Kitwe’s Emmanuel Muleba wins The Icon Zambia
The winner of The Icon Zambia is…Emmanuel! Chef 187 exclaimed as the newly-crowned star fell to the ground in disbelief. While Emmanuel Muleba, who hails from Kitwe, was shocked, some of the judges were definitely not surprised that he won the K1,000,000 recording deal, among other amazing prizes! Ballard Zulu actually called him the winner…...
Zambia records 1,642 cases of prostate cancer, 50% deaths annually – Muchima
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima says the country records 1,642 cases of prostate cancer per annum, with 863 deaths. And Dr Muchima says older men are at higher risk of having prostate cancer. Dr Muchima was responding to a question for oral answer from Kalabo Central UPND MP Chinga Miyutu ,who wanted to find out…...
Esther seeks leave to appeal against forfeiture of her flats
FORMER First Lady Esther Lungu has sought leave of the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to appeal against its judgement which forfeited her 15 double storey flats to the state. In a judgement passed by High Court Judges Ian Mabbolobbolo, Vincent Siloka and Pixie Yangailo on September 17, 2024, the court forfeited Esther’s flats to…...
DEC seizes 4,695 litres of fuel, nabs 8 for illegal vending
THE Drug Enforcement Commission in conjunction with the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has seized 4,695 litres of fuel worth K153,526 and has arrested eight individuals for illegal vending. At a press briefing, Friday, DEC Public Relations Officer Allan Tamba said out of the eight suspects apprehended, one was allegedly a prohibited immigrant. He said other…...
Neelkanth Metals Ltd gets K900,000 fine for illegally acquiring Zesco copper cables
THE Ndola Magistrate Court has convicted Neelkanth Metals Limited for illegally handling and acquiring copper scrap metal. In a statement, Friday, Zesco Spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said the Ndola Chief Resident Magistrate ordered the company to pay fines amounting K900,000. “On October 25, 2024, Neelkanth Metals Limited, based in Masaiti on the Copperbelt, was convicted for…...
Chief Justice resumes official duties
THE Judiciary has announced that Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila has resumed his official duties as he continues to recover. Judiciary Deputy Director-Corporate Communication Kalumba Chisambisha-Slavin says Dr Malila will continue receiving treatment until he fully recovers. On August 30, 2024, Dr Malila was involved in a road traffic accident where he sustained injuries and…...
Armed robbers kill Chingola mobile money agent, steal K250,000, car
A CHINGOLA Mobile Money operator Madubeko Mazuba is battling for his life while his brother, Dickson Kabwe died on the spot after the duo was shot by armed bandits on Thursday night. In a statement, Copperbelt Police Commissioner Peacewell Mweemba said the unknown criminals went away with K250,000 cash and a white Runx valued at…...
I haven’t requested a contract renewal – Mapani
OUTGOING Zesco Managing Director Victor Mapani has confirmed that he is on leave pending the expiration of his contract in December 2024. In an interview, Friday, Mapani said he had not requested for his contract to be renewed. “Indeed, I have proceeded on leave pending my contract expiry in December 2024. I did not request…...
Sata’s memorial will be held at Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Monday – Govt
GOVERNMENT has announced that the 10th memorial service for late former president Michael Sata will be held on Monday. In a statement, Friday, Ministry of Information and Media permanent secretary Thabo Kawana said government had agreed with the Sata family that the memorial would be held at the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross. “Government…...
Police nab Kanyama gang leader
POLICE in Lusaka have arrested Joseph Kabanshi, popularly known as “VIPER”, who is an alleged gang leader in Kanyama. In a statement, Friday, Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said Kabanshi had been on the wanted list for multiple serious crimes including murder, aggravated robbery, and other violent criminal activities in the area. “Police…...
