Mwiimbu warns critics against making “seditious” accusations over Jay Jay’s disappearance
MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has warned critics against making “seditious accusations” over Petauke independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda’s disappearance. Addressing the media, Sunday, Mwiimbu refuted some statements made by FDD leader Edith Nawakwi, Civil Rights activist Brebner Changala and others, which suggested that government was involved in Banda’s…...
Most govt contracts are being completed on time – AG
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says most government contracts are being completed within the stipulated time because ministries are now engaging contract managers. In an interview, Kabesha said his office was not receiving too many reports on some contracts taking more time than expected. “We have seen that every contract which is being done, there’s a…...
Court puts visually impaired man on his defence for assaulting wife
A VISUALLY impaired 57-year-old man has been found with a case to answer for allegedly assaulting his wife with a pounding stick. Lusaka Resident Magistrate Christopher Hampungani has since placed Daniel Mwitumwa on his defence. Mwitumwa, an agriculturist of C.V.R.L Balmoral in Lusaka, is charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on…...
Trade Kings launches Brothers Mocktails
TRADE Kings Group has announced the launch of Brothers Mocktails, a specially crafted ready-to-drink 330ml that is available in four flavours. Speaking during the launch, Thursday, Trade King’s Group Public Relations Manager Bridget Kambobe said BigTree Beverage had continued to provide unique consumer experience through brand, category, flavour, and packaging offerings. “BigTree Beverages announces the…...
If we don’t receive any rain by Jan, Kariba north bank will shutdown – Zesco
ENERGY Minister Peter Kapala says government will review the 12-hour load-shedding schedule in October and has reiterated that power outages will continue throughout this year. And Zesco Kariba North Bank Power Station (KNBPS) senior manager Cephas Museba says the power utility company will be forced to shut down KNBPS if the country doesn’t receive any…...
Police conduct can’t make us lose popularity, they’re not part of us – UPND
SPORTS Minister Elvis Nkandu says Police conduct cannot make UPND lose popularity. On Thursday, PF Lawyer Makebi Zulu said Police had contributed to the loss of President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND’s popularity. But commenting on this in an interview, Friday, Nkandu argued that the police would not make the UPND unpopular because there was…...
HH’s statement suggests he’s exerting influence on Judiciary – Mundubile
MPOROKOSO PF MP Brian Mundubile says government must prove through the courts that indeed money was stolen under PF, saying the only prevalent thing now is the victimisation of people in possession of suspected proceeds of crime. Meanwhile, Mundubile says the cost for the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway Project will now be higher than it would…...
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She used to seduce me by removing her Chitenge, Linda papa justifies defiling imbecile niece
THE ROLE of the clergy as stewards, chief protectors, and caregivers is of paramount importance, as they are entrusted with significant responsibilities, and their influence often deeply entrenches into the lives of their congregants. One of the most critical aspects of this role is the protection and care of the most vulnerable members of the…...
I can’t die without receiving dowry, says Lsk woman as she sues son-in-law of 22 years
EUNICE Njobvu, a 61-year-old resident of Lusaka’s Kanyama area, has dragged her son-in-law, John Banda, 46, to court for failing to pay dowry since 2002. But Banda has expressed surprise at his mother-in-law’s revelation that he was going to be charged K5,000 and five cows because, according to him, no such negotiation ever occurred. He…...