Mines and Minerals Development Minister Richard Musukwa says government is willing to listen to any progressive talks that will structure a “user-friendly” exit of the Konkola Copper Mines parent company, Vedanta Resources. According to a statement released, Thursday, by First Secretary Press and Tourism at the Zambian Mission in India, Bangwe Naviley, Musukwa was speaking...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded that Chief Justice Irene Mambilima must recuse herself and allow her deputy Michael Musonda to set up a tribunal to probe the allocation of plots in Lusaka’s Forest 27. William Harrington, who served as minister in the MMD government, on August 19, 2019 wrote a letter to justice...

A State Forensic Pathologist has testified in the Lusaka High Court that after examining the body of an unidentified victim, he found an opening below the rib cage with the heart and liver missing, while the ears and penis were cut off. The witness further testified that victims in the suspected ritual killings case died...

Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Eddie Mwitwa has sued Lusaka lawyer Tutwa Ngulube in the Lusaka High Court, claiming damages for defamation of character for accusing him of being used by UPND to fight political battles. Mwitwa is seeking aggravated and exemplary damages for libel and slander. He is further seeking damages for inconvenience,...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has demanded for the resignation of Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini, alleging that he is playing politics in his handling of the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 10 of 2018. And Kabwita has urged lawmakers to consider impeaching Dr Matibini if he does not vacate office of his...

Chief Government Spokesperson Dora Siliya has charged that it is unscrupulous retailers who are pushing up the price of mealie meal, thereby disadvantaging ordinary citizens. In a statement, Thursday, Siliya stated that Acting President Inonge Wina had instructed the Agriculture Minister Micheal Katambo to meet with major retail outlets to address the price distortions. “Government...

The Attorney General has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss the Law Association of Zambia's petition saying the ConCourt's jurisdiction does not extend to hearing a petition on an allegation that a Bill, which is proposed law, contravenes the Constitution. And the ConCourt has set August 28, at 09:00 hours, as the date of hearing...

The National Olympics Committee (NOCZ) of Zambia says the U-20 women’s soccer team failed to travel to the All African Games in Morocco because its affiliate, the Football Association did not confirm their intent to participate at the event. NOCZ President Alfred Foloko says FAZ only confirmed that they would participate at the games a...

The Football association has announced that it will unveil a new head coach next week. FAZ General Secretary Adrian Kashala says the expatriate is expected in the country to finalise the recruitment process and to sign the employment contract. “The Football Association of Zambia, in view of the urgency of the matter, will finalise the...