We miss Lungu, when is he next visiting Zambia?

Tutwa asks court to dismiss Mwitwa’s defamation case

Things are not as bad, don’t be proud of saying we have problems in Zambia – Dora

Economies only thrive where there’s good investment climate, says Lungu

Govt reviewing RTSA-IMS concession to address public concerns – Kafwaya

Prosecuting corruption a waste of time, money if no one is found guilty – Kasolo
By Julia Malunga on 30 Aug 2019
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says government is frustrated that time and money is being wasted on prosecuting corruption cases....
HH tells ACC that the 48 houses are linked to Ndola lawyer
By Mirriam Chabala on 30 Aug 2019
UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says the 48 housing units, which were forfeited to the State by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) last month, are registered in....
No one can defame Lungu, he defames himself – Pilato
By Mirriam Chabala on 30 Aug 2019
Musician and human rights activist Fumba Chama, fondly known as Pilato, says the arrest of National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili is another example....
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Mwila unleashes PF youths on Kambwili
By Ulande Nkomesha on 30 Aug 2019
PF Secretary General Davies Mwila says the ruling party has the power to stop National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili from traveling to any....
Kampyongo using the law to abuse citizens – Brebner
By Mirriam Chabala on 30 Aug 2019
Governance activist Brebner Changala has accused Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo of instigating Chongwe police’s refusal to allow UPND president Hakainde Hichilema to tour the....
Ex Family Health Trust boss in court for murder
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 30 Aug 2019
Former Family Health Trust executive director Benny Zulu has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly murdering a woman in her 20s. The victim,....
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Criminals are acquitted because of lack of capacity to fight financial crimes – WK
By Ulande Nkomesha on 30 Aug 2019
Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says criminals go away scot free in Zambia because law enforcement agencies lack capacity to effectively investigate and prosecute....
Senior wife in court for beating husband’s new catch
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 30 Aug 2019
A 23-year-old woman of Lusaka’s Mikango area has been dragged to court for allegedly beating another woman over a man. In this matter, Mary Salusungwa....
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UNZA management dismisses UNZASU leader’s claims of image denting
By Ulande Nkomesha on 30 Aug 2019
University of Zambia (UNZA) management has dismissed UNZASU president Warran Hamusanga’s accusation that management attempted to dent his name after a non-verified financial report citing....
Farmer in court for killing employee
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 30 Aug 2019
A 57-year-old farmer of Chibombo district has appeared in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly shooting his employee who he mistook for a thief. According....
Failure to tackle high unemployment could lead to political instability – ZUFIAW
By Ulande Nkomesha on 30 Aug 2019
The Ministry of Finance should set aside funds in the upcoming 2020 national budget for stronger job creation mechanisms, says Zambia Union of Financial Institutions....
Kansanshi Hotel donates equipment to Solwezi Airport FC
By John Mubambe in Solwezi on 30 Aug 2019
North-Western Province Minister Nathaniel Mubukwanu says he expects better performance from Solwezi Airport Football Club after a K57,000 donation from Kansanshi Hotel. And FAZ Provincial....
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Mopani announces job cuts as it shuts Mindolo shaft
By Julia Malunga on 30 Aug 2019
Mopani Copper Mines has announced that it will cut its labour force for direct employees as it shuts down Mindolo Shaft. Management has informed the....
Kambwili denies defaming Lungu, gets K50,000 bail
By Zondiwe Mbewe on 30 Aug 2019
NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has pleaded not guilty to a charge of Defamation of the President before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. And Lusaka magistrate Lameck....
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Inflation jumps to 9.3%
By Stuart Lisulo on 30 Aug 2019
The annual rate of inflation has leaped to 9.3 per cent in August, up from 8.8 per cent recorded in July, the highest on record....
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CK remains in custody as lawyers push for Habeas Corpus
By Zondiwe Mbewe and Mirriam Chabala on 29 Aug 2019
NDC leader Chishimba Kambwili has asked the Lusaka High Court to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus, directing the officer in charge at Lusaka Central....
We don’t need HH’s help, I can buy 25,000 bags of mealie meal in one minute, brags Bowman
By Joseph Mwenda on 29 Aug 2019
Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says government doesn’t need any help from UPND president Hakainde Hichilema to fight the hunger situation, bragging that even him....
Kabwe lead clean-up campaign will kick-off in Sept – Musukwa
By Ulande Nkomesha on 29 Aug 2019
Mines Minister Richard Musukwa says government will kick-start a lead treatment campaign in Kabwe next month following revelations by the Human Rights Watch (HRW), which....

FODEP welcomes NDC de-registration

By Julia Malunga on 29 Aug 2019

Foundation for Democracy Process (FODEP) president Mwenda Mumbuna has described as fair the High Court’s ruling that has led to the de-registration of the National....

KCM liquidation case taking too long, but we’re managing operations, assures Milingo

By Sipilisiwe Ncube and Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Aug 2019

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Provisioner Liquidator Milingo Lungu says he understand that the workers at the embattled mine are anxious because the court case has....

Hamududu demands govt action on high mealie meal prices

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 29 Aug 2019

Party of National Unity (PNU) president Highvie Hamududu says government must find a lasting solution to escalating prices of mealie-meal outside market forces. And Hamududu,....

Man gets 6 months for beating wife’s lover

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Aug 2019

The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 38-year-old builder of Mtendere township to six months imprisonment with hard labour for beating a man he accused....

Lungu an absentee President – Katuka

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 29 Aug 2019

UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka says Zambia has an absentee President with no grain of knowledge on how to address the numerous problems facing citizens.....

Mufulira Wonderers players boycott training over non payment of allowances

By Abraham Kalito on 29 Aug 2019

Mufulira Wonderers players have absconded training in protest to non payment of transitional league season allowances, two days before the 2019/2020 FAZ/MTN super league kicks....

Donors must mount pressure on PF to fix economy – UPND

By Julia Malunga on 29 Aug 2019

UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka has called on the international community to intensify pressure on the ruling PF regime to take the right course and....

Sales Tax will kill Zambia’s mining industry, warns Saasa

By Stuart Lisulo on 29 Aug 2019

Renowned economist Professor Oliver Saasa says government’s determination to eventually implement the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on January 1, 2020, will eventually result in....

Make Zambia hostile to financial crimes, demands FIC boss

By Natasha Sakala on 29 Aug 2019

Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Director General Mary Chirwa has called on stakeholders to help make Zambia hostile to perpetrators of illicit financial flows. And Chirwa....

Luapula residents have rejected Bill 10 – local NGO

By Julia Malunga on 29 Aug 2019

Luapula Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) forum chairperson Nsama Kearns has refuted claims that the people of Luapula have agreed to the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No.....

Kambwili must blame himself for NDC’s de-registration – Musenge

By Mirriam Chabala on 29 Aug 2019

Chishimba Kambwili should not blame PF for the cancellation of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) certificate but must instead own up and apologise to those....

Police arrest Kambwili for defaming Lungu by saying “imbwa sha ku Chawama”

By Mirriam Chabala on 29 Aug 2019

Police in Lusaka have arrested National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Chishimba Kambwili and charged him with Defamation of the President contrary to section 69 of....

Corruption not unique to Zambia, it exists worldwide, Kasolo tells British Envoy

By Julia Malunga on 29 Aug 2019

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says Zambians have propelled corruption to the very top of the country’s agenda, which makes....

ZNFB sue 3 members of executive committee for illegal stay in office

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Aug 2019

The Zambia National Federation of the Blind (ZNFB) has dragged three members of its executive committee to the Lusaka High Court seeking an order of....

Tone down when appearing in court, Magistrate warns Kambwili

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Aug 2019

Lusaka Magistrate Nsunge Chanda yesterday warned National Democratic Congress (NDC) party president Chishimba Kambwili to tone down when appearing before her court. Magistrate Chanda said....

LAZ rejects Parley’s invite to make submissions on Bill 10

By Sipilisiwe Ncube on 29 Aug 2019

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has rejected the invitation by the National Assembly to appear before the parliamentary Select Committee to scrutinize the proposed....

Air France-KLM Cargo resumes flights to Lusaka

By Stuart Lisulo on 29 Aug 2019

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has announced a resumption of its freight services into Lusaka from Amsterdam in September, 2019, since stopping the service back....

Zambian Breweries posts K193m profit

By Stuart Lisulo on 29 Aug 2019

Zambian Breweries Plc has posted increased of profits after tax of K193 million in the half-year period ending June 30, 2019, partly triggered by increased....

Mwitwa seeks injunction to restrain National Assembly from considering Bill 10

By Zondiwe Mbewe on 29 Aug 2019

Law Association of Zambia president Eddie Mwitwa has asked the Constitutional Court to restrain the National Assembly from continuing with the legislative process to enact....