HH is right, our youths like TikTok, complaining and being spoon-fed
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he is concerned that citizens are spending too much time on a social media app called TikTok and arguing even where it is not necessary. The Head of State says this is unfortunate and retrogressive, which is why, he says, he has been trying to engage other elected leaders within his…...
ZPPA suspends 2 firms over false NAPSA compliance certificates
THE Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) says it has suspended two firms from participating in public procurement for one year for submitting false NAPSA compliance certificates. In a statement, Monday, ZPPA Principal Public Relations Officer Inutu Mushambatwa identified the two firms as Build At Home Investment Limited and Roofconnect Contractors and General Suppliers Zambia Limited…....
Govt reduces interest rates on students’ loans by 5%
GOVERNMENT has reduced interest rates on student loans from 15 percent to 10 percent, effective January 1, 2024. Earlier this year, the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) said it had sent a proposal to the Ministry of Education for a downward adjustment of interest rates on student loans from 15 percent to 10…...
Opposition are inviting arrests by deliberately offending the law – Nzovu
NANGOMA UPND member of parliament Collins Nzovu says there is need for the country to have a good political atmosphere in order to attract investments. And Nzovu says opposition members are inviting arrests by deliberately offending the law. Several opposition leaders have in the recent past been arrested or warned and cautioned for various offences…...
Murder accused couple committed to High Court
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed a couple accused of murdering their 14-year-old maid in August this year to the Lusaka High Court for trial. Majory Chanda, 30, is jointly charged with her husband Smart Mumba, 36, with one count of murder. Chanda, a physician and Mumba, a lecturer, are alleged to have between August…...
Miles can take PF name, what’s important is membership – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says Miles Sampa can take the Patriotic Front name because it is not as important as the membership. Asked in an interview whether the party should not first address the current internal wrangles before uniting with other political parties ahead of the 2026 general elections, Phiri said that…...
State awards K450,000 compensation to Tayali
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has agreed to compensate Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali K450,000 as final settlement in the case in which the latter is seeking damages for assault. According to a consent judgement signed by both parties, Kabesha has also agreed to pay Tayali costs in the sum of K80,000. “By the consent…...
Police nab Zambia Correctional Service officer for murder
POLICE in Mumbwa have arrested a 29-year-old Zambia Correctional Service officer stationed at Kitumba Correctional Farm for the alleged murder of a 42-year-old bricklayer. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga narrated that the suspect, Clifford Mubili, had sent the deceased, Richard Silwamba, to buy food for him, but when he delayed, the suspect…...
Mwiimbu is failing in his duties as home affairs minister – Kampyongo
FORMER home affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo says his successor, Jack Mwiimbu, is failing in his duties, which is why the defence is doing the work of police officers. And Kampyongo says government should address the killings of innocent citizens by those mandated to preserve lives. Speaking in the National Assembly, Friday, Mwiimbu said he could…...
Verbatim: Mukula smuggling trial – Given Lubinda, others Vs News Diggers (PART 16)
Mutale SC: Mr Lubinda, you heard State Counsel (Nchito’s) question when he indicated that there was a need to overrule abuse of office by yourself in your acquisition of the Mahopo land. Can you explain to this court how that land was acquired by you, whether in fact it was abuse of your position as…...
