PROVINCIAL of the Zambia-Malawi Province of the Jesuits Father Leonard Chiti says Catholic Priest Fr Lastone Lupupa's apology is a sign that he regrets the comments he made about rigging the August elections. And Fr Chiti says electorates should not be swayed to vote for politicians because of donations. Commenting on Retired Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu's...

THREE people, among them two police officers, have denied stealing government medicines and other supplies worth over K200,000 before the Lusaka Magistrates' Court. In this matter, Kenneth Chikwanda, a 59-year-old administration officer working in the Zambia Police Service; Vincent Chibale, 41, a Pharmacy Technologist and Photipher Phiri, 47, a police officer and driver are charged...

PATRIOTIC Front secretary general Davies Mwila say there is no doubt that no better alternative to the ruling party exists. And Mwila has banned the use of branded vehicles by aspiring candidates in all constituencies across the country. In the Vubwi by-election, PF candidate Vincent Mwale polled 4,148 votes, UPND candidate Given Sakala polled 2,912...

LUSAKA Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says he is happy that UPND members of parliament are more concerned about his generous donations rather than concentrate on campaigning for the upcoming August 12 elections. Reacting to Nkeyema UPND MP Kapelwa Mbangetwa's remarks that Lusmabo's donations were tantamount to money laundering, Lusambo argued that UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema...

COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says the revelation by the Ministry of Health that Zambia records about 93,000 abortions annually is an issue of concern which is not reflective of the christian nation declaration. And Fr Chikoya says it is saddening that sex has just become a game to some...

LAFARGE Zambia PLC has sued the Commissioner of Lands, Kafue District Council and another in the Lusaka High Court seeking a declaration that it is the legal and rightful owner of a piece of land situated in Shimabala in the extent of 63.2310 Hectares. Lafarge Zambia PLC has sued the Attorney General (Commissioner of Lands),...

MINISTER of Health Dr Jonas Chanda has bemoaned the large number of drugs expiring at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supply Agency (ZAMMSA) when health facilities are experiencing drug shortages. And Dr Chanda has announced that cooperating partners have pledged US$2 billion to support service delivery and health systems strengthening; covering the medium term expenditure...

TRANSPORT and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya says some of the challenges which the Zambia Postal Services Corporation (Zampost) is facing include inadequate working capital and accumulated long term liabilities. Kafwaya was responding to a question for oral answer from Kapiri Mposhi UPND member of parliament who wanted to find out if Zampost was profitable. “I...

A 17-year-old Ndola girl has told the Magistrates' Court that no one inserted a metal bar in her private parts. In this matter, Jacqueline Nanyinza, 27, and Catherine Mpamba, 28, of Chipulukusu are charged with two counts of indecent assault on a female and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Nanyinza and Mpamba, who are both...