State chambers being used as a conduit for corruption – Makebi
PF lawyer Makebi Zulu says the Attorney General’s chambers are being used as a conduit for corruption by awarding compensations to UPND members. Lusaka Province UPND Chairman Obvious Mwaliteta recently said Zambians should not blame government for compensating UPND members who were wrongfully arrested by the PF, as they deserved the compensation. Commenting on this…...
Jay Jay’s mother is speculating – Police
POLICE Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has asked Emmanuel Jay Banda’s mother, Grace, to provide evidence of her children being harassed. On Tuesday, Grace complained that her other children were being harassed and their phones had been confiscated because of their sibling’s disappearance. “Please, I am asking that anyone holding on to my son, bring him back…....
Court strikes out Jay Jay’s abduction case against Ngoma, Hamasaka
THE Lusaka High Court has struck out a matter in which Emmanuel Jay Banda sued the state, Levy Ngoma, Clayson Hamasaka and Trevor Mwiinde, seeking damages for his abduction. According to an order endorsed by Justice Mwape Bowa, the case was struck out from the active cause list due to the failure of Banda’s lawyers…...
Zesco inks 3 deals with Power China to fix loadshedding
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has announced the signing of three agreements between Zesco and Power China, aimed at diversifying energy sources and addressing the country’s energy deficit. The President says the agreements relate to the installation of rooftop solar system projects in Zambia, and also cover the Kariba North Solar photovoltaic project and the Kafue Gorge…...
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BB11 on Ballon d’Or shortlist
BARBRA Banda has made the top 20 shortlist for the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or Award. The Copper Queens skipper has made the cut for the most prestigious individual football award after she helped the national team to make a consecutive appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where she contributed four goals in three games…....
ZANACO sues former lawmaker for over K400,000 loan default
THE Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) has taken legal action against former Malole Independent MP Emmanuel Musonda Munaile, seeking the payment of K423,419.45, which represents the outstanding balance on a personal loan. In a statement of claim filed with the Lusaka High Court Commercial Registry, ZANACO stated that Munaile was granted a personal loan of…...
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British bank seeks stay on BoZ’s decision to liquidate Investrust
BANK of Nevis International Limited, a British bank, has petitioned the High Court for a judicial review of Bank of Zambia’s (BoZ) decision to liquidate Investrust Bank Plc. The bank is also requesting a stay on the execution of BoZ’s decision until a tribunal is constituted or until further court orders are issued. The bank’s…...
Athletes are exploited by selfish individuals – NSCZ
THE National Sports Council Zambia (NOCZ) has alleged that some athletes are being exploited by selfish individuals who are hiding behind social media. NSCZ Chief Executive Officer Sombwa Musunsa says government promised to pay outstanding allowances owned to athletes before the end of the year. Musunsa insisted that athletes such as sprinter Muzala Samukonga have…...
