Criminals abduct Kanyama pastor at his church
POLICE in Lusaka have disclosed that a pastor of Miracle Centre of Fire International Ministries was abducted by five suspected criminals after a female congregant asked him to meet her at the church premises. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale stated that the pastor, Owen Silozi, aged 39, was intercepted by four men at…...
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Exploring Nuclear Energy: Is Zambia Ready for Nuclear Power? – Part 2
Introduction Last week, we introduced the topic of nuclear energy and Zambia’s readiness to generate nuclear power. We noted the rise in interest by several African countries in nuclear energy, driven by the need to meet the demand of a rising population and changing climate. Just like many African countries, Zambia’s energy needs will keep […]
The ConCourt must learn from its mistakes, protect the integrity of the Judiciary: Part 1
On numerous occasions, our country has teetered on the brink of a constitutional crisis, only to be saved by the goodwill, patience, and tolerance of Zambian citizens. Ironically, much of the confusion we have witnessed in the political arena, especially regarding the interpretation of the Constitution, has been caused by the very institution meant to…...
Citizens should demonstrate on things that are justifiably reasonable – Govt
WE recognise and respect citizens’ rights to peacefully assemble and demonstrate, but they must do so on things that are justifiably reasonable and judicious, says Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa. Speaking to journalists in Chirundu, Saturday, Mweetwa said while the law allowed citizens to demonstrate, it didn’t mean they could wake up and protest about…...
Police arrest 55-yr-old man for faking abduction, hiding at a lodge with lover
A 55-YEAR-OLD man of Gwembe District in Southern Province, who had been reported missing, has been found with a woman at a named lodge in Kanyama compound, Lusaka. In a statement, Sunday, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Danny Mwale, said Farewell Moonga was alleged to have been abducted by unknown criminals who were demanding a…...
Ministry of Education, Lands are most complained about institutions – Public Protector
THE Office of the Public Protector has disclosed that the most complained about institutions are the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Lands and issues that border on the administration of the Constituency Development Fund. In an interview, Office of the Public Protector Public Relations Officer Riebeck Hazela said the institution had also received frequent…...
We never exported maize during my time as agriculture minister – Katambo
FORMER minister of agriculture Michael Katambo says government never exported any maize grain during his tenure. Responding to Finance Minister, Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, who recently said the prices of mealie meal started rising when PF exported maize, Katambo argued that government never sold maize during his reign as minister. “In my reign as Michael Katambo…...
MPs bemoan low funding of Smart Zambia
CHIPANGALI PF MP Andrew Lubusha has bemoaned the low funding of Smart Zambia Institute by government. Speaking while debating a Report on Cabinet Affairs on the Review of Operations and Management of Smart Zambia Institute on the floor of the House, Friday, Lubusha said Smart Zambia’s vision of spearheading the country’s digitalisation agenda could not…...
We’re working silently on cases flagged by FIC – ACC
ACC Director General Tom Shamakamba says the Commission started investigating cases highlighted in the 2023 FIC trends report last year. The Financial Intelligence Centre revealed that it analysed 15,696 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in 2023, out of which 923 intelligence reports worth K13.58 billion were disseminated to Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). The Centre said the…...