Archive: 3 February 2022

3 Feb 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

I felt demeaned when Amos said “don’t be stupid”, ACC officer tells court

AN Investigations officer at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he felt demeaned when Amos Chanda told him “not to be stupid” when the officers went to search one of […]

3 Feb 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

Kabwata goes to the polls

RESIDENTS of Kabwata are today expected to elect a new member of parliament, a few months after the death of UPND’s Levy Mkandawire on November 18, last year. Several candidates participating in the by-election are […]

3 Feb 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Board positions are not only for UPND members – TIZ

TRANSPARENCY International Zambia has warned against ruling party cadres interfering with the work of ministers when it comes to making appointments to boards. Last week, confusion ensued between the UPND leadership in Eastern Province and […]

3 Feb 2022 | Mwenya Mofya

Students seek permit to protest against mining in Lower Zambezi

SOUTHERN Africa Students and Youth Development Association Zambia Bloc says it intends to hold a peaceful protest on February 7, 2022, as a means to register its disapproval of mining rights in the Lower Zambezi. […]

3 Feb 2022 | Julia Malunga

Judges Kafunda, Banda must resign to protect judicial integrity – Sangwa

CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa State Counsel says Judge Charles Kafunda and Joshua Banda should resign as they face criminal charges under the Anti-Corruption Commission. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating Judge Kafunda and Judge Banda... […]

3 Feb 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

Court orders Pamela Gondwe to repay K270,000 ABSA bank loan acquired in 2010

THE Lusaka High Court has entered judgement in favour of ABSA Bank Limited in a matter in which it sued fugitive Pamela Gondwe, demanding recovery of over K200,000 which she owes the bank from a […]

3 Feb 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

NAREP reports Judge Wilfred Muma to JCC for misconduct

THE Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) has received a complaint lodged by NAREP president Charles Maboshe and his secretary general Ezra Ngulube against Lusaka High Court Judge Wilfred Muma. On January 31, this year, Maboshe and... […]

3 Feb 2022 | Diggers Editor

It’s disheartening that criminals and judges are being investigated for the same crimes

JUDGES play a very crucial role in our society. Without judges, the Constitution is useless. Without judges, there can be no rule of law in the country. In the absence of judges, there would be... […]

3 Feb 2022 | Mukosha Funga Njenga

Mining in Lower Zambezi sparks outrage as Minister explains technicality in reversing decision

ZAMBIANS have expressed outrage at the continued mining activities in the Lower Zambezi National Park by Mwembeshi Resources Limited, with some stakeholders calling for protests against the government. But Minister of Green Economy and Environment […]

3 Feb 2022 | Diggers Editor

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