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ZAMBIA – A one year, five months old baby in Zambia of Muchinga Province has been defiled by unknown people. Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo said in a press statement that the incident happened on Tuesday around 17:00 hours at Chitulika Village in Chief Chikwanda. She narrated that this happened when the victim’s mother went to take a bath, leaving the baby with her 11-year-old sister. “The report was received from the mother of the victim aged 33 that her baby was defiled by an unknown person and sustained injuries on her private parts. The incident is said to have happene...

Health Minister Jonas Chanda HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has announced that the country has recorded 1,191 new cases of COVID-19 out of 8,355 tests conducted and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours. In a statement, Tuesday, Dr Chanda stated the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded to date currently stands at 794. “As we persevere in our efforts to bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control. I wish to commend our hard-working health teams on all fronts of the battle against Covid-19. Today particularly, I wish to recognise the efforts of our vigilant clinical care teams who...

President Edgar Lungu has challenged investigative wings that probe corruption cases to be serious and conclusive in their operations. President Lungu said those tasked with investigating such matters should inform him when they face challenges so that they can be provided with the help needed to execute their duties. The Head of State made these remarks at State House in Lusaka today during a swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. “Right now there is talk of government being corrupt, no we are not corrupt but what is becoming obvious is that those who make noise ab...

Zambian President Edgar Lungu has sacked six permanent secretaries in the country. In a statement issued by State House on Tuesday, the President sacked the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health, Ms. Mulalelo Kakulubelwa, and her Local Government counterpart, Edward Chomba. Others are – Auxilia Ponga (Tourism), Stardy Mwale, (Cabinet Office), Joe Kapembwa (Youth, Sports and Child Development), and Charles Sipanje (Northern Province). Lungu also promoted directors from different ministries to fill the gaps created by the sack of the officials. Those promoted are Lennox Kalonde, who w...

Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda Zambia has recorded 825 new Covid-19 cases out of 5,600 tests conducted and 17 deaths in the last 24 hours. In a statement, Monday, Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda stated that a quick spot check by Ministry officials at some schools found encouraging levels of adherence to the prescribed Covid-19 guidelines that included screening. “Today, our eager young learners have returned to school to grow their minds and prepare to be tomorrow’s leaders for a better future. A quick spot check at some schools this morning found encouraging levels of adherence to th...