We discovered that case record involving Amos, Zindaba was missing after DEC’s inquiry – Witness
A SENIOR court clerk has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that she only discovered that the case record which former presidential spokesperson Amos Chanda is accused of stealing, was missing after DEC inquired about it. The witness was testifying in a matter in which Chanda is facing two counts of theft and destroying evidence. It…...
Work together to find accused, court tells Kaizer’s arresting officer, sureties
KAIZER Zulu’s arresting officer has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that one of Kaizer’s sureties Munir Zulu has proven to be hostile in the process of finding the accused. But Munir has told the court that on the day he was arrested for contempt of court, he only asked the arresting officer how he, who…...
We have to win against Japan, no matter how tough they are – Belemu
WOMEN’S national team defender Magret Belemu says the encouragement by President Hakainde Hichilema has boosted the team’s morale ahead of Saturday’s opening game against Japan at the World Cup in New Zealand. And Belemu says the Copper Queens are not intimidated by the big teams at the World Cup as they believe in their abilities…...
Chipolopolo returns with Cosafa Cup trophy
CHIPOLOPOLO arrived home to a thunderous welcome at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport after successfully defending the Cosafa Cup title in Durban, South Africa. Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu led government and FAZ officials in receiving the team that touched down at the airport at exactly 12:45 hrs. Chipolopolo successfully defended the 2023 Hollywood Bets Cosafa…...
Jay Jay to move motion for reintroduction of religious ministry
PETAUKE Central Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda says he will today move a private members’ motion in order to urge government to reintroduce the ministry of national guidance and religious affairs. In an interview, Tuesday, Banda said the research he has conducted has shown that the country has lost its Christian values…....
Imenda vows to continue inspecting CDF projects
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda has vowed to continue inspecting CDF projects, saying he wants to ensure that the good works of his government and the party are well implemented. Imenda further argues that he is not using government but party resources to undertake the task. Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) on Monday called on Imenda…...
Removing vendors is necessary, but cruel methods always backfire
“What is going on Mr Gary Nkombo? What have we done to you? Can’t you have pity for us the orphans, for widows like us? Don’t do this to us and please have mercy on us. If you wanted us to leave the streets, you should have given us a notice. How can you chase…...
Govt calls for investments in oil pipeline
MINISTER of Finance and National Planning Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane has called for investments in an oil pipeline, saying the TAZAMA pipeline is proving not to be enough. Meanwhile, Dr Musokotwane has been nominated for the prestigious Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Best of Africa Outstanding Minister Award. Speaking yesterday at a Foreign Investment Network (FIN) Forbes…...
Court revokes Chilangwa’s bond, denies him bail
THE Kawambwa Magistrates’ Court has revoked Kawambwa PF member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa’s police bond on grounds that his reason for absconding court sessions was not convincing enough. Magistrate Martin Namushi has also refused to grant Chilangwa bail on grounds that he breached the police bond conditions and further discharged his two sureties, Daniel Mulenga…...
Some Zambian companies are linked to terrorist organisations in Middle East, reveals FIC
THE Financial Intelligence Centre 2022 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Trends Report has revealed that some companies incorporated within Zambia were linked to terrorist organisations in the Middle East. In the report, the Centre stated that there was a sharp increase of reports related to suspected terrorism which was attributed to the timely identification of…...
