Lungu must reapply to join PF – Miles
PF faction president Miles Sampa says former president Edgar Lungu must apply in order for him to officially “rejoin” the former ruling party. And Mafinga PF MP Robert Chabinga has issued a warning to Lungu and other PF central committee members to stop masquerading as party members as they risk being prosecuted. On Saturday, Lungu…...
Sean is admitted in hospital – Police
POLICE Deputy Spokesperson Danny Mwale has confirmed that Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo has been admitted to the hospital. And former Home Affairs minister Ronnie Shikapwasha says opposition leaders are not being arrested unnecessarily, arguing that the law is being followed. Last week, Police arrested and charged Tembo for hate speech, and…...
Ignore texts on overspeeding fines for now, but exercise caution – RTSA
RTSA acting Head of Public Relations Mukela Mangolwa has advised motorists to ignore messages on fines for abrogating traffic rules because speed cameras are still being tested. And Mangolwa has disclosed that only four motor vehicles, out of the 38 which were impounded in Lusaka about a week ago for being operated as unregistered vessels…...
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Police block Lungu’s faction from accessing PF secretariat
POLICE yesterday blocked former president Edgar Lungu’s PF faction from accessing the opposition political party’s secretariat. Several senior PF officials and their supporters gathered at the Engen Filling Station which is opposite their secretariat attempting to gain entrance, hoping to hold a meeting. But the gate to the secretariat was locked with several police officers…...
I don’t see any shrinking democratic space – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says she does not see any shrinking of the democratic space under the new dawn government. And the Vice-President says Cabinet has not yet approved ZNS’ intention to construct a $15 billion copper smelting plant in Kabompo district. Vice-President Nalumango was responding to Mambilima PF MP Jean Chisenga who asked during the…...
I won’t allow PF to die, vows Lungu as he announces political comeback
FORMER president Edgar Lungu has announced his return to active politics as PF leader, with a promise not to allow the opposition party to die for as long as he lives. Lungu, however, says his mandate is up to 2026, adding that he will hand over to whoever will be elected to lead PF in…...
FIC appoints Clement Kapalu as new DG
THE Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Board has appointed Clement Kapalu as its new Director General with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the FIC Board Chairperson, Friday, Kapalu’s appointment followed an extensive recruitment process and approval by the Minister of Finance and National Planning. The board said Kapalu fills a vacancy left by…...
LEAs round up 303 in Chibolya operation
OVER 300 people have been arrested in Chibolya compound in a joint clean-up operation conducted by Zambia Police, Drug Enforcement Commission, Department of Immigration and Department of National Parks and Wildlife. The suspects have been arrested for various offences among them drug related, illegal immigration, and disorderly conduct. In a joint statement, Saturday, the Zambia…...
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