Activist asks ConCourt to clarify “the order of nature” in sexual practices
A GOVERNANCE activist and a Civil Society Organisation have petitioned the State in the Constitutional Court to clarify the expression “the order of nature” with regards to sexual activities. Isaac Mwanza and the Zambia Civil Liberties Union (ZCLU), who have cited the Attorney General as the respondent, want a declaration that the expression “the order…...
Lungu came to power with only a RAV4 and less than K3m, he lied to Voice of America
OUR former president, Mr Edgar Lungu is continuing on his path of self-cleansing, pouring his lamentations to international media and demonising the UPND government. In his latest endeavour, Mr Lungu was telling the Voice of America listeners that the Zambian government is trying to grab legitimately owned property from his children and wife. In his…...
Let Lungu campaign then people will make a decision – Oasis Forum
THE Oasis Forum has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to allow Edgar Lungu to hold rallies so that people can hear him out and decide whether to reelect him. The Forum has observed the heightened political tension in the country and is further calling for a national dialogue among political leaders. The Oasis Forum further expressed…...
Govt has focused on lawsuits instead of bettering people’s lives – Fr Mukosa
CATHOLIC priest Fr Chewe Mukosa says the UPND government has concentrated on lawsuits and blame games, instead of focusing on initiatives that can enrich citizens. On Friday, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) revealed that the cost of living for May 2024 increased by K352.87. In an interview, Saturday, Fr Mukosa said government had…...
FIC’s K61bn revelation calls for strengthening of Beneficial Ownership Regime – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia has expressed concern over the country’s loss of K61 billion due to illicit financial transfers abroad, as revealed by the Financial Intelligence Centre. The organisation is urging law enforcement agencies to proactively investigate these transactions and bring all culprits to book. FIC revealed that in the first quarter of 2024, it observed…...
Milupi wonders where Lungu is getting money to finance opposition
INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has wondered how Edgar Lungu is financing the opposition. The former president is leading both the United Kwacha Alliance and a faction of the Patriotic Front. Commenting on Lungu’s political activities in an interview, Monday, Milupi said government would investigate the source of his money. “The thing I…...
Jay Jay named his abductors, govt is hiding what he said – Sikota
UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says contrary to what government would like citizens to believe, Petauke Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda named his abductors. And Sikota says his United Liberal Party plans to hold a rally despite police efforts to block political gatherings. In a media briefing, Monday, Sikota said government was trying to hide…...
Working from 08 to 17:00 hrs isn’t work but hanging around – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says sometimes when leaders meet on high level platforms, they focus on politics rather than the economy which sustains both politics and democracy. President Hichilema further says that reporting for work at 08:00 hours and knocking off at 17:00 hours is just hanging around, arguing that work means deliverables. Speaking on Friday…...
ZACA asks govt to lower price of ZNS mealie meal
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala has urged the government to further reduce the price of ZNS eagle mealie meal from K230 to K180. Meanwhile Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the government cannot reduce the price of ZNS mealie meal any further. In an interview, Monday, Sakala said government should cushion the impact…...
Levy Ngoma reports to police after being linked to Jay Jay’s abduction
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s political advisor Levy Ngoma has filed a complaint with the police after being linked to the recent abduction of Emmanuel Jay Banda. Ngoma has filed a complaint against Banda, Sakwiba Sikota, Saboi Imboela, Thomas Zgambo, and Sean Tembo. Over the weekend, Banda’s lawyer, Sikota, said his client told the police that State…...