Category Archives: Community News

Police says they have put all measures in place to ensure maximum security during this year’s Nc’wala Traditional Ceremony of the Ngoni people. Deputy Commissioner of Police for Eastern Province Anderson Chengo says that a police post will be mounted … Continue reading →

A 25 year old woman of Mchini Compound in Chipata has drowned in Namuseche stream. The woman, Nkhumbwi Sakala, drowned in the stream during yesterday`s heavy downpour. Eastern Division Police Commissioner, Grace Chipalira, and Chief Fire Officer, Faxon Mbewe confirmed … Continue reading →

Some police officers who went to provide security in Msanzala Constituency during by elections have complained of not being paid their allowances. The officers who declined to be named alleged that the money was being withheld for unknown reasons. They … Continue reading →

One hundred households have been affected by flash floods that hit Chikowa area in Chief Jumbe in Mambwe District. Provincial Permanent Secretary, Hlobotha Nkunika confirmed the development to Breeze News. Mr. Nkunika says that the flash floods that hit the … Continue reading →

Authorities at the Ministry of Education say pupils who are failing to meet extra school requirements should not be turned away from school. And Provincial Education Officer, Philira Jere says that school administrators sending away pupils from school or refusing … Continue reading →

The directive by President Michael Sata to turn New Ukwimi Trades into a teachers college has cheered residents in Petauke district. The residents spoken to by Breeze News, said the move will cut costs students incur to travel to Chipata … Continue reading →

Police have charged MMD councillor for Mwangaila ward in Petauke District with the offence of canvassing for votes contrary to section 88 of the electoral code of conduct. Davidson Tembo who was apprehended for allegedly distributing money to voters during … Continue reading →

An audit being carried out on FRA, the Food Reserve Agency in Petauke district has revealed glaring irregularities in the manner the 2011 maize market was conducted. In some cases, leafs of receipt books were found missing, according to Petauke … Continue reading →

The re-elected Member of Parliament for Msanzala Colonel Joseph Lungu has pledged full commitment to developing the area. Colonel Lungu said this just after being declared winner of the Msanzala parliamentary by elections, which were characterized by voter apathy. The … Continue reading →

The business community in Eastern province has observed that the manner in which street vending is being conducted in Chipata, is slowly turning into a dangerous situation. Speaking during a community business meeting in Chipata, Ayub Patel from Liberty Company … Continue reading →