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08/08/2025

LUNGU FAMILY ORDERED TO SURRENDER BODY

The Pretoria High Court has ordered the late former President Edgar Lungu’s family to immediately surrender the body of Mr Lungu to the representative of the Zambian government.

The judgement was passed today in the Pretoria High Court.

This means that the late sixth Zambian Head of State’s body will be buried in Zambia.

Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha represented the Zambian government in court.

In June this year, the Pretoria High Court halted plans by the Lungu family to bury the body in South Africa.

The late Mr Lungu died on June 5, 2025 at the age of 68 at a private hospital in South Africa.

06/07/2025

Police Disperse Over 25,000 Illegal Gold Miners in Mufumbwe’s Kikonge Area

Police reinforcements from the Mobile Unit have successfully dispersed more than 25,000 illegal gold miners from the Kikonge area of Mufumbwe District following a major security operation aimed at restoring law and order in the gold-rich region.

The area, known for its untapped mineral wealth, had become a hotspot for unregulated mining activities, drawing thousands of illegal miners from across the country.

A check at the Kikonge Old Pit and the Chief’s Pit today by a high-level government delegation, led by Minister of Defence Ambrose Lufuma, revealed that the miners had abandoned the area and fled to nearby locations following the arrival of security forces.

Speaking during the inspection, Defence Minister Lufuma stated that the Ministry of Defence would not allow lawlessness to take root in Kikonge.

He warned that illegal mining operations not only pose serious health hazards but also fuel social conflicts and undermine national stability.

He announced that defence and security forces have now cordoned off a 120-kilometre radius surrounding the gold site to prevent any resurgence of unauthorized activity.

Lufuma also lamented the environmental degradation caused by the uncontrolled digging of pits and stressed that the government is committed to establishing a well-structured and legal mining operation in the area that will ultimately benefit the entire nation.

Meanwhile, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu revealed that over 20 vehicles, more than 100 gold detectors and scanning machines, and five fi****ms, including some military-grade weapons, have been confiscated from the illegal miners during the operation.

Mwiimbu expressed concern over the high level of armament among the miners, indicating that the issue extended beyond illegal mining into a serious threat to public safety.

06/07/2025

Siavonga fisherman dies after hippo attack

A Siavonga fisherman has died after the hippo attacked him while fishing on Lake Kariba.

Elijah Samboko aged 42 of Kabyobyo village in Chief Simamba was killed by the hippo on Wednesday at around 23:00 hours in the lake near Sandy Beach Lodge in Siavonga.

Mr Samboko was with his fellow artisanal fisherman Shabo Mbozi, aged 28 who sustained severe abdominal injuries during the hippo attack.

Southern Province police
Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident in a press statement.

Mr Daka said brief facts of the matter are that on July 2, 2025, at around 19:00 hours, the victims, Mr Samboko and Mr Mbozi ,both residents of Kabyobyo villages went out on a fishing expedition using a dugout canoe and that while fishing in the waters near Sandy Beach Lodge, they were attacked by a hippopotamus, which tore their canoe apart.

He narrated that the two victims shouted for help, prompting nearby people to attempt a rescue but only Mr Mbozi was found at the scene, critically injured, with his abdomen severely ripped open.

Daka said Mr Mbozi was ,therefore, immediately rushed to Siavonga District Hospital and later referred to the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka for further medical attention.

The Southern police Boss said a search for Mr Samboko continued until the following day Thursday at around 13:00 hours, when his body was discovered floating in the lake near the same location.

He said that the body showed no visible injuries apart from blood oozing from the nostrils.

Daka said the body of the deceased was deposited in the Siavonga District Hospital mortuary, awaiting postmortem and burial.

02/07/2025

UPND in Siavonga warns contractors against substandard works

The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Siavonga has issued a stern warning to local contractors securing Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects through dubious means and delivering substandard work.

UPND Siavonga District Chairman Chequevera Ng’andu condemned contractors who bypass proper procedures to win contracts, only to produce poor-quality results or abandon projects altogether.

Ng’andu highlighted that some contractors, who repeatedly secure CDF projects are allegedly engaged in corrupt practices.

“We are aware of contractors who win CDF projects through shortcuts without following correct procedures, which may amount to corruption,” he stated.

Chequevera noted that such contractors often deliver shoddy work, fail to meet required standards or abandon projects, leaving communities underserved.

He emphasized that no UPND leader, official, or member should exploit their position to misappropriate public funds.

“We worked hard for the party to form government. It is our responsibility to defend the interests of the party and the people. We must not tarnish the party’s name through illegal activities or shortcuts,” he said, warning that those who believe they are untouchable will face legal consequences.

Ng’andu also addressed the issue of contractors who blackmail elected officials by claiming to have “suffered for the party” to justify their actions.

He called on elected leaders in the district to stand firm against such individuals and protect public resources.

“These so called wrongdoers are good at blackmailing leaders, but they do not love the party. If they did, they would support the vision of the President and the party, not engage in wrongdoing,” he remarked.

Ng’andu urged elected leaders to defend the interests of their constituents against “political vultures” who exploit CDF opportunities for personal gain.

He also appealed to community members to hold contractors accountable, stating, “Let CDF benefit all, not just the same people. Accountability begins with you, the community.”

26/06/2025

Siavonga Town Council, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders has commenced the scheduled dog cropping exercise as part of efforts to uphold public health and safety in line with the Public Health Act Cap 295 and Dog Control Act Cap 247 of the Laws of Zambia.

According to the press statement issued by the Council Public Relations Unit, the dog cropping exercise follows the lapse of the 14-day grace period for dog vaccination, registration and confinement.

The statement said the exercise specifically targets stray and unregistered dogs, helping to curb the risk of rabies and other zoonotic diseases.

The Council reminded the local residents that responsible pet ownership including timely vaccination and registration is not only a civic duty but a critical step in ensuring a safer and healthier Siavonga for all.

25/06/2025

Government to drill boreholes in Siavonga

Siavonga Constituency Member of Parliament -MP Darius Mulunda says Government will drill boreholes in Mubuyu and Hamajata of Sinadambwe ward in order to help address the water challenges.

Mulunda said the boreholes will be installed using the Disaster management fund under the Constituency Development Fund- CDF component.

He said the Council is currently conducting site visits and that works to install the boreholes in the two areas will commence as soon as possible.

The MP was speaking when he visited Mubuyu and Hamajata areas in his constituency.

The lawmaker said Government will also drill boreholes at Kabuyu, Kanza, Kaumbwe, Chizilika and Chitulu.

He said the New Dawn Administration is committed to provide clean and safe drinking water to all the communities in Siavonga.

Meanwhile, Mulunda revealed that Government will construct 1 by 3 classroom block at Balenge village where pupils have been learning in a thatched classroom at the community school.

The lawmaker told the people when he visited the area that the construction of the class block will begin work in the coming weeks.

Mulunda said it is the desire of the Government under the able leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema to ensure that children learn in a conducive environment because of the free education policy.

22/06/2025

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Edgar Lungu Family has now bought a house in South Africa.

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