I’m not a ghost, I’m here, HH tells journalists
I AM not a ghost, I am here, President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday told journalists at the Zambia Air Force base at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. And President Hichilema says Zambia is on course with regards to solving the challenge of load shedding. Over the weekend, rumours circulated on social media that President Hichilema’s health was…...
Zambian prisons are in sub-human conditions – HRC
HUMAN Rights Commission Chairperson Dr Pamela Sambo says the United Nations Special Rapporteur’s visit to Zambia is not unusual. And Dr Sambo says the commission won’t give special attention to cases involving politically exposed persons because there are many incarcerated people who are facing sub-human conditions in prisons. Speaking when she featured on Diamond TV,…...
Thieves beat up Luckson Hichilema, steal K90,000
POLICE in Monze have received a report of aggravated robbery in which a 55-year-old man identified as Luckson Hichilema was allegedly attacked by six criminals who robbed him of K90,000 cash. According to information provided by the police, Hichilema’s wife, Roaster Mazila, applied for a Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility (SAFF) loan of K120,000, which was…...
ECZ summons UPND, NCP over Petauke violence
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has summoned the UPND and National Congress Party leadership for a meeting following the violence incident involving the two parties in Petauke Central constituency. In a statement, Monday, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said political parties needed to adhere to the campaign timetable and the Electoral…...
Church mother bodies sign MoU to strengthen their voice in promoting democracy
CHRISTIAN Churches Monitoring Group Chairperson Bishop Andrew Mwenda says the MoU which has been signed by CCZ, EFZ and ZCCB will strengthen the church’s voice as it promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in Zambia’s democratic processes. Speaking during a signing ceremony, Monday, Bishop Mwenda reaffirmed the church’s commitment to being a steward of justice, peace…...
There’ll be no load-shedding in the next 18 months – Hamududu
PARTY for National Unity and Progress (PNUP) leader Highvie Hamududu says while it’s unpopular to endorse UPND right now, he knows where the country is going and there will be no load-shedding in the next 18 months. Speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Sunday Interview programme, Hamududu said in 2024, Zambia learnt that it needed…...
Strong Kwacha is the answer to high fuel prices – Indeni
INDENI Energy Limited Board Chairperson Watson Lumba says having reduced fuel prices in the country depends on improved and diversified exports, which would in turn positively affect the exchange rate. Speaking when he called in during ZNBC’s Sunday interview, where PNUP president Highvie Hamududu was being featured, Lumba noted that the factors affecting fuel prices…...
Public Gatherings Bill ready for submission to Cabinet – Govt
MINISTER of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu says the Public Gatherings Bill intended to review the contentious Public Order Act is ready for submission to Cabinet for final consideration. And Mwiimbu says there is a huge difference between how the new dawn government has been administering the Public Order Act compared to the…...
Lungu didn’t breach Constitution by not handing power to Speaker during 2016 petition hearing – AG
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha has submitted to the Constitutional Court that former president Edgar Lungu and his vice president, Inonge Wina, were properly sworn into office. And Kabesha says Lungu did not contravene the Constitution when he did not hand over power to the Speaker of the National Assembly during the hearing of a Presidential…...
Court finds Chalala couple accused of murdering maid with case to answer
LUSAKA High Court Judge Vincent Siloka has found a couple of Chalala with a case to answer in a matter where they are accused of murdering their 14-year-old maid. In this matter, Majory Chanda, a physician and her husband, Smart Mumba, a lecturer, are facing one count of murder. It is alleged that the couple,…...
