HH has a Godly leadership – Chief Kapijimpanga
CHIEF Kapijimpanga says President Hakainde Hichilema has a ‘Godly leadership’ that aims at improving the lives of Zambians using the right policies. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kansanshi Mine Plc S3 expansion project, Tuesday, Chief Kapijimpanga commended President Hichilema for unlocking investment through a favourable environment. “We commend you Your Excellency for unlocking the…...
HH is one in a million for allowing K140 billion theft in 12 months – Nakacinda
PATRIOTIC Front (PF) faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda says President Hakainde Hichilema is indeed “one in a million,” but only because he has, in his view, presided over record levels of economic destruction and financial mismanagement. Nakacinda was reacting to remarks by Labour and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba, who on Tuesday described President Hichilema…...
Police apprehend Chazanga woman for possessing acid, gas cylinder on public bus
POLICE have arrested a 38-year-old female of Lusaka’s Chazanga area identified as Faith Nyirenda, in connection with the possession of offensive materials that caused injuries to multiple bus passengers. In a statement issued, Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the incident happened in the early hours of yesterday. Hamoonga said one of the passengers aboard…...
Magistrate commits wife, 2 herbalists to High Court for Murder
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has committed Meya Masumba Miti, wife of the late former Director of the Seed Control and Certification Institute (SCCI), Francis Miti, to the High Court for trial in connection with his murder last year. She will face trial alongside two traditional doctors accused of being involved in the killing. Meya Masumba…...
Govt willing to listen to submissions on how to improve loan recovery under CDF – Sialubalo
LOCAL Government and Rural Development Minister Gift Sialubalo says government is working on finding a lasting solution to the low recovery rate of loans disbursed under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). He disclosed that government will soon call for proposals on how best to recover these loans. On Tuesday, Kamfinsa PF MP Christopher Kang’ombe urged…...
It’s cheap for Dolika to announce presidential bid with no political experience – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says it is cheap and meaningless for Dolika Banda to announce that she wants to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 general election, without any political experience. The niece to former republican president, Rupiah Banda, intends to run for the presidency next year, and she says…...
Police apprehend 4 in connection to Enock Simfukwe’s murder
POLICE in Central Province say they have apprehended four individuals, among them a Nigerian farmer in connection to the alleged murder of a 22-year-old man. According to a statement issued by Police Deputy Commanding Officer Central Province Lemekani Chirwa yesterday, a post mortem examination revealed that Enock Simfukwe died from blunt force head injuries caused…...
EFF leader, 13 others get 3 months suspended sentence for unlawful assembly
THE Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has convicted Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Kasonde Mwenda and 13 others for unlawful assembly, sentencing them to three months’ simple imprisonment. However, Magistrate Amy Masoja Chilangwa suspended the entire sentence. Magistrate Chilangwa also acquitted Mwenda on a separate charge of escaping from lawful custody. In count one, it was alleged…...
Andrew Phiri joins Singida Black Stars
CHIPOLOPOLO striker Andrew Phiri has completed a move to NBC Premier League side Singida Black Stars FC after signing a three-year deal. The 23-year-old makes the switch from Zambia’s MTN Super League outfit FC MUZA, where he has been a standout performer over the past few seasons. Phiri, known for his consistent goal-scoring form, finished…...
IBA suspends 7 broadcasting licences for non payment of annual fees
THE Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has suspended broadcasting licences for five radio and two television stations for failing to pay the 2025 annual operating fees. In a statement, Wednesday, IBA Acting Director General Susen Ndumingu said the Authority exhausted all laid down procedures as outlined in the guidelines for the enforcement and handling of compliance…...