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… Continue reading ELECT DEPUTY MAYORS, DEPUTY COUNCIL CHAIRS – PS

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… Continue reading SHIKOSWE CLINIC TO EXTEND OPERATIONAL HOURS

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.… Continue reading MTOLO UNVEILS MECHANISATION POLICY TO BOOST AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

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… Continue reading 2024 HEALTH WORKERS RECRUITMENT TO BEGIN THIS JANUARY

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… Continue reading ELECTIONS FOR BUNTUNGWA, MUMBOTUTA AND ITAPA WARDS

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,… Continue reading PRESIDENT HICHILEMA RECEIVES BRIEFING FROM ENOCK KAVINDELE, SADC SEOM HEAD IN CONGO

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… Continue reading Notorious Facebook Livestreamer Lands Behind Bars: Simon Mwewa Insists on Chimbokaila for Safety!

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… Continue reading CHOONGO SPOTS SHODDY WORKS ON MONZE – NIKO ROAD

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… Continue reading PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA CONFERS WITH THE LABOUR MOVEMENT