K60, 000 RTSA penalty fee sparks controversy

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has notified the public that the penalty when convicted for failure to change motor vehicle ownership is K60, 000. 

“RTSA is hereby reminding members of the public that it is a requirement under the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002 that registered owners of motor vehicles and holders of Drivers Licences notify the Agency within fourteen days upon change of contact details or address and ownership of the motor vehicle,” reads the statement in part. 

Cabinet approves policy on climate change

Cabinet has approved the draft National Policy on Climate Change 2016 and the 2016 – 2020 Implementation Plan. 

Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili says approval was made at the 8th Cabinet Meeting held on 26th April, 2016. 

Watch Video: Tiwa Savage confirms marriage break up

In a recorded interview anchored by ThisDay’s popular journalist Azuka Ogujiuba and conducted at her Lekki, Lagos home, Tiwa Savage has finally confirmed that her marriage is truly over.

Govt recommends constable Marjory Moyo for a new rank as sergeant

By Staff Reporter, KITWE 

The minister of home affairs Davies Mwila has recommended a traffic police officer, Marjory Moyo for a promotion from Constable to Sergeant following her unfortunate accident where she sustained serious injuries while on duty. 

In February this year, Ms Moyo was bashed by a speeding Toyota Hiace minibus registration number ALJ 7248 at Lusaka's Marsharlands area. 

Luanshya woman in police custody for inserting grains of sand in her “rivals” Vagina

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

A Luanshya woman only identified as Kunda Grace has been arrested for disorderly conduct and indecent assault says Copperbelt province commissioner of police Charity Katanga. 

Ms Katanga has confirmed that Ms Kunda of house number 178/27 Mpatamatu township together with other boys assaulted a 47year old woman of the same area by way of inserting sand in her genitals after suspecting her of having an adulterous affair with her husband. 

Drimz dispels violence, releases new EP 'Umutende'

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

A Kabwe native and hitmaker of “Ireen Mambilima” has released yet another hit song titled Umutende.  

Lota Mandevu better known as 'Drimz' Mr Musiq in his new track has dispelled political violence; promoted peace and unity. 

Clean market environments: Zambia's traders need

By Winston Muleba JR

Nothing is more basic to life than having sustainable access to food, clean air and water, and other resources that ecosystems provide. Surely a clean and healthy environment upon which life itself depends should be recognized as a fundamental human right.

A clean environment that includes clean air, water, land and energy, is essential for human existence, conducting business and creating wealth. These components must be sustained through conservation and proper management. 

Additionally, by-products of human activity should be separated from man at the sanitary level the cleaning process provides. From the start of civilization, man has been the only species that cleans its environment, albeit for the sake of survival.

Despite Government having launched the keep Zambia clean campaign in 2007, the momentum of the programme has slowed down and most market environments are dirty.

LCC condemns underage drinking, warns guardians to refrain from sending their underage children to buy alcohol on their behalf

Lusaka City Council (LCC) Public Relations Manager has urged parents and guardians to play a critical role in curbing underage drinking. 

In an interview with ZANIS in Lusaka today, Mr. Habeenzu Mulunda disclosed that parents and guardians have the responsibility of ensuring that their children do not abuse alcohol.