Mutembo was unconstitutionally and illegally removed from office of DPP – Govt
THE state has agreed that former Director of Public Prosecutions Mutembo Nchito, State Counsel, was unjustly removed from a constitutionally protected office. The state and Nchito have, therefore, entered into a consent judgment to have him compensated for his unconstitutional and unjust removal from office as DPP The Attorney General has also agreed that Nchito’s…...
We moved Socialist Party official to Chongwe because Lsk cells were full – Police
POLICE Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga says officers transferred Socialist Party National Youth Secretary Gabriel Banda to Chongwe because all cells in Lusaka were filled to capacity at the time of his arrest. And Hamoonga says police are not being used as a political tool as suggested by Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe, arguing that citizens’ […]
Mufulira man kills stepson with axe handle
A 43-YEAR-OLD man of Mufulira District has allegedly murdered his 14-year-old stepson using an axe handle after an argument ensued between the two. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on Sunday. “Mufulira Central Police has received a report of Murder OB No. 6250/23, reported by F/Mirriam Chisenga aged 35 of house no…....
Police nab 10 in Chingola for dealing in fake fertilizer
POLICE in Chingola on the Copperbelt Province have unearthed a scam in which counterfeit fertilizer is allegedly being manufactured and supplied to unsuspecting farmers in the area. The Police have since apprehended 10 people in connection with the same. In a statement yesterday, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed that the 10 were arrested at…...
Lungu should heed Mumbi’s advice and withdraw retirement letter – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has encouraged former president Edgar Lungu to heed Mumbi Phiri’s advice and proceed to withdraw his retirement letter so that he can freely engage in politics. In an interview, Mweetwa urged Lungu to listen to Phiri, saying he can’t “eat with both hands”. “I had reliable and credible information that…...
Expect improved production levels in mining sector next year – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says people should expect to see improved production levels in the mining sector next year. In an interview, Kabuswe described the 2024 national budget as progressive. “First and foremost, congratulations to the Minister of Finance for putting up such a progressive budget which for me is centered on a…...
TIZ takes issue with 2024 budget theme
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says it’s not very pleased with the 2024 national budget theme “unlocking economic potential” because the subject matter is too broad. Meanwhile, TIZ has questioned the basis upon which government has increased CDF when there hasn’t been any comprehensive audit to ascertain its performance from the last increment. Giving a budget […]
Lsk woman who deserted her 3 children pleads guilty
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman of Mtendere township in Lusaka has admitted to having deserted her three children and leaving them with no means of support. Maureen Makai, a housewife, is facing three counts of desertion contrary to the law. It is alleged that on August 31, 2022 , Makai being the mother and having lawful care…...
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Shibuyunji mob burns 2 to death over cattle rustling allegations
TWO people of Mulimba Village of Shibuyunji District aged 45 and 29 have been burnt to death by a mob on allegations of cattle rustling. In a statement yesterday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the incident occurred around 02:00 hours on Monday when the deceased and two others who survived ran away from the mob,…...