Court tells chief it has no jurisdiction to determine his case against ACC
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court says it has no jurisdiction to hear a matter in which Chief Nkana of Lufwanyama district on the Copperbelt Province sued the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over its decision to issue a seizure notice on his bank account, two days before a restriction notice expired. Chief Nkana, who is also…...
Govt receives first consignment of 200 StarLink Satellite kits
GOVERNMENT has received the first consignment of 200 StarLink Satellite kits for internet connectivity, which arrived at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Thursday. Speaking after the arrival of the consignment, Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana said government would ensure that all public service sites had access to the internet, especially…...
HH discourages controlling officers from traveling too much
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says controlling officers should not prioritise travelling every week, but that their work must produce results to benefit Zambians. And President Hichilema says he aspired to look rich when he was younger, but he eventually stopped because he realised there was no point in trying to please other people. Meanwhile, President Hichilema…...
Cops involved in mealie meal smuggling will be punished accordingly – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says police officers involved in smuggling will be treated as smugglers. And Copperbelt Deputy Permanent Secretary Daniel Kamanga says he has reported the police officer whom he caught aiding those involved in smuggling of mealie meal. A video emerged where Kamanga was seen castigating some officers who were aiding…...
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Zesco substation catches fire in Lsk’s Northmead
ZESCO’s bulk substation situated in Northmead area caught fire in the early hours of Thursday, affecting power supply to parts of Lusaka. Zesco confirmed the incident in a statement and disclosed that investigations had been launched to establish the cause of the inferno. Zesco director in charge of distribution and customer service Peter Chamfya said…...
DPP enters nolle in Kasanda’s case of obtaining money by false pretenses
THE Director of Public Prosecutions has entered a nolle prosequi in a matter in which Lusaka businessman Sedrick Kasanda is jointly charged with three others for obtaining over US$500,000 by false pretense. Kasanda was jointly charged with two businessmen Dominic Twinjika and Treasure Malandala as well as a mining company called Luwowoshi Mining Limited. Magistrate…...
Chipolopolo survives Congolese assault in anticlimax AFCON opener
Zambia has started its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a nervous 1-1 draw, in an otherwise anticlimax game against neighbours Congo DR yesterday evening. Avram Grant decided to go for a cautious approach, choosing solidity to keep things tight at the back with a 4-1-4-1 formation. The system appeared to unbalance the Chipolopolo though,…...
NAPSA penalty waiver is a huge relief to employers; bravo HH
WHILE President Hakainde Hichilema has faced some challenges in lowering the cost of living, it cannot be argued that he has scored significantly in other sectors. As we stated in our previous editorial comment, this president and his political party over-promised and gave citizens false hopes. However, it is also a fact that they have…...
Women’s hockey team leaves for Oman ahead of World Cup
THE women’s hockey team has secured two international friendly matches against Oman and Paraguay ahead of the Hockey’s 5 World Cup that kicks off on January 24. The Floyd Chomba coached side left the country for Oman yesterday. Zambia will play Oman on January 19 and wrap up preparations with a friendly against Paraguay on…...
