I’m happy my critics now see that I’m better than HH – Lungu
FORMER president Edgar Lungu says he is happy that some of his critics like Kenyan Professor of Law Patrick Lumumba are now realising that he did a lot to promote and safeguard democracy in Zambia. In a statement, Tuesday, Lungu said he agreed with Prof Lumumba’s description of President Hakainde Hichilema being a dictator. “Fellow…...
We never went to interrupt Nakacinda at Breeze FM – Police
POLICE say their presence at Breeze FM as PF faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda was featuring on a programme on Sunday was not meant to disrupt, arguing that officers were merely conducting a routine patrol. In a short video clip, Kasenengwa PF member of parliament Philemon Twasa was seen exchanging words with a police officer…...
Kavindele wonders whether Lungu is admitting that he rigged his way into presidency
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindile has wondered whether Edgar Lungu’s suggestions that President Hakainde Hichilema can only win the 2026 polls through rigging are an indication that he himself cheated his way into the presidency. On Sunday, Lungu said President Hichilema could only win 2026 through rigging. “Yesterday (Saturday) when I had a chance to speak…...
Mtolo explains extent of food deficit
AGRICULTURE Minister Mtolo Phiri has disclosed that the country has recorded a total net deficit of 2,137,183 metric tonnes of maize equivalent. Presenting a ministerial statement in the National Assembly on the crop forecast survey for the 2023/4 farming season, Tuesday, Mtolo stated that the severe drought had negatively impacted crop production for the period…...
Court revokes bench warrant against Lusambo, wife
LUSAKA Magistrate Faides Hamaundu has discharged the warrant of arrest she issued against Bowman Lusambo and his wife, Nancy, in a matter where they are charged with possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime. Lusambo and his wife are charged with 10 counts of corrupt acquisition of public property, possession of property suspected…...
Court dismisses Munir’s application to discharge “duplicated” charges
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has dismissed Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu’s application to consolidate some charges against him in a matter in which he is facing three counts of seditious practices on account of duplicity. In count one, particulars of the offence allege that Zulu, on a date unknown but between the May…...
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13 health care providers lose NHIMA accreditation
THE National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) has terminated contracts of accreditation to 13 private health care providers. In a statement, Tuesday, NHIMA Head Public Relations Kings Sacika said the Authority was mandated to suspend or revoke accreditation of health care providers if they weren’t adhering to the terms and conditions of the contractual agreement…....
Pope elevates Ndola diocese to Archdiocese
POPE Francis has elevated Ndola to the status of Archdiocese with Bishop Benjamin Phiri becoming its first Archbishop. In a notice to all Catholic faithfuls, Tuesday, the Apostolic Nunciature in Zambia disclosed that Pope Francis had placed the dioceses of Kabwe and Solwezi under the new Archdiocese of Ndola. “The Holy Father, Pope Francis has…...
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