K34 drop in cost of living equal to nothing – ZACA
THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says the K34.67 reduction in the cost of living for the month of May is negligible because people are still finding it hard to make ends meet. The cost of living for a family of five in Lusaka has reduced by K34.67 for the month of May 2023, according to…...
Nalolo MP demands stiffer punishments for those involved in theft of drugs
NALOLO PNUP member of parliament Imanga Wamunyima says the conviction of a health worker and a security guard by the Mongu Magistrates’ Court for theft of essential drugs will send a strong message to would-be offenders. The lawmaker, however, says courts should mete out stiffer punishments to such culprits. The Mongu Magistrates’ Court recently handed…...
Another former Muvi TV security guard gets 6 years for theft
LUSAKA Magistrate Trevor Kasanda has sentenced a former Muvi television security guard to six years imprisonment with hard labour for theft. Magistrate Kasanda jailed Kabamba Mwape in order to deter would-be offenders. Mwape was initially jointly charged with Kambani Kapila, Kelvin Kambila, and Shownslous Mwanza with one count of breaking into a building with intent…...
Zumani’s continued detention calls into question govt’s commitment to rule of law – TIZ
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has expressed concern over the delay by police to take former president Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Chris Zumani Zimba to court following his arrest. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says Zimba’s continued detention without being taken to court is an infringement of his rights and calls into question government’s commitment to…...
Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 19)
I recently had a conversation with one of my uncles, aka “Uncle jesus”. It may seem that I was more focused on what the monetary gain could be from the decision I was about to make. My calculations were done, and the profit margins were already factored. He let me talk. I was busy trying […]
Chililabombwe man stabs wife to death
POLICE in Chililabombwe on the Copperbelt Province have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his wife to death after a marital dispute. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed in a statement that the couple had a marital difference which led to a fight. He said during the fight, the husband, Wezi Sichinga, picked a…...
PF MPs being arrested because they’ve refused to join UPND – Mundubile
LEADER of the Opposition in Parliament Brian Mundubile claims that PF members of parliament are being intimidated and persecuted because they have refused to get on the ruling party’s side. And Malole PF member of parliament Robert Kalimi says Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu should not be excited as he is not…...
ZSIC insurance covers Copper Queens
ZSIC General Insurance has unveiled an insurance cover of K2.3 million for the women’s national team ahead of their maiden World Cup appearance that swings into action on July 20. Speaking at a media briefing held at Football House in Lusaka yesterday, ZSIC acting Managing Director Sylvia Nguluwe said the insurance company remained committed to…...
Zambia to face Morocco ahead of COSAFA tournament
THE Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has revealed that the North Africa-bound local Chipolopolo squad will also face Morocco in a second international friendly match. FAZ General Secretary Reuben Kamanga confirmed that the COSAFA squad would face Morocco after their earlier announced friendly match against Kuwait. The local assemblage led by coach Numba Mumamba entered…...
Antonio ditches “directionless” PF
PF Media Director Antonio Mwanza says he doesn’t see the former ruling party holding a convention to elect its new leader because there’s no such commitment from the central committee. And Mwanza has announced that he has resigned from his position and has also withdrawn his membership from the PF. Addressing the media, Thursday, Mwanza…...