GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH – HH January 10th, 2024 President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says the UPND New Dawn Government remains committed to promoting economic growth through investment and trade. President Hichilema says enhanced trade and investment will help in the creation of jobs and business opportunities for Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) and well established… Continue reading GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH – HH

DEPUTY MAYOR DISAPPROVES MAYOR’S CONSENT FOR PF MEMBERS TO CLEAN THE CITY AS SHE MAINTAINS THE ACTING TOWN CLERK’S DECISION We are writing to express our disapproval of the letter dated January 9, 2024, in which Her Worship the Mayor of Lusaka, Ms. Chilando Chitangala, authorised the Patriotic Front (PF) leadership to clean the Lusaka… Continue reading DEPUTY MAYOR DISAPPROVES MAYOR’S CONSENT FOR PF MEMBERS TO CLEAN THE CITY AS SHE MAINTAINS THE ACTING TOWN CLERK’S DECISION

KEY POINTS FROM PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S VISIT TO THE CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER AT HEROES STADIUM Today, His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema visited citizens admitted to the Cholera treatment Center at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Below are the highlights: ✅ The President commended health workers, Ministry of Health, Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), other ministries and… Continue reading KEY POINTS FROM PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S VISIT TO THE CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER AT HEROES STADIUM

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… Continue reading MWIIMBU DONATES BOREHOLES WORTH K240 000 PERSONAL CASH

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

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… Continue reading Kenyan man escapes Isoka Court n@ked

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… Continue reading CHINESE GOVERNMENT DONATES K20M TOWARDS THE FIGHT AGAINST CHOLERA

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… Continue reading AFTER ARMY WORMS BLACK BEETLE PESTS RAVAGE SOYA FIELDS IN MKUSHI

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… Continue reading ANTI-SMUGGLING TASK FORCE SEIZE AND SHUTS DOWN STAR MILLING COMPANY IN NDOLA AS DEC, IMMIGRATION COMMENCES PRESS UPS TO MOVE IN

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:

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… Continue reading PF President Miles Sampa has Accused PF Alebwelelapo Camp of abandoning Chishimba Kambwili after using him

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… Continue reading KAMBWILI SAYS LUNGU HAS YET AGAIN BENEFITED FROM HIS MOUTH INJURIES

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… Continue reading UMODZI KUM’MAWA ASK HH TO APOINT 12 EASTERNERS AS MINISTERS, DIPLOMATS

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