We’re not being used as a tool of political oppression – Police
THE Zambia Police Service says it is not being used as a tool of political oppression. Last week, a consortium CSOs consisting of Alliance for Accountability Advocates Zambia, Alliance for Community Action, Chapter One Foundation, Christian Churches Monitoring Group, GEARS Initiative Zambia, NGOCC, Panos Institute Southern Africa, TIZ, Zambia Council for Social Development and Zambia…...
Tasila Lungu our most wanted person – DEC
THE Drug Enforcement Commission says Chawama PF member of parliament Tasila Lungu is on the most wanted list. And DEC says in 2024, it recovered and remitted US$30,374,236.54 and K57,885,376.10 to the Treasury. Meanwhile, the Commission has promised that 2025 will be a tough year for criminals as it will “pounce” on anyone who will…...
Kabanshi isn’t the only sick inmate – State House
STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka says competent authorities will examine the merits of the request to free former community development minister Emerine Kabanshi on health grounds and follow the procedure of recommending inmates for pardoning. On Sunday, former Chifunabuli PF MP Ponde Mecha asked President Hakainde Hichilema to pardon Kabanshi on compassionate and…...
It’s been hard resuscitating an economy which was in the grave – Kawana
MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana says it has been hard trying to resuscitate an economy which was in the grave. And Kawana says there is no shrinking democratic space in the country, but anyone who abrogates the law must be made to account. Speaking Diamond TV’s Costa show, Sunday, Kawana acknowledged…...
NGOCC challenges HH to operationalise gender equity and equality commission in 2025
NON-GOVERNMENTAL Gender Organizations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Chairperson Beauty Katebe has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to issue a commencement order for the establishment of the gender equity and equality commission. Meanwhile, Katebe says 2024 would go down as one in which relative peace was enjoyed during by-elections, but the recent animosity and volatile scenes in Kawambwa…...
I thought I was coming here to rest, but lands ministry is messy – Masebo
I THOUGHT I was coming to rest, but if there is a ministry that is messy, it is the Ministry of Lands, says Sylvia Masebo. And Masebo says UPND needs support as it cleans up the mess which PF left, asking people not to entertain the former ruling party’s comeback agenda. Addressing Kalulushi Council officials,…...
Court refuses to stop forfeiture of Lungu’s daughter’s properties
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court (EFCC) has declined to grant former president Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Chiyeso, a stay of execution of it’s judgement to forfeit her three flats, a high cost house and chicken runs to the State for being tainted. EFCC High Court Division Judges; Anna Malata-Ononuju, Ian Mabbolobbolo and Vincent Siloka said…...
Zesco’s $80m payment to Exim Bank was 100% in conformity with loan agreement – Musokotwane
GOVERNMENT says Zesco’s $80 million payment was made in full conformity of the agreement guiding the firm’s loan from Exim Bank of China for the construction of the Kafue Gorge Lower Power Station. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says no creditor or any international financing institution has raised concern over Zesco’s payment to Exim Bank of…...
Broadcasters suffered reduced revenue due to load shedding in 2024 – IBA
INDEPENDENT Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Chairperson Chikosola Chuula says Zambia’s broadcasting sector faced significant challenges in 2024 due to the ongoing electricity crisis. Speaking during the end of year press briefing, Tuesday, Chuula said power disruptions made it difficult for broadcasters to maintain consistent operations, impacting the quality and availability of broadcasts. He also said the…...
Mposha warns against illegal charcoal production, encroachment in protected forests
Minister of Green Economy and Environment Mike Mposha has expressed concern over the escalating levels of illegal charcoal production and encroachment in protected forest areas, emphasising the need for urgent action to address these issues. Speaking during the launch of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for the ministry, Mposha said some officers in the forestry sector…...
