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06/08/2025

ENERGY EXPERT COMMENDS ERB ON FUEL PUMP PRICE

Energy Expert, Boniface Zulu say's Energy Regulations Board's (ERB) decision to maintain fuel prices for August 2025 is both commendable and concerning.

‎In a statement made available to ZANIS in Chilanga District, Mr Zulu indicated that while the move provides short-term relief to consumers, it also raises concerns about the long-term viability of the petroleum supply chain and broader economic implications.

‎He explained that maintaining pump prices at K28.00 per litre for petrol and K23.13 per litre for diesel offers stability for households and businesses grappling with inflation and economic uncertainty.‎

‎Mr Zulu noted that the Kwacha's 4.04 percent gain against the US dollar in July, from K24.27 to K23.29, helped offset rising international oil prices, particularly for diesel and Jet A-1.

‎He, however, noted that the decision creates a distorted pricing structure that doesn't reflect actual market conditions.
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06/08/2025

A 17-year-old girl has allegedly been r***d by her biological father in Choma District, Southern Province.

The incident is believed to have occurred between 6:00 PM on April 28, 2025, and 4:00 AM on April 29, 2025, at Mangunza Village in Chief Mapanza's area.

Initially, the matter was concealed by the family. However, it was later reported to the police by the girl's school teacher.

This came after the girl, who is deaf and mute, confided in her teacher. The teacher then escorted her to the Victim Support Unit at Choma Central Police Station.

Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident, stating that an inquiry has been opened.

Mr. Daka explained that following the incident, the girl had confided in her mother and later her grandmother, who advised her not to inform anyone.
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06/08/2025

ZICTA Unveils Network Outage Credit Policy to Protect Consumers

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has developed a network outage credit policy aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring compensation when services are disrupted.

ZICTA Corporate Communications Officer Hanford Chaaba stated that the Authority prioritizes the provision of quality service, which prompted the development of policies to address recurring network outages.

In an interview with the media, Mr. Chaaba emphasized ZICTA’s commitment to ensuring that consumers consistently receive reliable and high-quality communication services.

He added that the regulator is collaborating with mobile network operators to invest in backup systems, such as batteries, to mitigate the impact of load shedding and maintain service availability.

Meanwhile, the Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) has called for a review and strengthening of penalties against mobile service providers that fail to meet acceptable service standards.
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06/08/2025

‎U.S. WITHDRAWS HEALTH STAFF FROM KITWE OVER MINE SPILL RISKS.
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‎The United States has pulled all government health personnel from Kitwe and surrounding areas following the Sino Metals Mine tailings dam spill on the Copperbelt.
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‎The U.S. government says the spill released dangerous substances such as arsenic, cyanide, uranium, and other heavy metals, which pose serious health risks in both the short and long term.
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‎It warns that contaminants have polluted water and soil and may become airborne, creating further risks if inhaled.
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‎As a precaution, U.S. health workers have been removed from Chambishi, Kitwe, and all areas along the Chambishi Stream and Mwambashi River up to the Mwambashi-Kafue confluence.
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‎The health personnel have also been instructed to avoid Kitwe if dependent on municipal water or food cooked with it.
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‎American citizens near the Sino Metals Leach Mine in Chambishi and downstream areas to Kitwe are urged to avoid exposure to contaminated water and food.
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‎This is according to a statement issued on the U.S Embassy Zambia page.
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06/08/2025

Lundazi toddler drowns in shallow well while playing

GIRL DIES AFTER DROWNING

A TWO year-seven-month-old girl has drowned in a shallow well in Kaluba Compound, Chief Mphamba’s area in Lundazi District.

The toddler, identified as Florence Chewe, is believed to have fallen into the shallow well while playing outside with a friend, just moments after her guardian had gone inside to clean the house.

According to Eastern Province police commissioner Robertson Mweemba, the incident happened yesterday, at around 10:15 hours, under Chief Mphamba’s area.

Initial investigations indicate that little Florence had been playing with a fellow toddler who had crossed over to the other side of the well.

She then tried to follow her a friend, leading to the the calamity.

It was a 13-year-old boy who noticed the child struggling in the water and ran to inform her aunt, Violet Phiri, who quickly rushed to the scene.

“The aunt quickly rushed to the shallow well and managed to retrieve the body of her niece, who was still alive,” Mweemba confirmed.

Florence was immediately rushed to Lundazi District Hospital, but sadly, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Police say no injuries were observed on the body, which has since been deposited into the Lundazi District Hospital mortuary, awaiting post-mortem and burial.
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06/08/2025

19-Year-Old Dies in Mazabuka Truck Accident
One person has died in a road accident on the Great North Road in Mazabuka District, Southern Province.

The accident, which involved a Scania truck, occurred yesterday around 05:30 hours at Kapinga Farm, approximately 9 kilometres north of Mazabuka.

Southern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer, Moono Namalongo, has confirmed the incident, identifying the deceased as Mutinta Hamusonde, aged 19, who was a passenger in the truck.

Mr Namalongo added that the driver of the truck, Mabvuto Phiri, aged 45, survived the crash but sustained injuries.

He explained that the accident happened when the driver lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed, causing it to overturn.
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06/08/2025

Word of the day.! Be blessed 😇

05/08/2025

FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN KAPIRI MPOSHI

August 5th, 2025

There was a fatal road accident, which occurred on 05th August 2025, around 15:30 hours along the Ndola highway at Kalweo roadside market, located about 20 kilometers North of Kapiri Mposhi.

The accident happened when the driver of a Sino truck and trailer Reg. No. CAH 2301/CAH 2302 identified as Mweemba Brian Choongo aged 29 of Kitwe, lost control of the vehicle, went off the road, and hit into the market shelter resulting in the death of three female marketeers and the truck driver.

A passenger from the truck and nine female marketeers sustained injuries. The truck had its right door damaged and windscreen shattered.

The truck was going towards Kapiri Mposhi from the Ndola direction.

The bodies have been deposited in the Kapiri Urban Clinic Mortuary while the injured are admitted to Kapiri District Hospital. This is contained in a statement availed to the media by Central Province Commissioner Police Charity Munganga.
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05/08/2025

A 69-year-old man from Chingola District has been killed by his wife and her brother following a marital dispute. Edward Kateule of Kansofu farming area was allegedly beaten by his wife, Abigail Namwelu (aged 44), and her brother, Alex Mutale, of the same area.

The deceased sustained a swollen head, bleeding nose, swollen right hip, a cut and swollen right leg, and multiple burns on his body.

Copperbelt Police Commissioner Pethias Siandenge confirmed the incident, which occurred on 3rd August 2025 around 14:00 hours. It is alleged that at the time of the incident, the individuals involved were in a drunken state. The altercation began earlier and escalated into the evening, leading to a physical fight between the husband and wife. Her brother is believed to have joined in.

Mr. Siandenge stated that the deceased was found dead at his home on Sunday, 4th August 2025, at around 10:00 hours by a man named John Ngosa, who later reported the matter to the police at Chingola Central.

A one-meter-long blood-stained round bar was found near the body of the deceased. Abigail Namwelu has been apprehended, while her brother, Alex Mutale, is currently on the run.
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05/08/2025

The Zambia police service has disclosed that this years Agriculture and commercial show recorded reduced criminal cases with no case of motor vehicle theft.

5th August 2025

THE ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE says it has recorded reduced criminal cases at this years just ended 97th Agricultural and Commercial Show held in Lusaka's show grounds.

ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE assistant public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi in a statement to Modern Voice news revealed that this year police has only recorded 65 criminal cases compared to (80) criminal cases that were recorded last year during the same show.

Mr. Chilaba who explained that General Theft cases that were recorded this year are only 9, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (OABH) 1, Malicious Damage to Property recorded 1 case, Indecent Assault on a Female also saw 1 case, says police also recorded (19) contravention offences related to conduct likely to cause breach of the peace and that a total of nine (9) arrests were made at the showgrounds.

The Zambia police service assistant public relations officer who disclosed that most of the offenders were strongly warned and released, while others paid admission of guilt fines, says the total value of stolen property amounted to K343,990.00, of which K16,105.00 has been recovered.

He stated that this year there were no cases of motor vehicle theft, theft from motor vehicles, personation, or forgery added that Cases of assault and theft from persons also declined compared to the previous year.

Mr Chilabi who has attributed improvements recorded this year to not only increased police visibility but also strategic deployment of officers throughout the Showgrounds, and enhanced cooperation from the public, says investigations and further recoveries are ongoing.

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05/08/2025

Renowned Chirundu based Governance activist calls for school infrastructure that is user friendly to persons living with disabilities.

5th August 2025

A GOOD Governance advocate based in Chirundu district of Southern province Mr Cobert Siachalinga has urged government to consider establishing schools that will cater for persons living with disabilities in the district.

Speaking with Modern voice news, Mr. Siachalinga emphasized the need for inclusive education facilities that caters for persons with special needs to be established in the district so that no children is left behind.

He observed that lack of facilities to accommodate persons with special needs is contributing to stigmatizing people living with disabilities resulting in persons with special needs to being kept out of the education system.

The Chirundu based Good Governance advocate observed that introducing schools with special needs will help accommodate persons living with disabilities to also have access to education facilities without being segregated.

Mr. Siachalinga who further acknowledged government efforts in introducing the free education policy and increasing (CDF) to improve the quality of education in the country, has since urged Government to ensure that school infrastructure is also user friendly to persons living with different disabilities.

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05/08/2025

Lavushimanda Applauds Cash-for-Work Initiative

Some residents of Lavushimanda District have praised the government for the Cash-for-Work initiative, describing it as a life-changing programme that is transforming both livelihoods and local infrastructure.

One of the beneficiaries, Nebert Kalubangwe, says the initiative is not only economically empowering individuals but also driving development by facilitating the opening of new roads in the area.

Another beneficiary, Judith Mwansa, says the programme has significantly improved the living standards of many people in the district.

She, however, appealed to the government to address delays in the payment of beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Elias Mubanga, who is in Lavushimanda to engage with the local community, has assured residents that the government is committed to ensuring timely disbursement of funds to all beneficiaries.

Mr Mubanga said the Cash-for-Work programme remains a critical tool for community empowerment while delivering much-needed services in rural areas.
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