We have all heard phrases or terms such as “the presumption of innocence”, “innocent until proven guilty”, “having your day in court”, and many other similar phrases. But what are they? What do they really mean? Do they have any actual relevance in an ordinary Zambia’s life? What is their practical consequence? The presumption of...

MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo has observed the need for rapid and effective responses as a way of avoiding malaria outbreaks amid the COVID pandemic. In a statement, Tuesday, Masebo noted with concern the negative impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of Malaria services. "Malaria continues to be a major public health concern in Zambia....

Those who won our historic August the 12th 2021 elections are fast waking up to the fact that allowing free thoughts, public expression and open debates in all manner of ways does not actually auger well for them. Shame, it is rather too soon for them to be too worried about our freedoms, and how...

CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa says government's inability to effectively communicate certain decisions is a discomfort. And Sangwa says those that have been arrested by investigative wings on corruption allegations and other charges should concentrate on defending their cases in court rather than making noise on social media. Meanwhile, Sangwa has advised affected candidates to sue...

EIGHT UPND cadres have pleaded not guilty in a matter in which they are accused of killing two PF members. When the matter came up for plea before Lusaka High Court Judge Charles Zulu, Monday, the accused denied the charge. In this matter, Samson Mumba, Kelvin Banda, Andrew Banda, John Mwanza, Njekwa Puteho, Reuben Nalikana,...

A 23-YEAR-OLD Ndola woman has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for beating her step son on his private parts. In this matter, Florence Lumunga, 23, of Mushili Township was charged with one count of assault on a child. It was alleged that on August 27, 2021 around 17:00 hours, Lumunga assaulted the juvenile on...

FORMER home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo says it is incorrect to create an impression that law enforcement agencies have not been working until now, adding that the fight against corruption must not seemingly target certain individuals. Speaking to journalists after a matter in which he is accused of endangering an aircraft in 2015 was adjourned...

ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says since his party rebranded, there are many people who are joining. And Kabimba says UPND got into government by accident. In an interview, Kabimba said EF had received a lot of positive feedback since it rebranded. "I have seen this myself going back to PF, if you do not...

Eastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Beauty Undi-Phiri has called on donors and Non-Governmental Organizations to consider providing free sanitary towels to girls in schools. Speaking in Chipata during the handover of Madalitso Community School which was constructed with support from the Japanese government recently, Undi-Phiri said most girls, especially those from vulnerable families, shunned classes...

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says days of handouts are long gone as these only accelerate poverty, hence the need to focus on skills empowerment. And Mulenga says Zambia used to be a laughing stock but the narrative has changed due to the confidence which President Hakainde Hichilema has given to the...