Mumba castigates M’membe, 4 others over “anti-Zambian” documentary on Zim polls
HEAD of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the recently held elections in Zimbabwe Dr Nevers Mumba has bemoaned what he terms act of desperation by some members of the opposition who are quoted in a Zimbabwean documentary which accuses President Hakainde Hichilema of toppling neighbouring governments on behalf of the West. The documentary…...
He didn’t inform Cabinet Office about his trip to Seoul, says Chushi as Lungu sues state
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda says former president Edgar Lungu was stopped from travelling to South Korea because he did not seek clearance from Cabinet Office. Meanwhile, Lungu has sought leave of the Lusaka High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against the state’s decision, saying there’s no procedure which requires him to seek clearance…...
DEC slaps Kasanda with aggravated robbery
A LAWYER representing Lusaka businessman Shadreck Kasanda has told News Diggers that his client has been slapped with another charge of aggravated robbery. Kasanda is jointly charged with five others who include Lusaka businessman Jim Belemu with a charge of Espionage in relation to the fake gold scam involving US$5.7 million at the Kenneth Kaunda…...
Shrinking democratic space for political opponents worrying – LAZ
LAW Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Lungisani Zulu says the association is worried about the shrinking space for political opponents and the heightened intolerance for divergent views being exhibited in the current dispensation. And Chapter One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says it’s concerning how the Public Order Act has been weaponised to prevent opposition…...
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Lungu drags govt to court for stopping him from travelling to South Korea
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has sought leave of the Lusaka High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against the state’s decision to stop him from traveling to South Korea. Lungu, who has cited the Attorney General as the respondent in the matter, is seeking an order of certiorari to quash the decision of the Director…...
Lungu should’ve been investigated if UPND is committed to corruption fight – Sangwa
UPND is not committed to fighting corruption, if they were, they would have started with Lungu, he is not immune to investigation, says John Sangwa And Sangwa says the challenges to democracy have always been caused by individuals elected to the office of President. Meanwhile, Sangwa says former president Edgar Lungu is eligible to contest…...
High Court upholds Kabanshi’s 2 year sentence
THE Lusaka High Court has upheld the two-year sentence that was slapped on former Minister of Community Development and Social Services Emerine Kabanshi by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in 2021. In May 2021, then Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Lameck Mwale convicted and sentenced Kabanshi to two years simple imprisonment in a matter in which she…...
Kasanda, others deny obtaining over $500,000 by false pretence
LUSAKA businessman Shadreck Kasanda has pleaded not guilty in a matter in which he is facing five counts of obtaining over US$500,000 by false pretence. Kasanda is jointly charged with two businessmen Dominic Twinjika and Treasure Malandala as well as Luwowoshi Mining Limited. The accused are charged with obtaining money by false pretence and money…...
Court dismisses M’membe’s complaint against IG
LUSAKA Magistrate Chrispin Hanpungani has dismissed the matter in which Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe lodged a complaint against Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba for alleged defamation of character. The case has been dismissed for want of prosecution following Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri’s refusal to grant the opposition leader permission to…...
