The corrupt have become fearless – Lifuka
OUTGOING Transparency International Zambia Chapter president Reuben Lifuka says the corrupt have now reached a point of impunity where they are no longer scared of the law. And Lifuka says contrary to Vice-President Inonge Wina’s assertion that members of parliament who have been making huge donations in the recent past run successful businesses, there seems…...
State applies to hear Atlas Mara’s 4 Ugandans, 2 Zambians theft case in camera
CHIEF Resident Magistrate Lameck Mwale has reserved ruling in a matter in which the state has applied to have the case in which four Ugandans and two Zambians are alleged to have stolen various amounts from Atlas Mara Bank Limited in-camera. The six are alleged to have intentionally, and without lawful authority accessed Atlas Mara…...
Lungu speaks on economy through his Finance Minister – Chipampe
SPECIAL Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe says those questioning President Edgar Lungu’s perceived silence on the state of the economy should know that whatever Finance Minister Dr Bwalya Ng’andu says is ultimately the Head of State’s position. Last week, President Lungu said because there were too many [association] presidents…...
Govt reprimands HH over “Pa Munyoko” remarks
GOVERNMENT has strongly reprimanded UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and urged him to tone down on the use of “disgusting and insulting words,” which are allegedly causing extreme embarrassment among “decent adults.” Meanwhile, government has launched the first-ever Media Development Policy saying it is aimed at promoting professional standards by encouraging media self-regulation. In a statement,…...
Chama refutes Russian media report that Zambia is still pushing to buy presidential jet
Defence Minister Davies Chama has refuted Russian media reports that government had started renegotiating with that country’s government to complete the purchase of a presidential super jet. Russian media outlets, ch-aviation and Sputnik News, reported on November 19, 2020, that Zambia had intentions to go ahead with the purchase of the plane despite being on…...
Top cops caught in drug theft: Assistant Commissioner, chief inspector detained
SEVERAL high ranking police officers have been detained for conniving to steal drugs from Medical Stores Limited. But Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of operations Bonny Kapeso has refused to comment on the matter, while Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata Katongo expressed ignorance over the development. According to an investigation, the police officers used…...
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Lsk man commits suicide after setting wife ablaze
A 25-YEAR-OLD man of Lusaka’s Mtendere East Compound set ablaze his 21-year-old wife using kerosene and later drank poison after a marital dispute. In a statement, Monday, police spokesperson Esther Katongo disclosed that Shepherd Chisala and his wife Agnes Kafupi Chisala were rushed to Levy Mwanawasa Hospital where they both passed on following the incident. […]
Police nab Kalingalinga man who assaulted Anglican Priest
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested a 62-year-old of Kalingalinga for assaulting an Anglican Priest whilst he was preaching at the pulpit. In a statement, Monday, police spokesperson Esther Katongo said Leonard Mwale surrendered himself to Kalingalinga police. “The suspect in the assault case involving the Anglican Priest in Kalingalinga has surrendered himself to Kalingalinga Police […]
PF, UPND must put an end to political violence – JCTR
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has called on both the ruling and opposition political party leaders to immediately put an end to political violence in the country. And JCTR says politicians should take a lead in practicing and promoting politics of mutual tolerance and mutual respect, saying mere public denunciation or condemnation of…...