5 cabinet ministers camp in Pambashe ahead of by-election
FIVE cabinet ministers have camped in Pambashe Constituency to drum up support for UPND candidate Justin Kapema in the upcoming parliamentary by-election. The ministers include Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe, Commerce Minister Chipoka Mulenga, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Peter Kapala, SME Minister Elias Mubanga and Sports Minister Elvis Nkandu. Speaking during a campaign trail in Mushota…...
Mazabuka man defiles 6-year-old as her twin watches
POLICE in Mazabuka have arrested a 36-year-old man for allegedly defiling a six-year-old girl. In a statement, Southern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo said on January 24, 2025 at around 15:00 hours, the victim and her twin brother went to play at their neighbour’s place. He said whilst playing, the neighbour called the…...
Nevers Mumba can’t face the truth because he’s eating well – Nyirenda
PF Acting Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says MMD leader Nevers Mumba cannot face the truth because he is eating well under the UPND administration. Commenting on Mumba’s statement that claims by PF members that government was abusing human rights was just a strategy to deflect the fight against corruption, Nyirenda said it was difficult…...
AG should update the public when audit is concluded at FRA – CTPD
CENTRE for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) Executive Director Isaac Mwaipopo has appealed to the Auditor General’s office to update the public once it finishes its investigations at the Food Reserve Agency. On Thursday, News Diggers reported that the Food Reserve Agency had sent its executive director, Mwansa Chamatete, and five other senior staff on…...
ACC board should appoint DG, stakeholders propose
A NUMBER of stakeholders have proposed that for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to remain independent, the Director General should be appointed by the board. The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the ACC, recently held a two-day National Consultative Meeting to discuss the revision of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 3 of 2012. Different stakeholders…...
Tasila regains control of her Sinda farm, as Court of Appeal stays forfeiture order
THE Court of Appeal has granted a stay of execution of the High Court judgement forfeiting Chawama PF MP Tasila Lungu’s Sinda farm to the state. Court of Appeal Judge Kelvin Muzenga has, however, ordered Tasila not to sell the farm until her appeal is determined. Meanwhile, Tasila’s lawyer, Charles Changano, says his client can…...
We’ll complete the 81 chiefs’ palaces by May – ZCS
ZAMBIA Correctional Service (ZCS) Commissioner General Fredrick Chilukutu says the construction of 81 chiefs’ palaces across the country is expected to be completed by May this year. Meanwhile, Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Reverend Mathews Chilekwa says the delay in commissioning the palaces has forced some chiefs to move into unfinished structures. Speaking when he…...
Another albino’s grave tampered with in S/Province
THE Zambia Police Service has expressed concern about the increase in the number of tampered grave sites for persons with albinism. In a statement, Sunday, Southern Province Deputy Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo revealed that Choma police were alerted by Nivas Munsaka that on January 14, the burial site of his late niece had been trespassed…...
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Skeletons
Most of us have come across the trending skeleton news. We can now recognise the house as the picture has made an impression on many minds. It will be difficult to ever get anyone to rent that house if the current occupants were to move out. Anyway, some men are now saying fear women after […]
