Archive: 7 July 2022

7 Jul 2022 | Timothy Kalumba

Ex-ZAMPOST bosses get 2 years for corruption

FORMER Postmaster general MacPherson Chanda and two others have been sentenced to two years simple imprisonment after being found guilty of corrupt practices involving over K300 million. The Court has also ordered the Attorney General... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Timothy Kalumba

Ndola man defiles 13-year-old sister in law

A 13-YEAR-OLD girl of Ndola has been defiled by her brother-in-law, only identified as Mukomba, who is reportedly on the run. The incident is said to have occurred on July 4, 2022, around 04:00 hours,... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Esther Chisola

Esther fails to appear before DEC

FORMER first lady Esther Lungu has failed to appear before the Drug Enforcement Commission for questioning, saying the summon was at short notice. In a letter dated July 7, the DEC head of Anti Money... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Azele Banda

Phase 1, 2, 3 or 1 millionth: Government, just employ the workers you have selected, now!

What the hell is going on, about the under 42,000 government jobs in health and education? Can the Public Service Commission and the Teaching Service Commission hurry up and get the selected workers employed? They […]

7 Jul 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ve performed beyond our own expectations – Tayali

MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali says government’s performance in the last 11 months has been beyond its own expectations. In an interview, Tayali said UPND had brought dignity to what the country had... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Kasune replaces Mulusa as member of Committee on Privileges and Absences

SPEAKER of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has announced that deputy government Chief Whip and Keembe UPND member of parliament Princess Kasune will replace government Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa as member of the Committee on... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

AU advance team was happy with our hotel facilities – PS

TOURISM Ministry Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga says the AU advance party was impressed with Zambia’s hotel facilities, insisting that the private sector will greatly benefit from the summit. In an interview, Muhanga said other than... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Elected leaders should allow criticism to ensure accountability – USAID

USAID Administrator Samantha Power says it’s important for President Hakainde Hichilema to continue encouraging feedback through freedom of expression, wondering where accountability can come from if leaders don’t allow criticism. Asked about those who had... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll not vacate Esther Lungu’s flats, we’re still investigating – Chirwa

DRUG Enforcement Commission Director General Mary Chirwa says the Commission will not vacate the 15 seized flats which have been claimed by former president Edgar Lungu’s wife Esther because they are still under investigation. Last... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

A good life without working hard indicates cheating – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it is not possible to have a good life without hard work. Speaking during the Diaspora Conference themed “Shifting Mindsets to Ignite Growth”, Wednesday, President Hichilema said if one had a... […]