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Chali Mulenga  Livingstone In a rousing speech at the 2023 Norwegian Olympics and Paralympics Confederation of Sports (NIF) Partners Inclusive Sport Festival, Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai delivered a powerful message of unity, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability. Under the theme "Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Inclusivity & Environmental Sustainability," the festival brought together a diverse array of participants, partners, and friends. Mayor Muleabai highlighted the profound significance of this event as a testament to humanity's ability to come together, embrace differences, and effect positive change. The festival, the second of three planned for the 2023 edition, was praised by the Mayor for its unwavering commitment to inclusivity and environmental sustainability. Partners including the National Olympic Committee of Zambia (NOCZ), Response Network, Sport in Action, Edusport Foundation, and NOWSPAR were commended for their dedication. This yea...

Chali Mulenga Livingstone In a passionate address at the National Energy Sector and Allied Workers Union (NESAWU) Youth Quadrennial Conference, Mr. Joy Beene, the Secretary General of the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), emphasized the importance of going "Back to Basics in Unionism" to address the challenges faced by workers and ensure a brighter future for all. Mr. Beene opened his speech by underlining the vital role of knowledge and information in empowering trade union members. He stressed, "Knowledge is power, and an informed membership is an empowered one." He called upon the government to address the rising cost of living, urging them to communicate clear measures to alleviate the burden on citizens. Highlighting the economic challenges faced by Zambia, Mr. Beene reminded the government of its responsibility to fix the economy and expressed confidence in their capacity to do so. However, he also called for transparency and dialogue, stating, "We ...

Chali Mulenga Livingstone  The Zambia Revenue Authority Workers Union (ZRAWU) President, Ms. Kantumoya Choba, delivered a powerful message at the National Energy Sector and Allied Workers Union-Youth Congress 2023, emphasizing the crucial role of trade unions in protecting workers' rights and advocating for gender equality within labor movements. Ms. Choba, at the forefront of the ZRAWU, reminded union leaders of the need for proactive efforts to safeguard workers' rights and promote gender equality. She stressed that trade unions must actively participate in national decision-making processes, as these decisions have far-reaching impacts on workers' lives. According to Ms. Choba, the absence of trade unions in national decision-making jeopardizes their ability to protect and advance workers' rights. She called on trade unions to fight not just for basic necessities but also for a better quality of life, symbolized by the pursuit of "bread and roses." In a mes...

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A 55-year-old man informed the Livingstone Magistrate's Court that a plot number, which was canceled in the system, he does not expect to be offered or given to anyone. This case involves Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah, who face a series of charges related to alleged fraudulent activities and trespass incidents. Israel Mushoke, aged 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, aged 65, both businessmen, stand accused of procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses. The alleged offense occurred between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. The accused, along with unknown accomplices, are alleged to have used false pretenses and fraudulent representations to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign a document known as lease number Lt-37146 concerning Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone. In addition to the fraud charge, Mushoke and Chihanganlal also face charges of criminal trespass. They are accused of unlawfully enteri...

  A 65-year-old man has told the Livingstone Magistrate's Court that he was shocked when the casual workers he had engaged to clear his plot informed him that the plot belonged to stranger. This is a case where Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah are facing a series of charges related to alleged fraudulent activities and trespass incidents. Israel Mushoke, aged 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, aged 65, both businessmen, have been accused of procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses. The alleged offense took place between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. The accused, along with unknown accomplices, are alleged to have used false pretenses and fraudulent representations to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign a document known as lease number Lt-37146 concerning Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone. In addition to the fraud charge, Mushoke and Chihanganlal are also facing charges of criminal tre...

A 65-year-old man has told the Livingstone Magistrate's Court that he was shocked when the casual workers he had engaged to clear his plot informed him that the plot belonged to stranger. This is a case where Israel Mushoke, Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, and Lata Jehendra Shah are facing a series of charges related to alleged fraudulent activities and trespass incidents. Israel Mushoke, aged 54, and Shah Jayendra Kumar Chihanganlal, aged 65, both businessmen, have been accused of procuring the execution of documents by false pretenses. The alleged offense took place between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022. The accused, along with unknown accomplices, are alleged to have used false pretenses and fraudulent representations to induce George Susiku Sindila, the Acting Lands Officer, to sign a document known as lease number Lt-37146 concerning Stand No. 3099 in Livingstone. In addition to the fraud charge, Mushoke and Chihanganlal are also facing charges of criminal tresp...

THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has issued a directive mandating that environmental experts participating in any environmental assessment process must register with the agency. ZEMA board member Rasford Kalamatila stated that registration will further strengthen the expertise of dealers in providing training and awareness materials, thereby reducing the incidences of chemical poisoning. Mr Kalamatila said that this will result in a significant improvement in environmental assessment reports. He also added that it would enhance the quality and eliminate the exploitation of investors by unscrupulous consultants, leading to a reduction in the turnaround time for reviewing and approving environmental assessment reports. Mr Kalamatila explained this at a ZEMA conducted a consultative meeting to discuss the recent amendments to the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011, in Livingstone yesterday. “The Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011 has been amend...

In a compelling address at the Joint 67th Annual Conference of the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) and the 20th General Assembly of the Alliance of Mayors and Municipal Leaders Initiative for Community Action on AIDS at the Local Level (AMICAALL), Acting Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Mike Mposha, called on local authorities to seize opportunities, drive efficiency, and foster innovation in revenue generation. Mposha emphasized that the government has substantially increased resources allocated to local authorities as part of its commitment to fiscal decentralization. He assured attendees that the government would continue to provide policy and legislative support to enable local authorities to deliver quality services effectively. Addressing the theme of the conference, "Unlocking the Potential of Local Government for Transformative Socio-Economic Development," Mposha highlighted the growing expectations of local government leadership, stre...

In a fiery speech at the 6th Elective Congress of the Secondary School Teachers' Union of Zambia (SESTUZ), ZCTU President Blake Mulala delivered an impassioned call to the government, demanding swift measures to combat the nation's crippling cost of living. With fervor, Mulala acknowledged the alarming surge in living expenses, stressing that countless citizens are grappling with economic hardships and struggling to make ends meet. "We demand that the government, through your guest of honor, takes immediate steps to tackle the pressing economic challenges faced by our citizens," declared Mulala. He underscored the stark contrast between surging prices of essential goods and stagnant worker wages, insisting on a rapid and effective response. While acknowledging President Hakainde Hichilema's long-term strategies outlined in a recent parliamentary address, Mulala emphasized the urgency of short-term solutions, particularly addressing the skyrocketing costs of mealie...