Ngoni’s defeats Bemba’s in the annual Bemba-Ngoni Golf Tournament in Kasama

By Gladys Nyirenda The Ngonis have defeated their Bemba tribal cousins in the Bemba-Ngoni Golf Tournament held at the Kasama Golf Club in Kasama District, Northern Province. The tournament, which is held to signal the climax of the Ukusefya Pa Ngwena ceremony, saw the Ngoni’s defeat the Bemba’s to defend the trophy they won last […]

By Lewis Mwaba Mbala Member of Parliament Njawva Simutowe has called for an education system that imparts knowledge and skills among learners. Mr Simutowe said the country needs to have people who are knowledgeable and skilled to spearhead development and advancement. He however, expressed concern that many youths in Mbala are opting to apply for […]

Govt to roll out more development to the North-President Hichilema

Govt to roll out more development to the North-President Hichilema By Nkweto Ngoshe Kasama—President Hakainde Hichilema has re-affirmed his government’s commitment to continue rolling out development in Northern Province. Speaking upon arrival at Kasama Airport this morning, President Hichilema said government is dedicated to ensuring that people in the region receive development in an organized […]

Government treasurers all Traditional Ceremonies-HH

Government treasurers all Traditional Ceremonies-HH By Taonga Nkhoma Republican President Hakainde Hichilema says government treasures all traditional ceremonies in the country as they play a key role in uniting the country. Speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Paramount Chief Chitimukulu in Mungwi District ,Mr Hichilema said traditional ceremonies must help to unite the […]

By Geoffrey Phiri Government has commissioned the state-of-the-art digital X-ray machine at Chilubi Island District Hospital. ⁴And Northern Province Minister Leonard, who commissioned the equipment in Chilubi, said the procurement of the digital e-ray machine will help medical staff properly diagnose diseases. Mr Mbao said the machine, which has advanced technology, will enable health personnel […]

President Hichilema expected in Northern to grace the Ukusefya pa ngwena ceremony By Taonga Nkhoma Republican President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow expected in Kasama and Mungwi Districts in Northern Province. The President will be in the Province on a one-day visit where he is expected to attend the Ukusefya Pa ngw’ena traditional ceremony of the […]

By Taonga Nkhoma   Government has implored the various ethnic groups in Northern Province to embrace cultural differences and appreciate the richness of diverse cultures to strengthen and unite communities. Northern Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Mpundu said appreciating the richness of diverse cultures will make communities stronger and more vibrant. Mr Mpundu explained that through […]

Social Services Documentary

The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in Northern Province is key in providing and facilitating equitable social protection services to vulnerable people in communities in order to contribute to sustainable human development and fight poverty. The Ministry, through the Department of Social Welfare, is among other programmes implementing social cash transfer, where it […]

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Project Name Green, Resilient and Transformational Tourism Development Project (GREAT-TDP)  Loan No./Credit No. / Grant No IDA/73380 Assignment To be part of an Independent Evaluation Panel (IEP) to provide an independent and transparent assessment of Matching Grant Scheme applications and make appropriate recommendations to the Project Steering Committee qualified applicant for consideration to access Matching […]

Slow pace of construction of Chief’s Palaces in Mporokoso and Lunte worries government

Northern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Beauty Undi Phiri has expressed disappointment with the slow pace of construction works of chiefs’ palaces in Mporokoso and Lunte Districts. Speaking when she inspected the two projects, Ms Phiri said it is unacceptable that works were still at five percent progress since construction began in February this year. Ms. […]