Archive: 9 October 2023

9 Oct 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Cops sexually abused 3 detainees between Jan, June this year – Govt

ACTING Home Affairs Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the Zambia Police Service recorded three sexual abuse cases allegedly perpetrated by police officers against detainees between January and June this year. Lufuma was responding to a question... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

We don’t mind if Lungu comes back, as long as it’s lawful – Milupi

INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the UPND does not mind if former president Edgar Lungu comes back into politics, as long as the law is obeyed. And PF Chairperson for Legal... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Ulande Nkomesha

Mundubile demands 2nd D/Speaker’s removal

LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile has demanded the removal of Second Deputy Speaker Moses Moyo, charging that he won’t sit back and allow the “incompetent” presiding officer to mistreat MPs. And Shiwang’andu... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

We’re remembered for cheap mealie meal, fuel – PF

PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says the opposition party will be remembered for its work of ensuring cheap mealie meal and fuel in the country. Speaking during the burial service for late PF Livingstone District... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Chamuka Shalubala

We’ll use your money correctly by putting barest equipment in hospitals – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says hospitals lacked basic equipment in the past because money was misused. And President Hichilema has encouraged people with means to help out the needy or God will take away what he... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Angela Muchinshi

Since people are being paid, I’ll also sue state at appropriate time – Mumbi

FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says at an appropriate time, she will also sue the state for compensation since everyone is being paid. And Phiri says people should respect her decision to advocate... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

Majority local financing in 2024 budget inevitable – EAZ

THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) says it is inevitable that majority financing in the 2024 budget will be raised through domestic resources, arguing that donor countries don’t have the luxury of resources like before.... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Mwenya Mofya

We’re studying the firing of 10 US Embassy staff – ACC

THE Anti-Corruption Commission says it is studying a matter in which the United States Embassy in Zambia fired 10 of its staff members for engaging in corrupt practices. In response to a query, ACC Head-Corporate... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Philip Chisalu

We’re overwhelmed with inquiries on Starlink – Paratus

PARATUS Zambia, the authorised reseller of Starlink in Zambia, says they are overwhelmed with enquiries and are busy onboarding customers at the moment. Responding to a press query, Paratus disclosed that Starlink priority data package... […]

9 Oct 2023 | Nakaonga Nakaonga

Police impound Shakafuswa’s vehicle

POLICE have impounded a land cruiser belonging to Mandevu Member of Parliament Christopher Shakafuswa which has been on the wanted list. The motor vehicle is said to be registered under a fictitious company which is... […]