We’ll tax mines, but won’t choke them – Kabuswe
MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says his government shall ensure right taxation in the mining sector by administering a system that which won’t choke investors. And Kabuswe has refuted claims that government is providing tax incentives to investors in the mining sector, arguing that there has just been a realignment of the…...
We’ve taken interest in reports of accidents at NFCA – Govt
MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says his Ministry has taken interest in reports of concealed mine accidents at Chinese owned NFC Africa Mining Limited, also known as Mukulumpe Mine in Chambishi. And Dr Kabeta said his Ministry is closely monitoring a named contractor at the said mine to establish…...
We are dealing with big frauds every day – ZRA
ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) Commissioner General Dingani Banda says in 2022, the Authority separated with 69 members of staff of which 39 were involved in corruption activities. And Banda says until the country builds systems that will deter tax evasion, it will be very difficult to beat the vice. The Commissioner General further says there…...
State opposes Esther’s application to halt forfeiture proceedings
THE State has urged the court to dismiss former first lady Esther Lungu’s application to stay proceedings in a matter in which DPP Gilbert Phiri has applied to have 15 double-storey flats allegedly belonging to her forfeited to the State. The State has asked the court to dismiss Esther’s application on grounds that she has…...
HH should double his trips, they bring value – Muchima
LANDS Minister Elijah Muchima says President Hakainde Hichilema should actually double his trips because they bring value to the country. On Friday, former president Edgar Lungu said students could ask President Hichilema to cut down on his trips if government insisted that it couldn’t increase meal allowances further due to limited resources. Commenting on this…...
We recorded 78,193 criminal cases in 2023 – Police
THE Zambia Police Service has recorded a total of 78,193 criminal cases in 2023, compared to 76,422 cases recorded in 2022. In a statement, Monday, Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga revealed that the Copperbelt Province recorded the highest number of cases with 24,060, followed by Lusaka Province with 22,042 while Muchinga Province recording the…...
Munir’s remarks that HH was going to dissolve parley were alarming – Witness
A WITNESS has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he was alarmed by the Lumezi Independent member of parliament’s remarks that President Hakainde Hichilema was going to dissolve parliament and call for early elections. In this matter, Munir Zulu is charged with one count of Seditious Practices. It is alleged that Zulu, on September 6,…...
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Police nab 2 medical students for sodomy
POLICE have arrested and detained two third year medical students for allegedly engaging in unnatural acts. The two male suspects aged 20 and 22 were allegedly found engaging in unlawful carnal knowledge against the order of nature in the toilet facilities of Burma Barracks Mess in Lusaka. In a statement, Monday, Police Public Relations Officer…...
First leg win over Ghana is water under the bridge, we have to win on Wednesday – Mwape
WOMEN’s national team coach Bruce Mwape says the Copper Queens are not thinking of their 1-0 first-leg victory over Ghana, but are focused on finishing the job at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium this Wednesday. Zambia made a huge step towards qualification to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ghana courtesy…...