Chitotela seeks review of his conviction, as court reserves ruling on Chilangwa’s bail application
KABWE High Court Judge Kelvin Limbani has reserved his ruling on Nickson Chilangwa and others’ bail application pending appeal to September 20, 2024. Meanwhile, Judge Limbani has reserved his ruling on Ronald Chitotela and another’s application to have their conviction for arson reviewed to October 2024. In April this year, the Kawambwa Magistrates Court convicted…...
We initiated UKA – PF
PF faction vice president Given Lubinda says the former ruling party initiated the United Kwacha Alliance, contrary to sentiments from some partners. And Lubinda says President Hakainde Hichilema should tell the nation what conversations he was having with Chief Justice Mumba Malila before the latter was involved in a road traffic accident. Meanwhile, Lubinda says…...
HH must provide solutions for low-income households to access renewable energy – JCTR
THE Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection says as President Hakainde Hichilema addresses the National Assembly, citizens expect short-term measures to support low-income households through alternative energy investments. And the National Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) says President Hichilema must outline plans to equip schools with solar panels. In a statement, Thursday, JCTR Executive…...
FixZesco protestors were not assaulted, power utility tells court
ZESCO has told the Lusaka High Court that there was no false imprisonment, assault or battery as alleged by five members of the FixZesco movement who have sued the power utility, seeking an order that they be paid aggravated and exemplary damages. Zesco has told the court that the five were not ordinary show goers…...
ZRA awards Shoprite, FQM among highest paying taxpayers
ZAMBIA Revenue Authority (ZRA) Board Chairperson Caleb Fundanga says people cannot complain about the bad state of roads when they don’t pay taxes. And ZRA Commissioner General Dingani Banda says the number of registered taxpayers contributing to revenue collection grew by 14 percent in 2023, in comparison to 2022. Meanwhile, acting Finance Minister Elijah Muchima…...
Forget about removing Lungu’s immunity, address critical issues Chisanga tells HH
LUKASHYA PF member of parliament George Chisanga says President Hakainde Hichilema should suspend any intentions of removing former president Edgar Lungu’s immunity. And Shiwang’andu PF member of parliament Stephen Kampyongo has advised President Hichilema to avoid taking a defensive stance on the recent UNHRC report. Meanwhile, Mporokoso PF member of parliament Brian Mundubile says President…...
70% of alcohol consumed in Zambia is illicit – VEEP
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says a recent study undertaken by the Centre for Primary Care Research in Zambia shows that approximately 70 percent of alcohol consumed in Zambia is illicit. The Vice-President says statistics also show that people under the age of 35 consume illicit alcohol like junta more frequently, and that these young people want…...
We’ve disbursed K10.8m in solar energy loans this year – PSMFC
THE Public Service Micro Finance Company Limited (PSMFC) says it has disbursed K10.8 million in loans for solar energy solutions to public service workers in 2024. In an interview, PSMFC Chief Executive Officer Mubanga Mwiko said the company had signed 25 memoranda of understanding with solar energy companies. He also mentioned that the loans were…...
Midwives will be among those we’ll prioritise as we recruit – MOH
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Christopher Simoonga says midwives will be among those prioritised in the recruitment of health workers this year to improve maternity services. Speaking when he conducted a spot check of the new Gwembe District Hospital, Wednesday, Prof Simoonga said the ministry’s efforts to reduce the staffing gap across the…...
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