Archive: 8 April 2021

8 Apr 2021 | Julia Malunga

Mweetwa suspended from Parliament for ‘defaming’ Speaker

CHOMA Central UPND member of parliament Cornelius Mweetwa has been suspended from parliament for a period of 30 days effective today. Rendering a ruling on a point of order raised by Home Affairs Minister Stephen... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Sipilisiwe Ncube

Church empowerment fund is corruption, says Telesphore as Joshua Banda Defends it

ARCHBISHOP Telesphore Mpundu says the Church Empowerment Fund is a blatant form of corruption and it should be stopped. But Northmead Assemblies of God Church presiding Bishop, Joshua Banda, has defended the initiative, saying the... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Ulande Nkomesha

Deliver Lusaka to Lungu, Wina orders provincial executive

VICE-PRESIDENT Inonge Wina has called on the Lusaka Province PF executive to ensure that President Edgar Lungu emerges victorious in the upcoming general elections. Speaking when she met the Lusaka Province PF executive at the... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Zondiwe Mbewe

“Insanity” saves murder accused maid, daughter

THE Lusaka High Court has entered a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity in a case in which a house maid and her daughter were charged with the murder of six people, among... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Abraham Kalito

I’ll attend PF convention, make a speech, but I’m not defecting – Wynter

Rainbow Party general secretary Wynter Kabimba says he will attend the PF national convention and give a speech, but will not defect to the ruling party. And Kabimba has asked National Democratic Congress (NDC) leader... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Julia Malunga

Mweetwa explains Belemu’s frustration: “An aspiring candidate wants to grab his seat”

UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the defection of Mbabala UPND member of parliament Ephraim Belemu to the ruling Patriotic Front is a minor setback to the party. And Mweetwa has revealed that some aspiring candidates... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

CCPC warns companies against engaging in cartel activities

THE Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned companies against engaging in cartel activities saying they are detrimental to the country’s economy. Speaking when she featured on Hot FMs breakfast show, Tuesday, CCPC director... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Zambia suspended from Nuclear Test Ban Treaty for failing to pay K1.3m affiliation fees

CHAIRPERSON of the Parliamentary committee on National Security and Foreign Affairs Dr Martin Malama has revealed that the country currently owes the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) K1,352,499.60 in unpaid subscription fees. And... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Natasha Sakala

Prison votes will be mixed with community to avoid victimisation – Commissioner

ZAMBIA Correctional Service Commissioner General Dr Chisela Chileshe says prisoners will be free to vote for candidates of their choice, and that their votes will be mixed with those from the surrounding community to avoid... […]

8 Apr 2021 | Julia Malunga

Respect people’s wish if they don’t want you – Lungu

THOSE of you who want to stand in the coming elections must respect the people wish, if they don’t want you then it’s not your time, says President Edgar Lungu. And President Lungu says he... […]