Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has expressed disappointment at the Anti Corruption Commission's announcement that there was not irregularities in the government procurement of 42 fire tenders at $42 million. In a statement today, TIZ executive director Wesley Chibamba noted with disappointment the narrow focus with which ACC was looking at the matter being an oversight...

Several ministers on Thursday overwhelmed Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini when they took the opportunity to debate President Edgar Lungu’s speech as a chance to take jabs at Chishimba Kambwili for branding them thieves. Copperbelt Minister Bowman Lusambo was first to take on Kambwili on the floor of the house, saying the...

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Police have released Alliance for Community Action executive director Laura Miti, opposition PeP leader Sean Tembo, singer Pilato, and other fire tender protesters on K2,000 police bond each. This was after police charged the six with the offence of "disobeying lawful orders" contrary to clause 127 Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia. The protesters...

Zambia Under-20 midfielder Edward Chilufya is finally set for his senior debut after missing last month’s dates against Algeria due to administrative reasons following his move to Swedish club Djurgårdens. And Under-20 striker Fashion Sakala is back from suspension to face Nigeria after picking a red card against Algeria earlier this month. Chipolopolo coach Wedson...

I do not see anything wrong with going to celebrate Botswana's independence, says President Edgar Lungu. And President Lungu has challenged his critics to contest the 2021 general elections. Speaking to journalists before departure for Botswana at KKIA today, the Head of State said he did not see anything wrong with going to celebrate that...

Finance minister Felix Mutati today unveiled a K71.6 billion budget in which he has proposed an upward adjustment of TV levy from K3 to K5 per month and a waiver on stockfeed duty. And Mutati has announced an end to the five-year tax holiday granted to companies under the Zambia Development Agency, in a move...

Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo says Alliance for Community Action Laura Miti and five other fire tender protesters are in detention and will be charged soon. In a statement today, Katongo confirmed that six people had been arrested at Parliament. "Six persons were today arrested at Parliament by Police. Those arrested are: Laura Miti aged...

Police in Lusaka have arrested Alliance for Community Action executive director Laura Miti, PeP president Sean Tembo, singer Chama Fumba (Pilato) and several other protesters who marched to Parliament to demonstrate against the purchase of 42 fire tenders at a cost of US$42 million. The protesters gathered at Puma Filling Station at Arcades around 12:30...

The Anti Corruption Commission says investigations into the purchase of 42 fire tenders for $42 million revealed no irregularities. In a statement today, acting ACC spokesperson Pastor Dorothy Mwanza however invited those with evidence of corruption to come forward. "The Commission has noted the concerns of the public in the media regarding the procurement of...