Hosting Democracy summit a sign of our commitment to rule of law – Hamasaka
State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says the country’s selection to host the African region at the 2nd Summit for Democracy shows its strong commitment to democratic principles and respect for the rule of law. In a statement, Tuesday, Hamasaka said the summit, which will be held under the theme: “Free, fair and transparent…...
Kaziya cries foul after being kicked out of ZFE
FORMER Ministry of Labour permanent secretary Chanda Kaziya has accused Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) Executive Director Harrington Chibanda of terminating his company’s membership from the federation just because he served in the PF government. But Chibanda says ZFE disassociated from Kaziya’s company because he was being investigated by the Anti-Corruption Commission. In an interview,…...
PF threatens to protest ahead of Democratic Summit, Kamala‘s visit
LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile says some MPs have a desire to protest ahead of the Democracy Summit if government does not address matters relating to LGBTQ and the country’s stance on Russia. And PF Chairperson for Information and Publicity Raphael Nakacinda says the party, working with other stakeholders like the church,…...
HH had no meeting with judicial officers in December 2021, Witness tells court
AN Arresting Officer has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that according to the December 2021 Presidential diary, President Hakainde Hichilema had no appointment with judicial officers. Innocent Makukwani, who is also a detective and Chief Inspector, has narrated to the court how he was assigned to investigate a case of Defamation of the President involving…...
HH isn’t protecting us, he knows his ministers’ characters – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says it is illogical to condemn President Hakainde Hichilema for speaking in support of his minister because he knows their history and what they stand for. And Milupi says he is willing to step down as minister should there be any truth to APNAC Secretary General Munir…...
We’ll recruit even those that insulted, beat us – Liswaniso
UPND national youth chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso says the party will recruit even those that beat and insulted its members. Receiving former NDC faction secretary general Charles Kabwita on the Copperbelt, Sunday, Liswaniso said the party would this year conduct a mass recruitment of new members in order to grow the numbers. “As a party, we…...
AFCON is a short term goal, my target is World Cup – Grant
AVRAM Grant says AFCON qualification is his short-term objective but his eyes are set on Zambia’s first appearance at the men’s World Cup. The Chipolopolo gaffer has taken his team one step closer to AFCON qualification after beating Lesotho over two legs to put Zambia top of Group H with nine points. The Chipolopolo are…...
U23 players lament Egypt defeat
ZAMBIA Under-23 defender Miguel Chaiwa says the team is disappointed after failing to qualify for the Morocco 2023 AFCON tournament following Sunday’s elimination at the hands of Egypt. The Osward Mutapa-coached side’s attempt to recover from a 2-0 first-leg away defeat in Cairo failed on Sunday when they were held to a scoreless home draw…...
Police pick Munir, as he says “HH’s comment didn’t make me feel protected”
POLICE in Lusaka yesterday picked APNAC secretary general Munir Zulu and held him at their Longacres station, wanting him to produce evidence of his allegations against two Cabinet Ministers. And Zulu has written to the Anti-Corruption Commission informing them that he will not honour their request for a meeting, further stating that he has asked…...
Angry mob attempts to demolish confessed killer’s house
An angry mob of Lusaka’s Garden Compound yesterday attempted to demolish a house where Nalukui Akafekwa, the suspect who confessed to killing a 10-year-old boy who was abducted and found dead in Lusaka’s Emmasdale area, lives. A viral 40 seconds video shows a group of people causing commotion outside the house in an apparent attempt…...
