ACC nabs UPND ward chairperson for falsely obtaining K600
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged and arrested a UPND Ward Chairperson for obtaining K600 by false pretences. The ACC has also charged and arrested a Livingstone farmer for allegedly trying to corrupt two DEC officers with K1,000 to facilitate the release of a suspect in their custody. In a statement issued by the Commission’s…...
Continue engaging us before indulging in demonstrations, police urge Oasis Forum
THE Zambia police has urged the Oasis Forum to continue engaging them before indulging in demonstrations. And the police has warned that any attempts to convene unlawful assemblies or conduct that incites violence will be met with firm but lawful action. Archbishop of Kasama Ignatius Chama was recently quoted in some sections of the media…...
Refrain from issuing statements on behalf of the party, Batuke warns members
BATUKE Imenda has warned party members to refrain from issuing unauthorised press statements regarding the UPND’s position on matters such as the recent incidents of violence. In a statement, Friday, Imenda, who is party Secretary General stressed that all official statements must be cleared by his office and other authorised offices. He added that any…...
We don’t even know if Lubinda’s father is Zambian, but he wants to impose himself as president – Mwila
FORMER PF secretary general Davies Mwila says Given Lubinda wants to impose himself as party president. Further, Mwila wondered where Lubinda would get the votes when his origins are not known. Meanwhile, PF faction acting Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda has wondered whether Lubinda had taken whiskey shots before making those appointments. Lubinda, who is…...
We’ve delivered, but people just look at one thing and say they’re suffering – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says while the UPND government is delivering, people only look at one thing and claim that they are suffering. Speaking during the contract-signing ceremony for the construction of various health infrastructure projects recently awarded by the Ministry of Health, Friday, Dr Muchima insisted that the four years of the UPND…...
Women can sleep with other men, if their husbands can’t father children – Prophet Siame
PROPHET DM Siame of the Mercy Seat of God Church of All Nations has sparked controversy with his view that a woman’s duty to bear children can supersede marital fidelity. He argues that if a husband cannot father children, it is acceptable for a woman to have children with another man in order to fulfil…...
Prophet ordered my wife to undress in front of everyone, hubby tells court
THE Chelstone Local Court has heard that a woman of Ng’ombe Compound invited a prophet to her home and undressed in front of her husband and others, despite his opposition to visiting prophets, whose prayers he considers ‘dark’. Emmanuel Mwanza also told the court that his wife also started seeking prayers from a woman known…...
Mpankanta rejects Lubinda’s changes, asks him to step aside
PF National Chairperson Emmanuel Mpankata Musonda says the party has rejected all the changes that Given Lubinda has made and has demanded that he steps aside. Speaking during a press briefing, Saturday Mpankata said Lubinda’s decision to drop some members from the central committee was illegal as the party constitution did not allocate such powers…...
Immigration nabs 5 Pakistani nationals for unlawful entry
THE Department of Immigration has apprehended five Pakistani nationals for failure to appear before the nearest immigration officer on entry. The Department also arrested two Zambian nationals for aiding and abetting their illegal entry. In a statement, Saturday, Department Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the suspects intercepted while travelling in a grey Toyota…...
“Blesser” narrates how ZCAS beauty blew his loan
A MAN from Kabwe, Kumbutso Nyirenda took to TikTok to narrate how a move to Lusaka in search of a job led him to ZCAS University, where he was stunned by the beauty of the female students, describing it as ‘heavenly’. He said he fell in love with one student, a ‘baddie,’ took a loan…...