K-Plus MEDIA and events

22/06/2024

Congratulations to the newly installed His Royal Highness Senior Chief Musele Musokantanda IV of the Lunda speaking people of Kalumbila District of Northwestern Province.

He was installed yesterday June 22, 2024.

22/06/2024

Quickest recovery to His Worship the Mayor of Solwezi Remmy Kalepa.

22/06/2024

MISSING PERSON

Daliso Mwanza
14years old
Grade 7A at kikombe primary school
Last seen on Thursday 12hr and was wearing a school uniform blue shirt,grey trousers and a grey Jersey.

20/06/2024

PROTECTION OF REFUGEES KEY IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT -VEEP

Her honour the vice president W.K Mutale Nalumango has said the new dawn administration has taken a paradigm shift in the protection and management of refugees through the new model of " Modernization of refugees and hosting communities, settlement approach". Mrs Nalumango said that refugees will be provided with access to quality education, health care, employment opportunities and enabling them to become self-reliant as well as fully integrate into the society. She said this during the commemoration of the world refugee day under the theme "Empowering refugees, developing solutions and skills for a brighter future" in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Kalumbila district of North western province.

And at the same venue the Vice President who is also acting President launched the Meheba Refugee Settlement Rural Electrification Authority (REA) grid extention project.

14/06/2024

N/WEST TARGETS 3,500 WETLANDS BENEFICIARIES

North Western Province under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) under the department of Community Development (CD) has targeted 3,500 beneficiaries under the wetlands cropping programme in five (5) districts namely Kalumbila,Kasempa, Mushindamo, Zambezi and Mwinilunga. This was reviewed when North Western Province Senior Community Development Officer (SCDO) under the Food Security Pack Programme (FSP) Robert Mwenda visited Kalumbila district during the traditional wetland enumeration of over 1000 potential beneficiaries under the wetlands programme. Mr Mwenda said the programme is as a result of the looming hunger situation due to the dry spell experienced in the country and the province and also the emergency declaration by the government. Mr Mwenda further said that vulnerable but viable people in the community should take advantage of the various social protection services under the department of Community Development such as Micro Credit Village Banking. He further said each of the five districts will receive 700 packs of farming inputs for 700 beneficiaries which translates to 3,500 beneficiaries for the whole province. He said each beneficiary will receive 1 urea fertilizer, 1 D compound fertilizer and 1 by 5 Kg bag of White maize.

Meanwhile, Kalumbila District Community development Officer (DCDO) Louis Mulale said the emergency wetlands programme will target all the 12 wards in the district. Mr Mulale said the programme will ensure that food security in the district is enhanced despite the dry spell experienced in the country. He said that Food Security is a goal and pre-Condition to Community development.

And one of the potential beneficiaries at Musanda area Gladys Meleki, has thanked the government through MCDSS for the programme as they lost most of their crops due to the dry spell and that they feared the looming hunger situation.

04/06/2024

The distribution exercise of 126 tonnes of maize relief to affected farmers in Manyinga district of North-western province has been launched by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU).

The launch was commissioned at Kalinyiki Primary School by Manyinga District Commissioner (DC) Brenda Mukwakwa.

27/05/2024

2024 KANSANSHI MARATHON IN PICTURES

03/05/2024

HH ZAMBEZI TRIP IN PICTURES

01/05/2024

EMPLOYERS SHOULD TREAT EMPLOYEES FAIRLY- HH

President Hakainde Hichilema has called upon employers in the country to treat their employees fairly. Mr Hichilema said that government is committed to placing workers at the forefront of economic recovery. In support of this, he encouraged businesses to prioritise providing employment and business opportunities to the local population and to invest in essential local infrastructure, such as roads,schools and health care facilities. He further reaffirmed government dedication to fostering collaborative efforts among employers, employees and the government emphasizing the need for not just work but work that delivers tangible results. He said all this in solwezi at independence stadium during this year's Labour Day celebrations under the theme "Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia's Economic Recovery."

27/04/2024

The burial of the late Mufumbwe Marketeers Football club player Reagan Mayuke in pictures.

The burial took place in luanshya district of the copperbelt Province after he was stabbed to death by Lorrent Mahoma a Football player of the same club. This occurred last Saturday around 23:00 hours in zone A in mufumbwe at the club house where they were staying.

26/04/2024

PROSPERO TO HARNESS SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES IN NORTH WEST

Prospero Limited a Zambian company that is implementing the second phase of the private sector development programme funded by UK Aid, have said that they want to harness sustainable businesses in North-Western Province. This was said by prospero Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mutumboi mundia at a compliance for investment meeting held at precious times Lodge in Kalumbila district of North Western Province yesterday.

Ms Mundia said that programmes at prospero are designed to support business investment and innovation across three focus sectors; mining services, tourism and hospitality and food and agriculture. She also said the harness of businesses starts now when the ideas are in the mind by ensuring that all necessary documentations are in place and later on position the businesses for opportunities that will be seen. She further said that several partnerships have been created with public and private zambian entities, providing a combination of technical assistance, grant support for business investment and help to access private impact investment finance.

And Patents and Companies Registration (PACRA) Solwezi branch Manager Nancy Musukwa said the role of Pacra in Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is to provide business registration ànd intellectual property protection services. Ms Musukwa said this is a very big step in terms of ensuring that SMEs are in compliance for investment.

Meanwhile, Kalumbila Chamber of Commerce Trade and Industry (KCTI) CEO Jacob Chikomo said that KCTI entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with prospero in November last year. Mr chikomo said that so much is happening in North Western Province in terms of investment opportunities, hence the need to position SMEs.

21/04/2024

FOOTBALL PLAYER STABBED TO DEATH IN MUFUMBWE

A Mufumbwe Marketeer football club player by the name of Reagan Mayuke aged 28 was Stabbed in the left chest to death last night by a fellow player at their camp house. The circumstance which led to the stabbing to death was an argument over the poor performance of their team in the Faz North Western division 1 league. The suspect has not been arrested by Police as he is currently on the run.

The body is currently laying in mufumbwe hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem and burial.

18/04/2024

Before and after Constituency Development Fund ( CDF) of Ndunga Community School in Shimpandanga Ward of Mufumbwe district in North-Western Province.

The new classroom block was also furnished with new desks.

(Picture Credit: Mufumbwe Town Council)

17/04/2024

DEFILEMENT SENDS TWO MEN TO PRISON IN SOLWEZI

Two men of Mwinilunga and Ikeleng'i districts in North Western Province have been sentenced to jail for 15 years each with hard labour for defilement and indecent assault respectively by Solwezi High Court Judge in charge, Obister Musukwa. Justice Musukwa says there is need for the court to protect the girl child from sexual abuse by imposing stiffer penalties on perpetrators.

Justice Musukwa further said that the court will failing in its duties of protecting girls who are mostly victims of serial abuse if it does not impose custodial sentences that will deter others thinking of engaging in such acts. He also lamented that serial offences and gender based violence (GBV) are on the increase in the province adding that there is a need to reverse the trend.

He said all this in solwezi when he sentenced the two men.

01/04/2024

The beautiful town of solwezi.

01/04/2024

27/03/2024

SMC HANDS OVER 2 MILLION CDF

Solwezi Municipal Council (SMC) has handed over Two million, two hundred and twenty - three thousand, three hundred and fifty- five kwacha ( k 2,223,355.00) to one hundred and thirty one (131) cooperatives and groups representing all the twelve (12) wards in Solwezi Central Constituency.

And Solwezi Central Member of Parliament (MP ) Stafford Mulusa was on hand to hand over the funds to the groups and cooperatives and it was held at Solwezi City Mall yesterday. Honourable mulusa advised the beneficiaries to be bearers of good news about CDF in order to remove the negativity of it by some section of society.

And His Worship the Mayor Remmy kalepa witnessed the handover of the CDF to the beneficiaries. Mr Kalepa expressed happiness and he said the event demonstrates how the CDF is uplifting the lives of people in the community.

Picture credit: SMC

27/03/2024

MABANGA BOYS APPOINT PHIRI AS TA

North Western super league outfit Kansanshi dynamos football club have appointed former Zambia National soccer team head coach Patrick phiri as Techinical Advisor (TA) until at the end of the 2023/2024 season. This has come as a result of Kansanshi trying to maintain its spot in the Mtn sponsored league for the upcoming season. Donwell yobe will be reporting to phiri as head coach and he has since signed a two year contract.

And club General Secretary (GS) Mweshi mupeta has confirmed the developments, stating the club's confidence that with coach phiri's guidance and yobe's leadership, the club can navigate through this challenging period and secure it's position in the Mtn super league.

This was in a press statement released by Kansanshi Dynamos Football Club Media and Public Relations Officer Gwen M Chipsasula.

Picture credit: KDFC

25/03/2024

SOLWEZI PALM SUNDAY IN PICTURES

25/03/2024

CROCS SWALLOW YOUNG KANSANSHI IN ABSA

The Kaoma Kasunka led and current Foootball Association of Zambia (FAZ) division 1 North Western Province current log leaders Young Kansanshi dynamos football club were yesterday afternoon eliminated from the ABSA Cup by Barotse Crocs Football club from Western Province played at sunset stadium in Lusaka. An own goal by defender Gilpin shemi in the 82nd minute separated the two teams and gave all the rights to the crocs to play in the pre-quarter finals against super league team Zesco United football club. However, young Kansanshi did not walk out of this match empty handed as the man of the match award worth K 5,000 went to their player Lee Chalwe.

The K 800, 000 Rich cup will have its pre-quarter finals played òn April 13 and 14 on the copperbelt, Semi-finals on April 27 and 28 on the copperbelt while the final on May 11 on the copperbelt.

Picture credit: FAZ

24/03/2024

The Anti-Corruption Commission -ACC- has instituted investigations into a matter where 100 bags of fertilizer under the Farmer Input Support Programme were allegedly stolen in North-Western Province.

ACC Director General THOM SHAMAKAMBA says the 100 bags of fertilizer are in the custody of the ACC awaiting to conclude investigations and those involved will be prosecuted.

Mr. SHAMAKAMBA has called on the media in the province to sensitize farmers on the dangers of corruption related cases when it comes to FISP .

He was speaking when he graced the North Western Community Media Workshop in Solwezi.

Story credit: ZNBC

19/03/2024

PHYSIOTHERAPIST MURDERED BY HUSBAND IN MWINILUNGA

A 36 year old physiotherapist at Mwinilunga District hospital Twambo Hitima was murdered yesterday by her 44 year old husband Collard Mubita, a Human Resource Officer at Mwinilunga District Health Office (DHO). Mr Mubita has since being detained by Zambia police in Mwinilunga.

The murder was confirmed by North-Western Province police commanding officer Dennis Moola and the arrest of her husband.

According to reports, the couple had a misunderstanding on Saturday evening which led to Mubita storming out of the house in anger, only to return yesterday and became angrier because he did not find his wife.

When Twambo, who once worked at Mukinge Mission Hospital in Kasempa, returned home around 21:00 hours, Mubita is said to have attacked her violently outside their gate.

From the attack that eventually claimed her life, Twambo suffered deep cuts on the neck inflicted by a sharp instrument.

Her relatives later found her motionless body drenched in oozing blood in a nearby drainage outside their house before they rushed to Mwinilunga District Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival.

Twambo's niece, Racheal Nyambe aged 18 then went on to report the matter to Mwinilunga Police Station.

Photo credit: Kalemba

08/03/2024

International Women's Day (IWD) in Zambia is a celebration of the achievements and resilience of women while acknowledging the barriers they face. This year's theme " invest in women and girls; Accelerate progress", resonates deeply in zambia's context, calling for deliberate actions to empower women and girls enhance their contributions, and amplify their impact in social, economic and political spheres.

This year's IWD we celebrate Kasempa district Member of Parliament (MP) and current Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) Brendah Tambatamba who has contributed immensely in the development of her District. Before joining politics, she contributed positively in the sustainability of Lumwana Barrick mine in kalumbila District where she was the sustainability manager and came up with different programmes for women such as " Nsabo yetu" which has seen some impact as vulnerable women are now able to access financial assistance in form of small loans through Community Savings Groups (CSG). Her dedication to work, resilience and the desire to see women being empowered in order for them to contribute to the social, political and economic development of their communities can not be over emphasised as can be seen in the different programmes in her Constituency targeting vulnerable but viable women. Her stay at the MLSS can not go unnoticed in terms of promoting women's right's as she increased the minimum wage for domestic worker's, who the majority are women.

08/03/2024

International Women's Day (IWD) in Zambia is a celebration of the achievements and resilience of women while acknowledging the barriers they face. This year's theme " invest in women and girls; Accelerate progress", resonates deeply in zambia's context, calling for deliberate actions to empower women and girls enhance their contributions, and amplify their impact in social, economic and political spheres.

Therefore, this year's IWD we celebrate the ever hardworking Kalumbila District Commissioner (DC) Brendah Sankisi who believes in the power of communication skills, cultural sensitivity and an open door policy towards development in the district. She has consistently demonstrated extra ordinary dedication, passion and exceptional leadership skills in her role as DC Since 2021. Her driving forces in a male dominated field, are adaptability, resilience, dedication to work and a genuine passion to Accelerate development within the district. She has really shown that if we invest in women we can Accelerate Economic growth and development both at Community and National level.

02/03/2024

KEYSER BIDS FAREWELL TO TRIDENT

64 village headmen from Senior Chief Musele's area in Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, recently gathered for a heartfelt farewell meeting with First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Trident Limited outgoing General Manager, Junior Keyser.

In their discussions, the traditional leaders - led by senior group leader Maxwell Kapoya, lauded FQM Trident Limited for its impactful community initiatives within the chiefdom since the start of its operations in the area. These initiatives notably include the development of education, health, and police infrastructure, alongside livelihood programs that have significantly enhanced the well-being of the local community.

Expressing gratitude for the leadership provided during his tenure, Headman Kapoya highlighted the strong and positive working relationship enjoyed between the traditional leadership and Mr Keyser. He further extended their support to the incoming general manager.

As a gesture of appreciation, the traditional leaders presented Mr Keyser with gifts ranging from livestock to agricultural produce, symbolising the community's gratitude for his collaboration and support.

Mr Keyser went on to reassure the traditional leaders of FQM Trident Limited's ongoing commitment to investing in the host community, highlighting its annual investment of approximately US$6 million in community projects and programs aimed at improving livelihoods.

Looking ahead, Mr Keyser pledged to maintain the strong relationship between the mine and the community through continued open engagement on various issues. Accompanying him were Community Affairs Manager at Trident Foundation Limited, Joseph Ngwira and Senior Public Relations Specialist at FQM Trident Limited, Mirriam Harmon.

Picture and story credit; TFL

17/02/2024

110 STUDENTS AND 192 PUPILS IN CDF BURSARIES IN KALUMBILA

A total of 110 students and 192 pupils have been given 2024 Constituency Development Fund ( CDF) bursaries in Kalumbila District of North Western Province. The total number of students on CDF bursaries in the district has increased to 336 while for pupils has increased to 399 respectively.

And Kalumbila Member of Parliament ( MP) Nicholas Mukumbi has encouraged those that are not on CDF bursaries not to lose hope but remain focused and wait for their time. Mr Mukumbi further thanked the committee on CDF, councillors and management at Kalumbila Town Council for ensuring that deserving students were given the opportunity to pursue their dream careers.

13/02/2024

A BHL truck runs over a male youth by the name of Elisha Mulela at manyama near G-greens in Kalumbila district and died instantly.

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07/02/2024

Today, the Minister of Education Hon. Douglas Syakalima MP, held a press briefing to update the nation on the reopening of schools.
Below are the highlights:
✅ Government has maintained Monday, 12th February 2024, as the day for reopening of schools, both public and private.
✅ The Ministry of Education, through the Directorate of Standards Assessment and Evaluation and School Health and Nutrition, has been and will continue to conduct school inspections in all 10 provinces, with a focus on Lusaka district, which is the epicentre for Cholera.
✅ Government has urged all parents and guardians and the country at large to, not only, preach cleanliness but to always take practical steps in ensuring that all our surroundings are clean.
✅ In order to recover the lost time, the school calendar for 2024 (for all public, private, aided and community schools and colleges) has been adjusted accordingly:
1. Schools and Colleges will open for Term One on Monday 12th February, 2024 and will close on Friday 26th April, 2024.
2. Schools and Colleges will open for Term Two on Monday 6thMay, 2024 and will close on Friday, 9thAugust, 2024.
3. Schools and Colleges will open for Term Three on Monday, 2ndSeptember, 2024 and will close on Friday 6thDecember, 2024.

Story Credit; chikaya radio

07/02/2024

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07/02/2024

3 houses for sale at one plot, in Kazomba Township, in Solwezi District. The plot is 30 by 45 meters, it is behind New Apostolic church in Kazomba, along Kazomba Messenger main Road.

Both houses have got power and water with tenants inside.

Price negotiable
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