UPND MPs shun Kafwaya’s cost of living debate
UPND members of parliament yesterday walked out of the National Assembly after Lunte PF MP Mutotwe Kafwaya raised a motion on the high cost of living. As Kafwaya moved his motion urging the government to take practical steps to reduce the cost of living, MPs on the right started walking out one by one, eventually…...
Court orders forfeiture of over $2.5m at ECO Bank held by Nigerians, Zambian national
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court has ordered the forfeiture of over US$2.5 million held in seven bank accounts at ECO Bank Zambia Limited, belonging to some Nigerian nationals and a Zambian, to the state, as the funds are proceeds of crime. The judgement follows an application by Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri to…...
ZNS officer allegedly attempts suicide by slitting his throat
A ZAMBIA National Service (ZNS) captain is battling for his life at Monze Mission Hospital after allegedly attempting to slit his throat with a military knife. Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka identified the officer as 32-year-old Leroy Mumba, a captain at ZNS’ Monze Milling Plant “Monze Mission Hospital Police Post under Monze Police…...
PF writes to ACC, demands update on fuel, military procurement investigations
THE Patriotic Front, through its faction president Miles Sampa, has written to the Anti-Corruption Commission demanding an update on investigations into allegations of corruption concerning Agro Fuels and the military supply contract awarded to a Kenyan company, DLS Limited. In October 2023, the Commission announced that it was investigating corruption allegations regarding the contract awarded…...
With the news from America, Africans’ lives are at stake – World Bank
THIS news from the Americans is very significant for you as Zambians, across the continent, and lives are at stake, there’s no question about that, says World Bank Country Director Nathan Belete. And Belete says the World Bank has in the last three years allocated more funds to Zambia than anticipated, and there is a…...
NRFA collects K4 billion from toll gates
THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) has disclosed that it collected K4 billion from toll gates in 2024 against a target of K2.7 billion. Meanwhile, the Agency has urged motorists travelling to Eastern Province for the Ncwala Traditional Ceremony to acquire Electronic Toll Cards and minimise the anticipated traffic congestion at the three toll gates…...
Siavonga criminals rob Chinese nationals of K211,000 cash
POLICE in Siavonga have launched a manhunt for five criminals who attacked some Chinese nationals and their Zambian workers, getting away with K211,000 cash and four phones. Southern Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the robbery happened at XL Waste Management Company around 20:00 hours on Tuesday. “Siavonga Police…...
High Court orders Chitotela to pay Azadi VAT on K6.5m debt
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has ruled that former tourism minister Ronald Chitotela is legally bound to pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on the K6.5 million owed to Azadi Investment Limited for the construction of his house. This is in a matter where Azadi Investment Limited sued Chitotela in the Lusaka…...
I feel sorry for political parties, voters expect to be bought – Zaloumis
ELECTORAL Commission of Zambia Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis says all political parties are guilty of vote buying and violence during elections. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a stakeholders meeting, Tuesday, Zaloumis said she feels sorry for political parties because voters actually expect to be paid. “It’s worrying for us as electoral practitioners, we’ve seen…...
Rising illegal mining activities contributing to pollution of water bodies – Nzovu
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu says the country has seen a rise in illegal mining activities in mineral-rich areas, which are contributing to the pollution of water resources. Presenting a ministerial statement on the pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining, Tuesday, Nzovu said contaminated waste from illegal mining-related activities was often…...
