclosed that Isaac Mutale shot his friend Richard Diza in the leg whilst they were drinking beer yesterday around 01:00 hours…
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POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR CULPRITS THAT ATTACKED MR GROUND AND CHAMA AMERICA IN PETAUKE
January 12, 2024
Police in Petauke of Eastern Province have launched a manhunt for Rizwan Patel and Eight other persons for the alleged offense of aggravated robbery.
This came is in the wake of Police having received a report of Aggravated Robbery in which two male persons namely:
Victor Kapungwe age 33 of House number 17 Mpulungu Street Chambishi Town Centre was attacked by Rizwan Patel and Eight others who can be identified if seen by the victim.
The suspects robbed him of K5, 600 and an Itel Phone valued at K240. The victim sustained a swollen left eye and painful left leg and Justine Chama aged 39 of New Kasama in Lusaka who sustained Painful left ribs and general body pains.
This occurred today January 12, 2024 between 08:00 hours and 09:00 hours at Petauke Turn-off in Petauke District.
Brief facts of the matter are that the two victims were in transit to Lundazi from Lusaka using a Jonda Bus, when they reached Petauke Bus Stop situated along Great East Road and other passengers were disembarking, the victims were forcefully removed from the bus.
They were bundled in a Salon motor vehicle white in colour registration number ABH 7232 which was driven by Rizwan Patel.
Police were dispatched and managed to trace the two victims in Anusa compound of Petauke.
Further, Medical report forms were issued. The duo was taken to Petauke District Hospital for treatment and has been discharged. Meanwhile police are pursuing the suspects.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.
Accident in Kabwe Involving a truck and a rosa bus belongs to Omega Logistics from Chingola allegedly carrying footballers from Luanshya and it is reported that 14 people have died and 5 have survived .
More details are yet to come:
HIS EXCELLENCY MR. HAKAINDE HICHILEMA - NEW YEAR MESSAGE
As we stand on the threshold of a New Year, it is with humility and gratitude that we take time to reflect on 2023.
Happy New Year 2024!
LCC DEMOLISHES ILLEGAL EATERIES TO COMBAT CHOLERA OUTBREAK
The Lusaka City Council - LCC has intensified its Cholera response operation by raising down illegal makeshift restaurants in Lusaka’s Thorn-park area commonly known as Matebeto.
Makeshift stores erected around Kabelenge, Nipa, Industrial area and Chandwe Musonda road were also brought down.
The operation which was spearheaded by the Local Authority’s departments of City Planning and Public Health was done in a bid to curb further spread of cholera especially that the illegal makeshift stores in question were erected in spaces lacking basic sanitation and waste disposal facilities.
Having conducted this operation successfully with support from Zambia Police, Lusaka City Council would like to place on record its strong intent and desire to restore order and sanity in the city by bringing to book those perpetrating the illegality.
The Local Authority would also report that all makeshift owners trading in food facilities items near Woodlands round-about have been served with notices to remove their merchandise to allow the Local Council to clear and clean up the area as the space is not designated as a trading space.
The Council would like to appeal to members of the public to uphold high levels of hygiene to prevent the scourge of cholera.
We would to also encourage members of the public to be cooperative as the Council conducts its continuous exercise to disinfect and distribute chlorine in all cholera hotspots in the city.
Issued by:
Chola Mwamba
Public Relations Manager
Chaos as fire breaks out on the Zambian side of truck parking area of Kasumbalesa Border Post!
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Video of Dr Nevers Mumba's live broadcast in response to Dr Chishimba Kambwili's sentiments with regards to the street word that President Hichilema used in Kasama recently.
20:00hrs, 29/11/2023
CHAOS AS REFEREE RUNS FOR LIFE AT REFURBISHED CHIPATA STADIUM
Chaotic scenes of violence and insults erupted at the refurbished David Kaunda Stadium in Chipata yesterday, forcing a referee into a run-for-life marathon.
What was started as an electric and entertaining game of football pitting Provincial Division One rivals Chipata City Council FC and Mikalile FC descended into chaos at the final whistle.
In a spectacular turnaround, Mikalile FC snatched victory with a late goal, securing a 3-2 triumph that set the stage for mayhem.
However, jubilation turned to fury among some supporters who transformed the stadium into a WWE royal rumble, expressing their discontent with the referees.
Alleged poor officiating fueled the ire, igniting a brawl that saw punches and kicks raining down on the match officials.
The mob's wrath spared no one, catching linesmen in its clutches as they attempted to flee the escalating violence.
The fallout from this football fracas prompted a swift response from the Eastern Province Football Association, as outlined in a memo dated 26th November 2023.
Chairperson Chrispin Kamuna condemned the "barbaric acts of extreme hooliganism," stressing that such behavior had no place in Eastern Province football or Zambia as a whole.
Kamuna reassured the public about the well-being of the officials while vehemently denouncing the unruly actions.
"We regret these acts and we condemn them in the strongest terms," declared Kamuna, emphasizing the commitment to upholding the integrity of the sport through stringent disciplinary measures.
The memo, circulated to Secretary Generals and key figures including FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga and Provincial Referees Coordinator Emmanuel Phiri, expressed deep regret over the disturbance during the match and underscored the potential threat to the lives of match officials.
Despite the physical harm suffered, the memo assured that the officials are in stable condition and out of danger. Kamuna hig
