Archive: 10 August 2023

10 Aug 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

K28m CDF a scam, money only exists on paper – Kalaba

CITIZENS First president Harry Kalaba says the K1.6 million they used to receive as CDF when he was member of parliament was doing more tangible things than the current K28 million which only exists on...

10 Aug 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

COF urges govt to repeal all criminal defamation laws in Zambia

CHAPTER One Foundation executive director Linda Kasonde has urged the UPND government to repeal all criminal defamation laws in Zambia. And Kasonde says the recent arrest of Dr Fred M’membe for the offence of libel...

10 Aug 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

I’m not worried about being thrown out of office – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he is not afraid of being thrown out of office. And President Hichilema says the “sausage” Kenneth Kaunda International Airport cost $400 million when it could have easily cost only $150...

10 Aug 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Cops nab MoF director for killing hubby with her sons’ help

POLICE have arrested Ministry of Finance and National Planning Assistant Director Mwila Kasase for allegedly killing her husband, Alex Kanyama Zulu. Police have also arrested the couple’s son Madiba Zulu, aged 20, in connection with...

10 Aug 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Police is not a political organisation, M’membe tells IG

POLICE yesterday morning denied several opposition party leaders entry into Woodlands Police Station where they had gone to visit Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe before he was finally released on police bond. Only few...

10 Aug 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

I am not a cadre – IG

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba says his allegiance to the government should not be misinterpreted to mean that he is a political cadre. Reacting to sentiments in some sections of the media in which...

10 Aug 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Snr Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamambo II recovering well – Masebo

HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamambo II is admitted to Maina Soko General Hospital where she is being reviewed after a surgery she underwent. Yesterday, First Lady Mutinta Hichilema posted a picture...

10 Aug 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

Politicians breaking laws and crying wolf when they’re arrested – Ngoma

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s political advisor Levy Ngoma says opposition leaders should not break the law and “cry wolf” after being arrested. And Ngoma says President Hichilema’s conduct while in opposition cannot be compared to how...

10 Aug 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

It’s more beneficial to independently hold referendum – Mwitwa

FORMER Law Association of Zambia president Eddie Mwitwa has backed calls by NGOCC to have a stand alone early referendum. On Tuesday, NGOCC asked government to facilitate a stand alone national referendum that should include...

10 Aug 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ve noted an upswing in mealie meal smuggling – Lufuma

DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma says government has yet again noted an upswing in smuggling of mealie meal. In an interview, Wednesday, Lufuma attributed the recent upswing to better prices offered by neighbouring countries. “I thought...