Police summon Binwell
POLICE in Kitwe have summoned Nkana Independent Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu to appear before its Anti-Robbery police station for questioning today. But Mpundu says the charge which police are investigating him for is a bogus one aimed at persecuting him. In May this year, police in Kitwe recorded a warn and caution statement from…...
It’s problematic for us when prophets falsely prophesy election winners – ECZ
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia Vice Chairperson Ally Simwinga says it’s problematic for the commission when men of God prophesy the winner of an election before official results are announced. And Simwinga says although there’s no perfect electoral process, the commission aims for optimum improvement. Meanwhile, Simwinga says the commission has 68 registered political parties but…...
Lubinda and Nakacinda’s pot bellies are big because of my PF monthly contributions – Miles
MATERO PF member of parliament Miles Sampa says he didn’t commit any crime by going to the party secretariat to issue a press statement so he is not afraid of being reported to the police. And Sampa says acting PF president Given Lubinda and his “illegally” appointed secretary general Rapheal Nakacinda’s pot bellies are big…...
Journalists bag MISA awards
SEVERAL journalists on Friday bagged more than 20 awards during MISA Zambia’s 21st Platinum and Golden Media Awards for their outstanding contributions to journalism. Radio Icengelo journalist Kennedy Mbewe scooped three prizes that night, one in the radio category for best reporting, climate change, and another for his story on water and sanitation. Other journalists…...
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…...
