AG joins Malanji, Lusambo’s High Court matter
THE Lusaka High Court has allowed Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha to join a matter in which Bowman Lusambo and Joseph Malanji are seeking an order that the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) should hold fresh nominations for Kwacha and Kabushi constituencies. High Court judges Mwape Bowa and Catherine Lombe Phiri said in their ruling that…...
Why has HH failed to appoint FIC board in almost one year?
IT has been over 10 months since President Hakainde Hichilema dissolved the Financial Intelligence Centre Board. When the decision to dissolve the IFC board was made on December 8, 2021, we were told that the new board would be unveiled soon after consultations. To our surprise, the President has chosen to leave this very important…...
Makebi to commence contempt proceedings against Haimbe
FORMER Kwacha PF member of parliament Joseph Malanji and his Kabushi counterpart Bowman Lusambo have instructed their lawyers from Makebi Zulu Advocates to commence contempt proceedings against Justice Minister Mulambo Haimbe. In a statement, Thursday, Haimbe said it was incorrect for anyone to give an impression that the Constitutional Court had declared Malanji and Lusambo…...
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Police institute investigations into PSPF fire
POLICE have instituted investigations into a fire incident that occurred on the fifth floor of the Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) building which led to offices belonging to the Secondary School Teachers Union of Zambia (SESTUZ) and two law firms being gutted. In a statement, Thursday, Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the report of the…...
MoH lifts mandatory wearing of face masks
HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo says government has lifted the mandatory wearing of masks, restrictions on public gatherings and the need for physical distancing. And Civil Service Commission chairperson Peter Mumba says all recruited health workers will soon receive their appointment letters. At a media briefing, Thursday, Masebo said scientific evidence had shown that the COVID-19 […]
ConCourt didn’t declare Lusambo, Malanji eligible – Haimbe
JUSTICE Minister Mulambo Haimbe says it is incorrect for anyone to give an impression that the Constitutional Court declared Joseph Malanji and Bowman Lusambo eligible to re-contest the Kwacha and Kabushi by-elections, respectively. In a statement, Haimbe urged citizens to be calm as they wait for the High Court to determine the matter to its…...
Malanji, Lusambo seek suspension of Kwacha, Kabushi by-elections
FORMER Kwacha and Kabushi PF members of parliament Joseph Malanji and Bowman Lusambo have asked the Lusaka High Court to order the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to stay or suspend the upcoming by-elections, pending determination of the matter before it. Malanji and Lusambo have argued that there is a chance that they will be…...
New Nkwazi chairperson targets top 4 finish
NEWLY appointed Nkwazi Football Club chairperson Bradly Mweene says the executive has set a top-four finish target for the 2022/2023 MTN Super League season. The Zambia Police command on Tuesday evening announced changes to the club executive members that saw Mweene appointed chairperson and will be assisted by Daniel Yomena with Mike Lumai coming in…...
Zesco’s Oburu eyes return to action
ZESCO United striker, Vincent Oburu is optimistic about making a return to the game after sustaining a lengthy ankle injury that has kept him out of action for over seven months. Meanwhile Napsa Stars forward Musonda Kapembwa says the team is working on being clinical in front of goal going into the coming matches. The…...
