Court declines to set aside forfeiture case for Dalitso Lungu’s properties
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has rejected the application by former president Edgar Lungu’s son, Dalitso, to set aside the DPP’s forfeiture proceedings on account of irregularities. Dalitso had asked the court to set aside for irregularities, a matter in which the DPP had asked the court to forfeit his properties…...
Sending 5 ministers to campaign in ward election shows UPND’s lack of priorities – Banda
PEOPLE’S Alliance for Change (PAC) president Andyford Banda says the decision to send five ministers to campaign in a ward by-election shows UPND’s lack of priorities and commitment to cutting down costs. And Banda says President Hakainde Hichilema must fire some Ministers and identify others who are ready to work for Zambians. Four cabinet ministers…...
It’s normal for Vedanta to sell its shares to raise capital – Jito
SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Economic, Investment and Development Affairs Jito Kayumba says its normal for Vedanta Resources to sell some of its shares in its quest to raise capital. And Kayumba says Zambia has about eight live mining transactions in motion at the moment. On Sunday, Vedanta Resources said it was exploring various options for…...
Socialism is a fake ideology abandoned by its owners – UPND
UPND Deputy Secretary General Getrude Imenda has wondered whether Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe has been visiting people’s bedrooms at night for him to conclude that citizens were not sleeping due to the high cost of living. Imenda says the high cost of living is not unique to Zambia, arguing that other countries even have…...
We worked with Kambwili, as he made tribal remarks to bring down Lungu – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says the UPND worked with Chishimba Kambwili to bring down former president Edgar Lungu. And Mweetwa says the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) is just a rebranded PF, insisting that they’ve already chosen Lungu as their presidential candidate for 2026. Meanwhile, Mweetwa says the government has opted for quiet diplomacy in…...
M’membe’s suggestion to appoint chiefs to state offices will cause disharmony – House of Chiefs
HOUSE of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Chisunka says the proposal by Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe to have chiefs in State offices would disrupt peaceful coexistence among various tribes in the country. Last week Friday, M’membe said his party will incorporate chiefs in the governance of the country once it is voted into power. “Even Iran…...
Hubby kills wife, dumps body in a well
POLICE in Ndola have apprehended a man identified as Moses Simbeye for allegedly murdering his 38-year-old wife and dumping her body in an unused well. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed in a statement that the incident occurred on February 2 around 20:00 hours, when the suspect returned home drunk and started beating his wife…...
Maureen challenges govt to enhance cancer care services
BREAKTHROUGH Cancer Trust patron Maureen Mwanawasa has appealed to government to enhance cancer care services through radiotherapy countrywide in order to reduce on avoidable deaths. And Maureen says the trust will work with government to ensure that radiotherapy treatment is made available at the shortest possible time. Speaking during a handover ceremony of the refurbished…...
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