By Scoop Reporter THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Lusaka Provincial Veterinary Officer for corrupt practices involving over K28,000.00. ACC Head - Corporate Communications Timothy Moono says Dr. Patricia Bwalya, 50, of Longacres area in Lusaka has been charged with one count of Abuse of Authority of Office contrary to
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...as angry bar owners demand for the removal of the curtail in the distribution chain By Martin Akende in Lilayi A SOPHISTICATED and well connected curtail allegedly created by Rwandese have placed a massive investment to create clear beer shortage to distort market supply of alcohol. The curtail is reportedly
Read MoreBy Martin Akende in Congo SHOPRITE has announced its exit from the Democratic Republic of Congo market citing security concerns. The giant chain store has also announced exit from Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Madagascar market to concentrate on south African market. The move was announced in a notice to the
Read More… as Zambia Breweries moves in to bridge the gap by doubling production Scoop Reporter ZAMBIAN Breweries says it is proactively addressing the growing demand for clear beer in the country through a new investment in its production line. The company says as part of its response towards addressing the
Read MoreScoop Reporter THE Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has appealed to Government to find an urgent solution to challenges facing Konkola and Mopani Copper mines. Union President Joseph Chewe says Government should quickly end the impasse at the two sleeping giants on Copperbelt to revive the province. Mr. Chewe
Read MoreBy Scoop Reporter POLICE’S Anti-Robbery squad in Chililabombwe yesterday gunned down six suspected dangerous criminals who wanted to stage a robbery in the area while the six one hobbled for life with an AK47 riffle. This happened around 16:00 hrs in the outskirts of Kasumbalesa boarder area after they received
Read MoreScoop Reporter MOVEMENT for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) leader Nevers Mumba says Zambia should declare emeralds as a strategic national asset to be employed in clearing of the unsustainable debt. His comments come after the Zambian emerald dubbed Kafubu Cluster sold by KAGEM at a whopping US $14 million. Dr. Mumba
Read MoreScoop Reporter THE Human Rights Commission has condemned the criminal and barbaric conduct of some overzealous villagers in Katete who attacked police officers in the area, leaving them hospitalised. At the weekend 17 police officers who had gone to maintain law and order in Joel and Chinzu villages, were ambushed
Read MoreScoop Reporter GOVERNMENT has commended local communities in Chitimbwa chiefdom for taking steps towards environmental protection by promoting community forestry. Community members in Chitimbwa Chiefdom have created Forestry along a river as a measure to protect the river from drying up and support existence of the aquatic life. Northern Province
Read More....As PS puts his foot down, refuses to empower grandfathers Scoop Reporter LIKE magma before a volcanic eruption, anger is simmering among those who benefited from the fuel tankers youth empowerment programme due to delays in finalising the clearance of trucks to commence operations. In September this year, Government through
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