Continued reduction of ZCCM-IH control or influence in critical large-scale mines, worries CTPD
CTPD says it’s concerned that with the ZCCM-IH, FQM transaction, the country will see a mining sector where all critical large-scale mines are run by multinational enterprises with maximum influence. In a statement, CTPD research associate Webby Banda said although the rationale of the transaction was clear, it was still mind-boggling to a common Zambian…....
Zambia has massive potential, says US envoy, as govt signs $8.3m grant with MCC
GOVERNMENT has signed a Compact Development Funding Grant Agreement for $8.3 million with the Millennium Challenge Corporation focused on job creation and economic growth. US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says Zambia has massive potential for economic growth. Speaking after the signing ceremony, Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane said he was happy…...
Govt errs sometimes, petition the wrongs you see happening, Muchende tells lawyers
SOLICITOR General Marshal Muchende says government sometimes makes mistakes, hence it’s the duty of lawyers to defend the Constitution by petitioning the wrongs they see happening. Speaking at the lawyers’ workshop on freedom of expression, digital and media rights in Lusaka, Thursday, Muchende said he would not defend the violation of the Constitution or press…...
Ndozo lodge owner, wife and son face over 100 charges
NDOZO lodge proprietor Chrint Sichamba, his wife, and son are today expected to take fresh plea after the State indicated to Lusaka magistrate Irene Wishimanga, their intentions to jointly charge the trio with two companies. This is the matter in which Sichamba, his wife Eudora Nambela and son, David, are facing corruption charges involving over…...
Please bear with us, soon you’ll hear pronouncement on Mopani, KCM – Kabuswe
MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says government understands the pain of Copperbelt residents with regards to Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines. Kabuswe says the government, however, wants to “squeeze the boil and remove the pus” left in the mining sector, adding that only then, will long-lasting correct decisions be made. Opposing a private…...
We can’t make certain decisions without the board – FIC
FINANCIAL Intelligence Centre (FIC) acting director general Liya Tembo says the centre is looking forward to having a board in place, hopefully before the end of 2022. Tembo says although the centre is able to operate with or without a board, certain decisions can’t be made in its absence, such as those to do with…...
ConCourt overturns nullification of Mukosa’s Chinsali seat
THE Constitutional Court has declared PF’s Kalalwe Mukosa as the duly elected member of parliament for Chinsali. In this matter, Mukosa appealed against High Court Judge Timothy Katanekwa’s decision to nullify his election as Chinsali member of parliament last year. In his judgement, judge Katanekwa ruled that the allegations of electoral malpractice, vote buying, intimidation…...
Police detain 4 Croatian couples for suspected human trafficking
POLICE on the Copperbelt have apprehended four couples of Croatian origin in a suspected human trafficking case. The four couples were apprehended at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport together with four suspected trafficked children of Congolese origin. The children have been taken to Social welfare facilities where they are being taken care of. In a…...
State got Kaizer from hospital bed, laments lawyer, as he denies charge
FORMER President Edgar Lungu’s political advisor Kaizer Zulu has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ court and pleaded not guilty to one count of conversion not amounting to theft. Meanwhile, former Kabwata PF constituency chairperson Trevor Ng’andu, popularly known as Uncle T has pleaded not guilty to a charge of malicious damage to property. In the…...
Lungu’s cabinet approved Bill on NAPSA reforms, what remained was a law – Kaziya
FORMER Ministry of Labour permanent secretary Chanda Kaziya says former president Edgar Lungu’s cabinet actually approved proposed amendments in terms of the National Provident Fund as well as NAPSA penalty waivers, adding that what remained was the enactment of a law. Meanwhile, Labour Commissioner Givens Muntengwa says early access to pension contributions for NAPSA members…...