State implores court to hear forfeiture case for Dalitso Lungu’s properties
THE State has urged the High Court’s Economic and Financial Crimes Court to dismiss an application by former president Edgar Lungu’s son, Dalitso, to set aside the DPP’s forfeiture proceedings on account of irregularities. Dalitso had asked the court to set aside for irregularities, a matter in which the DPP had asked the court to…...
I have a clear conscience, I hold no grudge – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says he has a clear conscience and holds no grudge against anyone who may have issued abusive words against him after he left office. Lungu said this after he was prayed for by Apostle Sunday Sinyangwe of Shalom Embassy Ministries in Lusaka’s Kanyama township where he had gone to observe the…...
Zambia will develop, it won’t remain the same – UPND
UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda says the country is going to develop infrastructure-wise owing to developmental measures the new dawn administration has put in place. PF Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda recently said the country was headed towards disaster under the UPND government. He said the UPND leadership had hoodwinked the public into believing that…...
Let’s desist from corrupt practices, appeals HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to desist from involving themselves in corrupt practices and other vices. And President Hichilema says his administration believes in the power of prayer and has urged citizens to continue to call upon God for wisdom and strength to develop the country. Meanwhile, Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) president…...
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Taskforce nabs 25 for robbery, mobile money fraud
A CYBER Security Task Force comprising officers from the Zambia Police Service, Drug Enforcement Commission and ZICTA has arrested 25 suspected criminals for theft and mobile money fraud. In a statement, Wednesday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale said the 25 suspects, who included three Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested during a three-day operation which…...
We’ve engaged in a meticulous process to recruit a new CEO – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has been functioning in the absence of a substantive Chief Electoral Officer because there’s someone in an acting position who is supported by a management team. The commission, however, says it has engaged in a meticulous process of recruiting a substantive Chief Electoral Officer. In August last…...
Masebo should also address the corruption at her Ministry – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says Health Minister Sylvia Masebo should not only bemoan the high levels of corruption in Zambia but should take a step further by addressing the scourge at her ministry. TI-Z has further challenged cabinet ministers to examine the accountability mechanisms in their ministries in order to ensure that any systemic weaknesses…...
Daka brace helps Chipolopolo defeat Uganda
THE Chipolopolo have concluded their October friendlies with a 3-0 mauling of Uganda at the Hamriya Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Patson Daka helped himself to a brace while Fashion Sakala added his name to the score sheet Zambia ran out riot on Tuesday. Zambia has not registered five consecutive victories against Uganda since…...
13 drivers enter for the Zambia International Rally
THIRTEEN drivers, including Africa Rally Championship (ARC) defending champion Leroy Gomes, have confirmed their participation in the 2023 International Rally set for this weekend. Gomes, who had initially withdrawn from the competition after a standoff with the Zambia Motor Sport Association (ZMSA), will lead fellow Zambian drivers Kyle Latife, Kleeven Gomes, and Michael Chulu among…...
