Archive: 25 April 2019

25 Apr 2019 | Stuart Lisulo

We’re not being greedy by hiking tariffs, we need to survive – Zesco

We are not being greedy by proposing to hike electricity tariffs, but we need to cover our operational costs, says Zesco Limited’s director for strategy and corporate services Patrick Mwila. And Zesco managing director Victor […]

25 Apr 2019 | Joseph Mwenda

Court to rule on case to answer in GBM “Lungu’s throat” matter

The State has closed its case in a matter where former UPND vice-president Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba is alleged to have issued a statement threatening to go for President Edgar Lungu’s throat. And Lusaka magistrate Nthandose […]

25 Apr 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

“Properties Chitotela allegedly concealed still under Austin Liato, Mary Lubinga”

A Registrar from the Ministry of Lands has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that the two properties that Housing and Infrastructure Development minister Ronald Chitotela and two others are accused of concealing are still registered […]

25 Apr 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

NDC will work with UPND in 2021 if Zambians want us to – Kambwili

NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili says his party will accept to get into a “rainbow alliance” with the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) if Zambians guide them to do so ahead of the 2021 […]

25 Apr 2019 | Daniel Chansa

Chingola taxi driver killer appears in court

A 27-year-old man of Kalulushi who is accused of killing a taxi driver yesterday appeared before the Chingola Magistrates’ Court with two counts of murder and aggravated robbery. The Court is however still awaiting instructions […]

25 Apr 2019 | Mirriam Chabala

HRC urges govt to enact law criminalizing torture

The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has challenged government to expedite the enactment of the law criminalising torture in Zambia in order to provide for appropriate punishment to perpetrators. In a statement, HRC spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya, […]

25 Apr 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Nkomeshya’s Soli Establishment obtains injunction to halt ZAF, Kingsland City project

The Lusaka High Court has ordered Zambia Airforce Projects Limited, Kingsland City Investment and three other construction companies to stop carrying out any further building and constructions works on Forest Reserve No.27 along Twin Palms […]

25 Apr 2019 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

KBF shouldn’t show himself at PF’s 2020 convention, warns Kamba

Central Province PF chairman Remember Mutale says the party will not allow an anarchist lawyer like Kelvin Bwalya Fube (KBF) to divide the ruling party. And PF Lusaka Province interim secretary Kennedy Kamba says KBF […]

25 Apr 2019 | Sandra Mulenga

We’ve operational challenges, govt alone owes us K74m – Nkana Water

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company says the high customers arrears from both individual clients and government institution is making the utility struggle with its operations. The company disclosed that said some government institutions had not […]

25 Apr 2019 | Zondiwe Mbewe

KCM sued over alleged illegal mining activities in Anistrida Shangula’s area

Anistrida Shangula has sued Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in the Lusaka High Court for allegedly conducting illegal mining activities on its mining area without lawful justification. The company is seeking compensation for unlawful deprivation of […]