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16/01/2025

Photo Focus Kwa Kagoro.

Community members engage with Katete Town Council on CDF matters during a community roadshow in Milanzi Constituency.

15/01/2025

BREAKING - EX-ARMY OFFICER SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR MURDERING DR TASILA TEMBO
The Lusaka High Court has convicted former Zambia Army soldier, Lieutenant Nigel Mwaba for murdering his lover, Dr. Tasila Tembo, a former ministry of health deputy spokesperson.

08/01/2025

Happy birthday Kebby Best Mbewe, Katete's Entrepreneur. Bene ba Best Ndiyo Centre.

03/01/2025

USAID Launches Choova Njinga – A $2.2 Million Innovation Challenge for Malawi and Zambia
USAID has officially launched the Choova Njinga Innovation Challenge, a $2.2 million initiative designed to foster innovative, bicycle-based solutions that can enhance economic opportunities, improve productivity, and increase access to essential services in Malawi and Zambia. The challenge encourages greater adoption of bicycles as a tool for development in both countries.
At the launch event, Bryony Everett, Director of Global Programmes at DT Global UK, expressed her excitement about the initiative’s potential impact, especially for women. "I am really excited about the Choova Njinga challenge, particularly the benefits it could bring to women, who research shows could gain the most from using bicycles in rural areas. It can help them access healthcare, markets, and education."
About the Choova Njinga Challenge
The challenge calls for creative ideas that address the following objective:
Develop or scale a cost-effective bicycle solution for communities in Malawi and/or Zambia that supports the effective transportation of people or goods, and improves access to services, particularly for low-income households and women.
Applicants will have access to both financial and non-financial support to develop and scale their solutions. The challenge has two streams:
• Stream 1 – Developing Innovations:
This stream is for ideas at the proof-of-concept stage, where field testing is needed to evaluate their potential impact. Selected applicants will receive funding ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with support provided from June 2025 to May 2026.
• Stream 2 – Transition to Scale:
This stream is for innovations that have already achieved small-scale success but need further market validation and partnerships to scale. Funding ranges from $200,000 to $400,000, with support running from June 2025 to November 2026.
In addition to funding, successful applicants will receive non-financial support, which includes:
• Training: Group sessions on key topics related to the challenge.
• Mentoring: Tailored guidance from mentors to support project development.
• Engagement Events: Opportunities to network and engage in peer learning with key stakeholders.
The challenge is led by USAID’s Exploratory Programs and Innovation Competitions (EPIC) team under the Innovation Design, Ex*****on, and Acceleration Support (IDEAS) mechanism, with the support of a consortium that includes Encompass, Challenge Works, DT Global, and Itad.

Who Can Apply
The Choova Njinga Innovation Challenge is open to applicants from Malawi and Zambia. In Zambia, proposals targeting the Copperbelt, Central, and Eastern provinces are particularly encouraged. Applicants may include NGOs, local universities, start-ups, SMEs, and the general public. Both pedal bicycles and e-bikes are eligible for consideration.
Submission Details
The challenge follows a two-phase application process. Phase one is currently open and will close on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Interested applicants should submit a short concept note.
For more information and to apply, visit the application portal: https://www.challenge.gov/?challenge=the-choova-njinga-innovation-challenge WhatsApp +260 772 423 472 or email [email protected]
Join us in harnessing the power of bicycles to create lasting change in Malawi and Zambia!

02/01/2025

DANDY KRAZY DIES.

Mr. Wesley Chibambo has died.

Mr Chibambo who sustained multiple injuries in a road traffic accident, was admitted to the UTH-Adult in the early hours of yesterday. He underwent an emergency operation later in the day. However, he remained in a critical condition despite various treatment interventions employed by our health staff.
He was certified dead at 01:42 hours this morning.

We wish to pass our sincere condolences to the family and public as they mourn their loved one.

Nzeba chanda
Public relations officer
Uths-Adult hospital

31/12/2024

Help us wish our visionary and dedicated station manager Mr. Jacob zulu a happy birthday.
As Mphangwe FM, we wish you many more returns and a prosperous 2025.

16/12/2024

16/12/2024

Barbara Banda

15/12/2024

Heavy rains and strong winds expected across Zambia due to Tropical Cyclone Chido - MET

14/12/2024

Journalists in Eastern Province have observed that leveraging artificial intelligence will enhance efficiency and effectiveness in their work.

Provincial Press Club President, Jullius Phiri, noted that this development will provide an opportunity for journalists to offer well-researched and impactful information to the public.

Mr. Phiri emphasized the importance of media practitioners maintaining professionalism and ethical standards while utilizing AI.

Meanwhile, the press club President highlighted the need for journalists to acquire relevant skills and knowledge to fully harness the benefits of AI.

In a similar vein, Mphangwe FM Station Manager Jacob Zulu observed that AI will not only promote efficiency in service delivery but also reduce institutional costs.

He urged media institutions to establish AI policies to mitigate potential harm and risks.

Artificial Intelligence refers to technology that enables computers, through learning and reasoning, to perform tasks typically executed by humans.

10/12/2024

Edgar Lungu has held office twice and is ineligible to contest future elections, according to the Concourt.

04/12/2024

*ZAMBIA EVENING WEATHER FORECAST: WEDNESDAY (04/12/2024)*
*SUMMARY:*
A moderate and relatively dry airflow from the southeast will continue to influence the weather over most parts of Zambia resulting into warm to hot weather conditions, while the northern parts are under the influence of a relatively moist airflow from the northeast leading to isolated rainfall and occasional thunder.
*FORECAST FOR TONIGHT: WEDNESDAY (04/12/2024)*
*Luapula, Northern and Muchinga Provinces:* Partly cloudy, slightly windy and mild with isolated rain and occasional thunder.
*Copperbelt, Northwestern, Western, Southern, Lusaka, Central and Eastern Provinces:* Few clouds, wind at times and warm to mild.

*FORECAST FOR TOMORROW: THURSDAY (05/12/2024)*
*Luapula, Northern and Muchinga Provinces including the northern parts of Eastern province:*
*Morning:* Mainly cloudy, slightly windy and mild to warm with isolated rain. Minimum temperature will range between 14°C and 21°C.
*Afternoon:* Mainly cloudy and warm to hot with isolated showers and thunder. Maximum temperature will range between 28°C and 35°C.
*Evening*: Partly cloudy, slightly windy and warm to mild with a chance of isolated rain and thunder.
*Northwestern, Copperbelt, Western, Southern, Lusaka and Central Provinces including the southern parts of Eastern province:*
*Morning:* Sunny, windy at times and mild to warm with few clouds developing by late morning. Minimum temperature will range between 15°C and 23°C.
*Afternoon:* Mainly sunny, slightly windy and hot to very hot especially in the valley areas. Maximum temperature will range between 30°C and 40°C.
*Evening:* Few clouds, windy at times and warm.

*OUTLOOK TO FRIDAY (06/12/2024)*
Isolated rainfall activities to continue over the extreme northern parts of the Luapula, Northern and Muchinga Provinces.
*_Produced by the Zambia Meteorological Department,_*
*_Ministry of Green Economy and Environment_*.

02/12/2024

More than 100,000 people in Eastern Province are on ART

A total of 113,464 people in Eastern Province are currently on Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART).

Provincial Minister Peter Phiri says from the total of people on ART in the province, a total of 26,003 people that symbolizes 23 percent are from Chipata district.

Speaking during a Candle Light Prayer Service held in Chipata district in a speech read on his behalf by assistant secretary Clement Chilembo, Mr. Phiri said Eastern Province alone, a total of 507,654 people were tested for HIV from January to October in 2024.

Mr. Phiri said Eastern Province recorded a total of 981 HIV related deaths from January to October this year which mainly were attributed to non-adherence.

Mr. Phiri said the Church is very critical in providing spiritual nourishment while the physicians (health workers) are experts in looking at the physical wellbeing of humans.

This year's World AIDS Day commemoration is themed "Take The Rights Path."

The Provincial Minister said this year's theme is an appeal that emphasizes on the essential role human rights play if we are to end HIV as a public health threat by 2030.

He said everyone has the right to access HIV services and support.

Mr. Phiri said discrimination and stigma must be addressed to ensure access to reproductive health services.

Credit: ZANIS

30/11/2024

Mtengo wa mafuta wakwelako briefly.

30/11/2024

30/11/2024

Join Misheck Phiri tonight as we interact to talk about various developmental issues in Katete district and surrounding areas.

Topic: How is Development going in your area?

Phone in: at 22:05 hrs.

Note: Ordinary citizens, government officials, Activists, and political leaders, you are all encouraged to take part.

29/11/2024

ECZ to announce Petauke by-election date

By Wilson Mulinda

The Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- says it will in the next few days announce the date for the Petauke Central Parliamentary by election.

ECZ Chief Electoral Officer BROWN KASARO says this follows a notice from the Speaker of the National Assembly to the ECZ Chairperson on the vacancy of a parliamentary seat.

In an interview with ZNBC news in Lusaka today, Mr. KASARO said the notice was written and received on November 27, 2024.

He said the commission is currently considering dates when to conduct nominations and polls, with the outcome to be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

Credit: ZNBC

24/11/2024

*LOSS OF POWER SUPPLY DUE TO NATIONAL POWER SYSTEM DISTURBANCE*

ZESCO Limited informs the nation that the country has experienced a power system disturbance today, 24 November 2024 at 20:15 hours leading to loss of power supply that has affected the whole country.

The Corporation is working diligently to resolve the unplanned outage and power supply restoration is underway.

ZESCO will keep the country updated of this unforeseen development.
We regret the unplanned loss of supply and seek our customers’ support and patience.

Issued By
ZESCO LIMITED

ENG. JUSTIN LOONGO
ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR

20/11/2024

JAY JAY BANDA ARRESTED

Fugitive Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmauel Jay Banda has been apprehended in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he was renting a flat.

Addressing the media in Lusaka this afternoon, Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says Mr Banda who escaped from lawful custody in august this year was apprehended yesterday and that government is working with the authorities in that country to extradite Mr. Banda back to Zambia.

Mr. Mwiimbu has also clarified claims by the opposition Patriotic Front that Mr Banda did not surrender himself to authorities in an attempt to avoid losing his parliamentary seat, following a seven-day ultimatum given by National Assembly Speaker Nelly Mutti yesterday.

He has disclosed that the fugitive lawmaker is currently detained at a police station in Harare, awaiting extradition to Zambia.

CREDIT: PHOENIX NEWS