Archive: 7 September 2023

7 Sep 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

2 Rockview students die in suspected murder, suicide case

TWO students aged 24 and 21 of Rockview University in Lusaka have died in what the Police suspect to be a murder and suicide case. In a statement, Thursday, Police Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale said... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Taonga Tembo

RTSA approves bus fare hike

THE Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) has announced an upward adjustment in bus fares following the recent increase in fuel. The bus fares for Inter-Mine routes on the Copperbelt have been increased by K3,... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

DEC nabs cop, 5 others for possession of over $1m counterfeit notes

THE Drug Enforcement Commission on the Copperbelt has arrested six members of an organised criminal gang believed to be in possession of counterfeit notes amounting to US$1,031,200. At a press briefing, Thursday, DEC Public Relations... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Govt to establish a gaming board

GOVERNMENT says it is in the process of establishing a Gaming Board of Zambia that will ensure formalisation of operations in the sector. And Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba has warned those who operate Bonanza gaming... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Esther Chisola

Tembo denies defaming former W/Province deputy PS

PeP leader Sean Tembo has denied issuing defamatory remarks against former Western Province deputy permanent secretary Imbuwa Mwalye. Tembo has submitted to the Lusaka High Court that Mwalye had a duty to issue a public... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Simonga Farms, Stardy Mwale explore out-of-court settlement

SIMONGA Farms Limited and former Ministry of Defence permanent secretary Stardy Mwale have asked the Lusaka High Court to give them time to explore an out-of-court settlement. This is in a matter in which the... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Muzamba Siandizya

NGOCC condemns murder of 14-yr-old house help

THE Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has condemned the recent murder of a 14-year-old girl of Lusaka’s Chalala area by her employers. The women’s movement has also condemned the defilement of a four-year-old girl... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Mwiche Nalwimba

We’re having challenges buying maize in some areas, farmers opting for private buyers – FRA

FOOD Reserve Agency (FRA) Executive Director Mwansa Chamatete says the agency is facing challenges in some locations as farmers are opting to sell their maize to private buyers who are offering a higher price. And... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Esther Chisola

Court hears how 12-yr-old girl was defiled, infected with HIV by her father

A MEDICAL practitioner at UTH has narrated to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court how a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly defiled by her father was discovered to be HIV positive after a medical examination. Dr Rokaya... […]

7 Sep 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

VJ rebukes politicians: insulting language won’t enhance your popularity

VETERAN politician Vernon Mwaanga has expressed concern over what he terms as declining levels of civility in the country’s politics. In a statement, Wednesday, Mwaanga said the language being used by some politicians was disturbing,... […]