PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CALLS FOR ACTION TO COMBAT CHOLERA January 10th, 2024 President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says it is time for action to completely combat Cholera, a bacterial disease which causes severe diarrhoea and dehydration. Speaking this this afternoon when he visited Heroes Stadium which is the national Cholera Treatment Centre, President Hichilema said some of the
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MWIIMBU DONATES BOREHOLES WORTH K240 000 PERSONAL CASH MONZE Central Member of Parliament, Jack Mwiimbu, has successfully financed the drilling of eight boreholes in Monze District, with the water points already completed. The Two-hundred and Forty-thousand project aims to benefit communities in Manungu, Freedom B and Chisekesi. Mwiimbu states that the project was undertaken to
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ARMY WORMS STRIKE CHIKANKATA FALL Army Worms have invaded maize fields in Chikankata District. And Chikankata District Agriculture Coordinator, Dr. Phanuel Nyimba, has disclosed that all 24 Agriculture blocks have been affected. Nyimba who confirmed the development to Byta FM News has described the situation as worrying, explaining that the pests have mostly affected maize
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ELECT DEPUTY MAYORS, DEPUTY COUNCIL CHAIRS – PS THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has directed Local Authorities across the Country to hold elections for Deputy Mayors and Deputy Council Chairpersons. The circular issued by Ministry Permanent Secretary, Maambo Haamaundu and seen by Byta FM News, addressed to the Office of the Town
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SHIKOSWE CLINIC TO EXTEND OPERATIONAL HOURS Kafue District Director of Health Dr Sydney Hamusonde has disclosed that Shikoswe Clinic will soon begin operating on 24hr basis. Dr Hamusonde said this when Kafue Member of Parliament Mirriam Chonya visited the Cholera Treatment Centre in Shikoswe. The MP, who was accompanied by the District Commissioner Mr Maurice
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CHIPATA HIGH COURT THROWS BACK JUVENILE CASE TO SUBORDINATE COURT CHIPATA High Court has referred back a case involving a juvenile to the subordinate to be tried from there following an application by the State. This is in a case where a 17-year-old juvenile came into conflict with the law by jointly committing an offence
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MTOLO UNVEILS MECHANISATION POLICY TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL SECTOR AGRICULTURE minister Ruben Mtolo has disclosed that the Government will roll out a mechanisation policy on February 28 aimed at enhancing the agricultural sector. Mtolo revealed that the Government plans to establish a center of excellence in each province, equipped with machinery suitable for agriculture, including tractors.
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2024 HEALTH WORKERS RECRUITMENT TO BEGIN THIS JANUARY The Civil Service Commission has announced that it will commence recruitment of health workers this January. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Muchinga Permanent Secretary Henry Mukungule, Commissioner Acting Chairperson Choolwe Beyani notes that this year’s recruitment will be for the new entrants compared to
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ELECTIONS FOR BUNTUNGWA, MUMBOTUTA AND ITAPA WARDS Notice is hereby given to the general public that the Electoral Commission of Zambia has prescribed Friday, 1st March, 2024 as the date on which to hold Ward by-elections in Buntungwa Ward, Mufulira District of Copperbelt Province, Mumbotuta Ward, Milenge District of Luapula Province and Itapa Ward, Chinsali
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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM ENOCK KAVINDELE, SADC SEOM HEAD IN CONGO President Hichilema writes… As the current Chair of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, we received a briefing today, from former Vice President Enock Kavindele, who led the SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) during the Democratic Republic of Congo elections,
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Notorious Facebook Livestreamer Lands Behind Bars: Mwewa Insists on Chimbokaila for Safety! Renowned for his impeccable English and street broadcasts, Simon Mwewa, also known as the “national teacher of English,” recently found himself on the wrong side of the law. Convicted of maliciously deflating the tires of a minibus, Mwewa was sentenced to six months
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CHOONGO SPOTS SHODDY WORKS ON MONZE – NIKO ROAD CHIEF Choongo of Monze District has urged Government to speed up works on the Monze – Niko Road. Despite thanking Government for sanctioning the commencement of works on the road, he tells Byta FM News in an interview that the tar on the stretch from Monze
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PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA CONFERS WITH THE LABOUR MOVEMENT He writes… The labour movement is a key part in our economic program. We are keen to see their members and the mining community, receive the necessary social and economic support in a conducive and safe working environment. That was the main thrust of our frank and
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A suspect of Kenyan descent today stunned the court in Isoka district when he decided to strip naked and flee the court vicinity in his birthday suit. Moses Makari who is facing a charge of failing to appear before the nearest immigration office escaped from lawful custody upon his arrival at the court. Police
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Socialist Party Youth League Urges Non-Political Approach to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Lusaka Lusaka, [10-01-2024] – We the Socialist Party Youth League strongly condemns the politicization of the multi-sectoral approach to combatting the cholera outbreak in Lusaka. We call for a non-partisan and collaborative response to this severe health issue. Cholera is
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Chop life before life chop you” Davido advises fans amidst multiple bullying allegations Davido is currently in the center of one of the hottest celebrity feuds of the year. From Teebillz, down to Tiwa Savage, and most recently, his first baby mama, Sophia Momodu. He has had a tumultuous relationship with Sophia Momodu to say
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TB Joshua’s Accuser in the BBC News Africa Documentary Sihle Sibisi loses Daughter. According to Jay Israel senior Writes 👇 ONE OF PROPHET TB JOSHUA’S VICTIMS – Who has been lying against the late Prophet – SIHLE SIBISI , has just released this poster on her official page announcing the death of her daughter .
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION FROM OFFICE In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate
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BOLD KAFUE THIEF APPREHENDED AFTER BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, DECIDES TO EAT FOOD FIRST BEFORE STEALING PROPERTY In a bizarre turn of events, a daring thief in Kafue was this evening apprehended after he broke into a house with the intention of stealing property, only to be sidetracked by a tempting delicymeal which he decided
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PRESIDENT HICHILEMA THANKFUL FOR CHINA INTERVENTION DURING THIS CHOLERA OUTBREAK We express our gratitude to the People’s Republic of China through His Excellency Du Xiaohui, the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, for promptly addressing the Cholera outbreak through nine areas of support. The areas of support, spanning short, medium, and long-term initiatives, including the production of
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Sophia Momodu slams Davido with a cease and desist letter; accuses him of bullying amongst other things Davido’s baby mama Sophia Momodu has recently slammed him with a cease and desist letter. This letter, which recently found its way on social media, detailed incidents of online bullying and harassment by her baby daddy, Davido. This
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CHINESE GOVERNMENT DONATES K20M TOWARDS THE FIGHT AGAINST CHOLERA The Chinese Government has donated 20 million Kwacha to the fight against Cholera. The Chinese government has also dispatched a team of specialised medical doctors to help in the fight against Cholera. Chinese Ambassador to Zambia DU XIAOHUI explains that the official assistance in cash will
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This afternoon a marketing staff of Globus bank, who is said to be just 32yrs was found dead in the staff toilet. It’s reported that her phone which she left on her table kept ringing which made her colleagues to start looking for her. They later found the office toilet door locked from behind…door was
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HUBBY COMMITS SUICÍDE AFTER BEING BÉATEN BY WIFE A 41-year-old man from Mayobo Village in Namwala District has allegedly committed suîcide after he was béaten by his wife following a quarrel. Narrating the ordeal to Byta FM News, Milisi Village Senior Headman, Josias Chinzuma, has identified the deceased as Agule Sikachinga. Chinzuma explains that on
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AFTER ARMY WORMS BLACK BEETLE PESTS RAVAGE SOYA FIELDS IN MKUSHI ….8000 farmers affected by black beetle pest attack on soya beans… MORE than 8,000 farmer households in Mkushi District have reported pest attacks on their soya bean fields over the past week. Confirming the matter to ZANIS, Mkushi District Senior Agriculture Officer (SAO) Patrick
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By Edward Roy Makayi. Ndola 11th January 2024. ANTI-SMUGGLING TASK FORCE SEIZE AND SHUTS DOWN STAR MILLING COMPANY IN NDOLA AS DEC, IMMIGRATION COMMENCES PRESS UPS TO MOVE IN. In hot turn of events of the ongoing Battle against snuggling, the fight has gone right to the source. In a non stop counter-anti-smuggling operation which
Read MoreBAD ROAD UNSETTLES CHOMA RESIDENT A Resident of Batoka in Choma District has lamented the state of roads to three schools namely Batoka, Siacidinta and Bbombo. Shelley Moono tells Byta FM News that majority of teachers at the aforementioned schools reside in Batoka township due to lack of power and accommodation at their work places.
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14 FEARED DEAD IN KABWE KAPIRI ACCIDENT Sad Mbili writes… Accident in Kabwe Involving a truck and a rosa bus belonging 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:
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PF President Miles Sampa has Accused PF Alebwelelapo Camp of abandoning Chishimba Kambwili after using him. ……………. I called Hon Chishimba Kambwili last night & this morning. He is not well and needs emotional and all type of support from all that care. As usual ama Masquaraders have yet again abandoned him after using him
Read MoreMWEWA AT MWEMBESHI MAXIMUM PRISON Lusaka businessman and vlogger, Simon Chitambala Mwewa has been moved to Mwembeshi Maximum Prison. Mwewa has began to serve prison time. He has demanded for an orange vest. His lawyers have began the process to obtain bail pending appeal to the high court. The Lusaka Magistrate Court sentenced Mwewa to
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KAMBWILI SAYS LUNGU HAS YET AGAIN BENEFITED FROM HIS MOUTH INJURIES By George Lemba Ten (10) years jail destined Chishimba Kambwili has complained that PF faction leader Edgar Lungu is the cause of his (Kambwili) current suffering. Kambwili says he is now just struggling with his family while Edgar Lungu led faction which benefited from
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The State has submitted that its decision to withdraw pension on former President Edgar Lungu was not a constitutional breach and, therefore, his lawsuit challenging the move should be dismissed. Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet for administration Oliver Kalabo has told the High Court that the withdrawal of the pension benefits follows Mr Lungu’s
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UMODZI KUM’MAWA ASK HH TO APOINT 12 EASTERNERS AS MINISTERS, DIPLOMATS By Mukosha Funga Njenga UMODZI Kum’mawa spokesperson Chanoda Ngwira has written an open letter to President Hakainde Hichilema, giving him a list of 12 easterners from which he can choose his new Minister of Foreign Affairs. But this move has angered some members of
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By Balewa Zyuulu President Hakainde Hichilema has commissioned the Zambian Breweries upgraded plant with a call on Zambians to stop vilifying investors but have a positive outlook on investments as they contribute to economic advancement of the country. Speaking during the commissioning in Lusaka today, President Hichilema says it is unfair for politicians to call
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ELECT DEPUTY MAYORS, DEPUTY COUNCIL CHAIRS – PS THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has directed Local Authorities across the Country to hold elections for Deputy Mayors and Deputy Council Chairpersons. The circular issued by Ministry Permanent Secretary, Maambo Haamaundu and seen by Byta FM News, addressed to the Office of the Town
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PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has offered permanent employment to female volunteer nurses at the National Cholera Centre at Lusaka’s Heroes Stadium. President Hichilema who visited the Cholera centre said he has offered the two ladies permanent employment in the civil service due to their dedication and commitment to duty. ZANIS reports that President Hichilema said
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MALE BODY FOUND FLOATING IN NKANKA STREAM. A community member of Chibale in Chama district, has discovered an unidentified male body floating in the Nkanka stream. Fredrick Nyimbili, 45, reported to authorities that the grim find was made by Kelvin Silwamba, 27, who had gone to the stream to wash clothes. According to Muchinga Police
Read MoreMOTORBIKE ACCIDENT KILL 42 IN NAKONDE IN TWO YEARS Motorbike accidents have killed 42 people and injured more than 100 in Nakonde district in the last two years. The police service reported 18 accidents in 2022, with 25 fatalities, and 12 accidents in 2023, with 17 fatalities. A meeting at Central Park on Wednesday morning
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SALARY AND WORKING CONDITION NEGOTIATION AT MOPANI AND KCM DEFERRED By Michael Kaluba Negotiations for salaries and working conditions at both Konkola Copper Mines-KCM- and Mopani have been put on hold for three months, until April this year. According to National Union of Miners and Allied Workers-NUMAW- president Saul Simujika, negotiations have been deferred due
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IMMIGRATION APPREHENDS 105, GETS 34 CONVICTED, REMOVES 21 AND DEPORTS FOUR Wednesday…10th January, 2024 The Ndola Regional Immigration Office has secured the convictions of three Somali Refugees Mohamed Isse (30), Abdi Mahiyadin (21), and Mohamed Abdulqadir (20) for being found in a place other than a refugee settlement without valid gate passes contrary to section
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