Suspect escapes from Choma police cell through roof
POLICE are investigating a case of escape from custody by a theft-by-servant suspect at Choma’s Batoka Police Post. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo identified the suspect as 24-year-old Sichikali Chinyama, who escaped through the cell roof on Thursday, February 19. “The Zambia Police Service in Southern Province is investigating a case of escape…...
We’ll increase CDF next year, says HH as he vows to fight corruption, stabilise prices
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has acknowledged that citizens are yet to feel the full benefits of improved economic fundamentals, adding that the benefits will gradually be felt. He says if re-elected in August, God willing, his government will increase the CDF further from the current K40 million. President Hichilema further says his government is committed to…...
Cases involving children will be handled with care, professionalism – DPP
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri says the National Prosecution Authority is working to ensure that cases involving children and young people are handled with the utmost sensitivity, care and professionalism. Meanwhile, Justice Minister Princess Kasune says childhood must be protected and not negotiated away, insisting that children should be allowed to enjoy their…...
Binwell’s “Ichabaiche” joins Mundubile’s Tonse
BINWELL Mpundu’s Movement for Good Governance, popularly known as “Ichabaiche”, has joined the Brian Mundubile led Tonse Alliance. Mpundu says he has decided to work with the Tonse Alliance to give his Ichabaiche movement a bigger platform, stating that the party can achieve more if it works with other political groupings. Meanwhile, Tonse Alliance president…...
HH apologises for the pain endured during loadshedding years
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has apologised to citizens for the pain they endured during the period when the country was experiencing electricity shortages. The Head of State says it is regrettable that for decades the country’s energy sector was neglected, adding that on behalf of previous leaders, he is sorry that proactive measures were not collectively…...
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ACC nabs 2 cops for corruption
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Serenje has arrested two police officers for allegedly soliciting K9,000 in cash from a Lusaka resident, in a bribery case dating back to November 2022. In a statement, Friday, ACC Corporate Communications Acting Head Chilufya Chisanga disclosed that Chief Inspector Fredian Mabuku and Sergeant Brenda Tampwila allegedly solicited and received…...
ZAMBIA’S ROAD TO CLEANER MOBILITY: WHY ELECTRIC 2&3 WHEELERS COULD BE A GAME-CHANGE
As Zambia continues its push toward sustainable development, the conversation around clean energy and low-emission transport is becoming increasingly urgent. Rapid urbanisation, rising fuel costs, and pressure on the national power grid have exposed the limits of traditional transport models, particularly in high-usage urban mobility such as passenger, courier and delivery services. Electric vehicles (EVs), […]
It’s PF members who claimed Lungu was poisoned, not us – Govt
ACTING Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly, Jack Mwiimbu, says it is wrong to blame government for the South African police inquiry into former president Edgar Lungu’s death. He says the PF are the ones who alleged that Lungu was poisoned, not government, and that they should therefore allow the matter to be…...
I don’t know why I was fired, I won’t question – Muchima
FORMER Minister of Health Elijah Muchima says he was not given reasons for his appointment and he doesn’t see why he should be given reasons for being fired. Muchima has also pledged loyalty to President Hakainde Hichilema, saying he will be available to assist his successor. On Wednesday, President Hichilema fired Muchima and his Small…...