Tonse revives Lungu’s eligibility case
THE Tonse Alliance has reopened the matter concerning former president Edgar Lungu’s eligibility to participate in future elections before the Constitutional Court. The Alliance argues that the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare Lungu ineligible before he could even lodge his nomination papers contravenes Article 52(4) of the Constitution, which stipulates that such a determination must…...
Feasibility study for Luapula-Kafue Water Transfer project is at no cost to Govt – Nzovu
GOVERNMENT has assured of transparency and stakeholder engagement during the implementation of the Luapula-Kafue Water Transfer Project. Minister of Water Development and Sanitation Collins Nzovu says government acknowledges concerns regarding the premature circulation of the draft report on the said project and assured that internal consultations are still in progress. In a statement, Wednesday, Nzovu…...
If govt officials aren’t being investigated, it means they’re not stealing, Nkandu tells Musa
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu says if there’s no government official being investigated by law enforcement agencies, it means that they are not touching what does not belong to them. On Sunday, former Anti-Corruption Commission board chairperson Musa Mwenye wondered which high ranking government official was either being investigated or arrested under the current administration…....
VEEP departs for Nigeria
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango departed for Nigeria yesterday on an official tour of duty. The Vice President was invited to Lagos by Access Bank, where she will address an international conference as a Special Guest of Honour and deliver a goodwill message at the prestigious International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference. According to a statement issued by…...
Police warn politicians against dragging security wings into their discourse
ZAMBIA Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has warned political party leaders against dragging the defence and security wings into political discourse. Last week, Socialist Party Leader Dr Fred M’membe called on the defence forces to remain loyal to the Constitution and defend Zambians. “We call upon our security forces, our defence forces, the police, the intelligence…...
We’ll present selected clauses proposed for amendment this week – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has disclosed that Justice Minister Princess Kasune will this week present to the nation selected clauses and articles proposed for amendment. Meanwhile, Mweetwa says former attorney general Musa Mwenye has become controversial. Speaking during a media briefing, Tuesday, Mweetwa clarified that government’s plan to amend certain clauses does not involve…...
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People will always have problems, maybe that’s why Jesus said ‘let the dead bury themselves’ – Bwalya
UPND Director General for Media under the Presidential Support Programme (PSP) Frank Bwalya says people will always have challenges, and that is why Jesus Christ said the poor will always be with you. Speaking on Diamond TV’s Breakfast Show, Monday, Fr Bwalya said there would never be such a time in the world that the…...
Speaker Moyo, Chabinga are also illegal office bearers, LAZ should take interest – Fube
CHILUBI PF MP Mulenga Fube has called on the Law Association of Zambia to take interest in the leadership in the National Assembly, saying there are illegal office bearers. Last week, LAZ petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking an order that Dr Ron Mwambwa immediately vacate the office of the Auditor General. The association argued that…...
Ex-nun, elder sister get 6 months for collecting money under false pretences
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced a former Catholic nun and her sister to six months’ simple imprisonment for obtaining over K200,000 debt from people under false pretences. The duo is said to have collected money from clients without any contractual agreement with the Catholic Church for the supply of clothing materials. In…...
