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13 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

I know after my wife it will be me, they can take away immunity, I’m ready – Lungu

FORMER president Edgar Lungu yesterday spent some time venting his frustrations following the summoning of his children and wife Esther for interrogations, saying he knows that the law enforcement agencies will soon pounce on him.... […]

11 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

Presidents who commit financial crimes shouldn’t hide behind immunity – Gilbert

ANTI-CORRUPTION Commission Director General Gilbert Phiri says there is need to amend the law so that Presidents who commit financial crimes do not hide behind immunity once they leave office. And Phiri says the fight... […]

10 Jul 2022 | Chamuka Shalubala

I have deep appreciation for Zambia’s free education policy – Mattarella

ITALIAN President Sergio Mattarella says he has a deep appreciation for the Zambian government’s free education policy which is aimed at guaranteeing free access to education to all. Addressing Zambia’s National Assembly, Thursday, President Mattarella... […]

8 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha and Esther Chisola

There’s nothing unusual about Esther owning 15 flats, her husband was a lawyer before being President – Kampyongo

FORMER home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo says there is nothing unusual about former president Edgar Lungu’s wife, Esther, owning 15 flats, adding that it’s disrespectful to treat her in that fashion. Yesterday, the former first... […]

7 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’ll not vacate Esther Lungu’s flats, we’re still investigating – Chirwa

DRUG Enforcement Commission Director General Mary Chirwa says the Commission will not vacate the 15 seized flats which have been claimed by former president Edgar Lungu’s wife Esther because they are still under investigation. Last... […]

6 Jul 2022 | Zondiwe Mbewe

Clerk sues High Court Judge for defamation

A CLERK of Court, Mulape Jila, has sued High Court Judge Charles Kafunda for allegedly defaming her when he informed late Chief Justice Irene Mambilima that it wasn’t possible to consider her for the magistrate... […]

5 Jul 2022 | Dorothy Chaponda

Preliminary investigations show some expensive compromises were made by ACC – Musa

ANTI–CORRUPTION Commission board chairperson Musa Mwenye State Counsel says preliminary internal investigations indicate that some expensive compromises were made. And Mwenye says the perception that the institution is gathering evidence against former president Edgar Lungu... […]

4 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

We’re framing economy so that it takes off, you will see benefits in 12 months – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the UPND government is putting frames together to ensure that the economy takes off, and people will see the benefits in about 12 months. And President Hichilema says there is need... […]

3 Jul 2022 | Philip Chisalu

The signs are on the wall, we shall fix it – Govt

CHIEF government spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says Zambia’s attainment of a single-digit inflation rate gives credence that UPND has set the country on a clear path of economic growth. And Kasanda says it’s just a matter... […]

1 Jul 2022 | Ulande Nkomesha

All of us at ACC will be investigated, we can’t have the corrupt fighting corruption – Musa

ANTI-Corruption Commission (ACC) Board Chairperson Musa Mwenye State Counsel says the Commission will establish a directorate which will facilitate an internal investigation of staff members because “you can’t have corrupt people fighting corruption”. And Mwenye... […]