Dalitso acquired unexplained wealth of about K31m, state tells court
THE Director of Public Prosecutions has applied to the High Court’s Economic and Financial Crimes Court to have over 80 vehicles and properties belonging to former president Edgar Lungu’s son Dalitso and his company, forfeited to the State. The state has submitted that Dalitso, who has acquired “unexplained wealth” of about K31 million, has 16…...
Clinching debt restructuring deal doesn’t mean Presidential trips will reduce – Govt
ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote says people should not expect Presidential trips to lessen just because debt restructuring has been achieved. In an interview, Wednesday, Chikote said President Hakainde Hichilema was committed to work and would, therefore, continue to travel to ensure the country attracted investments from various sectors. “The new dawn government has…...
Mwana opusa atukwanisa makolo bake
WHEN you warn someone and they don’t listen, the wise say, you keep quiet and let adversity teach them a few lessons. Tasila Lungu, the former president’s daughter held a press briefing with her siblings over the long weekend where she complained bitterly over how she has suffered along with her family since their father…...
Lungu must consider trading terminal benefits for his freedom – Canisius
PF member of the central committee Canisius Banda says former president Edgar Lungu should consider trading his terminal benefits for his freedom. In a statement, Tuesday, Dr Banda said Lungu must realise that his daughter Tasila’s tears while addressing the press on Tuesday was a plea for him to defend her. “If I were Edgar…...
DSTV practicing monopoly of business – ZACA
THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says MultiChoice Zambia’s frequent price hikes do not make sense and they are unhealthy. In a statement, Wednesday, MultiChoice announced upward adjustment prices on its DStv and Gotv packages ranging from K5 to K20, effective August 1st, 2023. “MultiChoice implements price adjustments on some of their DStv and GOtv packages…....
Court wonders how entire state machinery can fail to locate Kaizer
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu’s arresting officer has informed the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that a joint operation has been instituted in order to apprehend the accused and his surety Lumezi independent Member of Parliament Munir Zulu. Lusaka magistrate Silvia Munyinya has, however, wondered how the entire state machinery can fail to locate…...
Police must reflect on their mandate – Kasonde
CHAPTER One Foundation Executive Director Linda Kasonde says there’s need for the police to demonstrate a shift from force to a more community-oriented service that can be trusted by Zambians. Commenting on complaints from PF members that police brutality is rife and that they are being arrested without police issuing call outs, Kasonde urged the…...
Report HH to ACC if you have evidence he’s corrupt – Govt
ACTING Chief Government Spokesperson Makozo Chikote has asked those with evidence that President Hakainde Hichilema is corrupt to report him to the Anti-Corruption Commission. At a media briefing, Wednesday, Chikote said President Hichilema was allergic to corruption. “I’ve read in certain quarters where some people are claiming to say, ‘no, even His Excellency the President…...
Tasila, her siblings shouldn’t expect royal treatment from LEAs – Lifuka
GOVERNANCE Activist Rueben Lifuka says former president Edgar Lungu’s family should not assume that the people of Zambia owe their father any favours for doing what was expected of him when he conceded defeat. On Tuesday Lungu’s daughter Tasila broke down as she addressed the press on what she termed as the demonisation of her…...
Water permits can now be gotten in 2.5 months – Mposha
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Mike Mposha says the ministry has removed bottlenecks in the process of licensing for water permits. Speaking during a media briefing, Wednesday, Mposha said the licensing period had been shortened to two and a half months, from six months. “I think this is one issue, you’ve heard the President emphasising…...