It’s not true that we paid citizens to endorse constitutional amendments – Technical Committee
TECHNICAL Committee on Constitution Amendment Deputy Chairperson Dr Landilani Banda says it is utterly untrue that citizens were given any amount of money to endorse submissions. He further says the Constitutional amendments will represent the collective voice of the people as expressed through the submissions. Last week, Chapter One Foundation (CoF) said the consultation process…...
We’ll close nominations 48 hrs before convention – PF
PF faction Deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda says the party will close presidential nominations 48 hours before the party’s general conference. Meanwhile, former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) says politics is the last thing on his mind, stating that he is focusing on his health. In an interview, Wednesday, Nyirenda said eight people had…...
Govt explains delayed construction of chiefs’ palaces, as PAC summons ZCS
THE Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has attributed the delay in the construction of chiefs’ palaces across the country to design issues, determination of sites and logistical challenges. Meanwhile, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS), the contractor engaged to construct 80 palaces, to appear before the committee…...
Zambia, Tanzania, China launch TAZARA revitalisation project
CHINA’S Premier Li Qiang says his country sees the revitalisation of TAZARA as an opportunity to work with Zambia and Tanzania to enhance regional connectivity through integrated infrastructure. Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema says the revitalisation of TAZARA is a tangible symbol of great partnership. Speaking during the launch of the TAZARA revitalisation programme, Thursday, Qiang…...
Lsk man gets 15 months for damaging mother’s property
THE Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has convicted and jailed a 39-year-old man of Chalala to 15 months imprisonment for damaging two pots, three glass cups, one door and two boxes of tiles, valued at K7,500, belonging to his mother. In this matter, Mukanga Simfukwe was charged with one count of malicious damage to property, contrary to…...
US has shamed our critics with $1.5bn aid – Mwiimbu
JACK Mwiimbu says government should not be blamed for the actions it will take to safeguard national security ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mwiimbu, who is Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, says government has observed an increase in criminal activities, including sophisticated crimes and electoral-related acts of misconduct. Meanwhile, Mwiimbu says political…...
Sampa collected my money from police without consent, witness testifies
THE main complainant in the case where former Kasama MP Kelvin Sampa is charged with theft has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that Sampa collected his US$5,600 and K6,600 at the Lusaka Central Police Station without his consent. Augustus Inyang Akpan said Richard Shula, a Police officer, was the last person that handled his US$5,600…...
D/Speaker demands report on floods
DEPUTY Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano has asked Vice-President Mutale Nalumango to deliver a comprehensive report on flood response measures. She was responding to an urgent matter without notice raised by Kamfinsa PF MP Christopher Kangombe. Kangombe wanted to find out how government was responding to the flood situation in his constituency. “Madam…...
Church mother bodies condemn rising political violence
THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed concern over the attack on PF acting president Given Lubinda. In a statement, Thursday, ZCCB Secretary General Fr Francis Mukosa urged the police to intensify efforts to maintain peace, law and order as the country draws closer to the 2026 general elections. “The Zambia Conference of…...
ERB approves K6bn investment pledges in energy sector
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 29 license applications and 12 construction permits across the petroleum, electricity and renewable energy sub-sectors, representing a combined investment pledge of K6 billion. In a statement, Thursday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said the steady growth in investments in the energy sector highlights the country’s favourable regulatory…...