Zambia: News Diggers! – Ear To The Ground

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Let’s hear what the court will say – Tasila

FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, says she awaits to hear what the court will say regarding the forfeiture of her farm, as the matter comes up today. And Tasila’s lawyer, Charles Changano, says they will be appearing before the Court of Appeal today to challenge the Economic and Financial Crimes Court’s decision to refuse to grant Tasila leave to.......

We must update skills to fight crime, perpetrators transferring wealth to families – DPP

I’ll continue speaking until you deliver on your promises, Mpezeni tells UPND

Declare your assets, suspend officials facing investigations, Catholic Bishops tell HH

OPINION

A good leader shouldn’t be afraid of making good, but unpopular decisions

IN August 2023 President Hakainde Hichilema said he is not afraid of being thrown out of office. Speaking in Livingstone at the Pre-Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants Annual General Meeting, President Hichilema said he would gladly go and look after his goats once his term in office came to an end. He said he was not a professional politician. A few days ago during the launch of the Oxford Handbook of the Zambian Economy, President Hichilema echoed similar sentiments, saying he is not worried about his popularity. He emphasized that his focus is on growing.......

Let’s hear what the court will say – Tasila

FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, says she awaits to hear what the court will say regarding the forfeiture of her farm, as the matter comes up today. And Tasila’s lawyer, Charles Changano, says they will be appearing before the Court of Appeal today to challenge the Economic and Financial Crimes Court’s decision to refuse to grant Tasila leave to appeal the forfeiture of her farm to the state. The Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, recently denied Tasila leave to appeal its judgement forfeiting her Sinda farm to the state. Meanwhile, on.......

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POLL

Which of the following do you support?

Having expensive electricity without loadshedding. (42%, 896 Votes)
Government loans for solar (34%, 719 Votes)
None of the above, I am too angry to vote (22%, 465 Votes)
Having cheaper electricity with long hours of loadshedding (2%, 52 Votes)

Total Votes: 2,132

Started: 18th Sep 2024 @ 19:16

PF won’t participate in Kawambwa by-election out of protest – Miles

MILES Sampa says PF will not participate in the Kawambwa by-elections out of protest because the polls will be held illegally. Sampa says he wishes…….

African nations must focus on mobilising resources locally – AU

Prosecutors lack knowledge on how to adjudicate cyber crimes – ITU

We’ll use cyber crimes law to deal with perpetrators of violence – Syakalima

I’m embarrassed, says Kawana as PAC grills him

Prioritisng fuel to retail sites will ensure security of supply – OMCAZ

THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says Energy Regulations Board’s (ERB) directive to prioritise retail sites when allocating diesel from the TAZAMA pipeline…….

We’re forecasting very strong economic recovery for Zambia in 2025 – IMF

6.2% projected economic growth for 2025 questionable – Sensio

We’ve a policy of redistributing teachers from overstaffed schools – Govt

We aim to clear our debt by 2nd half of 2026 – Zesco

Court halts criminal proceedings against Changala in sedition case

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has stayed proceedings in the matter where governance activist Brebnar Changala is charged with seditious practices. This follows an order by…….

High Court orders Kavindele case to mediation

Erring judges have no place in the judiciary – AG

Properties in my name were paid for by my father, Hibeene Mwiinga’s son tells court

ACK proprietor back in court over theft of Mukula worth K1.8m

Copper Queens resume Netball Africa Cup preps

NETBALL Women’s National Team coach Lazarus Tembo has unveiled a 22-member provisional squad for the Netball Africa Cup, scheduled to take place between 9th and….

Copper Princes blow away Lesotho in 9-0 win

U20 women’s team ready for Cosafa tourney – Coach

End AFCON qualifiers on high note, FAZ tips Chipolopolo

Lwandamina joins Nchanga

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Decision to broadcast court proceedings by Zambia’s judiciary welcome

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