Court denies blogger application for plea bargain in case against Kidist
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has refused to grant an application by social media blogger Elias Musyani for a plea bargain in a matter where he was dragged to court by Kidist Kifle for harassment. Meanwhile, Musyani has taken fresh plea, denying the charges of harassment utilising means of electronic communication. In this matter, Musyani is…...
Muchima directs ZAMMSA DG to favour local manufactures
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has directed the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) to give an advantage to local manufactures before considering international players. And Dr Muchima says one does not need to be a pharmacist or a doctor to manage others. Speaking at the official opening of Yash Life Science Pharmaceutical plant,…...
I don’t worry about being unpopular, my focus is growing the economy – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says he will cautiously and deliberately damage the habits of those in privileged positions of wanting a luxurious lifestyle, even if it means becoming unpopular. The President has called for a mindset change, recalling that when he took office, there was a narrative that he wore the same suit when in fact…...
Lusambo appeals 4-year sentence
FORMER Kabushi PF member of parliament Bowman Lusambo has appealed his four-year sentence in the Lusaka High Court after he was convicted on corruption charges. On November 8, 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Court sentenced Lusambo to four years imprisonment with hard labour on corruption charges. Lusaka Magistrate Faides Hamaundu also fined him K27,000…...
Chellah Tukuta suffers mockery after netizens link him to “disgusting” viral sex videos
RENOWNED Photographer Chellah Tukuta faced a difficult time distancing himself from the pornographic video clips that went viral in which a character who looked like him was seen having an intimate moment with an unidentified woman. In one of the self-captured videos, the character is seen in a sex scene with a woman who lies…...
PF has effectively resigned from UKA, we don’t believe in duality – Saki
UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says it’s unnecessary to expel PF from the alliance because the party has voluntarily resigned by joining Tonse Alliance. And Sikota says the United Kwacha Alliance does not believe in duality, and therefore it cannot engage the Patriotic Front which believes in belonging to two alliances. In an interview, Sikota said…...
Mwila’s prophecy that PF officials would go to jail if they lost power is coming to pass – Nkombo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gary Nkombo says former PF secretary general Davies Mwila’s “prophecy” that Patriotic Front officials would go to jail if the party lost the 2021 elections was coming to pass. And Nkombo says there is nothing wrong with acquiring property as long as it’s done in a correct way. Last…...
People using forged certificates to get CDF grants, notes Kitwe DC
KITWE District Commissioner Lawrence Mwanza has disclosed that some individuals are forging Co-operative Certificates and engaging in corrupt practices in order to benefit from Constituency Development Fund (CDF) grants and loans. Mwanza said this during the official opening of the capacity building conference for entrepreneurs from 10 districts on the Copperbelt organised by Zambia Foundation…...
NPA recovers over K1.5bn, as DPP insists “we’re not targeting anyone”
THE National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has recovered over a billion Kwacha and 62 houses, among other assets from 2020 to 2024. And Director of Public Prosecution Gilbert Phiri says the fight against corruption is moving in the right direction, emphasising that the fight against graft is not targeted at anyone. According to a summary of…...
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