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A 28-YEAR-OLD employee at the Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) is in police custody following a tragic incident involving the death of his colleague, theft of 19 laptops, and the arson of the office premises. Bupe Sandukiya, a cleaner at CIDRZ, is expected to be charged with murder, aggravated robbery, and arson […]

Nchanga Rangers maintained their lead in FAZ National Division One after edging Mpulungu Harbour 1-0 at home in Chingola at the weekend. Striker Bornwell Mwape scored the goal for Brave Rangers at Nchanga Stadium. Nchanga leads the table with 20 points, one above second placed Atletico Lusaka after 10 matches played. FULL ARTICLE: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/07/national-div-1-wrap-brave-nchanga-rangers-maintain-lead/

FOLLOWING a marital dispute, a 52-year-old police officer has allegedly committed suicide by taking a toxic substance. Inspector Evans Simweemba is alleged to have accused his wife of going out with other men, leading to him storming out of the house and drive off. The police officer was recently transferred from Kamuchanga police station in

THE LUSAKA High Court heard yesterday that an African male was seen leaving Anchor House situated on Cairo Road in Lusaka carrying an LG television whose owner was later found strangled to death in his apartment at the same building on the same day. Judge Mwape Bowa was informed that the deceased who is an

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/

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 said Shopkeepers (grade one) from

If one watches WWE, it’s taken for the fact—yet it is scripted entertainment that has held millions glued to their TVs year in and year out. So is Miles Sampa’s stunt on the PF Presidency—it is HH’s shameful mingalato directed at Edgar Lungu’s ascendancy in the 2026 race. Just as KK threatened FTJ Chiluba in

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, including Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe,

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, urged residents to be cautious