LCC demolishes Munyaule market, disperses close to 1,000 marketeers
LUSAKA City Council has demolished Munyaule Market, located behind Lusaka City Market, dispersing close to 1,000 marketeers. Lusaka Mayor Chilando Chitangala says the council, in partnership with a Kandora construction, a private stakeholder, will rebuild and improve the market. In an interview, Chitangala, however, refuted social media claims that over 4,000 traders were evicted, saying…...
FIC detects over $2.8bn in suspected illicit financial transfers to Asia
THE Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has revealed that it detected suspicious transactions by foreign nationals involving over US$2.8 billion to Asia in the fourth quarter of 2023. FIC has also revealed that some newly incorporated companies used Zambians as front shareholders and directors, while foreign nationals maintained control of the bank accounts. In its first…...
I don’t have enemies in UPND – SundayÂ
KANCHIBIYA PF member of parliament Sunday Chanda has refuted claims that he joined the UPND campaign team during the by-elections in his constituency last week. And Chanda says he has refused to create an impression that he has enemies in UPND, saying he is working for everyone. A video surfaced last week in which Chanda…...
Guide your clients not to pick fights with judges, CJ urges lawyers
CHIEF Justice Dr Mumba Malila has advised lawyers to encourage their clients not to pick unnecessary fights in newspapers and on social media against judges and the Judiciary. And Dr Malila says the Criminal Procedure Code in the Economic and Financial Crimes Court Rules of 2024, has taken into effect, and as such, it will…...
Lack of climate change preparation can’t be blamed on UPND – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the lack of climate change preparation cannot be blamed on the UPND government. On Thursday, Economist Lubinda Haabazoka said nature was canning Zambia for failing to plan for unforeseen circumstances such as the drought which had hit the country. Commenting on this in an interview, Friday, Milupi…...
Swallow your pride, consult us who’ve been through such a drought crisis, Kampyongo tells HH
SHIWANG’ANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo has told President Hakainde Hichilema to reach out to people who have dealt with such a drought crisis because it’s not happening for the first time. And Kampyongo says PF did not declare a national disaster when they faced a drought crisis because they were prepared. On Friday,…...
We’re no longer receiving new Cholera cases at Heroes – Masebo
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says the country is no longer receiving any new cholera cases in at the main treatment centre; Heroes Stadium. And Masebo says as of February 29, 2024, a total of 20,477 cumulative cases had been recorded across the country, with 19,650 discharges and 698 deaths. Meanwhile, Masebo says one million people…...
Climate Smart Agriculture, fruit tree planting key to food security amidst drought – PS
MINISTRY of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba says climate smart agriculture practices and fruit tree planting is key to ensuring food security at household and national level amidst drought. According to a statement issued by the ministry, Chibamba was speaking after he toured some small scale farms which are practicing Climate…...
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DEC nabs 2 businessmen for unlawful possession of govt medicine
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) in Northern Province has apprehended two businessmen for unlawful possession of assorted government medicines. In a statement, Saturday, DEC Assistant Public Relations Officer Sydney Katongo stated that the duo was believed to have been in the business of buying assorted medicines from undisclosed individuals at health centres across Kasama and other…...