UPND should learn from past govts on abuse of POA – Chitotela
PAMBASHE PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela says the UPND government should not lie to themselves that abusing the Public Order Act will ensure their stay in power as successive governments have failed to do so. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) recently expressed concern over what it termed as the continued abuse and discriminatory application…...
Demand for our Kalonga mealie meal is high due to low prices – ZCS
THE Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) says it has recorded a high demand for its Kalonga mealie meal from consumers owing to its affordability. Last month, ZCS partnered with Dariyaye Milling Company to expand the presence of its Kalonga mealie meal brand to be sold at K220 for a 25kg breakfast bag and K195 for roller…...
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ERB-led task force nabs 22 for selling illegal fuel in Lsk
22 people have been arrested in Lusaka for offences related to illegal fuel dealings and fuel worth approximately K300,000 has been seized. In a joint statement, Sunday, Energy Regulation Board Acting Public Relations Manager Lenganji Sikapizye stated that the task force remained committed to eradicating illegal fuel vending in the country. “Yesterday, 16th December 2023,…...
LCC demolishes makeshift stalls around “Big Moze” area
THE Lusaka City Council (LCC) says it has demolished more illegal makeshift stalls in Kamwala, near an area popularly known as “Big Moze”. Earlier this month, LCC demolished 20 illegal makeshift stalls around Downtown area in Kamwala and was expected to demolish over 80 structures in total. In a statement, Sunday, LCC Assistant Public Relations…...
Women’s football continues to shine
JULY 31st, 2023 will always remain a memorable day for the women’s national team, as it claimed its first-ever World Cup win, thrashing Costa Rica 3-1 at the 25,800-capacity Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand. When the final whistle blew, Zambia had galloped more records in the history books than ever imagined. They became the…...
Former infrastructure PS denies corruption charge
FORMER Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development permanent secretary Charles Mushota has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to one count of wilful failure to comply with applicable law and procedure. The charge is in relation to the procurement of Infrastructure House at over $5 million. It is alleged that…...
All MPs to receive Starlink Kits for their constituencies – Mutati
TECHNOLOGY and Science Minister Felix Mutati has disclosed that all members of parliament will be given a Starlink kit for their constituency with internet fully paid for the first one year. Giving a ministerial statement in the National Assembly, Friday, Mutati said with internet speeds reaching over 250 Megabits per second, a Starlink kit had…...
Lungu to tour PF structures, as he bemoans poor state of economy
THE Edgar Lungu-led Patriotic Front has announced that their leader and Members of the Central Committee will embark on a tour of party structures in different provinces to meet and mobilise party members. And Lungu, who has bemoaned the poor state of the economy, has urged PF members to continue propagating alternative policies and reminding…...
The day I betrayed my Fiancée and blew her K20, 000 Kitchen Party savings on Aviator: Part 2
…continued LET me open by sharing that my initial story of how I betrayed my fiancée by losing her K20,000 to gambling earned me a call from State House. Apparently, the Republican President has been concerned about the number of youths who have been blowing their little hard-earned income on gambling. So my story stood…...