There’re more projects coming up to support Zambia’s economy – Mopani
MOPANI Copper Mine Plc Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya says there are more projects coming up to support the country’s economy, among them cobalt mining in Northwestern Province. Speaking on the sidelines of the EU Zambia Business Forum in Kitwe, Sakanya said the Ministry of Mines was mapping the country to bring these projects onboard…....
ECZ sets July 12 for 9 ward by-elections
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set July 12, 2024, as the date for holding nine ward by-elections. In a statement, ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga explained that the nine ward by-elections had arisen due to resignations and deaths. “Notice is hereby given to the general public that the Electoral Commission of Zambia…...
HH doesn’t have all the answers, he’s not a magician – Nevers
FORMER vice president Nevers Mumba says President Hakainde Hichilema doesn’t have answers to all the challenges which the country is facing because he is not a magician. And Dr Mumba says he only sings praises to God and to those whose vision is to rebuild Zambia. Meanwhile, Dr Mumba says he has opposed many presidents…...
Court discharges former ERB boss in bribery case
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has acquitted former Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Butler Sitali in a matter in which he was facing bribery charges. Sitali, a lawyer, was charged with two counts of corrupt practices with a public officer, charges he denied. It is alleged that Sitali on dates unknown but between…...
We don’t look at affiliations when investigating crimes – DEC
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says his statement that it is more expensive to send criminals to jail than to seize their properties does not contradict President Hakainde Hichilema’s guidance on combining asset recovery with imprisonment. And Banda says DEC will investigate any alleged criminal activities, regardless of affiliations or when they…...
Chiyeso contests forfeiture of her properties to the state
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Chiyeso, has appealed against the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, to order the forfeiture of two of her properties to the State on grounds that they are tainted property. Chiyeso has, through her lawyers from Messrs. Malisa and Partners Legal Practitioners, appealed to the…...
Lungu’s immunity must be stripped so that he’s treated according to his wishes – Nkombo
LOCAL Government Minister Gary Nkombo says former president Edgar Lungu is looking for relevance and attention. And Nkombo says “some of us have been wishing that president Lungu’s time has come for him to be stripped of his immunity so that he can be treated in the manner that he wishes to be treated”. Meanwhile,…...
I can’t see where I’ve broken the law to warrant imprisonment – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says he has not broken any law to warrant his imprisonment after President Hakainde Hichilema leaves office as alleged by Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) leader Edith Nawakwi. And Musamba says some sections of people who complain about police restrictions are just interested in the country going up…...
Police detain Munir and Changala for hate speech, seditious practices
POLICE have detained Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu and Civil Rights activist Brebner Changala for alleged offences of hate speech and seditious practices, respectively. And Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says it is irresponsible for Zulu to behave the way he has been behaving. Police on Monday morning apprehended…...
You’ll cut my finger if Lungu returns to State House – Mulusa
GOVERNMENT Chief Whip Stafford Mulusa says his finger must be cut off if former president Edgar Lungu ever returns to State House. And Mulusa says Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has so far presided over parliamentary business objectively. Speaking when he featured on Phoenix FM’s Let the People Talk programme, Friday, Mulusa said…...