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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

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 has been in office. FULL

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 become one of collective punishment,”

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. Minister Kasune highlighted that, in

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 Court Judge Palan Mulonda issued