Ensure your witnesses are available, court tells state in Yamba, Malanji case
LUSAKA Magistrate Irene Wishimanga has cautioned the Drug Enforcement Commission against wasting the court’s time in Fredson Yamba and Joseph Malanji’s case. The magistrate has urged the commission to make efforts to ensure witnesses are always available in the case. This was after the prosecution applied for an adjournment after failing to secure witnesses for…...
2 admit abducting, raping 13 women
THE two Lusaka men alleged to have abducted 13 women have pleaded guilty to 54 counts of abduction, assault, rape, among other charges. In this matter, James Bwalya, 22, is jointly charged with Mathews Sikaonga, also 22, with 54 counts of aggravated robbery, abduction, assault, and rape, among other charges. It is alleged in counts…...
Diary of a 35 year old retiree (Episode 16)
Enough with thinking that once you retire and have been given your lump sum, all will be smooth sailing. I mean, plans on paper are so promising, and the numbers seem pretty exciting. There is a huge difference between what we indicate on paper and the results we get on the ground. Imagine the time […]
EFF leader dragged to court for escaping from Lusaka Central Police
ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda has been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for unlawful assembly and escaping from lawful custody. Mwenda has been jointly charged with 21 others who include; George Mumbi, Zenis Daka, Bwembya Mubanga, Bale Suzo, Ibrahim Mwamba, Joseph Lungu, Danny Kalenga, Nathan Kamau, Gift Nguni, Jeff Filamba and Thomas…...
Imenda should stop masquerading as Local Govt Minister – Kampyongo
SHIWANG’ANDU PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo says UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda should stick to his party role and stop being petty by targeting individual lawmakers. And Kampyongo, who has questioned the capacity in which Imenda was checking on CDF projects, has advised the UPND secretary general to stop masquerading as local government minister…....
SA camp an indication of how serious we are – Grant
ZAMBIA coach Avram Grant says the decision to have a closed-door training camp in South Africa shows how serious his team is taking the June 17 game against Ivory Coast that will decide Chipolopolo’s 2023 AFCON qualification. Grant also aired his view on Patson Daka and Lubambo Musonda’s heartbreaking seasons plus the long-awaited return of…...
Copper Queens in World Cup send off match against Tanzania
FAZ has announced that the women’s national team will this Sunday face off with Tanzania in a World Cup send-off match at the National Heroes Stadium. This will be the first time that the Copper Queens will grace Heroes stadium. The Bruce Mwape tutored side is pitted in Group C alongside Spain, Japan, and Costa…...
I’ll demand removal of Lungu’s immunity at the right time – Mwaliteta
UPND Lusaka Provincial Chairperson Obvious Mwaliteta says he anticipates the arrest of more PF members, urging them not to complain so that they can be cleared. And Mwaliteta says former president Edgar Lungu’s immunity will need to be removed at some point, noting that a number of his close associates have been arrested. Commenting on…...
Fuel reduction alone won’t see lower commodity prices, we need stable exchange rate – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says government should ensure stability in the exchange rate to see lower commodity prices, arguing that reducing fuel prices alone will not help achieve that. Last week, the Energy Regulation Board adjusted downwards the price of petrol by K3.14 per litre and diesel by K2.77 per litre…....
We’re working shoulder to shoulder with MOH to curb alcohol abuse – DEC
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says the commission is working closely with the Ministry of Health to curb alcohol abuse, especially among younger persons. Health Minister Sylvia Masebo recently disclosed that 46 percent of mental disorders recorded at Chainama Hospital in 2022 were due to alcohol abuse. In an interview, Monday, Banda…...