Court sets aside Chitotela’s immunity agreement with ACC
THE Lusaka High Court has set aside the out-of-court settlement agreement entered between the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and former tourism minister Ronald Chitotela for the State not to institute criminal proceedings against him. ACC had asked the Lusaka High Court to set aside the out-of-court settlement agreement entered into with Chitotela in relation to the…...
Prosecutor left traumatised after theft of documents relating to Yamba, Malanji case
THE state has asked Lusaka Magistrate Irene Wishimanga to adjourn Fredson Yamba and Joseph Malanji’s case after thieves allegedly broke into a prosecutor’s vehicle at a mall and stole a laptop and documents relating to the case. State prosecutor Monica Mwansa told the court that the incident has left her and the witness who was…...
Lungu has houses where he can live if he wanted, Chama responds to Mweetwa
PF National Chairperson Davies Chama says former president Edgar Lungu is building and already has other houses where he can live if he wanted. Earlier this week, UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa said by going to his farm while on leave, President Hakainde Hichilema was using his time prudently, unlike Lungu who chose to party but…...
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Production of concentrate commences at FQM’s Enterprise nickel mine
FIRST Quantum Minerals Limited has disclosed that production of concentrate at its new Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila District, North-Western Province has commenced. In a statement, Wednesday, FQM revealed that Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe was expected to formally commission the mine’s new concentrator in early August. “Production of concentrate has begun…...
FIC trends report lacks depth – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) says the 2022 Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) trends report lacks depth compared to previous reports. In a statement, Wednesday, TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe said it was concerning that the number of cases analysed by the Centre had been reducing over time. He called on the new FIC Board not to…...
Diversify your diet, eat roller, JCTR encourages citizens
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has encouraged citizens to eat roller meal and to also diversify their diets by consuming other carbohydrates like sweet potatoes and rice. Commenting on the mealie meal price escalation, Tuesday, JCTR Programmes Manager Muchimba Siamachoka said the centre was promoting roller meal as it was more affordable and…...
Parley rejects motion for reintroduction of religious ministry
MEMBERS of parliament yesterday shot down a motion moved by Petauke Central Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda in which he was urging government to reintroduce the ministry of national guidance and religious affairs. In his debate earlier, Banda insisted that Zambia’s Christianity values needed to be protected. “As I’m moving this motion…...
We’re proud of you, HH tells Copper Queens
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has led scores of soccer fans in comforting the women’s national team following its elimination from the ongoing 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. The Copper Queens have been eliminated from the World Cup after suffering two 5-0 thrashings, first against Japan in their opening game and another…...