We’ve enough laws to handle hate speech – Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says there are enough laws which can handle hate speech, cautioning that making any decisions from a point of high emotions can make things worse. On Wednesday, President Hichilema said Cabinet had agreed to stiffen laws against hate speech. Commenting on this in an…...
Zambia needs 10m new jobs by 2050 to keep employment rates from declining – World Bank
THE World Bank says based on Zambia’s population growth, the country needs to create over 10 million new jobs by 2050 to keep its employment rates from declining. Speaking during the launch of “Zambia Country Economic Memorandum”, World Bank Country Director for Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe Nathan Belete said the growth paradigm needed to…...
We allowed UPND to speak when they were in opposition – Kampamba
FORMER minister of higher education Professor Nkandu Luo says the current trend of keeping suspects for more than 48 hours in detention on bailable offences is unprecedented. Meanwhile, Kalulushi PF member of parliament Mulenga Kampamba says her party allowed UPND officials to speak when they were still in the opposition so they must extend the…...
ZCSA destroys non-compliant packaged water, beer, fertilizer
THE Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) says it has disposed of non-compliant packaged water, fruit-flavoured drinks, fertilizer, clear beer and mealie meal in Lusaka, valued at more than K20,000. ZCSA has urged consumers to refrain from consuming beverages and food products whose source is unknown or questionable. In a statement, Thursday, ZCSA Public Relations Officer…...
Court sets judgement date in Lusambo’s case
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set August 22, 2024, as the date for judgement in a matter where Bowman Lusambo is facing three counts of attempting to interfere with witnesses. This was after Lusambo closed his defence on Thursday, as the witness who was supposed to testify in his defence was not present in court…....
Court grants Mfuwe MP K150,000 bail
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has granted Mfuwe PF MP Maureen Mabonga K150,000 bail in her own recognisance in a matter where she is charged with two counts of seditious practices. In count one, Mabonga is alleged to have on a date unknown but between May 25, 2024, and May 28, 2024, in Lusaka uttered seditious…...
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DEC nabs 2 Tanzanians for trafficking in Miraa
THE Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested two Tanzanian nationals for trafficking in 4.48 kilogrammes of fresh Khat/Miraa. In a statement, DEC assistant public relations officer Theresa Mawere said the two were arrested when a Tanzanian bus en route from Tanzania to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was intercepted at Ntoposhi Toll Gate in Mansa…...
World Environment Day: Accelerating Land Restoration for Drought Resilience in Zambia
The theme for this year’s World Environment Day, “Accelerating Land Restoration for Drought Resilience in Zambia,” is both timely and critical. The recent declaration of a national disaster by our Republican President underscores the severity of our environmental challenges, particularly in the face of drought. This declaration amplifies the urgency with which we must approach […]
Arrest and prosecute all those promoting tribal and civil strife regardless of political affiliation – Part One
I begin by giving a brief background on how certain countries got embroiled in tribal and civil strife leading to thousands and in some instances millions of killings and displacements. I also look at the causes behind such strife. There are always causes for every strife but only one igniting event is responsible for starting […]