ACC nabs Kalomo District Council director for corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Chirundu has arrested Mathews Mashapi, Director of Works at Kalomo District Council for corruption involving £41,350 and a Toyota Hilux. In a statement, Saturday, ACC Head of Corporate Communication Timothy Moono stated that Mashapi allegedly received a Toyota Hilux as a reward in order to facilitate payment of £41,350 to…...
Miner dies after rock fall accident at Kansanshi
AN employee of Kansanshi Mining’s contractor, Reliant Drilling, has died after a rock fall incident which occurred on Thursday at the mining company’s underground dewatering decline portal. According to a statement issued by Kansanshi Mining’s Corporate Affairs Department, Saturday, Stephen Musukwa was evacuated to South Africa for treatment, where he died from his injuries. “On…...
Kitwe couple found dead
A COUPLE of Kitwe’s Buchi township has been found dead inside their house in a suspected murder and suicide case. Abigail Malama, 27, is suspected to have been murdered by her husband, Kizito Bright, aged 29 who also took his life. A check at the scene found bodies of the two lying on the floor…...
KCM owes Zesco $500m, reveals Mapani
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani has revealed that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) owes the utility company $500 million. And Mapani says there are no risks of the country experiencing load shedding because Zesco has put in place some mitigation measures like the importation of power from Mozambique. Meanwhile, Mapani says Zesco would be forced to…...
Daka makes EA Sports Team of the Week
PATSON Daka’s performances in the Chipolopolo’s World Cup qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville and Niger have earned him a place in the EA Sports Team of the week. EA Sports is a division of Electronic Arts that develops and publishes sports video games such as FIFA 24. Daka scored three goals over the course of the…...
Our soldiers, police officers are killing more civilians than actual enemy forces
THE shooting of a 15-year-old boy of Kankoyo township at the hands of Zambia National Service officers during an operation in Mufulira District makes sad reading. It is difficult to understand how a group of trained military personnel can open fire on defenceless civilians. The incident in Kankoyo needs to be condemned in the strongest…...
Lungowe, Mubanga replace injured Copper Queens stars
ZISD Women’s striker Namasiku Lungowe and Charity Mubanga of Zesco Ndola Girls have been called up to the Copper Queens squad, replacing the injured duo of Sara Jere and Eneless Phiri. On Wednesday, assistant coach Florence Mwila revealed that Jere and Phiri would be unable to make camp due to injuries. The women’s national team…...
Cheap ZNS mealie meal has negatively impacted us – MAZ
THE Millers Association of Zambia (MAZ) says government’s cheap mealie meal intervention, through the Zambia National Service (ZNS) and the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS), has negatively impacted commercial millers. In an interview, Thursday, MAZ president Andrew Chintala lamented that ZNS and ZCS were accessing cheaper maize than the commercial millers. “First of all, I think we…...
Verbatim: Mukula smuggling trial – Given Lubinda, others Vs News Diggers (PART 14)
Cross examination continues… Nchito SC: What about the Murena, or is it Mulena Apartments did you declare those? Lubinda: I did my lady Nchito SC: Just refresh my memory, how many properties did you say you bought in Kingsland? Lubinda: Two Nchito SC: Sorry? Lubinda: Two. Nchito SC: You bought two properties? Lubinda: Yes. Nchito…...
TIZ honours Gilbert Phiri for his contribution to corruption fight
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) has awarded Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Gilbert Phiri for being the most influential local Anti-Corruption actor. TIZ has also posthumously awarded former Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Anna Maj Hultgard for being the most Influential international Anti-Corruption actor in 2023. During the first ever Anti-Corruption Awards Gala to recognise the contributions…...
