POLICE have launched a manhunt for 17 suspects who escaped from lawful custody at Kabwe Central Station. The escapees managed their prison break by cutting the burglar bars of the vents. Police were alerted by one of the suspects in another cell compartment. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.mwebantu.com/17-suspects-escape-from-lawful-custody-at-kabwe-central-station-police-say/
2023
THE Ministry of Labour and Social Security says the approved minimum wages and conditions for domestic workers, shopkeepers and general workers which will take effect on January 1,2024. Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tambatamba said the minimum wages in the three categories were last reviewed in 2018. She
ZCCM-IH and Vedanta Resources have officially signed a shareholders and implementation agreement aimed at regulating the operations of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). This agreement outlines the obligations and responsibilities of both Vedanta and ZCCM-IH in managing KCM’s operations. The signing ceremony, held in Lusaka, was witnessed by several government officials,
Zambezi District officials have issued a warning to the local community, especially in the Chitokoloki area under Chief Mpidi in Northern Western Province, against consuming uncertified beef products. The alert comes in response to the ongoing anthrax outbreak in various parts of the country. Zambezi District’s veterinary officer, Jacob Kampapilo,
The New Dawn Government has insisted that democratic space in Zambia is not shrinking as suggested by some opposition political parties and civil society organisations. Featuring on ZNBC TV’s Sunday Interview, Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe declared that the democratic space was not worsening in the over two years the UPND
The South African government has said it will recall all diplomats from Israel to “signal” its concern over the situation in Gaza. “We are … extremely concerned at the continued killing of children and innocent civilians in the Palestinian territories and we believe the nature of response by Israel has
The United Party for National Development (UPND) government has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the civil service free from political influence and ensuring that public service workers can operate without political interference. Central Province Minister, Princess Kasune, emphasized this point during an address to public service workers in Kapiri Mposhi.
In a significant development regarding the eligibility of former President Edgar Lungu for the 2021 General Election and future electoral contests, the Constitutional Court has issued a crucial ultimatum. The court ordered that Mr. Lungu must file an affidavit in reply to the eligibility petition by November 17, 2023. Constitutional