Lungu and his cronies ran govt on kaloba
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says at his very worst as a leader of this country, he was still better than his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema. The question is; should Zambians then consider re-electing him back into State House so that he can take care of the problems that citizens are currently facing? Some people feel…...
Punishment for corruption too light, review of ACC Act long overdue – SANAC
THE Southern Africa Network Against Corruption (SANAC) has noted with concern that most corrupt practices go unpunished in Zambia because of the light punishment for corruption offences. SANAC is, therefore, pleased that ACC is reviewing the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012 with a view of putting in place stiffer penalties for corrupt practices, saying…...
DEC seizes over 5 tonnes of illicit drugs
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) says it has achieved a substantial breakthrough, having seized more than 5 tonnes of cannabis and various narcotics in nationwide raids. In a statement, Thursday, DEC Public Relations Officer Mwenge Mulenga disclosed that the commission carried out special operations in Kalumbila District, North-Western Province, which led to the apprehension of…...
Chemicals for treating water have gone up due to crazy exchange rate – Mposha
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha says the water sector is facing several challenges, among them increased prices of chemicals used to treat water which is as a result of the “crazy” exchange rate. And Mposha has explained that most peri-urban areas don’t have running water 24/7 because people tend to misuse the water…....
Local govt committee hears how Lundazi only used a K1m out of over K11m approved
LUNDAZI Town Council Secretary Dr Mfula Mwansa has revealed that out of the K11,938,162 which the council received, only K1,641,550 had been spent on 14 projects. During a recent sitting of the Committee on Local Government Accounts, Dr Mfula said the council had not completed 10 projects due to delays in the ministerial guidelines. The…...
Let’s avoid blame games on high fuel prices – Mabumba
FORMER energy minister David Mabumba says people should support government in finding a lasting solution to fluctuating fuel pump prices and avoid blame games. And Mabumba has maintained that it’s possible for fuel pump prices to go down once the exchange rate is stabilised. The Energy Regulation Board increased petrol prices from K29.98 to K34.19…...
Pakistani in court for possession of suspected proceeds of crime
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has dragged a Pakistani national to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for the offence of possession of property suspected to be proceeds of crime. Wadhat Hussain is facing one count of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime Contrary to Section 71 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime…...
M’membe eating vomit because he wants to be President – Kabuswe
MINES Minister Paul Kabuswe has accused Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe of forsaking his principles and embracing former president Edgar Lungu’s policies in his quest to become Head of State. Kabuswe has also dismissed claims that the UPND is actively campaigning for the 2026 general elections, stating that the party is solely focused on governing…....
Do right so that you’re judged here on earth and in Heaven, advises Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says people should do the right thing while alive so that they are judged here on earth and also in Heaven. Speaking during the burial ceremony for the late Lowani Daniel Mtonga, Thursday, Lungu urged the mourners to ensure they leave behind a legacy of excellence. “The most important thing as…...
It’ll be a disaster if Kwacha hits 30 per Dollar – Saasa
ECONOMIST Professor Oliver Saasa says it will be a disaster if the Kwacha hits K30 to a Dollar. And Prof Saasa says he is of the view that monthly fuel price reviews are better because implementing a huge increment at once means consumers are ill prepared. Speaking when he appeared on Hot FM’s Hot Seat…...
