HH might be forced to give up power before 2026, people will rise, warns Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has warned the police to “hold their horses and behave in a civil manner”, saying they might precipitate a situation that will force President Hakainde Hichilema to give up power before 2026 because people will rise. And Lungu says he is not afraid of being tear gassed or shot by the…...
Don’t halt case challenging Sampa’s Oct convention, Kafwaya urges court
LUNTE PF MP Mutotwe Kafwaya has asked the Lusaka High Court not to stay proceedings in the matter in which Raphael Nakacinda and three other PF members sued Miles Sampa over the October convention. Sampa had asked the High Court to stay proceedings pending determination of his appeal before the Court of Appeal. Sampa had…...
We need free, fair digital environment – Open Spaces
USAID Open Spaces Zambia Cop-internews Chief Party Teldah Mawarire says there is need to ensure a strengthened, free and fair digital environment that is safe for all users in Zambia. And MISA Zambia Programmes Manager Jane Chirwa says there is need to bridge the information gap in the Civil Society Organisations sector and the media…...
PF sponsoring Munir’s misconduct in parley – Mposha
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha has accused the Patriotic Front of sponsoring Lumezi Independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu’s behaviour in the National Assembly. Last Friday, Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti suspended Zulu for seven sitting days for wearing a chitenge in the House. Commenting on this incident in an interview,…...
4 MoH employees plead not guilty to theft involving over K2m
FOUR Ministry of Health workers have denied charges of theft involving over K2 million in the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. Malama Nkata, 44, Judith Dzekedzeke, 46, Hilton Kasanyika, 28, and Langson Kampango, 54, are facing one count of theft by servant Contrary to Section 272 and 277 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws…...
State’s behaviour in Musukwa’s property case disappoints court
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, says it’s not happy with the State’s behaviour in the matter in which former mines minister Richard Musukwa and six others are challenging the seizure of their properties by DEC officers. This was after State Advocate Chomba Bwalya asked for an adjournment in order for the…...
Pilato can’t talk because he has food in his mouth – Antonio
SOCIALIST Party Deputy General Secretary in charge of politics Antonio Mwanza says Fumbe Chama alias Pilato cannot scream about the high cost of living right now because he has food in his month. Lately, people on social media have been wondering why Chama, who is now Ministry of Youth, Sports and Arts Permanent Secretary, has…...
UNDP regional boss wonders why Zambia is poor despite being peaceful
UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Africa Assistant Secretary-General and Director Ahunna Eziakonwa has wondered why a country like Zambia, which enjoys peace internally and with its neighbours, still has an issue with poverty. And President Hakainde Hichilema says climate change is denting government’s ambition for economic expansion in 2024. Speaking when she met President Hichilema at…...
Zambia’s pro-Israel position at ICJ attracts heavy criticism
ZAMBIA’s pro-Israel position at the International Court of Justice on Monday drew heavy criticism from political analysts within the country and across the region. Through Solicitor General Marshal Muchende, Zambia made its submissions at the ICJ on the continued conflict between Israel and Palestine, calling for a solution that recognises the security needs of the…...
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