Police nab 4 for trying to overthrow Chief Mwanachingwala
POLICE in Mazabuka have arrested four people for attempting to overthrow Chief Mwanachingwala. According to a police report released, Friday, by Southern Province Police Commissioner Auxensio Daka, the incident occurred between October 16 and November 3 at village Six, in Chief Mwanachingwala area of Mazabuka district. Daka said a report of unlawful assembly was received…...
Mpongwe man murders UPND councillor
POLICE have detained a 45-year-old man of Mpongwe for murdering the UPND councillor for Ntanda ward. Adrian Chilubwa is said to have been murdered by Supuni Abishel, a Ward Development Committee (WDC) vice chairperson for the same Ward. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba disclosed that the incident occurred between November 19 and…...
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Court issues warrant of arrest against Simon Mwewa
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has issued a bench warrant against blogger Mwewa Chitambala, popularly known as Simon Mwewa in a matter where Chishimba Kambwili is charged with unlawful assembly. This follows after Chitambala, who is supposed to appear before court as a state witness, absconded court sessions twice. In this matter, Kambwili was jointly charged…...
Kanyama artist in court for personating a medical doctor
A 35-YEAR-OLD painter of Lusaka’s Kanyama Site and Service has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for personating a medical doctor, a charge that he denies. Mabvuto Kaonga, a clinic officer by profession, is facing one count of personating public officers Contrary to Section 102 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of…...
Diamond TV sues Mutale Mwanza for defamation
DIAMOND Television has sued Socialite Mutale Mwanza in the High Court seeking damages for libel after she accused its flagship annual event, the Personality of the Year Awards (POTYAS) of being a fraud hosted by ‘hoes’. The television station wants a declaration that the statements attributed to Mwanza are libelous. Diamond TV further wants damages…...
HH didn’t shun SADC meeting to meet comedian Harvey – State House
STATE HOUSE has rubbished claims that President Hakainde Hichilema shunned the SADC Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government in Zimbabwe in order to meet legendary American comic, Steve Harvey. After meeting Harvey on Wednesday, some netizens alleged that the Head of State chose the comedian’s visit over the SADC meeting, and on…...
Nkwazi struggles to pay players
UNCERTAINTY has hit the Nkwazi camp as players endure tough times without receiving salaries and winning bonuses. According to sources close to the club, players are owed salaries for four months and bonuses for the win against Forest Rangers and the five stalemates against ZESCO United, Nchanga Ranges, Atletico Lusaka, Nkana and Green Eagles. Nkwazi…...
Lusaka Golf club to host Mapulanga Society Golf Cup
THE Lusaka Golf Club will this weekend come alive with the hosting of the Mapulanga Society Golf Championship, a two-day golf competition which will feature corporate golfers from Lusaka. The competition set for Saturday and Sunday will present the golfing society the opportunity to honour all its members who passed on over the years in…...
BB11 favorite to win CAF Women’s Player of the Year award
COPPER Queens skipper Barbra Banda is the favourite to scoop the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award after being nominated alongside compatriot Rachel Kundananji. Zambia Sports Fans Patron Peter Makembo said the Copper Queens captain has been very consistent and deserves to be honoured following her impressive form this year. Banda, who ranked…...
