NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has again pleaded not guilty before Lusaka Magistrate Silvia Munyinya in the matter in which he is accused of expressing racial remarks against an Indian national. In this matter, Kambwili is charged with one count of expressing or showing hatred, ridicule or contempt for persons because of race contrary to Section...

Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) chairperson Veronica Machungwa has warned that the erratic load-shedding currently being experienced will force small and upcoming enterprises out of business if not well handled. In an interview with News Diggers!, Machungwa expressed concern that the load-shedding was erratic in some parts of the country as Zesco did not really...

UPND director for policy and research Dr Choolwe Beyani says the attacks by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) on the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) are inexcusable and defeats the existence of the Commission. And Dr Beyani has called for the resignation of DEC Commissioner Alita Mbahwe for allegedly compromising her integrity. In a statement released,...

The Anti- Corruption Commission in Mansa has charged and arrested a Police Officer from Nchelenge Police Station for corrupt practices involving K1,000. According to ACC Public Relations Manager Timothy Moono, Abel Samatunga 32, of Nchelenge Police Camp, who is a Sergeant was charged with one count of corrupt practices by public officer contrary to section...

Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga has expressed sadness at the death of Senior Chief Bright Nalubamba of the Ila speaking people of Mbeza area in Namwala district who died on June 6, after an illness. In a statement, Mwaanga who worked closely with Senior Chief Nalubamba in the UNIP government described the traditional leader as an...

The Electoral Commission of Zambia has announced that the ECZ sets July 30 for Katuba by-election by-election will be held on July 30. According to a statement issued by ECZ public relations manager Margarate Chimanse, Tuesday, the Commission will also conduct six local government by-elections in Lubwa Ward of Kitwe District, Lungwishi Ward of Mansa...

We have always considered the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director-General Alita Mbahwe as a seasoned criminal investigations professional who cannot be easily swayed by political bickering from either the ruling party or the opposition. We have always felt that she is capable of distinguishing propaganda from facts, but our perception was wrong, apparently. When President...