10 Kawambwa Sugar workers drown

TEN employees of Kawambwa Sugar have drowned, while six others survived after the boat they were using capsized. The incident occurred when 16 employees of the Kawambwa Sugar Company were crossing the Lwena River to get to work using a community banana boat. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi confirmed the tragic incident in…...
Cyber Security, Crimes Bills back in Parley after revision

GOVERNMENT has revised the controversial Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bills after consultations with civil society organisations, leading to changes that address human rights concerns. The revisions, now endorsed by civil society groups, are set to be resubmitted to Parliament today. In a press briefing held yesterday, at the Ministry of Technology and Science, Permanent…...
Zambia Army embarks on modernisation drive, seeks lessons from Ethiopia

THE Zambia Army says it is taking steps to modernise its operations to enhance its capabilities. Deputy Army Commander and Chief of Staff, Major General Luswepo Sinyinza, disclosed that as part of this strategy, the Army is benchmarking Ethiopia’s Defence Forces, renowned as one of the most advanced military forces in Africa. According to a…...
Corruption-accused Livingstone mayor appears in court

LIVINGSTONE Mayor Constance Muleabai appeared before the Livingstone Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing two charges of corrupt practices. The mayor is alleged to have received a bribe to facilitate the cancellation of property rates for a farm. The matter, which was scheduled to commence yesterday, was adjourned because Senior Resident Magistrate Leah Lomadzinga Kabalata was reportedly…...
Police summon M’membe

THE Zambia Police Service has summoned Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe to appear for questioning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Socialist Party National Youth Chairman Kelvin Kaunda says he suspects that the summon is related to a statement Dr M’membe made calling on the defence forces to defend the Constitution. The Zambia Police Anti-Fraud…...
Court orders Emmanuel Mwamba’s sureties to pay K100,000

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered Emmanuel Mwamba’s two sureties to forfeit K50,000 each after they failed to fulfill their obligation to present him before the court. Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda has ordered Msanzala PF MP Elias Daka and Mufulira Central PF MP Golden Mwila to pay the money forthwith. This is in…...
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Some health workers stealing drugs, giving proscriptions – Muchima

HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima has observed that prescriptions are still being issued, despite the fact that medicines are plenty in hospitals. And Muchima has described the exclusion of volunteers from employment as a countrywide disease. Speaking at the launch of the National Health Insurance Scheme Membership Registration under the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)…...
It’s their time, if they want the Constitution amended, let it be – Chief Chikanza

IT’S their time, they are the ones in charge, and if they want to see the Constitution amended here and there, let’s see what they will do, says Chief Chikanza Munyama of the Ila-speaking people of Itezhi-Tezhi. He says the MMD amended the constitution, and the PF did the same in 2016. “People should not…...
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