Mushipe not entitled to any reliefs sought, AG tells court
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has submitted to the Lusaka High Court that police acted in good faith when they arrested Lusaka lawyer Martha Mushipe for the offence of seditious practices following a report of criminal activities. Kabesha has, therefore, submitted that Mushipe is not entitled to any reliefs sought in a matter in which she…...
We need to include both entry and exit declaration of assets in the law – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says there is need to amend the Parliamentary and Ministerial Code of Conduct to include both entry and exit declarations of assets, incomes, and liabilities. In an interview, Wednesday, Lifuka said the new dawn government had not done well in strengthening the anti-corruption and integrity laws which one would have thought…...
We won’t use force when removing street vendors, assures Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says the removal of street vendors will be done systematically to get the traders back into markets, assuring that it’s not something that will be done using force. Earlier this week, Ministry of Local Government Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Nicholas Phiri said the Ministry had concluded…...
EFF leader, others deny unlawful assembly charge
ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda has pleaded not guilty to two counts of unlawful assembly and escaping from lawful custody. Mwenda’s co-accused have equally pleaded not guilty to the charge of unlawful assembly. Mwenda is jointly charged with 19 others who include; George Mumbi, Zenis Daka, Bale Suzo, Ibrahim Mwamba, Joseph Lungu, Danny…...
UPND should set an example by suspending officials arrested over Sugilite – TIZ
TI-Z Chapter president Sampa Kalungu says the UPND leadership should suspend all its officials allegedly involved in the Sugilite scandal to allow investigations to run independently. And Kalungu says it’s disappointing that Cornelius Mweetwa, who is former APNAC chairperson, can say that the UPND will not sanction its erring members because they are innocent until…...
Positive performance trajectory of 2023 budget pleasing – Musokotwane
GOVERNMENT says K10.9 billion was released to finance public service delivery and developmental programmes in the June 2023 budget expenditure. According to a statement issued by the office of the Secretary to the Treasury, Wednesday, of the K10.9 billion, K4.9 billion was spent on debt service, both domestic and external, as well as arrears. And…...
We’ll construct high standard roads in our time – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the roads and bridges that will be constructed under the new dawn government will be of high standard. Milupi was responding to a question in the National Assembly, Tuesday, from Chadiza PF member of parliament Jonathan Daka who wanted to know how the government would ensure that…...
Madison, Good Times Steel sponsor Inter-Company Relay
MADISON Financial Services has partnered with Good Times Steel (GTS) to pump in a K500,000 cash sponsorship for this year’s Zambia Athletics Inter-Company Relay (ICR) which has attracted over 80 companies. The 23rd edition of the ICR is set for the National Heroes Stadium and saw the two companies unveil their sponsorship packages yesterday under…...
Injury rules Nali out of World Cup
SHEPOLOPOLO goalkeeper Hazel Nali has been knocked out of the World Cup journey due to an injury. According to a statement issued by FAZ communications manager Sydney Mugala, Nali sustained an injury on her left knee in the period preceding the July 7 international friendly game against Germany. “The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) wishes…...
Fighting bribery in the police has been difficult because some citizens encourage it – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has agreed to the findings of the Afrobarometer that many Zambians perceive police officers as being corrupt. Musamba has, however, urged citizens to stop enticing police officers with bribes, arguing that “it takes two to tango”. The Afrobarometer survey has revealed that many Zambians perceive police officers as being…...