Covid resurgence threatens traditional ceremonies – Sikumba
MINISTER of Tourism Rodney Sikumba has urged the general public to ensure that they are vaccinated in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases. In an interview, Sikumba said the pandemic was a threat to businesses and traditional ceremonies. “The COVID-19 pandemic is always a threat to business, to traditional ceremonies alike and it has…...
Mwamba files complaint against Supreme Court judges Malila and Chinyama
PF presidential aspirant Emmanuel Mwamba has filed a complaint against Chief Justice Mumba Malila and Supreme Court Judge Jones Chinyama before the Judicial Complaints Commission for alleged misconduct. Mwamba argues that the two Supreme Court judges, who were part of the judges that presided over the case of Dr Katele Kalumba and others, have in…...
Money is too sweet, convict tells court
A 19-YEAR-OLD bus conductor has been sentenced to 7 years imprisonment with hard labour for breaking into former Court of Appeal president Fulgency Chisanga’s chambers, among other places, and stealing various items worth thousands of kwacha. Lusaka magistrate Trevor Kasanda has also convicted and sentenced Davison Hanseko’s co-accused, Franco Hasenko, 22 and Aaron Zulu, 30,…...
ZLDC recommends repeal, replacement of POA
THE Zambia Law Development Commission (ZLDC) has recommended the repeal and replacement of the Public Order Act on grounds that it doesn’t facilitate the enjoyment of rights to freedoms of assembly, association and expression. The commission also recommends that the Public Order Act should be renamed the “Public Gatherings Act”. And Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe…...
Kwacha depreciation common during festive season – Commerce Minister
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says Angola is a potential market for most Zambian products, ranging from water, drinks, agricultural products, among others. And Mulenga has attributed the depreciation of the kwacha to the Christmas and New Year festivities. In an interview, Mulenga said it was a common trend to see the kwacha…...
There’s no space for us in markets – Street vendors
MINISTRY of Information Media Director and Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says street vendors are failing to occupy empty trading spaces in markets. But some vendors have disputed his claim, saying there are no empty spaces in markets which has forced them to trade on the streets. Responding to PF Information and Publicity Secretary Raphael Nakacinda who…...
It’s not enough to send people to jail, we must recover stolen money – Muchende
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has advised state advocates who will be responsible for vetting CDF contracts in various provinces to resist any corruption attempts. And Solicitor General Marshal Muchende has emphasised the need to recover stolen public funds, arguing that it’s not enough to only send people to jail. Speaking during the induction of newly…...
PF was a devious regime, we can’t avoid talking about it – Ngoma
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma says the ruling party can’t avoid talking about PF because it was a “devious” regime. Commenting on remarks by Shiwang’andu PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo that the UPND’s protracted blame game was an indication that the ruling party had no ideas, Ngoma described the statement as wishful…...
There isn’t much interaction with the President during traditional ceremonies – House of Chiefs
HOUSE of Chiefs chairperson senior Chief Nkula says traditional leaders are insisting on meeting the President because traditional ceremonies don’t provide a platform for a detailed discussion. President Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor Levy Ngoma recently assured that the Head of State would soon be meeting the House of Chiefs to discuss various national matters. He,…...
Siyunyi not entitled to any reliefs sought – state
THE State has argued that former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Lillian Siyunyi is not entitled to any of the reliefs she is seeking in a matter in which she is challenging the process which led to her removal from office. Siyunyi filed a petition in the Constitutional Court last year challenging the process which…...
