Munir seeks to challenge his “pubic hair” suspension from Parley
LUMEZI Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu has requested to move a motion challenging his 30 day suspension for using obscene language in the House. And Zulu has complained that the presiding officer did not accord him an opportunity to withdraw his words but proceeded to recognise Mwembeshi UPND member of parliament Machila Jamba who…...
Minister’s endorsement of PF programmes excites opposition party
THE Patriotic Front has welcomed Youth, Sports and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu’s remarks that not everything the party did is bad, bragging that they actually did a lot of good things. Nkandu recently said not everything the Patriotic Front did is bad, hence the UPND’s decision to continue with the procurement of 150 more fuel…...
Stardy Mwale and Savenda boss appear in court on corruption charges
FORMER Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Stardy Mwale and Savenda Group of Companies Director and Shareholder Clever Mpoha yesterday appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court on charges of corruption. The two, who are charged with two counts of corrupt practices could not, however, take plea as consent from the Director of Public Prosecution had not…...
Organisation seeks ConCourt’s clarification on extent of Lungu’s immunity
THE Zambia Community Development initiative programme has sued the Attorney General in the Constitutional Court, seeking an interpretation on whether a former head of state’s immunity extends to criminal investigations, searches and seizures. Hendrix Nyambe, the managing director of the said organisation, has submitted through his lawyer Tutwa Ngulube, that DEC’s actions of searching a…...
RMB moves to valuate KCM
KCM Provisional Liquidator Celine Nair says the mining giant’s financial advisor, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), has began the process of collecting information and data which will enable it to commence valuation of the asset. In a statement, Tuesday, Nair said RMB was also setting up a data room to assist in dealing with queries from…...
It’s possible for fuel to drop to K10 under UPND – OMCs
OIL Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) president Dr Kafula Mubanga says with the strides made by government, there is a “huge” possibility that fuel pump prices can drop to as low as K10 per litre. In an interview, Dr Mubanga said government had good policies in place hence there was hope for fair pump…...
We’ll continue exposing mismanagement of public resources – AG
THE Auditor General’s office says it will continue to expose all mismanagement of public resources in order to enhance accountability and transparency in the country. Deputy Auditor General in charge of corporate services division Clare Mazimba, who spoke on behalf of Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe when a delegation from Uganda paid a courtesy call…...
Reduce interest rates, we’ve done our part, HH tells banks
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged banks to reduce their interest rates, saying his government has done its part by reducing inflation and stabilising the exchange rate. Speaking during the launch of the Western Province Expo, Monday, President Hichilema said government expected banks and other lenders to react positively to the strides government had made. “This…...
Conspiracy to defraud govt, Kalaluka and his laughing lawyer
FORMER Attorney General Likando Kalaluka’s lawyer, Sakwiba Sikota, says he is laughing out loud over the charge that the Anti-Corruption Commission has slapped his client with, saying it is the most ludicrous offence that he has ever seen in his 41 years of law practice. State Counsel Sikota’s comment follows the arrest of the former…...
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