GOVERNMENT ISSUES OVER 60 RADIO, TELEVISION LICENCES 13th February, 2024 The New Dawn Government through the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has issued over 60 Radio and Television licences across the country since coming into office. Minister of Information and Media and Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says this is the largest number ever of broadcasting
Read MoreZICTA CAUTIONS ON USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has advised members of the general public to desist from sharing unverified information on digital platforms. ZICTA Corporate and Communications Manager Hanford Chaaba says people must ensure they use social media platforms productively and responsibly. He said this in
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OCIDA Statement on the Opposition Alliance and the Government’s Response Our Civic Duty Association (OCIDA) has noted the formation of a coalition of several opposition parties named the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA). As Minister of Local Government Hon. Gary Nkombo recently stated, the country is experiencing social-economic challenges that cut across party affiliation, social
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FRED M’MEMBE REPORTS CORNELIUS MWEETWA FOR PROMOTING ETHNIC DIVISIONS IN ZAMBIA REPORTING MR CORNELIUS MWEETWA AT LUSAKA CENTRAL POLICE, 13 FEBRUARY 2024 AT 16:55 HRS On Monday between 10 and 14 hours I watched Mr. Cornelius Mweetwa hold a press conference. that press conference at government complex which was streamed live on various platforms. He
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MWEETWA CONFIRMS KAMBWILI’S EVACUATION Chief Government spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa yesterday said government had evacuated outspoken PF member of the central committee Chishimba Kambwili to South Africa for specialised medical attention. Confirming the development yesterday afternoon in Choma, Mr. Mweetwa , who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting said that Mr Kambwili was evacuated yesterday.
Read MoreClayson Hamasaka, the State House Communication Specialist, has issued a caution to Zambians regarding politicians like Socialist Party Leader Fred M’Membe, whose statements are perceived to sow division among citizens. Mr. Hamasaka expressed concern over M’Membe’s stance, citing his repeated assertions that if elected as President, he would rule by decree rather than adhere to
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OPPOSITION ALLIANCE PRESS STATEMENT ON BAROTSE ISSUE AND MARSHALL PLAN FOR LEAST DEVELOPED PARTS OF THE COUNTRY As a country we are deeply divided. Post-independence our nationalist leaders tried to unite us but the divisions persisted for example the deep rivalry between ANC and UNIP, UNIP and UPP. However, we coined unto ourselves the motto
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After Finishing Hanchos Cornflakes Mutale Mwanza’s Boyfriend Fails to Show Up Some Zambians who are Mutale Mwanza’s die hard followers are angry at Malawian artist Tay grin, on why he hasn’t come to see or Nurse his Girlfriend who almost Lost her left eye. Despite Showing the world that he Is rich on his social
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Tensions escalated at Maina Soko Medical Centre as former Zambian President Edgar Lungu was blocked from visiting Patriotic Front Member of the Central Committee, Chishimba Kambwili. The Ministry of Defence issued a statement, declaring that politicians and members of the public would not be allowed to see Kambwili. The incident occurred when President Lungu arrived
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THE INCONSISTENCIES IN THE DELEGATES SENT BY PRESIDENT HH SHOWS HH IS CROOKED AND THE BRE SHOULD BE CAREFUL WITH HIM By Barotseland Watchdog Following the number of delegates President Hakainde has sent to Barotseland, and their messages, its clear that Hakainde is very crooked and not serious with the issue of Barotseland. The BRE
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KAMBWILI TO BE EVACUATED ONCE STABLE – MWIIMBU, MASEBO Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says that Chishimba Kambwili was deported by Zimbabwean authorities because he had crossed into that country illegally, without papers as opposed to the media reports in a local Newspaper that operatives were deployed to bring Kambwili back.
Read MoreBarotseland Watchdog BAROTSELAND WATCHDOG’S HARD TRUTH: PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’S STAND OFF WITH BAROTSELAND WILL GO ON FOR MANY YEARS We know Hakainde Hichilema’s standoff with the people of Barotseland and his administration to continue indefinitely. President Hakainde Hichilema’s hubris in refusing to apologize to the Litunga and the people of Barotseland would cost him dearly.
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UNZA CANNOT HAVE SUCH A CADRE TO HEAD UNZA! Dear Editor, They have no qualms in giving these jobs out in this manner that is unacceptableand a recipe for disunity in the country. So where do take you, our people, who are educated and who are ones to impact the knowledge and experience gathered over
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10DAYS AFTER Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta said that Litungu has agreed to cooperate with the new administration. Litunga of Barotseland, Lubosi Imwiko II, has pledged to collaborate with the current Government, according to Provincial Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta, who was quoted by ZNBC in today’s major news. Kapelwa said this after MPs visited BRE.
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SELF-DETERMINATION: THE CASE OF BAROTSELAND IN ZAMBIA! Thursday, 8th February 2024 | Barotseland Post Exclusive. 1. WHAT IS THE REAL ISSUE CONCERNING BAROTSELAND? While general underdevelopment and systemic neglect may be among the main triggers for the perpetual discontent around Barotseland, the main issue, however, is about the territory’s legitimate right to self-determination. Successive Zambian
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OVER 2000 LEARNERS GET CDF SPONSORSHIP IN KITWE Kitwe – Thursday 9th February 2024 The government has approved the sponsorship of 2115 students and pupils for secondary school bursaries and skills training across the five constituencies of Kitwe District at a cost of K31,124,904.68 under the 2024 Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocation. A total of
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POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN TORTURE OF JUVENILE POLICE STATEMENT Arrest of CCPU Officers for Assault. Lusaka, February 8, 2024 -Police at Kalikiliki Police Post have formally arrested and charged four Community Crime Prevention Unit Officers (CCPU) implicated in the disturbing video circulating on social media. The video depicted the alleged torture of a 14-year-old male
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ZICTA DEACTIVATES 144,000 SCAMMERS Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) says it deactivated 144,000 scammers as of December last year. The authority last year also received and handled 30,734 service-related complaints, out of which 14,826 bordered on mobile money-related fraud. ZICTA corporate communications manager Hanford Chaaba said in an interview that the authority profiled
Read MoreCHIPANGALI HEADTEACHER KILLS SELF A 52-year-old headteacher at Muliliwa Primary School in Chipangali, Eastern Province, has committed suicide after allegedly separating with his wife. Evaristo Banda took his own life by taking an unknown chemical and was found dead inside his house on Monday. Eastern Province police commanding officer Limpo Liywalii told journalists in Chipata
Read More61 NEW TEACHERS ‘DESERT’ RURAL ZAMBEZI About 61 teachers posted to rural schools in Zambezi following the recruitment of over 30,000 teachers in 2022 have left the North-Western Province district on transfer with most of them citing illness. However, Zambezi District Commissioner Simeon Machayi is not convinced by the reasons advanced by most teachers, who
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CBU GRANTED MANGANESE EXPLORATION LICENCE Copperbelt University (CBU) has been granted two large-scale manganese exploration licences in Mwense district, Luapula Province, acting Vice-Chancellor Professor John Bwalya has said. Speaking during a media breakfast meeting at the university council chamber, Prof Bwalya said the institution is looking for private-sector partners to execute the exploration and mining
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By Kasebamashila Kaseba WHERE ONE REJECTS PUBLIC COLONIAL BAROTSELAND AGREEMENT 1964 BUT ACCEPTS PRIVATE NEO-COLONIAL MINGOMBA AGREEMENT 2024 1. As one forgets 2024 from 1964 is the 60 years diamond jubilee of Zambia’s Independence in 1964 from 70 years a platinum jubilee (1894 – 1964) of colonialism. 2. One also rejects Barotseland Agreement
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HICHILEMA IN PANIC MODE, SENDS NELLY MUTTI, MILUPI AND OTHERS TO MEET THE BRE OVER BAROTSELAND PRESSURE is mounting on President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government over the standoff between his administration and the Lozi people of Mongu who are now demanding for succession. This has forced President Hichilema to send Speaker of the
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There is an evil woman within Mutale Mwanza’s circle that has bewitched her sight, Prophet Isaac says. The Prophet is believed to have known he had a special gift, one that enabled him to see into the future though even he could not have foreseen the powerful vision that would come to him. As Ghost
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CHRIS ZUMANI PETITION TO EXCOMMUNICATED ELDER HICHILEMA …SDA Church Must Show God’s Righteousness By Chris ZUMANI Zimba In a democracy like ours, citizens are free to petition leaders in government and non governmental organizations for specific actions on different issues affecting them. It is in this democratic spirit that, this public or citizen petition with
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PRESIDENT HH MIGHT GET ZERO FROM BAROTSELAND IN 2026 BECAUSE OF HIS UNGRATEFULLNESS DISRESPECT PRIDE AND DISREGARD FOR HISTORY By Barotseland Watchdog Information from UPND Watsap Groups in Barotseland reveals that President Hakainde’s failure to apologize to the people of Barotseland and the Litunga will negatively affect him and the party in 2026. President Hakainde
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Miles Sampa dragged to court by Ex BOZ Governor Mvunga …who is seeking K100 million in damages for Libel 5th Feb. 2024 Former Central Bank Governor Chris Mvunga has sued expelled legislator Miles Sampa for defamation in a case filed in the High Court of Zambia according to official court records deposited and stamped in
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ZAMBIA KEEN TO ATTAIN EVIDENCE BASED SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LINE WITH THE AGENDA 2030 SAYS KAWANDAMI Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, Permanent Secretary, Ms Angela Kawandami says reprioritizing social development policies that deliver evidence-based quality services for all is key in the attainment of the 2030 Agenda. Ms Kawandami said this when she
Read MoreTSC SATISFIED WITH RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) has expressed satisfaction with the teacher recruitment process in Central Province. TSC Commissioner Regina Musokotwane notes that out of the districts that she has had interactions with in the province, so far, only Mkushi and Kapiri had a similar problem of external officers entering data
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LUSAKA WOMAN SUES MASSEUR FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT A masseur, a person who provides professional massages, has been sued after he allegedly sexually assaulted a female client during a deep-tissue rubbing session. Kenneth Musonda is accused of touching Mwansa Njelesa’s thighs and private part against her will. Ms Njelesa has submitted before the Lusaka High
Read MoreGOVERNMENT CALLS FOR EXPEDITIOUS IMPLEMENTATION OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MINISTER of Tourism Rodney Sikumba has called for the speedy implementation of the Zambia Green, Resilient and Transformative Tourism Development Project in order to enhance sustainable growth in the tourism sector. Mr Sikumba says the quick implementation of the ambitious World Bank (WB) tourism development project,
Read More25-YEAR-OLD KABWE PREGNANT WOMAN JAILED FOR 1 YEAR A 25year old pregnant woman of Kabwe will have to deliver while serving in a correctional facility after being convicted to one year behind bars for assaulting a 14year old girl who she suspected of having an affair with her husband. Kabwe Resident Magistrate Judge, Catherine Mumba,
Read MoreMANYINGA TEEN HANGS HERSELF AFTER MOTHER SCOLDS HER FOR PROMISCUITY A TEENAGE girl in Manyinga District, Northwestern Province, has taken her own life after her mother rebuked her from allegedly having overnights at different men’s houses instead of focusing on education. 17-year-old girl, Maggie Kawika, took her own life last Friday after a confrontation with
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By Barotseland Watchdog BRE CALLS ZAMBIA FOR IMMEDIATE DIALOGUE TO SEPARATE BAROTSELAND FROM ZAMBIA Today, BRE handed the Barotse Privy Council Resolutions to the public in front of cameras and recorders, reaffirming and ruling that Barotseland exists and will remain forever. In an unexpected change of events, the Barotse Royal Establishment has notified the people
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TEACHING SERVICE COMMISSIONER CLEMENT SINYINDA RESIGNS FROM THE COMMISSION. Zambia Teaching Service Commissioner Clement Sinyinda has resigned from his position as a result of the President Hakainde’s statement on the Barotseland issue where he stated that there was no country called Barotseland. Sinyinda said that he cannot nolonger serve in a government whose President has
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Zambia’s external debt rises to $14.3 billion, as govt blames financing of ongoing priority projects …foreign debt rises from $12.9billion as at end of September 2021 to $14.3billion as at end of September 2023… Zambia’s external debt has reached US$14.3 billion as at end, September 2023, driven by continued costs on existing project loans largely
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Zambia’s Sixth Republican President Edgar Lungu has described the death of Namibian President as a big blow to the SADC region in general and to the people of Namibia in particular. “News about the demise of President Geingob earlier this morning left my heart wrenched. I was privileged to share a brotherly relationship with
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It’s time for Musokotwane to GO! Editorial First and foremost, we want to state here that consideration for the good health of the Zambian economy should supersede our loyalty to individuals, friends and relatives for the benefit of the majority of Zambians. This is why we have consistently called on merit based decision making. It
Read MoreWhy haven’t we called for resignation of HH, things aren’t going right – Musenge By Fanny Kalonda WE are worser than we were in the previous administration, says Mwenya Musenge. He cited the prices of essential commodities and the shortage of mealie meal in the country. Featuring on KBN TV’s State of the Nation programme
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