Yo Maps laughs as lawyer asks him if he’s aware Kidist had affair with Musyani
ELTON Mulenga, alias Yo Maps, has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that social media blogger Elias Musyani’s Facebook posts about his wife, Kidist Kifle, affected him. Yo Maps has also described defence lawyer Douglas Njolomba’s insinuation that Kidist had an affair with Musyani as a joke. Meanwhile, the court heard how Musyani taunted Yo Maps…...
Zambia records 15,000 new cancer cases, 9,000 deaths annually
ACTING Health Minister Frank Tayali says Zambia records a 60 per cent death rate of all new cancer patients annually. Launching the 2025 World Cancer Day commemoration, Tuesday, Tayali said the country records over 15,000 new cancer cases and 9,000 of these result in death annually. “It gives me immense pleasure to launch the commemoration…...
Flying Doctors procure 2 helicopters
THE Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS), with the support of government, has acquired two new helicopters to enhance emergency healthcare delivery across Zambia. Speaking during the delivery of one of the helicopters, Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali said the other helicopter would be delivered at a later stage. “I am delighted to be present…...
Kelvin Sampa back in court for theft
FORMER Kasama PF MP Kelvin Sampa has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing US$5,600 and K6,600 from a Nigerian national. In this matter, Sampa is jointly charged with Richard Shula, 44, a police officer. In count one, Sampa is charged with theft Contrary to Section 272 of the Penal Code Chapter…...
Magistrate commits Lsk man who defiled biological daughter to High Court for sentencing
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted a 55-year-old man of 10 Miles for having carnal knowledge of his 13-year-old biological daughter and has committed him to the High Court for sentencing. In this matter, Bernard Ndubula was charged with one count of incest Contrary to Section 159(1) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the…...
Make Public Gatherings Bill public before Cabinet approval, COF urges govt
CHAPTER One Foundation is urging government to allow the public and stakeholders to review the Public Gatherings Bill before its presentation to Cabinet. Meanwhile, former home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo has questioned the delay in enacting the Public Gatherings Bill, noting that the consultation process started under PF. On Monday, Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu…...
DEC officers search former ZAMMSA DG’s house
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) yesterday conducted a search at the residence of former ZAMMSA director general Victor Nyasulu. The commission says the search was part of an ongoing investigation into matters related to ZAMMSA. Meanwhile, DEC officers also searched the home of former ZAMMSA pipeline manager Nalishebo Siyandi. Nyasulu was removed as ZAMMSA DG…...
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Ex-Masaiti head teacher gets 3 yrs for corruption involving K1.7m
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Luanshya has sentenced a former head teacher at Masaiti Boarding Secondary School to three years imprisonment for corrupt practices involving over K1.7 million. In a statement, Tuesday, ACC Head of Corporate Communication Timothy Moono said the commission had arrested Azan Mungala last year for failing to comply with…...
Kaoma, Mwale win round 2 of chess national team trials
MICHAEL Kaoma and Naomi Mwale at the weekend won the second round of the chess national team selection trials after topping the Open and Women sections respectively. The two are among the seven in each section that have proceeded to the final round of the national selection trails. Kaoma topped the proceedings after a run…...