Former ZAF Commander sues state, demands K100m for false imprisonment
FORMER Zambia Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Sande Kayumba has sued the state in the Lusaka High Court demanding K100 million as compensation for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Kayumba was acquitted by the Court of Appeal in December 2022 after being prosecuted for Abuse of Authority of office from 2004 to December 2022. He…...
Katanekwa seeks judicial review over his removal from office
FORMER Lusaka High Court Judge Timothy Katanekwa has sought leave of the High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against the President’s decision to remove him from office following the recommendation by JCC. He has cited Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC) Chairperson Vincent Malambo and two commissioners, Chad Muleza and Dean Mwansa…...
Sangwa applies to withdraw from representing 7 PF presidential candidates
SIMEZA, Sangwa and Associates have applied to withdraw as advocates for seven PF presidential candidates who have sued Miles Sampa for holding what they term as an illegal convention on October 24, 2023. Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa SC has told the Lusaka High Court that the PF members have not lived up to the terms…...
Lungu shuns journalists at Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Former president Edgar Lungu has shunned journalists who wanted to interview him after he attended a prayer service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross yesterday. Lungu attended prayers themed “Healing our Land” led by Advocates for the Declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation Chairperson, Bishop Billy Mfula. As he was leaving the Cathedral,…...
Chinese sues Kakubo, demands over US$800,000
A KITWE based Chinese investor Zhang Lianan of Lianan Mining Ltd has sued former Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Stanley Kakubo demanding a refund of over US$800,000 and damages for fraudulent misrepresentation after a foiled mine transaction. Lianan has cited Kakubo and a company, Hounslow Investments Zambia Limited, as defendants. He wants the Lusaka…...
Yango hikes fares by 23%
INTERNATIONAL ride-hailing service, Yango, has revised its tariffs upwards by a maximum of 23 percent. According to a statement released by Yango, the measures are intended to support the drivers and reduce the economic burden while creating a fertile platform for them to work and improve their lives. “International ride-hailing service Yango has announced support…...
Let’s irrigate – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambians must not walk away from agriculture because of the poor weather pattern this year, encouraging farmers to irrigate. And President Hichilema says he will ensure that Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa takes some few public service workers to Singapore in order for them to learn how that country surpassed Zambia…...
Zambian economy at critical juncture – IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Director African Department Dr Costa Christou says the Zambian economy is at a critical juncture, navigating inflation pressures and complexities in debt restructuring that is impacting investments and constraining policy options. And Dr Christou has commended government’s efforts to improve transparency and tackle corruption, saying the efforts are vital steps…...
Whatever comes out of Lungu’s mouth is garbage – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says every time former president Edgar Lungu opens his mouth, what comes out is garbage. On Sunday, Lungu took to social media to address several governance issues, among them the free education policy, which he claimed was counterproductive as it reduced the quality of schooling. He criticised…...
WB releases $270m for enhancing transport corridor in Eastern, Southern Africa
THE World Bank has released a $270 million International Development Association grant aimed at improving the efficiency, connectivity and climate resilience of key regional transport and trade corridors in Eastern and Southern Africa. In a statement issued by the World Bank, the institution stated that it was committed to supporting improvements in transport and trade…...
