Govt can’t allow people to get away with corruption – DPP
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri says government endeavours to ensure that no one gets away with perpetrating corruption, even though the country’s resources are constrained. And Transparency International Chairperson Francois Valerian has noted that money acquired through corrupt means is usually hidden behind legal entities. Meanwhile, Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) Chapter president Priscilla…...
Getting bond isn’t automatic when you’re arrested – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba says it is not automatic that when someone is arrested, they should get a police bond. Musamba was commenting on journalist Kasebamashila Kaseba, who has been detained at Kabwata Police since Friday. UPND member Mark Simuwe reported Kaseba to the police for criminal libel. “The bond is not automatic…....
Thieves rob Mtolo’s guest house
POLICE say five criminals armed with matchets and a cutter have stolen cash money amounting to K38,000 and property valued at K48,800 from Pine View Guest House in Chipata District. Pine View Guest House is owned by Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri. Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Limpo Liywalii says the incident, which was reported to…...
I’m not intimidated – Zumani
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Chris Zumani Zimba says he will continue to express his political views because he is not intimidated by anyone. On Wednesday, Police recorded a warn and caution statement from Zimba in connection with the offence of Seditious Practices. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer Danny Mwale stated that Zimba allegedly…...
ECZ cancels printing of ballot papers tender
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has disclosed that it has cancelled the tender for the printing and delivery of ballot papers, ballot paper posters, blind voter templates and announcement forms. According to the statement issued by ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro, Monday, the tender has been cancelled due to significant changes in the…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1693 Tuesday March 19, 2024
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HH fires MOF officials, kicks out Justice, Agriculture PSs
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has with immediate effect fired Accountant General Kennedy Musonda and an Internal Audit Controller in the Ministry of Finance and National Planning. The President has also fired Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Green Mbozi and Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary, Administration Thandiwe Daka Oteng, replacing them with John Mulongoti…...
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Man takes own life after murdering wife, son
A 32-year-old woman of Kabamba resettlement scheme in Masaiti District has been murdered alongside her three-year-old son by her 42-year-old husband, who later took his own life. In a statement, Central Province Commissioner Charity Munganga said Bright Shimbile murdered his wife Barbra Nyoni and killed himself 50 metres away from their home. Munganga said the…...
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