Archive: 11 May 2017

11 May 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

This is torture: Zesco customers lament electricity hike

The PF has chosen to crucify us with a 75 per cent Zesco tariff hike because the President whom we can complain to is in the forefront of saying ‘this is non negotiable, says Jeff, […]

11 May 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Magistrate places HH on defence in insulting case

Lusaka magistrate Greenwell Malumani has found UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema with a case to answer in a matter were he is charged with using insulting language. After the state presented four witnesses to prove a […]

11 May 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

TIZ demands accountability from ACC as it assumes regional leadership

The Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities in Africa (AACAA) has elected Zambia Anti-Corruption Commission acting director general Kapetwa Phiri as vice-president for its board. And Transparency International Zambia says the feat demands enhanced professionalism and accountability […]

11 May 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

JCTR records reduction in cost of living in Lusaka

The Jesuit Center for Theological Reflections has noted a reduction in the cost of living in Lusaka owing to a reduction in the price of essential foodstuffs. In a statement released today, JCTR however, observed […]

11 May 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Zesco toil back to lead league table

Zesco United reclaimed top spot of the MTN/FAZ premier division after a hard-fought 2-2 home draw with Green Buffaloes at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The five-time champions moved to 11 points, tied with Lumwana […]

11 May 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

State fears HH’s ‘insulting’ trial may destroy treason case

State prosecutors today expressed concern that Hakainde Hichilema’s lawyers were asking a witness questions pertaining to the treason case which is before a different court. This is in a case where the UPND leader is […]

11 May 2017 | Diggers Reporter

U20 beat Spanish side 3-0, excites coach Chambeshi

Zambia Under-20 coach Beston Chambeshi is delighted to have kicked off his Spain training camp with a friendly win. The U20 AFCON champions beat Spanish lower tier side CD Tenerife 3-0 on Wednesday afternoon in […]

11 May 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Police cause commotion at magistrate’s court

A determined crowd this morning overpowered police officers at the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court who were blocking people from entering a courtroom where Hakainde Hichilema was scheduled to appear for continued trial in the case of […]

11 May 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Kabwe regrets none repayment of Presidential Intuitive loans

Presidential Empowerment Scheme patron Chanda Kabwe says it is regrettable that people who obtained loans from President Edgar Lungu’s Presidential Initiative Fund are not paying back the money. And Kabwe says people claiming that the […]

11 May 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

ZRA freezes Lamasat accounts over K14m debt

The Zambia Revenue Authority has written to Finance and Barclays Bank, ordering the financial institutions to freeze the accounts of Lamasat International Ltd over unpaid taxes amounting to K14 million. According to a garnishee order […]