Former research advocate sues judge for defamation
FORMER Judiciary research advocate Bright Kaluba has sued High Court judge Kenneth Mulife demanding damages for libel. He claimed that Judge Mulife issued defamatory remarks against him after he (Kaluba) reported the High Court Judge to his superior for writing judgements in advance. Kaluba, who was judge Mulife’s research advocate, claims that in most cases,…...
We’re mindful that youths have realised the power of a ballot – UPND
UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the ruling party is comfortable that in the first quarter of its five-year mandate, it’s able to encounter challenges that test its resolve. And Mweetwa says the UPND administration is mindful that Zambians, particularly youths, now know the power that a ballot holds. In an interview, Mweetwa said it was…...
Ex MPs petition HH to pardon Katele
THE Former Parliamentarians Association of Zambia has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider pardoning incarcerated former finance minister Katele Kalumba. Addressing the media, Saturday, association president and former Nakonde PF member of Parliament Yizukanji Siwanzi urged President Hichilema to pardon Kalumba on medical grounds and old age. “You may wish to know that the…...
Tithes not coming through due to high cost of living, laments Masupa
INDEPENDENT Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) president Bishop David Masupa has lamented that tithes and offerings in churches have reduced due to the high cost of living. In an interview, Bishop Masupa said various operations of the churches aimed at helping the vulnerable in communities had been affected as a result. “We as church leaders are…...
Under Kampyongo, police killed in the name POA
A LOT of people are surprised to hear the statement from former Home Affairs minister Stephen Kampyongo who has questioned the police for misinterpreting the Public Order Act and stopping people from holding public gathering without a ‘permit’. Honourable Kampyongo who is also a lawmaker for Shiwang’andu Constituency recently expressed surprise that police are still…...
Don’t check your spouse’s phones, divorce statistics worrying – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has advised married couples to be tolerant of each other and to avoid checking their spouses’ phones frequently, which he says leads to polarisation of marriages. And Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people has insisted that traditional leaders work with the government of the day. Speaking when he hosted Paramount Chief…...
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Kapoko challenges ACC’s decision to hand over his properties to govt
INCARCERATED former Ministry of Health chief human resource officer Henry Kapoko has applied for leave in the Lusaka High Court to commence judicial review proceedings against ACC’s decision to hand over his properties to various government ministries and departments. Kapok0 wants an order to the effect that if leave is granted for him to commence…...
86,732 G12 candidates obtain school certificates
EDUCATION Minister Douglas Syakalima has announced that 86,732 out of a total of 125,145 candidates who sat for the Grade 12 examinations have obtained school certificates. Meanwhile, the Examination Council of Zambia says it will propose the introduction of advanced levels in the secondary school curriculum so that Zambia’s education system equals other systems in…...
Security guard admits breaking into News Diggers, stealing K4,750
A FORMER security guard at News Diggers has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and admitted stealing K4,750 from the company. London Njobvu, 43, is facing one count of breaking into a building and committing a felony. Particulars of the offence are that Njobvu on January 7, 2023, in Lusaka, with intent to steal, did…...
