Corruption fight complicated, but HH has political will – State House
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says President Hakainde Hichilema has political will to fight against corruption. Hamasaka says the fight against corruption is complicated because there are so many law enforcement agencies involved, and when cases go to court the President has no say on who long the proceedings should take. Reacting to…...
I hope govt will consider my recommendations to strengthen freedom of opinion – Khan
UNITED Nations special Rapporteur Irene Khan says she hopes government considers her findings and recommendations as a constructive contribution to strengthen freedom of opinion in Zambia. Speaking when she paid a courtesy call on Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo, Tuesday, Khan said her visit was aimed at providing views to government about its laws. “I…...
Namibia hails Zambia for continued power supply despite load-shedding
NAMIBIA’S Secretary to Cabinet Dr George Simataa has thanked Zambia for continuing to supply his country with electricity despite having its own power challenges at home. And Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says in the spirit of brotherhood, Zambia has continued to supply power to Namibia’s Katima Mulilo Town as per the 2020 electricity supply agreement. Speaking…...
Mopani deal procedurally improper, insists Miles
MATERO PF MP Miles Sampa has told the Constitutional Court that the absence of parliamentary approval in the transaction involving Mopani Copper Mines and International Resources Holdings (IRH) renders it flawed and procedurally improper. Sampa has argued that Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha failed to substantiate the claim that the transaction constituted a subscription. This is…...
Don’t encourage cadres to carry weapons in the name of self-defence
THE ugly face of electoral violence has once more shown itself during campaigns for the Petauke Central parliamentary by-elections. The Tonse Alliance and UPND campaign teams were involved in a violent altercation over the weekend, with either party now pointing at the other as being the aggressor. Sadly, instead of moving to avoid further violence,…...
One shot of drought decapitated us – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the recent drought which Zambia experienced took away two gigawatts of green energy. Speaking at the ongoing Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, Tuesday, President Hichilema said one shot of the drought had decapitated the country’s excessive energy which it had barely 24 months ago. “Zambia is committed to universal…...
HH to undertake 5-day State visit to Japan
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a State Visit to Japan from February 3 to 7, 2025, at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru. According to a statement shared by the Japanese Embassy, President Hichilema would make a state call on Emperor Naruhito during his visit. “H.E. Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic…...
Maybe Mumbi Phiri must design proper female police cells – Yuyi
LUAPULA Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi says maybe former PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri should design what she thinks is fit to be a female police cell. And Yuyi says Phiri actually received the best treatment she could get while in detention at Kawambwa Police Station. Last week, Phiri said her detention at…...
Court dismisses Kasanda’s case challenging seizure of properties
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has dismissed the matter in which Lusaka businessman Sedrick Kasanda sued the state, challenging the seizure of his Ibex Hill house by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC). The court has ruled that the DEC officers did not trespass on his property as there were seizure and…...
Story of inadequate teachers slowly changing – MoE
MINISTRY of Education director for standards assessment and evaluation Prisca Simukonda says the ministry has put in place a number of strategies to provide quality education. Speaking on Dimond TV’s Breakfast Show, Monday, Simukonda said the story of inadequate teachers was slowly changing. “As a ministry, we have the minimum benchmark to ensure that we…...
