DSTV practicing monopoly of business – ZACA

THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says MultiChoice Zambia’s frequent price hikes do not make sense and they are unhealthy. In a statement, Wednesday, MultiChoice announced upward adjustment prices on its DStv and Gotv packages ranging from K5 to K20, effective August 1st, 2023. “MultiChoice implements price adjustments on some of their DStv and GOtv packages…....
Court wonders how entire state machinery can fail to locate Kaizer

FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu’s arresting officer has informed the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that a joint operation has been instituted in order to apprehend the accused and his surety Lumezi independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu. Lusaka magistrate Silvia Munyinya has, however, wondered how the entire state machinery can fail to locate…...
Police must reflect on their mandate – Kasonde

CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says there’s need for the police to demonstrate a shift from force to a more community-oriented service that can be trusted by Zambians. Commenting on complaints from PF members that police brutality is rife and that they are being arrested without police issuing call outs, Kasonde urged the…...
Report HH to ACC if you have evidence he’s corrupt – Govt

ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote has asked those with evidence that President Hakainde Hichilema is corrupt to report him to the Anti-Corruption Commission. At a media briefing, Wednesday, Chikote said President Hichilema was allergic to corruption. “I’ve read in certain quarters where some people are claiming to say, ‘no, even His Excellency the President…...
Tasila, her siblings shouldn’t expect royal treatment from LEAs – Lifuka

GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says former president Edgar Lungu’s family should not assume that the people of Zambia owe their father any favours for doing what was expected of him when he conceded defeat. On Tuesday Lungu’s daughter Tasila broke down as she addressed the press on what she termed as the demonisation of her…...
Water permits can now be gotten in 2.5 months – Mposha

WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha says the ministry has removed bottlenecks in the process of licensing for water permits. Speaking during a media briefing, Wednesday, Mposha said the licensing period had been shortened to two and a half months, from six months. “I think this is one issue, you’ve heard the President emphasising…...
Crying won’t help, the law must apply – Nalumango

Vice-President Mutale Nalumango has advised those accused of committing financial crimes to avoid crying out on social media and just let the law take its course. Speaking in the National Assembly, Wednesday, Vice-President Nalumango said 68 people had been arrested in 55 corruption cases between August 2021 and August 2022. “There were 68 people arrested…...
ICT sector will grow by 40% this year – Mutati

MINISTER of Science and Technology Felix Mutati says the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will grow by over 40 percent this year. Speaking during the awarding of data and network licenses to three international entities, Wednesday, Mutati said ICT would be the fastest growing sector in the country, adding that Zambia remained the most…...
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LEAs nab Chilundika over sugilite

LAW Enforcement Agencies have pounced on Derricky Chilundika shortly after President Hakainde Hichilema dismissed him from his position as Luapula Province Minister. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale has disclosed that Chilundika has been arrested for allegedly mining 23 tonnes of Sugilite Mineral Ore in Chembe District without a Licence. He says the suspect,…...