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29/01/2025

Source Zambia Reports

25/01/2025

24/01/2025

Chirundu District Hit By Erratic Water Supply.

Chirundu District has been hit by erratic water supply forcing residents to go for a month without water.

A check by Modern Voice News yesterday, found that areas such as High Cost, Kadunga, Chibakete, Gabon, Medium Cost and part of Mission compound has no water supply for almost 30 days now.

And some of the residents spoke to have charged that there are only few places where water can be accessed at a certain fee a situation that has been described as unacceptable.

The residents said that certain individuals who have water pumps at thier residential areas have now hiked the fees for fetching water which was at 1 Kwacha per bucket now fetching at 2 Kwacha 50 Ngwee per bucket.

And Richard Phiri a resident of Chibakete area said he has to report for work a bit late because he has to walk a long distance to fetch water before reporting for duties.

And Gracias Nkausu said he's used to that fact that the taps have dried up despite making follow ups there has not been any tangible explanation from the water utility company Swasco.

Mr Nakusu is now demanding for answers from the office of the District Commissioner as to why the water utility company keeps on billing the residents when there is no water supply in the compounds.

This was in a statement made available to Modern Voice News today.

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23/01/2025

Gàs Cylinder Explosion Injures Woman and Niece in Ndola

A gàs cylinder explosion triggered a house fire in Chifubu Township, Ndola, on January 22, 2025, at 19:00 hrs, leaving a woman and her niece injured.

According to Chifubu Police, Lydia Chisenga (25) reported the incident on behalf of her aunt, Gertrude Matanda (40). Matanda sustained burns on her legs, hands, and forehead, while her 18-year-old niece suffered burns on her knees and hands.

The two were cooking outside when they heard an explosion from the kitchen. They were rushed to Ndola Teaching Hospital, where they are in stable condition.

Police confirmed the fire was caused by a gas cylinder explosion, but neighbors managed to extinguish the flames before they spread further.

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Zambia Reports 2025

22/01/2025

Mufulira gets it's first ever round about

21/01/2025

The Zambia National Service (ZNS) has confiscated over 1,000 bags of mealie-meal from traders at Mtendere Market for selling at inflated prices. ZNS Commander, Lt. Gen. Maliti Solochi, warned that similar operations will be conducted nationwide to protect consumers from exploitation.

(ZNBC)

20/01/2025

AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT EXPOSES MISMANAGEMENT OF CDF

…as Dr M’membe questions the disbursement of K5.3 million by LCC to beneficiaries whose identities and whereabouts remain unknown

Petauke… Monday January 20, 2025

The 2023 Auditor General’s report has revealed significant mismanagement of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) by the Lusaka City Council (LCC).

The report uncovered irregularities, including the disbursement of K5.3 million to 373 unidentified beneficiaries whose whereabouts and business activities could not be verified.

Additionally, the audit revealed that K336,000 was issued as soft loans to individuals not included on the approved list of beneficiaries, raising further concerns about transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.

Dr Fred M’membe, President of the Socialist Party (SP), responded to the findings by expressing disappointment but not surprise.

He stated that the irregularities in the disbursement and management of CDF align with his party’s long-held view that the increased allocations under President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration are ineffective due to corruption, inefficiency, and political patronage.

Dr M’membe alleged that the UPND government’s approach to CDF was designed not to address Zambia’s challenges but to serve as a tool for political gain and corruption.

“The entire CDF policy is anchored on systematic corruption, embezzlement, bribery, and connivance,” he said.

The Socialist Party leader criticized the disbursement of funds to untraceable individuals and businesses, describing it as evidence of deliberate mismanagement.

He further claimed that the policy lacks the capacity to achieve meaningful development and serves instead as a mechanism for financial abuse by UPND cadres.

Dr M’membe warned that such practices would have dire consequences, asserting that the misuse of CDF funds would eventually backfire.

“If they are not careful, many will go to prison over CDF once the UPND is out of office,” he remarked.

In his statement, M’membe reiterated his stance that the CDF policy is flawed and will fail to alleviate the struggles of ordinary Zambians.

He argued that increased allocations would not reduce poverty but rather exacerbate it, as the funds are misdirected and mismanaged.

The Auditor General’s findings have intensified scrutiny over the management of public resources, with many Zambians calling for stricter measures to prevent corruption and ensure accountability.

20/01/2025

The same Inonge Wina who has ties with Fred Membe?

26/02/2024

Happy Monday