Archive: 14 January 2022

14 Jan 2022 | Julia Malunga

Munir isn’t cooperating, laments ACC

THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) says Lumezi independent member of parliament Munir Zulu isn’t cooperating with the Commission as he has refused to provide information on how he bribed some of their officers. In a statement, […]

14 Jan 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

ECZ sets Feb 3 for Kabwata by-elections

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set February 3, 2022 as the date to hold the Kabwata Parliamentary by-election. In a statement, Friday, ECZ corporate affairs manager Patricia Luhanga said the fresh nominations for […]

14 Jan 2022 | Diggers Reporter

HH appoints Mary Chirwa as DEC DG

President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Mary Chirwa as Drug Enforcement Commission Director General, taking over from Dr Musonda Simwayi whose contract has been terminated. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Anthony Bwalya, Friday, President […]

14 Jan 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

PF members shouldn’t worry about summons if they’re innocent – Haimbe

JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says the UPND government is not vindictive and that it is clear that law enforcement agencies are acting from an informed position. And Haimbe says Constitution Amendment Bill number 10 did […]

14 Jan 2022 | Philip Chisalu

I’m excited to appear before ACC – Munir

LUMEZI independent member of parliament Munir Zulu says he is excited to appear before the Anti-Corruption Commission. Zulu, who is scheduled to appear before the ACC on Friday at 09:30 hours, said in an interview […]

14 Jan 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

UPND designed fast track courts for PF, but they’ll also be affected eventually – Mwila

PF central committee member Davies Mwila says the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Court is targeted at convicting former ruling party members. In an interview, Mwila, however, warned that this court would also […]

14 Jan 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

ACC has manufactured properties which they want to give me – Bowman

FORMER Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says he wishes the Anti-Corruption Commission the best of luck as they embark on proving that he owns the properties which he is being accused of acquiring corruptly. And […]

14 Jan 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Avoid recycling erring officers, CJ tells civil service commissioners

CHIEF Justice Dr Mumba Malila has urged newly-appointed members of the Civil Service Commission not to hesitate when getting rid of individuals that deserve to be fired. Speaking during a swearing in of commissioners and […]

14 Jan 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

ACC has continued with obnoxious lies – Amos

FORMER State House Press Aide Amos Chanda says he is shocked that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has continued with a pattern of obnoxious lies. But ACC spokesperson Queen Chibwe has declined to comment on Chanda’s […]

14 Jan 2022 | Diggers Editor

It’s time to get a fair deal from China

THE optimism from President Hakainde Hichilema that Zambia – Chinas conversations “will lead to a paradigm shift from borrowing for consumption to borrowing for investment” is inspiring. Speaking when he held a meeting with Chinese... […]