Govt has let citizens down on Sino Metals – TI-Z
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says the way government has handled the Sino Metals pollution matter has left many citizens feeling let down. On Friday, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango disclosed that government had allowed Sino Metals to continue operating. In an interview, Monday, Nyambe said allowing operations to resume without publicly accessible remediation…...
We’ve over 20 days fuel stocks, says ERB amid Middle East tension
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has assured that the country has enough petrol and diesel stock, amid the conflict in the Middle East. ERB Director General Engineer Elijah Sichone adds that if the conflict prolongs, it will have negative effects on the oil prices. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale…...
Co-wives get 2 years for attempting to bribe cop
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced two co-wives to two years’ simple imprisonment for offering a K4,800 bribe to a police officer to secure bond for their husband who was detained for allegedly defiling his daughter. Meanwhile, one of the women broke down after the sentence was delivered. In this matter, the two women were…...
Parley passes motion to review law governing land acquisition by foreigners
THE National Assembly yesterday voted in support of the motion to review the law governing land acquisition by foreign nationals in Zambia. The motion was moved by Kamfinsa PF member of parliament Christopher Kang’ombe and was supported by Chama North PF MP Yotam Mtayacahalo. The motion urged government to review and strengthen the legal and…...
M’membe faces additional cybercrime charge
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe’s lawyer, Norman Siwila, says police have charged his client with another offence over a video he posted about receiving a police call-out. Meanwhile, Siwila says Dr M’membe has not yet been granted police bond following his arrest on Monday over remarks in which he accused President Hakainde Hichilema of…...
Zambian students in Israel safe – Ambassador
ISRAELI Ambassador to Zambia Ofra Farhi says Zambian students studying in Israel are safe amid the ongoing war between Israel and America against Iran. Ambassador Farhi has also praised Zambia’s security, describing it as “wonderful and like real heaven”. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran after weeks…...
Son pours boiling beans on mother after being denied ‘bevula’
A LIVINGSTONE woman is nursing burn wounds after her 27-year-old son poured boiling beans on her after she denied him an additional portion of nshima, famously referred to as ‘bevula’. Brief facts of the matter, confirmed by Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, are that on February 28, at around 20:00 hours, Alice Moto,…...
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ZESCO United warns technical bench following poor run of games
ZESCO United management says it is in the process of reviewing its technical bench following the continued poor run of games. In a press statement, Monday, the club expressed dissatisfaction with recent results and that the technical bench had been cautioned and were aware of what was at stake. “As Management, we have observed the…...
Super League broadcasts still in Limbo, as stakeholders clash over mandate
THE CRISIS regarding who is responsible for the broadcast of MTN Super league games is still in a limbo as stakeholders have raised questions on who has the mandate to air games on behalf of the league. Both government and FAZ have indicated that TopStar have the obligation to air Super League matches. During the…...