SME Minister, others not entitled to compensation, AG tells court
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has told the Lusaka High Court that Small and Medium Enterprise Minister Elias Mubanga, Permanent Secretary Special Duties Patrick Mucheleka and three other UPND members are not entitled to damages for malicious prosecution. He says this is because the nolle prosequi, which was entered in their favour in the aggravated robbery…...
Court refuses to order release of one of Muchemwa’s houses
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has dismissed former intercity PF cadre Francis Muchemwa’s application in which he asked it to order the release of one of his houses on grounds that he had suffered “extreme hardship” since ACC seized his properties. The court threw out the application on grounds that it would be premature to release…...
Court warns Lusambo, sureties against missing court
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has warned former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo against absconding court sessions. This is in a matter in which Lusambo is charged with two counts of possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime. When the matter came up for mention yesterday before Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili, Lusambo…...
We can take as long as we like to investigate a matter – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says it’s not Makebi Zulu’s business to know how long the police should take to investigate a case. On Monday, Police detained the Edgar Lungu-led PF faction’s secretary general Raphael Nakacinda for disobedience of statutory duties. But Zulu, who is a PF Lawyer, questioned what police had been investigating…...
Lungu’s involvement in UKA causing more confusion in PF – Mumba
KANTANSHI PF member of parliament Anthony Mumba says former president Edgar Lungu’s involvement in the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) is only causing more confusion in the Patriotic Front. In an interview, Mumba questioned what Lungu wants to do if he returns to power when he has “finished the syllabus of politics”. He added that the…...
Police detain Kasanda for aggravated robbery
LUSAKA businessman Sedrick Kasanda’s lawyer Makebi Zulu says his client has been arrested on charges of aggravated robbery. And Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga has confirmed the arrest, saying it is in relation with an aggravated robbery case which transpired in August last year. Last year, Kasanda was arrested alongside five others, including Lusaka…...
Kasune urges mining investors to embrace CSR
CENTRAL Province Minister Princess Kasune Zulu has called upon mining investors in the region to prioritise adherence to safety protocols and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as they venture into the province. Addressing investors from Westate Resources Limited, a London-based mining firm set to conduct mineral explorations in Nangoma area, Mumbwa District, Kasune emphasised the importance…...
It’s too early to feel impact of Kwacha gains on inflation – Saasa
ECONOMIST Professor Oliver Saasa says the annual inflation rate for February is likely to see a marginal reduction or be maintained at 13.2 percent as recorded in January. Prof Saasa says it will be positive if the inflation rate is maintained because it is expected to worsen. In an interview, Tuesday, Prof Saasa said it…...
We need a tax regime sensitive to the needs of the country, not just investors – Kateka
NEW Heritage Party Leader Chishala Kateka says what Zambia needs right now is a mine tax regime that is sensitive to the needs of the country and not just those of investors. On Sunday, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe said his government will ensure right taxation in the mining sector by administering…...
Saudi Arabia has big plans for Zambia – Saudi Delegation
SAUDI Arabian Minister for Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfahdley says his country has big plans for investment with Zambia. Speaking when he met President Hakainde Hichilema at State House, Tuesday, Alfahdley, who led a Saudi delegation of government officials said a study was being done in conjunction with the Zambian government on how the…...
