We don’t attach race, ethnicity to criminal activities – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says government does not attach race, ethnicity to criminal activities. And Mwiimbu says government will not accord any foreign national with Zambian citizenship if they have a criminal record. Commenting on the News Diggers! documentary titled “Chinese Investment In Zambia: The Good, The Bad and The Dangerous,”…...
Leaders must not use AI as an excuse for wrongdoing – Kampyongo
FORMER Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has cautioned leaders against using artificial intelligence (AI) as a scapegoat for misconduct, urging that the law be applied fairly regardless of technological advancements. Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday during the debate on the Report of the Zambian Delegation to the 57th Southern Africa Development Community (SADC)…...
Chamanga joins Arrows for preseason
RETIRED Red Arrows forward and 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, James Chamanga, is believed to have taken on a new role with the Zambia Air Force-sponsored outfit, having been spotted assisting head Coach Chisi Mbewe during the club’s pre-season camp in Siavonga. Chamanga, who officially hung up his boots at the age of…...
Zambia hosts Malawi U21 netball team
ALL is set for the much anticipated three day international friendly series involving Zambia and Malawi Under-21 netball teams set to lock horns at OYDC Sports Development Centre in Lusaka. The matches kicking off today are part of both nations’ final phase of preparations for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup, scheduled to take place…...
Bishop Chikoya tips voters: “Analyse character, don’t be swayed by K50s”
COUNCIL of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) General Secretary Bishop Emmanuel Chikoya has advised citizens to examine the character of candidates during elections as opposed to being swayed by the K50s given by political players. Bishop Chikoya adds that citizens should not be so gullible as to listen to everything politicians say. Commenting on the upcoming…...
Corruption must be fought without excuse
WE have read, with great surprise, the reasons advanced by Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa for why fighting corruption is such a difficult task. While we agree that corruption is inherently secretive and complex, that cannot and must not become the fallback excuse for inaction or selective enforcement. The reality is simple: every government in…...
We’ve closed one case against Solicitor General due to insufficient evidence – ACC
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has revealed that it has closed one of the two cases involving Solicitor General Marshal Muchende due to insufficient evidence. Meanwhile, the ACC says it is still investigating some ministers in the UPND administration but insists that it cannot name them at this stage or state the number of those under…...
Kafwaya questions govt’s motive for seeking to inspect Lungu’s body
FIRST Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Attractor Chisangano has refused to admit an urgent matter without notice raised by Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya, who was questioning why government would want to go to South Africa to inspect Edgar Lungu’s body. During the parliamentary session, Wednesday, Kafwaya directed his question to the Minister of Foreign…...
“ACC deputy DG redeployed”
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that Deputy Director General Monica Mwansa has been redeployed to perform other tasks. The confirmation follows recent reports that emerged alleging that Mwansa had been removed from her position after she declined a government job offer to transfer her into the foreign diplomatic service. When asked to clarify these…...
Sialubalo reinstates Chongwe Municipal Council after six-month suspension
MINISTER of Local Government and Rural Development Gift Sialubalo has reinstated the Chongwe Municipal Council, allowing it to resume its full functions after a six-month suspension. On January 29, 2025, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development suspended all the councillors, including the Mayor of Chongwe Municipal Council, to allow for investigations into allegations…...