• 14 Nov 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

Magistrate denies stealing 34kg of ephedrine

A Chisamba based magistrate sitting in Lusaka, Susan Mangalashi, has thrown out all the applications by magistrate Maggie Tantameni, who is facing criminal charges, saying they are misconceived. And Tantameni and her co-accused have pleaded not guilty to stealing 34 Kilograms of ephedrine valued at K1,870,000, property of government. In this matter, Tantameni is jointly...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

I'm too busy to attend Mutati's card renewal - RB

The Office of the fouth Republican President Rupiah Banda says it is not true that the former Head of State will attend Felix Mutati's MMD card renewal exercise slated for Saturday. According to a stated issued by Office of the fourth Republican President deputy administrative assistant Chibeza Mfuni, RB's schedule is too tight to accommodate...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

Former ZAF boss fights conviction in High Court

Former Zambia Air Force Commander Christopher Singogo, who was slapped with a six year-sentence by the Lusaka Magistrates' Court in 2009 on charges of abuse of authority of office and theft by public servant, has asked the Lusaka High Court to declare that the sentence was too severe. Singogo allegedly awarded a contract worth K486...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

Commissioner Katanga causing havoc to opposition - NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it is disappointed with the unprofessional conduct being exhibited by Copperbelt Police Commissioner Charity Katanga adding that her stay as commissioner is causing havoc for opposition political parties. And NDC has challenged Katanga to disclose the rational used in granting a police permit to PF youths to hold their...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Mukosha Funga

C/Belt PF protests against 'Xenophobia'

Hundreds of Copperbelt PF members on Tuesday held peaceful protests against what they called 'xenophobic attacks' on foreign investors. And the PF members have vowed to make Copperbelt Province a no go area for UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema. PF Copperbelt youth Chairman Nathan Chanda said the solidarity march was in support of peace and unity...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Sipilisiwe Ncube

Pharmaceutical Society condemns HEA for allowing 'sub-standard' medical training at CBU

Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia (PSZ) president Jerome Kanyika has condemned the Higher Education Authority for overturning the Health Professional Council of Zambia's decision to withdraw sub-standard medical courses at the Copperbelt University. Last week, HPCZ withdrew the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Copperbelt University (CBU) for various anomalies,...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Diggers Editor

Colonial state-owned "Mutende" was more considerate than Times

On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, Monze Central UPND member of parliament Jack Mwiimbu raised a point of order in Parliament, questioning why the minister had allowed Times of Zambia Newspaper to be publishing articles in Chinese, a move he said was discriminatory against Zambian languages. But Honourable Dora Siliya, who is also Chief Government spokesperson,...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Zondiwe Mbewe

Gender minister warns wives who protect abusive husbands

Minister of Gender Elizabeth Phiri has warned of stern action against women who shield their husbands and partners in sexual and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases involving children. According to a statement issued by Ministry of Gender Media Liaison Officer Mwape Mwenya, Tuesday, the Minister was reacting to the recent report of a 13-year-old girl who...

• 14 Nov 2018
• Mirriam Chabala

Chinese national nursing wounds in Mazabuka hospital after fight with friends

A 25-year-old Chinese national is nursing multiple injuries in Mazabuka General Hospital after a fight involving seven of his friends, which erupted after the victim discharged a loaded firearm. Police in Southern Province established that the victim discharged the firearm resulting into a fight that left him with a dislocated right shoulder, bleeding from the...