Govt officials accused of corruption should allow investigations against them – Nevers
MMD leader Dr Nevers Mumba has advised ministers and government officials to bring themselves forward for investigations in instances where corruption allegations are leveled against them. Commenting on the recent development in neighbouring Malawi where the country’s Vice-President was arrested for corruption, Mumba recalled how he was also once accused of corruption. “I know that…...
Police nab 40-year-old Luanshya man for raping imbecile
POLICE on the Copperbelt have apprehended a 40-year-old unemployed Luanshya man identified as Douglas Simukonda for allegedly raping a 31-year-old mentally challenged person. According to the police, the incident was reported by the victim’s mother. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said the incident was believed to have occurred between December 2 and…...
Immigration nabs 10 Ethiopians for illegal entry, unlawful stay
THE Immigration Department in Chirundu has apprehended 10 male Ethiopian nationals for illegal entry and unlawful stay. In a statement, Immigration Department public relations officer Namati Nshinka said the Ethiopians were found hidden in some drainages in Singwini Compound within Chirundu District. “The Chirundu Immigration Office, on 30th November 2022, apprehended 10 male Ethiopian nationals…...
UNIP, MMD and PF are gone, follow our manifesto, govt tells civil servants
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango has urged civil servants to work in accordance with the UPND manifesto, saying they shouldn’t frustrate government’s efforts or hold on to policies of past regimes. The Vice-President has also insisted that commodity prices will always fluctuate, arguing that while the cost of living may have gone up in certain areas, it…...
Gulfstream is in Dubai for maintenance, First Lady used a commercial flight – Govt
GOVERNMENT says First Lady Mutinta Hichilema did not use the Gulfstream presidential jet when travelling to Dubai, but a commercial flight. Deputy Secretary to Cabinet for administration Dr Oliver Kalabo says it’s coincidental that the Gulfstream G650 was taken to Dubai for its annual periodic maintenance, on the same day the First Lady was travelling…....
Mkushi accident claims 5 lives, leaves 16 injured
POLICE in Mkushi have recorded a fatal road traffic accident in which five people died while 16 others sustained serious injuries. According to police, involved in the accident was a driver, Oliver Mondoka, 42, of Solwezi who was driving a Toyota Regius Hiace Bus with 20 passengers on board, consisting of footballers for Solwezi Academy…...
FQM, ZCCM-IH deal is more beneficial to Zambia – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Chushi Kasanda has refuted reports that ZCCM-IH has sold its shares in Kansanshi Mining Plc, saying the parties have simply entered into a new arrangement that provides a more beneficial revenue stream. Kasanda says ZCCM-IH will continue to hold its shares in Kansanshi and will also continue to have pre-emptive rights in…...
Court grants Kaizer K50,000 bail, orders him to surrender passport
THE Kafue Magistrates’ Court has granted former president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu K50, 000 cash bail with two traceable sureties. One of his lawyers, Tutwa Ngulube, confirmed Friday evening that the court also ordered Zulu to surrender both passports and to report to the Kafue Police Station every Friday. “He was granted 50,000…...
Zambia mints first medal at AUSC Region 5 Youth Games
ZAMBIA minted its first medal in Taekwondo through Saviour Muhangu at the ongoing African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games in Lilongwe, Malawi. And the U-17 3×3 ladies’ basketball team yesterday entered the medal brackets after edging South Africa. Speaking in an interview after winning a bronze medal in the 55kg weight category,…...
Preview: U17 boys start AFCON slot chase
THE Zambia Under-17 team starts the chase for a place at the 2023 Africa Cup with a COSAFA Cup tournament opening fixture against Mozambique. COSAFA is using the Under-17 tournament at Region Five games to pick two teams that will represent the region at the 2023 Africa Cup to be staged in Algeria. Zambia coach…...
