DEC nabs Findlay, wife for money laundering involving K386m
THE Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), through its Anti-Money Laundering Investigations Unit, has jointly charged and arrested businessman Valden Findlay and his wife, Dessislava, for Money Laundering involving K386 million. Meanwhile, the commission has also charged and arrested Findlay’s wife for Gratification paid to a former government official amounting to K4,110,256.03. In a statement, Tuesday, DEC…...
Suspense around KCM, Mopani will soon be gone – Kabuswe
GOVERNMENT has assured citizens that it is on track in terms of resolving issues surrounding Konkola and Mopani Copper Mines, saying it’s mindful that it has no time to dilly-dally around the two important assets. In an interview, Monday, Mines and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe assured that very soon, all the suspense around the…...
The reality about gay people and our conservative Zambia
ALTHOUGH the church does not accept homosexual tendencies, homosexuals are not criminals and they must therefore not be criminalised, says the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB). This is one controversial statement that has attracted mixed reactions from members of the public, including the Catholic faithful. Not surprisingly, homosexuality is one word that means more…...
HRC asks govt to stop emerging vicious hate campaign against LGBTQI community
THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) says the continued hate speech and threats of physical attacks against homosexuals is a criminal offence and a violation of the right to personal security, among other rights. In a statement, Tuesday, HRC Chairperson Mudford Mwandenga said the Commission was aware that homosexuality was illegal in Zambia, but those found…...
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Kazembe wins the Mike Mambwe Tennis championship
ZAMBIA’S tennis top seed Edgar Kazembe was at the weekend crowned champion of the second edition of the Mike Mambwe Memorial senior Tennis championship held at the Nkana Tennis club to pocket K7,500 prize money. Speaking in an interview after defending his title, Kazembe said he was humbled to continue playing the sport he loves…....
ACC nabs Environmental Health Inspector over K1,500 bribe
THE Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested an Environmental Health Inspector under the Ministry of Health for corruptly receiving K1,500 from an employee of West Pacific Farms. In a statement, Tuesday, ACC Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Timothy Moono said Chilufya Wapamesa, 28, allegedly received the said money as a reward for himself in order not to take…...
Govt approves Bill to reform NAPSA
CABINET has approved the introduction of a Bill in Parliament aimed at amending the National Pension Scheme Act Chapter 256 of the Laws of Zambia, so as to, provide for an option to claim for age benefits by a member under the existing fund, among others. And Cabinet has approved in principle, the introduction of…...
FAZ at liberty to hire who they want as coach – Govt
GOVERNMENT says FAZ should engage a credible coach to take charge of the national team following the resignation of Aljosa Asanovic. Speaking in an interview, Monday, Nkandu said FAZ is at liberty to employ either a local or an expatriate coach to lead the Copper Bullets. “I have always said a coach is a coach…...
Nase faces Egyptian grandmaster in make or break game
FIDE Master (FM) Nase Lungu defeated Nigerian Joel Adebayo in the seventh round to remain on course for the podium finish at the ongoing 2022 Africa Individual chess competition in Lagos, Nigeria. With only two rounds of games remaining to play, Lungu remained the only Zambian player with a realistic chance to win a medal…...