Some overzealous police officers forget their duty to protect life, property – Govt
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary Josephs Akafumba has expressed concern that despite the Zambia Police Service being mandated to protect life and property, some “overzealous” officers neglect this duty and instead abuse the power entrusted to them. And Police Public Complaints Commission Chairperson Zunga Siakalima says the commission is working towards enhancing police…...
Law firm seeks court’s permission to sue KCM
A LUSAKA-based law firm, Kaumbu Mwondela Legal Practitioners, has asked the Lusaka High Court to grant it leave to commence a suit against Konkola Copper Mine (KCM). In an affidavit in support of summons for an order for leave to commence action against KCM, a company in liquidation, the law firm stated that it was…...
Nakonde border upgrade will reduce risk of truck drivers getting STIs – SADC Drivers
THE SADC Truck Drivers Association of Zambia says the upgrading of the Nakonde One-Stop-Border-Post will help reduce the rate of communicable diseases such as STIs including HIV/AIDS, among drivers due to faster clearing processes. Association Secretary General Jackson Banda says drivers are usually entertained by prostitutes at all the borders and engage in a lot…...
LCC nabs 50 riotous vendors
THE Lusaka City Council, in collaboration with the State Police, has apprehended 50 individuals for riotous behaviour directed at council police officers in the Central Business District. A video has gone viral in which some street vendors and youths can be seen throwing stones and other items at officers while the prohibition of street vending…...
Juvenile in court for having sexual intercourse against order of nature
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly having carnal knowledge of another minor aged 10, against the order of nature. The boy is facing one count of unnatural offences Contrary to Section 155(a) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence allege that…...
Invest in solar, use gas to cook, Zesco urges Zambians
ZESCO Managing Director Victor Mapani says there is need for Zambians to have a mindset change and begin to invest in alternative sources of energy such as solar for their lighting or entertainment at household level. And Mapani says load shedding will continue up to December 2024. Meanwhile, Mapani says Zesco has not instituted selective…...
Some State-owned companies are making losses due to legacy debt – IDC
INDUSTRIAL Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer Cornwell Muleya says it gives a bad perception of the IDC in people’s eyes that some of its subsidiary companies are incurring losses, attributing these losses to the legacy debt that most entities are facing. And Muleya says as the IDC Board Chair, President Hakainde Hichilema does find…...
Govt secures $3bn debt restructuring, as PF critics downplay feat
PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela says it will be premature for Zambians to celebrate the agreement to restructure the country’s over $3 billion Eurobond debt until they see the results in the 2025 national budget. But President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for their patience throughout the negotiations, saying the country can now…...
Jean only reminded HH about his unfulfilled promises – Chisanga
LUKASHYA PF member of parliament George Chisanga says there was nothing wrong with Mambilima member of parliament Jean Chisenga calling President Hakainde Hichilema a liar because she was merely reminding him of the promises which had not been fulfilled. And Chisanga says the PF members genuinely love President Hichilema. Speaking at a media briefing, Friday,…...
ZAMMSA receives 4th consignment of 7,050 health centre kits
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) says it has received the fourth consignment of 7,050 Health Centre Kits, bringing the cumulative total to 28,200 kits received since August 2023. ZAMMSA says the consistent supply of Health Centre Kits has led to an increase in the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies at…...