Archive: 6 July 2023

6 Jul 2023 | Esther Chisola

Dalitso acquired unexplained wealth of about K31m, state tells court

THE Director of Public Prosecutions has applied to the High Court’s Economic and Financial Crimes Court to have over 80 vehicles and properties belonging to former president Edgar Lungu’s son Dalitso and his company, forfeited... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

Clinching debt restructuring deal doesn’t mean Presidential trips will reduce – Govt

ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote says people should not expect Presidential trips to lessen just because debt restructuring has been achieved. In an interview, Wednesday, Chikote said President Hakainde Hichilema was committed to work... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Diggers Editor

Mwana opusa atukwanisa makolo bake

WHEN you warn someone and they don’t listen, the wise say, you keep quiet and let adversity teach them a few lessons. Tasila Lungu, the former president’s daughter held a press briefing with her siblings... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Lungu must consider trading terminal benefits for his freedom – Canisius

PF member of the central committee Canisius Banda says former president Edgar Lungu should consider trading his terminal benefits for his freedom. In a statement, Tuesday, Dr Banda said Lungu must realise that his daughter... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Philip Chisalu

DSTV practicing monopoly of business – ZACA

THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says MultiChoice Zambia’s frequent price hikes do not make sense and they are unhealthy. In a statement, Wednesday, MultiChoice announced upward adjustment prices on its DStv and Gotv packages ranging... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Esther Chisola

Court wonders how entire state machinery can fail to locate Kaizer

FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu’s arresting officer has informed the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that a joint operation has been instituted in order to apprehend the accused and his surety Lumezi independent Member... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Police must reflect on their mandate – Kasonde

CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says there’s need for the police to demonstrate a shift from force to a more community-oriented service that can be trusted by Zambians. Commenting on complaints from PF... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Report HH to ACC if you have evidence he’s corrupt – Govt

ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote has asked those with evidence that President Hakainde Hichilema is corrupt to report him to the Anti-Corruption Commission. At a media briefing, Wednesday, Chikote said President Hichilema was allergic... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Tasila, her siblings shouldn’t expect royal treatment from LEAs – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says former president Edgar Lungu’s family should not assume that the people of Zambia owe their father any favours for doing what was expected of him when he conceded defeat. On... […]

6 Jul 2023 | Taonga Tembo

Water permits can now be gotten in 2.5 months – Mposha

WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha says the ministry has removed bottlenecks in the process of licensing for water permits. Speaking during a media briefing, Wednesday, Mposha said the licensing period had been shortened... […]