Jay Jay ‘captured’ yet still missing: “Mwiimbu spoke too quickly, he has wrong data”
MINISTER of Home Affairs Jack Mwiimbu says Petauke Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Banda has been apprehended in Zimbabwe where he was hiding in that country’s capital, Harare, after escaping from lawful custody on August 4, 2024. But sources have told News Diggers that the Minister spoke too soon as the said capture has not yet…...
Dismissed ConCourt judges reapply for judicial review
THREE former Constitutional Court judges have sued the state in the High Court, seeking an order for damages arising from their removal from office after the “illegal and incompetent recommendation” by the Judicial Complaints Commission (JCC). Former judges Anne Sitali, Mugeni Mulenga and Palan Mulonda also want an order for special damages and full retirement…...
Harvey tickles Bally as he sneaks in and out of Lsk
LEGENDARY American comic Steve Harvey yesterday sneaked into the country and left after a brief meeting with President Hakainde Hichilema and some government officials in the Ministry of Tourism. The celebrated comedian, TV host, and entrepreneur, arrived from Rwanda in a move that appeared to be a PR stunt for the Visit Zambia Campaign. Although…...
We’ve started laying a foundation for AI utilisation in Zambia – Nalumango
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says Zambia has started to lay a foundation for the utilisation of artificial intelligence and creating an enabling environment for the AI ecosystem. And Vice-President Nalumango says developing countries have made remarkable strides in strengthening the cyber security space. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit,…...
Court of Appeal allows Esther, Tasila to challenge forfeiture of their properties
THE Court of Appeal has granted former First Lady Esther Lungu leave to appeal the judgement of the High Court forfeiting her 15 double-storey flats to the state. Court of Appeal Judge Kelvin Muzenga has also granted Tasila Lungu leave to appeal the Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division’s judgement, forfeiting her Sinda…...
NRFA struggles to explain failure to meet collection targets at some toll gates
THE National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) on Monday struggled to explain why it couldn’t meet target toll gate collections at some toll stations while over-collecting at others. The latest Auditor General’s report revealed that NRFA over-collected toll fees by K657,935,980. The report noted that the reasons for over-achievement in revenue collection for 2023 was mainly…...
Court awards former Zambia Daily Mail photographer K200,000 for unfair dismissal
THE Ndola High Court, Industrial and Labour Division, has ordered Zambia Daily Mail to pay its former photojournalist, Stafrance Zulu, K241,871.70 in defined contribution benefits he accumulated before his dismissal. This is in a matter where Zulu had sued the newspaper, demanding a declaration that he was wrongly dismissed by the institution. Zulu was dismissed…...
Decision to broadcast court proceedings by Zambia’s judiciary welcome
Zambia’s Chief Justice, Dr. Mumba Malila SC announced in August 2024, the approval by the Judiciary’s Policy Committee to allow the broadcast of selected public-interest court proceedings on television. This follows Chief Justice Malila’s proposal to the Judiciary Policy Committee to consider the live streaming of court proceedings as part of efforts to enhance accountability […]
Historic bronze for Zambia: Miracle Chipito wins fans’ hearts at the IMMAF World Championship
There is no room for doubt in the octagon, and when you step into the cage, you have to give it your all. Powerful striker Miracle Chipito represented our country proudly at the IMMAF World Championship in Uzbekistan. In every fight, she fought courageously and earned Zambia a historic bronze. Global betting company 1xBet became […]
PF won’t participate in Kawambwa by-election out of protest – Miles
MILES Sampa says PF will not participate in the Kawambwa by-elections out of protest because the polls will be held illegally. Sampa says he wishes Edgar Lungu’s Tonse well in the upcoming polls, but expressed sadness at the happenings in UKA. In an interview, Tuesday, Sampa said PF did not find joy in the by-election…...
