Court allows Lsk teenager accused of killing parents to undergo mental check-up
THE Lusaka High Court has allowed 19-year-old Bushimbwa Mwalacheya of Salama Park, who is accused of killing his parents to undergo a medical check-up to determine his mental ability to stand trial. This follows an application from Mwalacheya’s lawyer Bornface Chiwala. Mwalacheya is facing two counts of murder contrary to section 200 of the penal…...
Bribe Payers Index inaccurate, the public has been appreciating us – Police
THE Zambia Police Service says the 2022 Zambia Bribe Payers Index (ZBPI) Survey Report which ranked it top in bribery is inaccurate, arguing that the service has actually been receiving good reviews from the public. And Police say the statistics always catch them by surprise as they are neither engaged during the process nor have…...
Lungu wants to make sure PF bounces back – Bowman
PF central committee member Bowman Lusambo says former president Edgar Lungu wants to ensure the former ruling party bounces back into office. And Lusambo says he is disappointed in PF aspiring presidential candidate Miles Sampa because of the way he has treated Lungu and other party officials who gave him a second chance. But UPND…...
We’ve already found money for Mopani – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that government has found the money to revive Mopani Copper Mines. President Hichilema has commissioned Mimbula Copper Mine in Chingola with a call to prioritize local participation in the supply of goods and services to the mine. Addressing Chingola residents, Tuesday, President Hichilema said government was working tirelessly to unlock…...
HH warns Lungu: “Nga aletumpa chalamubipila nombaline”
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has warned his predecessor Edgar Lungu that it will soon get bad for him if he continues “ukutumpa”. And President Hichilema says people can forgive but it was wise to never forget because history, especially recent events, are important. Addressing Luanshya residents, Wednesday, President Hichilema insisted that it was stupid for Lungu…...
We’ve observed bottlenecks in PPP Act which need repealing – Infrastructure Ministry
THE Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Development says it has observed some bottleneck areas in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Act which need repealing. And Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says government is rehabilitating the Chinsali-Nakonde road, and works are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023. Meanwhile, Tanzania’s…...
Leaders should avoid vulgar language, it escalates matters – Fr Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says leaders should not use vulgar language against one another as it tends to escalate matters beyond control. In an interview, Wednesday, Fr Chikoya said President Hakainde Hichilema and former president Edgar Lungu cannot be forced to be friends, but emphasised the need for them…...
Lubinda and I are holding PF positions legally, Chilangwa tells court
NICKSON Chilangwa has told the Lusaka High Court that he and Given Lubinda are legally holding their positions as acting secretary general and acting president of PF, respectively. Chilangwa has told the court that the party acted within its powers when it suspended Miles Sampa as a member of the central committee. He further submits…...
Ending loadshedding is a tired lie Zesco uses to increase tariffs
ZESCO Limited Head of Business Development Patrick Kapepe says the power utility will have difficulties fighting load shedding if electricity tariffs are not increased. Speaking during a public hearing on Zesco’s application to the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to have electricity tariffs hiked once more, Kapepe said not increasing the tariffs will attract a number…...
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