DStv, GOtv price hike will help us deliver quality entertainment – MultiChoice
MULTICHOICE Zambia has announced that it will increase prices for its DStv and GOtv bouquets effective April 1, 2025. MultiChoice says the adjustment will allow it to continue delivering quality entertainment experience that delights its customers. According to a statement issued recently, DStv Premium subscribers would now be required to pay K1,670, while GOtv Supa+…...
Govt must urgently address ZILAS challenges – LAZ
THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has called on government to urgently find a lasting solution to the persistent challenges surrounding the Zambia Integrated Land Administration System (ZILAS). LAZ has proposed that in the interim, government must implement viable alternative arrangements to prevent further irreparable prejudice to the business community, legal profession and ordinary citizens…...
There’s a self-regulation mechanism for addressing media grievances, FPI tells govt
FREE Press Initiative (FPI) founder Joan Chirwa says the organisation is alarmed by Cornelius Mweetwa’s statement that statutory regulation of print media could be a way to tame alarmists. She has warned that statutory regulation could potentially stifle freedom of speech and press. Meanwhile, Chirwa has welcomed the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit commenced by…...
Implement govt policy without showing partisan interest, Musa urges public servants
FORMER Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) board chairperson Musa Mwenye says civil servants and diplomats must implement government policy without being openly partisan. In a Facebook post, Monday, Mwenye said civil servants and diplomats were on a government payroll which was funded by taxpayers who belonged to all sorts of political persuasions. He added that although those…...
High Court sets March 21 for judgement in murder case involving Chalala couple
LUSAKA High Court Judge Vincent Siloka has set March 21, 2025, as the date for judgement in the matter where a Chalala couple is accused of murdering their 14-year-old maid. Majory Chanda, a physician and her husband, Smart Mumba, a lecturer, are facing one count of murder. It is alleged that the couple, between August…...
Jean always comes to Parley drunk – Kang’ombe
JEAN never walked out of Parliament, she was taken out by Munir Zulu basically because she was wasted, she was completely drunk, claims Sesheke UPND MP Romeo Kang’ombe. On Friday, Mambilima PF MP Jean Chisenga said she walked out of Parliament during President Hakainde Hichilema’s address because she couldn’t stand his lies. But in an…...
Company sues Sino Metals for environmental damage, seeks compensation
PANTHERA Ventures Limited has sued Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited in the Lusaka High Court for causing significant environmental damage by polluting the Mwambashi River. In a statement of claim filed yesterday, the plaintiff said it had commenced the case to hold the defendant responsible for the environmental damage and to protect the affected community…...
Judge HH’s words by his actions – M’membe
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says President Hakainde Hichilema should be judged by his deeds and not his words. And Dr M’membe says the country should start depending on its own efforts instead of relying on others. Speaking shortly after the matter in which he is charged with seditious practices was mentioned at the…...
Wynter is detached from reality – Kaunda
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says Zambians should not to take Wynter Kabimba seriously because he is a retired politician who is detached from reality. Recently, Kabimba said President Hakainde Hichilema was the only Head of State, other than Levy Mwanawasa, that has exhibited the spirit of fighting corruption. But in an interview,…...
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