You’ve put a stain on police uniform, court rebukes Katanga, jails her for 3 yrs
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced former deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga to three years simple imprisonment for possession of 10 Higer buses suspected to be proceeds of crime. Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili says it is disheartening that Katanga committed the offence when she was a senior police officer, who…...
Zambia is insured against drought, reveals Pollen
DMMU National Coordinator Gabriel Pollen has assured citizens that the country has substantial resources to respond to the effects of drought, revealing that the government has secured a drought insurance cover with the African Risk Capacity. Dr Pollen has however expressed fear over the anticipated yield due to the prolonged dry spell. Meanwhile, Mumbwa Central…...
Police question Saboi over her Facebook post on Telesphore
POLICE yesterday questioned NDC leader Saboi Imboela over her recent post in which she stated that Emeritus Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu’s house was surrounded by cops. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed that the NDC leader had been questioned, but did not disclose the reason why. “The Zambia Police Service had summoned National…...
We need to repent as a nation, pray to God for rains – Sumaili
FORMER religious affairs minister Godfridah Sumaili says it’s a good thing that the UPND government has realised that God is in control of everything and is now urging citizens to pray for rains. And Zambia Must Prosper (ZMP) Secretary General Chanda Kasolo has wondered why government did not conduct national prayers for rains but opted…...
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3 decomposed bodies found near Kasisi Mine
THREE bodies have been discovered in a decomposed state in Chipokolo Village in Mponda Chiefdom near Kasisi Mine. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the three bodies, two for females and one male body, were found in different places but not very far from each other. “Chelston Police Station on February 18,…...
We’re comfortable with HH, we can’t change a player who’s scoring – UPND
UPND National Chairperson Collins Maoma says the ruling party is comfortable with President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, wondering why they should change a player who is scoring. Last week, PF presidential aspiring candidate Brian Mundubile urged the UPND to consider electing another leader because President Hichilema had failed. But in an interview, Maoma said the UPND…...
We need more investments in sports – Kangwa
PERMANENT Secretary in the Ministry of Sport Kangwa Chileshe says there is a need to invest more in sports to attain results and have a healthy citizenry. Speaking when he officiated at the Matero Magic Open Training Day Camp on Sunday, Chileshe said sports plays a huge role in having a healthy citizenry. The Open…...
Power cages Eagles
DEFENDING Champions Power Dynamos yesterday run-riot, thumping Green Eagles 4-0 at the Independence Stadium to go third on the MTN Super League table. A brace from Austin Muwowo and goals apiece from Andy Boyeli and Linos Makwaza were all the Kitwe giants needed to silence the noisy home fans who had thronged the stadium to…...
Don’t underestimate impact of Kwacha Alliance – PAC
PEOPLE’s Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says UPND and other political parties should not underestimate the impact of the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) because people are looking for alternatives. And Banda says it is pointless to enter into alliances for purposes of forming government and fail to implement plans once elected. Commenting on…...
