Kitwe Police impound truck laden with copper concentrate
POLICE in Kitwe on the Copperbelt have impounded a truck registration number BAJ 1556 and trailer number BAG 6937 T laden with suspected copper concentrate weighing 35.209 tonnes, without documents. Police have also disclosed that the driver, Fred Ngongonya, 29, and the security officer, Shadreck Mulenga, have been detained in custody for being found in…...
I wasn’t aware of Kuomboka cancellation, we were waiting for the date – Tourism PS
MINISTRY of Tourism Permanent Secretary Evans Muhanga has expressed shock at the cancellation of this year’s Kuomboka ceremony, saying he was not aware of the development. Muhanga says the cancellation of the ceremony might have a negative effect on the local economy as various businesses stood to benefit from the ceremony. On Friday, the Barotse…...
HH calls for peace in Mozambique
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says it remains important for Zambia and Mozambique to work together to keep the two countries peaceful. Speaking at a press conference in Mozambique, Tuesday, President Hichilema observed the need for countries to choose systems that fostered peace and stability. “The systems we choose must allow us to foster peace, security and…...
I’m not a tribalist, says Munir as cops nab him for hate speech
POLICE have arrested APNAC Secretary General Munir Zulu for expressing hatred and contempt for persons because of tribe, or place of origin. But Zulu has denied the allegations, saying he does not hate the people of Bweengwa but only hates poverty. Meanwhile, PF Chairperson for Legal Affairs George Chisanga says Zulu’s arrest is continuous intimidation…...
Our creditors are complaining that they’re being asked to be too generous – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says Zambia’s creditors under the common framework are complaining that they are being asked to provide too many incentives towards the country’s debt. In an interview, Monday, Dr Musokotwane said the creditors were asking for adjustments and for them not to be forced to write off very…...
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Diamond TV expands its reach in Southern Africa
DIAMOND TV Chief Visionary Officer Costa Mwansa has announced the expansion of the television station’s reach into Southern Africa. And MultiChoice Zambia Managing Director Leah Kooma said the expansion of Diamond TV will help market Zambia to the Southern African region. In a statement, Tuesday, Mwansa said the expansion meant subscribers would now access Diamond […]
We’re also disappointed that Kuomboka was cancelled, sponsors will be refunded – organising committee
LUSAKA Kuomboka Kufuluhela Committee Chairperson Irene Muyenga says the committee will be refunding the companies and individuals that contributed funds towards the successful holding of this year’s ceremony following its cancellation. On Friday, the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) announced the cancellation of the 2023 Kuomboka ceremony and attributed the development to insufficient water levels as…...
People no longer insult the Presidency since abolishment of criminal defamation law – Chipoka
COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga says people have stopped insulting the Presidency ever since criminal defamation of the President law was abolished. In an interview, Thursday, Mulenga said President Hakainde Hichilema decided to do away with the said law so that the public could see how immoral those who insulted the Presidency were…....
Frank Tayali informs court about his intention to seek default judgement against state
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has notified the Lusaka High Court that he intends to apply for a judgement in default of appearance and defence against the state in his suit. This is the matter in which Tayali sued the State demanding damages for aggravated assault following an incident which occured in 2020. Tayali…...