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21/08/2025

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14/08/2025

GOVERNMENT HAS LAUNCHED CHIWEMPALA WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

BY GLORIA SHAWA

The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has launched the Chiwempala Water Supply Improvement Project in Chingola, aimed at restoring access to safe and reliable drinking water for over 15,570 residents.

Water Development and sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the project, implemented in phases, will replace aging infrastructure, reduce leakages, and safeguard public health.

Mr Nzovu says In Phase 1, 8 kilometers of new water distribution network will be installed, 1,000 households reconnected, and network valves installed to enhance water distribution management.

He said the project will increase daily access to safe drinking water from 4 hours to 12 hours, improving public health and restoring dignity to the community.

The Minister disclosed that government has released K5,707,330 to fund Phase 1, with a total investment of K12,476,000 required for full completion.

He has since emphasized government's commitment to improving water service delivery in Chingola.

Mr Nzovu added that Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company will work closely with local leaders and residents to recruit a workforce from within Chiwempala, fostering transparency and accountability.

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13/08/2025

CHINGOLA DISTRICT UPND CONDEMNES UNRULY BEHAVIOR FROM CARDERS WHO LOCKED DEBS OFFICE

BY GLORIA SHAWA

United Party for National Development UPND Chingola District Chairperson Dominic Kapalu has condemned the actions of party cadres who locked the office of Chingola District Education Board Secretary (DEBS) Noah Simulunga early this morning.

The UPND cadres alleged that the Deb's had no respect for teachers and was corrupt.

And Mr Kapalu has emphasized that cadrerism is not tolerated in the UPND, citing President Hakainde Hichilema's stance on the matter.

He said the UPND does not want to lose power because of selfish individuals who want to take the law into their own hands.

Mr Kapalu said there are systems in Government that deal with employment and it is not upto Carders to determine who should be fired.

He added that the law should take it's course and culprits must be brought to book.

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13/08/2025

UPND CARDERS LOCK CHINGOLA DEBS OFFICE

Suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) carders have locked the Office of Chingola District Education Board Secretaries DEBS Noah Simulunga's Office.

The Carders are alleging that the Deb's has no respect for teachers and is corrupt.

Police are yet to issue a statement on the matter.

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12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

CHINGOLA MOTOR VEHICLE THIEF SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH HARD LABOR

BY GLORIA SHAWA

The Chingola Magistrate Court has sentenced a 38 year old Man to 5 years imprisonment with hard labor for theft of Motor vehicle.

The accused was sentenced after stealing a Toyota Noah belonging to his employer.

Facts of the matter are that on April 30th 2025, the accused person Identified as Ngandwe Musonda a taxi driver, did not report for work on the material Day.

On the Same Day around 19:00, the owner of the Vihecle, Ngosa Sampa parked his Vihecle outside ShopRite and when he came out, he did not find his car.

He then reported the matter to Police who instituted investigations.

Police then received a report from Mufulira Anti Robbery Unit that they had apprehended the suspect.

In Mitigation, Musonda asked Resident Magistrate Maybin Kapaya for liniency in giving punishment as he was a first offender.

He stated that he is a family Man with 5 Children and that his wife is Pregnant expecting another Child.

Musonda asked Resident Magistrate Kapaya not to give him a custodial sentence as his family would suffer is he is sent to jail.

Magistrate Kapaya said the sentence should save as a deterant to would be Offenders.

He has since sentenced Musonda to 5 years imprisonment with hard labor.

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11/08/2025

KAZHILA JUNIOR EMPOWERS TAXI DRIVERS WITH FUEL

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Joseph Kazhila Jr has initiated a fuel assistance program for taxi drivers in Chingola empowering them with fuel work K500 each.

Mr Kazhila's representative Benson Kanyembo who presented the fuel coupons on behalf of Mr Kazhila noted that the K500 is a revolving fund and the taxi drivers are expected to pay back on Saturday in order for others to benefit.

Mr Kanyembo said the initiative which has started with 10 taxi drivers is expected to extend to Bus drivers in Chingola.

He said this is in an effort to support Local taxi drivers in their operations.

Meanwhile the taxi drivers have thanked Mr Kazhila Junior for the gesture.

They noted that the Fund will go a long way in their taxi business.

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08/08/2025

NDOLA TEACHING HOSPITAL REMOVES ASSORTED METAL OBJECTS FROM PATIENTS STOMACH

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Ndola Teaching Hospital surgical Doctors have removed assorted metallic foreign objects from a 30-year-old male patient's stomach.

The patient was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe abdominal pain and being unable to pass stool for a week.

Ndola Teaching Hospital Public Relations Officer Cornelius Kabwe says following medical assessment and X-rays, doctors discovered the patient's stomach and intestines were packed with numerous metallic objects, causing a dangerous obstruction.

In a Statement, Mr Kabwe said the surgical team worked for over three hours to remove the items, which included:
- 2 car spark plugs
- 17 sharp wire pieces
- 1 car key
- 2 padlock keys
- 4 one-kwacha coins, with one lodged in the large intestine
- 4 bolts
- 1 female bra wire stabilizer
- 1 ring wire

He says some objects had caused perforations in the stomach wall, with prolonged retention leading to chronic gastric outlet obstruction.

Mr Kabwe says many objects were heavily corroded, suggesting they had been ingested over time.

And one of the surgeons Dr. Mushikita Songwe noted that while finding foreign objects in a patient's stomach is not unusual, the quantity and variety in this case were extraordinary.

The patient is now in stable condition and undergoing further assessments.

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08/08/2025

SEVEN CHIWEMPALA RIOTERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Seven individuals arrested for riotous behavior in Chingola's Chiwempala township have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Appearing before Resident Magistrate Maybin Kapaya was Kennedy Katongo, 21, Haward Besa, 42, a security guard, Patrick Lubemba, 35, also a security guard, Muma Chalwe, 25, a businessman, Moses Lusopa, Chimba Chipenge, 37, and Bernard Lumbwe, 27.

The seven individuals pleaded not guilty to five counts, including riots contrary to section 74(2) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia and assault on a police officer contrary to section 260(B) of the Laws of Zambia among other counts.

Brief facts of the matter are that on July 30, 2025, the seven individuals allegedly damaged and broke into Moses Chitwa's shop, looting goods worth K282,500.

The Seven also allegedly assaulted three police officers who were on duty on the same day.

All the seven who are on Police bond have denied all the charges and pleaded not guilty.

Resident Magistrate Kapaya has adjourned the matter to September 3, 2025, for commencement of trial.

In a related case, four other persons have pleaded not guilty to riotous behavior and breaking into a building with intent to steal contrary to section 303(A) of the Laws of Zambia.

facts are that on July 30, 2025, the four individuals allegedly broke into Emmanuel Kekela's shop and looted bicycles and bicycle spare parts valued at K2 million.

They have also pleaded not guilty as they remain in custody and will appear in court on August 21st 2025 for mention and on August 28 for commencement of trial.

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06/08/2025

TIZ CONCERNED OVER IRREGULARITIES IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS OF BIOMETRIC VOTER REGISTRATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has raised concerns over irregularities in the procurement process for Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) equipment and software for the 2026 General Elections.

TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says two companies, Miru Systems and Starlab, have advanced to the final stage of the tender under questionable circumstances, despite one of the companies failing to meet basic eligibility requirements.

He has told RISE FM NEWS in a statement that investigations by TI-Z revealed that the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) upheld the appeal of a disqualified bidder, while stronger contenders were excluded.

Mr. Nyambe says Multiple whistleblowers have come forward with evidence suggesting internal interference by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) officials, which raises concerns about the transparency and fairness of the process.

He has emphasized that failure to address these revelations would undermine the government's commitment to fighting corruption and compromise the credibility of the electoral process.

Mr. Nyambe is now calling for the immediate Suspension of the current due diligence process pending an urgent independent review.

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05/08/2025

CHINGOLA WOMAN MURDERS HUSBAND

BY GLORIA SHAWA

A 44 Year Old Woman identified as Abigail Namwelu of Chingola's Kansofu Farming area has allegedly murdered her husband with the help of her brother.

The incident occurred on Sunday, August 3rd 2025, following a marital dispute between the deceased and his wife, who were both in a drunken state.

Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Pathias Siandenge who confirmed the incident to RISE FM NEWS has identified the deceased as Edward Kateule aged 69.

Mr Siandenge noted that the couple's argument escalated into a physical fight, during which the brother to the wife, Mutale Alex joined in to assault his brother-in-law.

He says the deceased sustained severe injuries, including a swollen head, bleeding nose, swollen right hip, a cut on the right leg, and multiple burns on the body.

The Commissioner says the body of the deceased was discovered yesterday August 4, 2025, at around 10:00 hours by a neighbor who is also a member of the Community Crime Prevention Unit (CCPU).

He says Police visited the scene and found the body lying in the kitchen shelter floor and a one-meter long blood-stained round bar was found near the body.

The wife has since been apprehended, while her brother, Mutale Alex, is on the run.

He adds that the body of the deceased has been deposited at Nchanga North Hospital Mortuary awaiting postmortem.

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31/07/2025

ZNS COMMANDER WARNS RIOTING JERABOS

BY MWINJI MUKUKA

Zambia National Service ZNS Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi has Warned that perpetrators of the riots in Chingola that resulted in the destruction of Public and Private Property will be dealt with.

Speaking during a Press briefing in Chingola today, Lieutenant Solochi said those who took part in the riots will be identified and face the full wrath of the law.

He warned that anyone who engages in physical confrontations with men and women in uniform will face the consequences of doing so.

Lieutenant Solochi stated that the presence of ZNS officers at Sensele aims to provide security and maintain sanity.

Speaking earlier, Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo said the behavior from the Jerabos which resulted in the destruction of Public property is uncalled for.

Mr. Matambo has wondered why the Jerabos restored to rioting even after several meetings with their leaders and assurance that the matter will be resolved.

He added that government is in talks with the license holder at Sensele mine to amicably resolve the matter.

And Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba disclosed that all those arrested during the riots will be prosecuted by the courts of law.

He expressed disappointment that the rioters resorted to destruction of public property, including CDF-funded projects.

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