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09/06/2026

CHINGOLA MAN TAKES ADVANTAGE OF NEW MORTUARY AT GUY SCOTT CLINIC, VENTURES INTO COFFIN MAKING BUSINESS

BY MWINJI MUKUKA

A Man of Chingola’s Kapisha area has taken advantage of the opening on a Mortuary at Guy Scott Clinic by Venturing into a Coffin Making business.

Medison Kasupuni says residents of Kapisha move as far as Malemba Market in Chiwempala to buy Coffins.

He says the long distance and the opening of a new Mortuary at the Clinic has prompted him to bring Coffins closer to the people.

Mr Kasupuni is now appealing for empowerment under the Constituency Development Fund CDF in order to expand his Coffin making business.

He said what his business needs now is funding and the necessary Documentation so that he can continue operating within the confines of the law.

Mr Kasupuni has also called on his fellow youths to join him and make a Cooperative in order for the business to thrive.

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ADEG CONCERNED OVER ECZ'S DIRECTIVE ON USE OF CANDLE LIGHT SYMBOLBY GLORIA SHAWA The Advocates for Democratic Governance...
09/06/2026

ADEG CONCERNED OVER ECZ'S DIRECTIVE ON USE OF CANDLE LIGHT SYMBOL

BY GLORIA SHAWA

The Advocates for Democratic Governance Foundation, ADEG, has expressed concern over the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s directive requiring independent candidates to withdraw the use of the candle symbol.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia ECZ has instructed independent Candidates to stop using the symbol on grounds that it is similar to that of another registered political party.

And ADEG Executive Director Gideon Musonda said while his Organization appreciates the need to protect the integrity of electoral symbols and avoid voter confusion, electoral processes must also uphold principles of procedural fairness, consistency and predictability.

Mr Musonda argued that due diligence should have been done during the symbol approval process, including verifying against existing records of registered political parties before assigning symbols to independent candidates.

He said correcting administrative oversights at the expense of candidates who have already printed campaign materials and mobilized supporters raises legitimate concerns about fairness and electoral credibility.

Mr Musonda added that the directive, issued during an active campaign period, risks creating uncertainty and may undermine public confidence in the electoral process.

He further stated that if the Commission’s argument is based on perceived similarity rather than actual duplication, and if the concerned political party is not participating in the forthcoming elections, ECZ should reconsider and rescind the directive.

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02/06/2026

KCM BEGINS 60-DAY NCHANGA SMELTER SHUTDOWN FOR MAJOR REPAIRS

BY GLORIA SHAWA

Konkola Copper Mines Plc has commenced a planned 60-day shutdown of the Nchanga Smelter as part of a comprehensive maintenance and repair programme.

Acting Chief Executive Officer Malcolm Mewett said the maintenance works form part of the company’s broader rebuilding and modernisation strategy.

Mr Meweet said the shutdown, which began recently, is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, reliability and long-term production performance.

He disclosed that the programme marks an important milestone in KCM’s ongoing rebuilding efforts and is designed to restore key infrastructure for sustainable production growth with Smelter operations expected to resume in August 2026.

Mr Meweet disclosed that the shutdown involves major refurbishment requiring collaboration with equipment manufacturers, technical partners, local contractors and suppliers.

He said more than 1,449 skilled and unskilled workers have been engaged, including 578 newly created jobs that directly benefit local community members through employment and support services.

Mr Meweet noted that to maintain copper production during the period, KCM has put business continuity measures in place.

He said the Tailings Leach Plant will continue operations using externally sourced acid and output from the 500-tonne-per-day acid plant at Nchanga.

And Mr Meweet reaffirmed KCM’s commitment to investing in critical infrastructure, operational excellence, employee safety and sustainable long-term growth.

This is according to a statement issued by KCM Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Dr John K***a.

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ONE ILLEGAL MINER DIES IN CHINGOLA WHILE ANOTHER SURVIVES AFTER AN EARTH COLLAPSED ON THEMBY GLORIA SHAWAAn illegal mine...
01/06/2026

ONE ILLEGAL MINER DIES IN CHINGOLA WHILE ANOTHER SURVIVES AFTER AN EARTH COLLAPSED ON THEM

BY GLORIA SHAWA

An illegal miner of Chingola's Kapisha area has died while another survived after an earth collapse at the OB.13 KCM dumpsite in Chingola.

The incident which occurred on 31st May 2026 was reported to Derrick Chilundika Police Post on 1st June 2026 at 02:28hrs

Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi confirmed to RISE FM NEWS in a Statement.

Mr Yuyi said Johnson Mubanga, 34, of C1 Kapisha Road, reported the death of his friend Kelvin Musebo, 36, also of C1 Kapisha Compound.

He noted that Mubanga and Musebo left their homes around 17:30hrs on 31st May to join other illegal miners at the KCM dumpsite to extract copper ore.

Mr Yuyi said while working in a rat mining pit, a pile of earth collapsed and blocked the tunnel entrance with both men inside.

He said other illegal miners managed to retrieve Mubanga, who was half-buried while Musebo was completely buried and the time he was pulled out, he was unresponsive.

The Commissioner said both were rushed to Nchanga North General Hospital, where Musebo was pronounced dead on arrival.

He disclosed that a physical inspection of Musebo’s body revealed no visible external injuries.

Mubanga was treated and discharged in stable condition.

Mr Yuyi added that Investigations have since been Instituted.

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21/05/2026

Nchanga Constituency Aspiring Member of Parliament Rosemary Chipoya of National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) speaks after filing in her nomination for the Nchanga Constituency parliamentary seat at Kabundi Secondary School.

📸 RISE FM/ MWINJI MUKUKA

Nchanga Constituency Aspiring Member of Parliament Mulaza Kaira has Successfully filled in his Nomination as an independ...
20/05/2026

Nchanga Constituency Aspiring Member of Parliament Mulaza Kaira has Successfully filled in his Nomination as an independent Candidate.

📸 Chingola Municipal Council

Joseph Kazhila Jr. has been adopted as the UPND candidate for Chingola Central Constituency
19/05/2026

Joseph Kazhila Jr. has been adopted as the UPND candidate for Chingola Central Constituency

Former Chingola MP Chipoka Mulenga has been adopted to contest in Chingola West Constituency.
19/05/2026

Former Chingola MP Chipoka Mulenga has been adopted to contest in Chingola West Constituency.

Franchesacar Akashambatwa Mulenga has been adopted to contest as MP on UPND ticket in Nchanga Constituency
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Franchesacar Akashambatwa Mulenga has been adopted to contest as MP on UPND ticket in Nchanga Constituency

JUST IN: The Patriot Front PF Faction led by Miles Sampa has Withdrawn from the Presidential Race.
18/05/2026

JUST IN: The Patriot Front PF Faction led by Miles Sampa has Withdrawn from the Presidential Race.

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