JCC has no powers to review court decisions, removal of 3 ConCourt judges illegal – Sangwa
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer John Sangwa says it was completely irresponsible and unconstitutional for the JCC to interrogate the Constitutional Court’s decision in the 2016 presidential petition, arguing that it has no powers to do so. And Sangwa says while he had questioned the qualifications of ConCourt judges in the past, he did so before their appointment,…...
We need to discuss “sticky issues” regarding TopStar, Govt tells StarTimes
INFORMATION and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa says government is committed to resolving issues around the partnership between TopStar and StarTimes. In 2016, government, through ZNBC, entered into a deal with StarTimes for the establishment of TopStar. TopStar Communication Company Limited was incorporated in June, 2016 in Zambia, as a limited company with 60 to 40…...
Trade Kings donates irrigation systems to 50 Chipata farmers
TRADE Kings Foundation has provided 50 farmers in Ngubudu Village in Chipata, Eastern Province, with irrigation systems in response to Zambia’s severe drought crisis. In a statement issued, Wednesday, Trade Kings Group Public Relations Manager Bridget Kambobe said the Foundation conducted a thorough assessment to identify the most vulnerable farmers in the region, ensuring that…...
Mining sector can learn from Zambia Sugar’s out-grower scheme to curb illegal mining – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says Zambia Sugar must refine its out grower scheme so that it can be applied to other sectors of Zambia’s economy like mining. Speaking during the commemoration of Zambia Sugar’s 60th anniversary, President Hichilema said applying such a strategy to the mining sector could help curb illegal mining. “In the closed-door meetings…...
Fuel prices not high, we need to correct that impression – Govt
GOVERNMENT says it is important to correct the impression that fuel prices are excessively high in Zambia, because the prices are lower compared to neighbouring countries and the international market. Speaking in the National Assembly, Wednesday, Acting Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Reuben Mtolo Phiri said Zambia still ranked fairly low in fuel prices…...
D/Speaker kicks Kapyanga out of Parley for being unruly
SECOND Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Moyo yesterday sent Mpika PF MP Francis Kapyanga out of the House for unruly behaviour. Kapyanga was seen trying to speak through the mic, intending to raise a point of order, an act which was ignored by Speaker Moyo. However, after further attempts to rise on a…...
GBM stays in as Court denies him bail
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has denied bail to former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba pending his appeal against a five-year sentence. On October 9, 2024, Magistrate Sandford Ngobola convicted and sentenced Mwamba to five years imprisonment with hard labour for conflict of interest and being in possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime…....
Anticipated above-normal rainfall might trigger flash floods, crop pests, warns Agric Minister
AGRICULTURE Minister Reuben Mtolo Phiri says the anticipated normal to above-normal rainfall might trigger extreme events, including flash floods, which could lead to the resurgence of crop pests and diseases. And Phiri says government has procured 42,775.20 MT of Compound D and 42,775.20 MT of Urea at an estimated cost of $71.8 million for the…...
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Nkana FC take on Nchanga Rangers
STRUGGLING Nkana FC will today seek redemption when they renew their rivalry with Nchanga Rangers in a rescheduled MTN Zambia Premier League match at Nkana Stadium in Kitwe. The record 13-time Zambian champions have endured a difficult start in the Super League where they have only managed one win, three draws and three defeats in…...
