There must be no place in the police for lawbreakers
SIX police officers are under arrest for their involvement in criminal activities relating to the Sugilite scandal. A police Commissioner, a Superintendent, a Chief Inspector, a Sergeant and two Constables have had to step aside because they have been caught on the wrong side of the law. Reacting to the development, Inspector General of Police…...
DEC nabs Zambian, Congolese for possessing counterfeit notes
The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested a Congolese national and a Zambian for being in possession of counterfeit notes amounting to $129,700. Addressing a media briefing, Tuesday, DEC Public Relations Officer Hussein Khan disclosed that two motor vehicles have also been seized in relation to the matter. “The Drug Enforcement Commission has arrested a Congolese…...
Munir remains detained in contempt case, as he gets bail in libel matter
LUSAKA Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili has granted Lumezi Independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu, who is charged with three counts of libel, bail in the sum of K200,000 but in his own recognisance. Magistrate Chibwili has further summoned Mkaika PF member of parliament Peter Phiri to appear before him on July 14, 2023, to…...
UPND can’t sanction members involved in Sugilite scandal because they’re innocent until proven guilty – Mweetwa
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says it will be presumptuous for the party to take action against members arrested over alleged illegal mining of Sugillite as they are innocent until proven guilty. Last week, police in Mansa jointly arrested and charged 19 people for the offences of carrying out mining operations without a licence and conveying…...
News Diggers! ePaper Edition 1514 Wednesday July 12, 2023
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I’ve done my part, says Mweene as he puts down his gloves
“IT was a successful career, and I am hanging up my boots and gloves because I have done my part”. These were the words of 2012 AFCON winning goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene after announcing his retirement from active football. Known for his penalty-saving and penalty-taking abilities, Mweene, 38, retires as one of Africa’s best-celebrated goalkeepers to…...
Ncube explains Zesco’s plans to import power, calls for proper management of electricity
ZESCO Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube says the utility company’s intention to import power from Mozambique should not send people into panic mode. Ncube says the Zambezi River Authority’s move to reduce the country’s water allocation for power generation at Kariba Dam owing to low water levels on the Zambezi river necessitated the decision. While…...
Zambia faces Seychelles in must-win clash
ZAMBIA faces Seychelles this afternoon at Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban hunting for a vital Group B victory in their final preliminary stage game that can push them to the semi-finals. The defending Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup champions are still playing catch-up in Group B despite securing their first 3 points of the competition on Sunday…...