ACC started investigating me before I even bought State Lodge property – Chitotela
FORMER housing and infrastructure development minister Ronald Chitotela has wondered whether the ACC had a dream that he would procure a property in State Lodge, Chongwe. Chitotela told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court yesterday that the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) started investigating him in 2017 before he could even procure the property in question. Chitotela…...
Police record 10,434 GBV cases in Q3 of 2023
THE Zambia Police Service says it recorded 10,434 cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) country-wide during the third quarter of 2023. The police service has also indicated that 2,550 child victims were abused countrywide during the same period, representing 24.4 percent of all the victims of Gender Based Violence. In a statement yesterday, Police spokesperson…...
We’ve continued to accord Lungu his privileges, immunities – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu has not officially communicated to Cabinet about his political comeback, therefore, government continues to accord him his privileges. Speaking when he featured on Prime TV’s Oxygen of Democracy programme, Monday, Mweetwa urged political players to treat Lungu with respect despite his announced political comeback. “From…...
Amusaa was selfless – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says late former Speaker of the National Assembly Amusaa Mwanamwambwa was a selfless individual who conducted himself excellently, even under stress. Speaking during Mwanamwamba’s burial in Palabana, Tuesday, President Hichilema said the former speaker distinguished himself in the roles he took on. “I am just encouraging the family, Mrs Mwanamwambwa and the…...
Costly consequences of failing to plan
TO refurbish the Cancer Diseases Hospital, government says the facility will be completely closed down for about four to six months and that all cancer patients will be referred to Tanzania at its cost. Preliminary estimates are that each patient will need about $4,500 for their air ticket, meals, accommodation and treatment. Health Minister Sylvia […]
We’ve been informed by PF that leader of opposition is Chabinga – Parley
CLERK of the National Assembly Roy Ngulube says the National Assembly is in receipt of a letter from PF Secretary-General Morgan Ng’ona, informing the institution that Mafinga PF member of parliament Robert Chabinga has been appointed as Leader of the Opposition. In a letter dated 31st October, 2023 and addressed to current Leader of the…...
Anthrax outbreak drops demand for beef
SOME butchery operators around Lusaka’s town centre have lamented that the outbreak of Anthrax has resulted in low demand for beef products. According to the Ministry of Health, people get infected with anthrax when germ spores from a sick animal or animal which died on its own get into the body. The germ multiplies or…...
It’s clear the state has a hand in PF wrangles – Chikoya
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) in Zambia General Secretary Fr Emmanuel Chikoya says it’s very clear that the state has a hand in the ongoing PF wrangles. On Monday, Police blocked former President Edgar Lungu’s PF faction from accessing the opposition political party’s secretariat. Commenting on this in an interview, Tuesday, Fr Chikoya said…...
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ERB maintains fuel pump prices
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has maintained the October fuel pump prices for the month of November. Addressing the media during the monthly fuel pump price review, Tuesday, ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said petrol would continue selling at K29.98, diesel at K29.96, kerosene at K20.44, and Jet A1 at K29.29. He said the prices…...