A reckless police command can get the ruling party voted out
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says he sees nothing wrong with the conduct of police officers in Kabwe who stormed a Catholic Bishop’s office to stop his meeting with former president Edgar Lungu. The Police boss says politicians in government may have apologised over the incident, but him as a police officer doesn’t think…...
Competing at Diamond League will help Muzala develop strong mentality – Matete
FORMER 400m hurdles world champion Samuel Matete believes that participating in the Diamond League will help Muzala Samukonga develop a strong mentality to compete against the best at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Samukonga qualified for the Olympics after finishing second at the Rabat/Marrakech Diamond League, where he clocked 44:54 seconds. In an interview with…...
We’re talking but people still do the opposite – HH
DESPITE us talking, people do the opposite; the line has been drawn, we must deliver, President Hakainde Hichilema told government officials yesterday. And President Hichilema says he now wants to know who benefited from the $1.2 billion loan for the construction of the Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway, considering that no road works were actually done. During…...
Witness testifies that former ZNS director escorted 23 Mukula trucks destined for China
A WITNESS has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that former ZNS director of operations Colonel Maliwa Muwanei was involved in escorting a consignment of 23 trucks laden with Mukula belonging to ACK General Trading, destined for China. Ferguson Kombe, an investigations officer, also told the court that former director of the forestry department, Ignatius Makumba,…...
UKA appoints Diffikoti as youth chairman
THE United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has appointed Thomas Sipalo, popularly known as Diffikoti, as its National Youth Chairman. In a Facebook post, Sipalo expressed gratitude to the alliance for the appointment and pledged to work tirelessly for the betterment of the country. “I am deeply grateful to the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) for appointing me…...
DPP enters nolle in KBF’s favour in money laundering case
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri has entered a nolle prosequi in favour of Zambia Must Prosper leader and lawyer, Kelvin Bwalya Fube, and his co-accused, Beauty Chama, in a case where they, along with three others, were charged with money laundering and failure to report a suspicious transaction. Fube was jointly charged with a…...
I didn’t see anything wrong with police interrupting Lungu, Bishop’s meeting – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says he sees nothing wrong with the way Kabwe police officers conducted themselves when they stormed a Catholic Bishop’s office to stop his meeting with former president Edgar Lungu. Last week, Police in Kabwe stormed the office of Bishop Clement Mulenga, interrupting his conversation with Lungu. While government apologised…...
Lungu will be summoned to come and explain his statement – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says former president Edgar Lungu is likely to be summoned so that he can substantiate his recent remarks. And Musamba says it’s the duty of the police to know Lungu’s whereabouts because the security accorded to him is insufficient. Recently, Lungu said 2026 may be too far before there…...
Chinese envoy bids farewell, praises Zambia’s transformation towards modernisation
OUTGOING Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui says since the new dawn government took office, the country’s transformation towards modernisation has gained speed, winning acclaim at home and abroad. And Du says Zambia is today, increasingly seen as a major player not just in Africa but on the world stage. Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema says…...
Time will come when we shall have party after party, Lubinda assures PF members
PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda says party members have been complaining to him that they miss having celebrations. He has, however, assured them that a time will come when they will have “party after party”. Speaking at the graduation party for Luapula PF Member of Parliament Chanda Katotobwe and his Kamfinsa counterpart Christopher Kang’ombe, which…...