Pule sues state for charging him with seditious practices
CHRISTIAN Democratic Party president Apostle Dan Pule has petitioned the High Court over the state’s decision to arrest and charge him with seditious practices, arguing that the law is outdated. Pule argues that sedition laws have been criticised by UN, human rights experts, courts, and others for being a weapon used by governments to violate…...
NPA celebrates jailing of former FIC clerk for fraud, theft
THE National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has announced that it has secured the conviction of a former FIC clerk, Eric Ndhlovu, who has been sentenced for stealing K108,000 from the institution. According to the NPA, Ndhlovu was convicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court on 48 counts, including forgery, uttering false documents, theft by a…...
We expected a drop in fuel prices – OMCAZ
THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia says it was expecting ERB to reduce fuel pump prices due to the decline in international oil prices following Donald Trump’s engagement with oil producing countries. On Friday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) increased the pump price of petrol from K34.67 to K34.98 and diesel from K32.43 to…...
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Reduction in cost of living not being felt, things are still expensive – ZACA
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says the K32.90 reduction in the food basket has had little effect on the cost of living, as citizens are still struggling to make ends meet. On Friday, the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) disclosed that the cost of living for a family of five in…...
Kangwa joins Abha club in Saudi Arabia
EVANS Kangwa has joined his sixth overseas club with a move to Saudi Arabian lower division side Abha club from Chinese outfit QD Hainiu. The Happy Hearts graduate has spent the last 10 years playing abroad and there is no indication of him coming back home yet after signing for Abha club in the Saudi…...
Govt evacuates comedian ‘Kasaka’ to Maina Soko
GOVERNMENT says it has evacuated popular Copperbelt comedian Webster Chiluba alias Kasaka, who has been unwell, to Maina Soko Medical Centre. Meanwhile, government says it is unfortunate that there is widespread speculation on social media suggesting that the comedian has passed on, yet he is alive. In a statement, Monday, Ministry of Information and Media…...
Matero Magic overpower Buffaloes in game 1 of National Championship finals
Reigning champions Matero Magic took a crucial first step in defending their title with a commanding 91-67 victory over Green Buffaloes in game one of the Zambia Basketball Federation National Championship Finals at NASDEC on Sunday. The games, initially scheduled for Saturday, February 1, were postponed due to a power disruption at the National Sports…...
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Tropical Storm Faida might temporarily reduce rainfall in Zambia – MET
THE Zambia Meteorological Department (MET) says it is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Faida, which has formed over the southwestern Indian Ocean. In a Tropical Storm Alert issued, Monday, MET stated that the storm was projected to cross Madagascar from February 3 to 5, and then enter the Mozambique Channel by Thursday. The Department added that…...
