Pakistani national denies possessing proceeds of crime
A PAKISTANI national has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied being in possession of property reasonably suspected of being proceeds of crime. Wadhat Hussain faces charges of possession of property reasonably suspected to be proceeds of crime, as per Section 71 of the Forfeiture of Proceeds of Crime Act No. 19 of 2010…...
Zesco must be restructured to make it efficient in diversifying energy sources – Sensio
FORMER Kasenengwa MP Sensio Banda says government must restructure Zesco to make it more efficient in diversifying its energy sources. And Banda says Zesco must work with the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to provide people who work from markets with power generators on loan. In an interview, Banda said Zesco needed a community enterprise…...
High Court strikes off Judge Mulife from his ex-advocate’s libel case
The Lusaka High Court has granted an application of misjoinder for Justice Kenneth Mulife in a matter where he was sued for libel by former Judiciary research advocate Bright Kaluba. Kaluba alleges that Judge Mulife made defamatory remarks against him after he reported the High Court Judge to his superior for pre-writing judgments. As a…...
Lwandamina calm over Arrows’ league lead
ZESCO United Coach George Lwandamina says he’s not worried about the gap between his team and log leaders Red Arrows, as the league is still wide open. The nine-times champions are seven points behind leaders Arrows, who have 57 points as the league reaches its climax. Arrows have managed 17 wins, six draws and four…...
HH, Lungu salute Copper Queens
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema have his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, have led hundreds of soccer fans in saluting the Copper Queens for booking a slot at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after edging Morocco 2-0 at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. A brace from skipper Barbra Banda propelled the Copper Queens to back-to-back Olympic…...
Another daring Chinese criminal syndicate
WE love our Chinese brothers so much. Those who say without China, most of Africa would still be lagging far behind in terms of infrastructure development, are absolutely right. China has really been an all-weather friend of the continent. Much of the same can be said about Zambia. It would take less time to talk…...
Only insane people can think about bringing Lungu back – Govt
I DON’T expect a sane Zambian to bring back that particular person who used to give money to slay queens instead of the Copper Queens who are making us happy, says Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu, in reference to former president Edgar Lungu. Commenting on Lungu’s remarks, in which he was encouraging the Copper Queens not…...
Increased SRR one of the reasons why Investrust failed – Mukosa
Chinsali PF MP Kalalwe Mukosa says one of the reasons why Investrust Bank PLC has failed is because of the “reckless” upward adjustments of the Statutory Reserve Ratio (SRR) by the Bank of Zambia (BOZ). Last week, BOZ announced that it had taken possession of Investrust bank after revealing that the institution was insolvent. But…...
My farm is legitimate, my father hasn’t been involved in any serious offence – Tasila
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, has disputed the state’s allegations that her Sinda farm is from proceeds of crime, insisting that the claims are mere accusations with no substantial evidence. Tasila, who has insisted that her father, Lungu, assisted her in purchasing the property, has told the Lusaka High Court that the only development…...
Govt asks Lungu to help with Gulfstream sale
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says former president Edgar Lungu should focus on helping government with the sale of the Gulfstream, rather than commenting on matters that are clearly being addressed. Commenting on Lungu’s recent remarks that President Hakainde Hichilema should not mock Zambians over their favourite Nshima, Nkombo said the issue…...