Court jails Chibombo man for beating up colleague after he refused to buy him beer
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 55-year-old farmer of Chikumbi area in Chibombo for assaulting a colleague who refused to buy him beer. In this matter, Christopher Mafuleka was jointly charged with his son, Clinton, 24, with the offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. However, Clinton admitted the charge before Lusaka Magistrate Keegan…...
We’re working to improve Cash for Work programme – Govt
THE MINISTRY of Local Government and Rural Development says anyone within government who will be found hindering the efficiency of the Cash for Work programme will be dealt with accordingly. Responding to concerns that some beneficiaries from various districts have not been paid after working, ministry Permanent Secretary for Administration Maambo Hamaundu apologised for the…...
There’s no rule of law under HH, just weaponisation of LEAs – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says there is no rule of law in Zambia under President Hakainde Hichilema’s watch, only selective justice, vengeful weaponisation of the Zambia Police Service and the courts. Lungu also says UPND cadres are free to insult him and everyone in the opposition without facing hate speech, defamation or seditious practices charges…....
We’re looking at re-introducing road traffic inspectors – RTSA
POLICE Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says motorbikes have proved to be a problem on Zambian roads because most riders do not have licences. On the other hand, the Road Transport and Safety Agency says it is looking at re-introducing road traffic inspectors to ensure compliance among motorists, as most speed cameras are usually off due to…...
We raised over K135m in non-tax revenue last year – ZMA
ZAMBIA Metrology Agency (ZMA) Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni says the agency managed to raise K135,021,405.40 in non-tax revenue last year. Addressing the media, Thursday, Nkobeni said the agency also exceeded all the key targets of its operations. “I am pleased to report that 2024 was a year of strong performance for ZMA. We exceeded all…...
PF trying to deflect corruption fight with talks of ‘human rights abuses’ – Nevers
MMD leader Nevers Mumba says claims by PF members that government is abusing human rights is just a strategy to deflect the fight against corruption. In a statement, Wednesday, Mumba said Zambia was known as a lawless nation because it was governed by political cadres under the previous administration. “The chorus that we are hearing…...
Issues surrounding NHIMA need to be urgently addressed, WHO tells Govt
OUTGOING World Health Organisation (WHO) Country Representative Dr Nathan Bakyaita says there is urgent need to address issues surrounding the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA). Speaking when he made an Exit Courtesy Call to Health Minister Elijah Muchima following the end of his mission in Zambia, Dr Bakyaita, however, noted that sustainable health financing…...
Medical stock availability currently at 68.4% – ZAMMSA
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says the national availability rate for medicines and medical supplies currently stands at 68.4 percent. The agency says key commodities have achieved exceptional availability rates, with Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) standing at 88 percent while Anti-malarial drugs are at 100 percent. In a statement, Thursday, ZAMMSA Senior Corporate…...
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HH fires deputy police IG
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has with immediate effect terminated the appointment of Milner Muyambango as Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Operations. The President has reiterated the importance of public officers respecting the law and being accountable to the citizens they serve. According to a statement issued by State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson…...