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FIRE SWEEPS THROUGH 15 SHOPS AT MUCHINSHI MARKET IN CHINGOLA BY GLORIA SHAWAFire has swept through Muchinshi Market in C...
15/09/2025

FIRE SWEEPS THROUGH 15 SHOPS AT MUCHINSHI MARKET IN CHINGOLA

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Fire has swept through Muchinshi Market in Chingola leaving 15 Shops gutted and goods worth thousands of Kwacha destroyed.

Chingola Constituency Member of Parliament, Chipoka Mulenga says the fire which is still under investigation is suspected to have originated from illicit fuel dealers operating in close proximity to the affected shops.

He has highlighed that Chingola Municipal Council fire fighters quenched the fire and saved approximately 20 other shops from the inferno.

Mr Mulenga has appealed to members of the community to join hands in preventing exposure to such destructive occurrences.

He stressed the importance of collective action in safeguarding local businesses and the livelihoods of traders and their families.

Mr Mulenga added that 20 pockets of Cement will be given to the affected traders as part of the support.

Meanwhile Chingola Mayor, Johnson Kangombe has emphasized that anyone seen trading in illicit fuel must be reported to the relevant authorities.

He has underscored the need for community vigilance in tackling illegal activities that pose risks to public safety and property.

And the affected traders who spoke to RISE FM NEWS in an interview have appealed to Government to come to their aid.

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31/08/2025

Nchanga Rangers beat Mufulira Wonderes 2:0

31/08/2025

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SOCIALIST PARTY IN CHINGOLA CONCERNED OVER PESISTANT WATER SCARCITYBY MWINJI MUKUKA The Socialist Party in Chingola Dist...
25/08/2025

SOCIALIST PARTY IN CHINGOLA CONCERNED OVER PESISTANT WATER SCARCITY

BY MWINJI MUKUKA

The Socialist Party in Chingola District has expressed deep concern over the prolonged water shortage in several areas, including Chiwempala, Chabanyama, Twatasha, Gibson Chimfwembe, among other Wards.

Party Chingola District Information and Publicity Secretary Masuzyo Bota says civic leaders have failed to address this critical issue, leaving residents without access to the essential commodity for days.

Mr Bota says the situation is dire, with women and residents forced to travel long distances in search of water.

He has warned that the water shortage poses a significant risk to public health, increasing the likelihood of waterborne diseases such as cholera.

Mr Bota is now calling on the local councillors, Mayor, and Members of Parliament to take immediate action to resolve the crisis.

He has urged Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company, to ensure a steady supply of water to the affected areas.

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CHIPOKA MULENGA CONCERNED ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF TRADERS WHOSE GOODS WERE LOOTED DURING RIOTS AT CHIWEMPALA MARKET BY GLORI...
24/08/2025

CHIPOKA MULENGA CONCERNED ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF TRADERS WHOSE GOODS WERE LOOTED DURING RIOTS AT CHIWEMPALA MARKET

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Chingola Constituency Member of Parliament, Chipoka Mulenga, says he is concerned about the plight of traders whose goods were looted during the recent riots in Chiwempala.

Speaking when he met the affected traders at Civic Center today, Mr. Mulenga highlighted the need for stakeholders, including traders, to come together and find a lasting solution to avoid future occurrences of such riots.

He emphasizing that the government wants small-scale miners to operate in a safe manner not that they have been neglected.

Mr Mulenga noted that this is not the first time small-scale miners have rioted over the pits, and that there should be no excuse to destruction of property adding that those that will be found wanting will be dealt with accordingly.

He has also revealed that government is engaging with the owners of Sensele Mine to ensure that small-scale miners benefit from the mining activities.

Mr Mulenga stressed that traders cannot continue living in fear of the Jerabos and that a lasting solution must be found to address the issue.

He reiterated government's concern for the well-being of traders.

Mr Mulenga added that Government has intensified security in the District.

Meanwhile the traders have thanked the Member of Parliament for taking time to meet with them and for the assurance given.

They said the meeting has brought hope to the traders that their plight will be addressed, and they will be able to operate their businesses without fear of violence and looting.

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GOVERNMENT HAS LAUNCHED CHIWEMPALA WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BY GLORIA SHAWA The Ministry of Water Development an...
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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CHINGOLA DISTRICT UPND CONDEMNES UNRULY BEHAVIOR FROM CARDERS WHO LOCKED DEBS OFFICEBY GLORIA SHAWA United Party for Nat...
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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UPND CARDERS LOCK CHINGOLA DEBS OFFICE Suspected United Party for National Development (UPND) carders have locked the Of...
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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CHINGOLA MOTOR VEHICLE THIEF SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IMPRISONMENT WITH HARD LABOR BY GLORIA SHAWA The Chingola Magistrate C...
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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KAZHILA JUNIOR EMPOWERS TAXI DRIVERS WITH FUEL BY GLORIA SHAWA Joseph Kazhila Jr has initiated a fuel assistance program...
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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