Archive: November 2017

22 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Court hands 3 month sentence to man who trespassed at Inonge’s residence

A 30-year-old man Lusaka has been sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labour for trespassing at Vice-President Inonge Wina’s house. Royd Kashiwa was facing one count of criminal trespass at Government House plot 2 […]

22 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Nandos employees in court for theft

A Nandos stores manager, her assistant and a cashier have been dragged to court for theft by servant involving K19,080.00. Nozipho Tembo, Trevor Mando and Dorica Banda are alleged to have stolen the said money […]

22 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Man who stole computers from Chimbokaila gets 5 years imprisonment

A 36-year-old man of Kanyama compound who stole five desk top computers valued at K80,200 from Lusaka Central Correctional facility has been sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labour. Bright Bwalya was facing one […]

22 Nov 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Britain can’t pretend to regret Mugabe’s downfall – Envoy

The British Government does not pretend to regret Robert Mugabe’s downfall because he is responsible for Zimbabwe’s oppression and economic failure, says British High Commissioner to Zambia Fergus Cochrane. In a statement today, the British […]

22 Nov 2017 | Mirriam Chabala

Chitimukulu calls for partnership between chiefs and private sector

Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba speaking people of Northern Province has called for partnership between traditional leaders and the private sector in order to advance sustainable development and the well-bing of society. In a […]

22 Nov 2017 | Nyambe Lubasi

Under-20 outshines Chilanga youth select

The Zambia Under-20 team played its first friendly match under new coach Mumamba Numba on Tuesday afternoon that they marked with a 6-0 win over Chilanga Youth Select team at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka. Zambia […]

22 Nov 2017 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Zambia Sugar employee gets 4 years for corrupt practices

The Choma Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a Zambia Sugar employee to four years imprisonment with hard labour for corrupt practices involving K10,000. Willard Mwiinga, a 40-year-old Maintenance Superintendent at Zambia Sugar Company PLC of House […]

21 Nov 2017 | Joseph Mwenda

JCC recommends suspension of judge Nkonde

The Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) has found High Court judge Sunday Nkonde with a case to answer relating to professional misconduct and has recommended that he be suspended in order to pave way for investigations […]

21 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

3 Zimbabwean women in court for stealing food from Pick n Pay

Three Zimbabwean women have appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for stealing food stuffs and assorted items from Pick n Pay. Lindani Ndhlovu, Joyce Mutanda and Thembi Nkhosi Ndhlovu , all of Lusaka’s Chunga compound […]

21 Nov 2017 | Diggers Reporter

Court refuses to resolve UNIP leadership wrangles

The Lusaka High Court has dismissed a case in which three expelled UNIP members were seeking a declaration that the top leadership’s continued stay in office was illegal, saying the court cannot intervene in “club” […]