ERB increases petrol pump price, maintains diesel
THE Energy Regulation Board has adjusted upwards the price of petrol by K1. 30 per litre. Announcing fuel prices for the month of March, Tuesday, ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said the pump prices of diesel and Kerosene have, however, been maintained. “The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted the pump price of petrol upwards…...
He is not your father
The role of a father in an African home is typically one that is synonymous with firm leadership, absolute authority and the source of all truth. In the experience of many, there is a stark dichotomy between the aforementioned strong patriarchal qualities and the equally important provision of tender care, spiritual guidance and emotional support. […]
3 deny conspiring to defraud government
A COORDINATOR at the National Authorising Office to the European Development Fund, Chasiya Kazembe and two others have appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates Court and pleaded not guilty to seven counts of conspiring to defraud the government and abuse of authority of office among other charges. Kazembe is jointly charged with Lusaka Lawyer Bwalya Chiti…...
High Court grants Sampa leave to commence contempt proceedings against 4 PF senior party officials
THE Lusaka High Court has granted PF presidential aspirant Miles Sampa an ex-parte leave to commerce contempt of court proceedings against four senior party officials for allegedly disregarding an injunction not to hold themselves out of their positions. The four senior officials include; party vice president Given Lubinda, Deputy Secretary General Nickson Chilangwa, Information and…...
We’re not a puppet govt – Mulenga
MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga says the UPND government is not a puppet of the West as purported by its critics. Asked on Muvi TVs Special Interview if UPND was a puppet government as alleged by the opposition, Mulenga wondered why a puppet administration could be doing so much to serve the…...
There’s no record showing number of street kids in the country – Minister
MINISTER of Community Development and Social Services Doreen Mwamba says there are no estimated figures showing the number of children living on the streets since 2006. She says the last survey conducted in 2006 showed that there were 13,500 street kids at the time. Mwamba revealed this in the National Assembly when responding to PF Mkaika MP…...
Lungu’s residence experienced power cuts at the time of breaking-in – witness
A POLICE officer assigned to guide the residence of former president Edgar Lungu has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that there was a power cut at the time the break-in happened. Sergeant Mayondi Dala testified that the residence experienced power cuts twice around 01:00 hours, the time he suspects the alleged theft took place. The…...
U20 women’s handball team humiliates senior squad
THE-Zambia Under-20 Women’s Handball Team was at the weekend crowned champions of the 2022-2023 Champions of Champions event after thumping the senior Women’s National Team 42-22 in the finals. The Champions of Champions is a competition of national teams at various levels aimed at assessing players ahead of international competitions. The U20 humiliated their seniors…...
OQBP to stage boxing tourney during Kuomboka Ceremony
ORIENTAL Quarries Boxing Promotions (OQBP) has unveiled a K312,350 budget to successfully stage an international boxing tournament during the Kuomboka Ceremony. Six bouts have been lined up for the tournament, five of which are international fights that will be led by entertaining boxer Davy Mwale. Speaking during a media briefing, Monday, OQBP Director Promotions Christopher…...
Govt won’t allow illegal mining – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government will never allow illegal mining from anyone including its officials. Last week Thursday, President Hakainde Hichilema terminated the contract for Luapula Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Roy Mwansa and District Commissioners for Nchelenge and Mwansabombwe. President Hichilema also terminated contracts for three other District Commissioners for Chifunabuli,…...
