We’ll use cyber crimes law to deal with perpetrators of violence – Syakalima
ACTING Minister of Home Affairs Douglas Syakalima has warned that government will use the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act of 2021 effectively on those perpetrating violence. A video has gone viral where two youths on the Copperbelt are heard issuing threats of using pangas (machetes) to remove President Hakainde Hichilema from the presidency in…...
I’m embarrassed, says Kawana as PAC grills him
THE Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday sent away officials from the Ministry of Information and Media, telling them that their submissions on various queries cited in the Auditor General’s report were not convincing. And Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana, who said he was embarrassed, apologised for the “sham of a…...
You have a rare gift of bringing dead things to life, Mumena tells HH
CHIEF Mumena of the Kaonde speaking people of North-Western Province says he has been asking God where He had kept President Hakainde Hichilema all these years, as he has a rare gift of bringing dead things back to life. And President Hichilema has thanked the people of Mufumbwe for believing in his government. Meanwhile, Mines…...
Parley gives Jay Jay 7-day ultimatum resurface or lose Petauke seat
THE National Assembly has given Petauke Independent MP Emmanuel Jay Jay Banda a seven-day ultimatum to attend parliamentary sittings or lose his seat. This was after Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti subjected the recommendations of the Committee on Privileges and Absences on Banda’s continued absence from the August House to a vote. Banda…...
UPND picks Nason Musonda for Kawambwa
UPND Chairperson for Elections Gary Nkombo has announced that the party has adopted Nason Musonda to contest the Kawambwa by-elections, slated for December 20. Last week, the Electoral Commission of Zambia set December 20, 2024, for the National Assembly by-election in Kawambwa constituency following the conviction of the incumbent PF member of parliament, Nickson Chilangwa…....
We have a lot of expectations from you, Musokotwane tells new ZamStats board
FINANCE Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the new Zambia Statistics Agency Board (ZamStats) has been carefully selected to provide leadership at the agency. On Monday, Dr Musokotwane announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors for ZamStats, to be headed by Oliver Chinganya as Chairperson. Speaking when he held an inaugural meeting for the…...
UKA doesn’t exist, anyone can claim that name – Akafumba
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Permanent Secretary in charge of Administration Joseph Akafumba says Sakwiba Sikota’s claims that the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) registration process is still pending because he has failed to write a recommendation letter are not factual. And Akafumba says anyone can claim the name “UKA” because Sikota’s name reservation application expired…...
6.2% projected economic growth for 2025 questionable – Sensio
FORMER Kasenengwa PF MP Sensio Banda says government’s projected economic growth for 2025 of 6.2 percent is questionable, given the existing economic challenges. He says time will tell if the projected economic performance will come to fruition or if more challenges await Zambia’s economy. Last Friday, Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane projected that the country’s…...
UPND’s economic reforms leading to significant growth in mining sector – Waldock
ACTING British High Commissioner to Zambia Sam Waldock says UPND’s economic reforms have sparked significant growth in the mining sector. Speaking during the official reopening of Euro Africa Kalengwa Mine, Monday, Waldock observed that the mining sector was witnessing significant growth. “This marks an exciting milestone in Zambia’s mining journey and a clear demonstration of…...
Properties in my name were paid for by my father, Hibeene Mwiinga’s son tells court
FORMER president Edgar Lungu’s economic advisor Hibeene Mwiinga’s son, Hakaantu, has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Court that the properties he is alleged to own were paid for by his father. Hakaantu, 35, a Security Officer at Zesco, has also told the court that from 2018 to 2021, he received salaries and allowances in…...
