National Assembly is on firm ground to proceed with Bill 7 – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has thanked the courts of law for dismissing attempts by the opposition and the Oasis Forum to oust Bill 7 out of Parliament. Mweetwa says there is no going back on Bill 7, as the National Assembly is on firm ground to continue the constitutional amendment processes. On Tuesday, the…...
LAZ should stick to Oasis Forum, its voice is louder – Mwitwa
FORMER LAZ president Eddie Mwitwa says the Association should continue being part of the Oasis Forum, arguing that its voice is louder when it is merged with like-minded organisations. Mwitwa adds that it is not unusual for members to request for an urgent Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), stressing that there is democracy within the Association…....
Zambeef records a gross profit of K2.9bn in 2025
ZAMBEEF Products PLC has disclosed that it recorded a gross profit of K2.9 billion along with revenue of K8.1 billion in 2025, despite navigating a trading environment marked by energy shortages, higher input costs and weak consumer spending. In a statement made by Zambeef Chief Executive Officer Faith Mukutu in the 2025 Company Annual Report,…...
We’ve silently increased power supply to 10 hrs, we want citizens to tell us – Govt
ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says government has increased power supply, with some areas now receiving up to 10 hours of electricity. Chikote says there has been no official communication from government on this increase because it wants citizens to see the results for themselves. Speaking to News Diggers, Tuesday, Chikote said the electricity situation had…...
ACC should provide updates on high profile corruption cases – ActionAid
ACTIONAID Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba says the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should regularly update the public on the investigation and conclusion of high-profile cases. Tembatemba notes that the ACC has issued fewer public statements on high-profile cases under the current UPND government compared to the PF administration, which has led to speculation that the commission…...
High Court upholds Lubinda’s acquittal
THE Lusaka High Court has dismissed the Director of Public Prosecutions’ appeal challenging the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court’s decision to acquit acting PF president Given Lubinda of four counts of possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime. In May 2024, the DPP appealed to the High Court against the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court’s decision to acquit…...
We’ll make GBV a non-bailable offence – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says government is working towards making Gender-Based Violence (GBV) a non-bailable offence. He says he has been married for more than 30 years and has never come close to laying a hand on his wife. And President Hichilema says social media has become a menace, recounting an incident where his wife saw…...
John General misses court due to illness
THE case in which Miracle Impact Ministries International overseer Pastor John Nundwe, alias John General, was dragged to court for allegedly raping a Matero woman failed to commence yesterday as he was reportedly unwell. In this matter, it is alleged that Nundwe, on November 22, 2023, in Lusaka, unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the Matero…...
Kapala welcomes arrest of ministry officials
FISHERIES and Livestock Minister Peter Kapala has welcomed the arrest of three officers from the ministry by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Kapala says the ministry is fully cooperating and will continue to work closely with all law enforcement agencies throughout the ongoing investigations. Earlier this week, the Commission arrested three officers from the Ministry of…...
We’ll proceed with downing tools unless govt commits – RDAZ
THE Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) says it will proceed with its decision to down tools unless government shows commitment to the pronouncements it made regarding the recruitment of doctors. On Tuesday, Health Minister Dr Elijah Muchima urged doctors to return to the negotiation table to review employment issues. This appeal followed the Association’s…...