Over 60% of UNHRC’s report inaccurate – Govt
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says more than 60 percent of the United Nations Human Rights Council’s report on human rights abuses in Zambia is inaccurate. Speaking to Voice of America, Saturday, Mweetwa said government was deeply concerned that UNHRC was oblivious to accurate information obtaining on the ground. “Government reiterates its unwavering commitment to…...
Chipata businessman narrates how police broke into his house in search of Jay Jay
CHIPATA businessman Rodgers Jere says police in Petauke broke into his house in search of Emmanuel Jay Banda. Jere, who owns Tsogolani Transport in Chipata, said he was not at home when over 13 police officers forcefully entered his house looking for the Petauke Central Independent member of parliament. In an interview, Sunday, Jere narrated…...
NAQEZ condemns Zesco for disconnecting 5 E/Province schools
NATIONAL Action for Quality Education in Zambia (NAQEZ) executive director Dr Aaron Chansa says the disconnection of five schools in Eastern Province from the national grid will cause some terrible disturbances. On Saturday, Zesco spokesperson Matongo Maumbi said the power utility company had disconnected five schools in Eastern Province, among them Chizongwe Technical School and…...
Being first female president of African Military Law Forum is humbling – Kanji
For me, it’s almost beyond words to describe how I feel right now, it’s a moment of immense pride, and I’m both humbled and honoured to take on this significant role says Colonel Mwizukanji Namwawa who was elected, unopposed, as President of the African Military Law Forum. As the pioneering female president of the forum,…...
Angela Nyirenda celebrates 47th birthday by gifting 32 Lsk new borns
August was a very special month for artiste Angela Nyirenda. Yesterday, we told you all about her electric concert at which she celebrated 20 years in music and today, you’ll get to learn how she celebrated her 47th birthday by giving some gifts to 32 newborn babies at Lusaka’s Chipata Level 1 Hospital. It was…...
Society Business Park tenants lament seemingly bleak future
Shop owners have increased rentals for their shops because they know we are in desperate need of new trading spaces, laments Cecilia Sakala, a fresh-flower trader who is among those who have been forced to vacate Society Business Park. Shops in the Central Business District are ranging from K20,000 to K30,000 while kiosks are ranging…...
Magistrate wonders why 2 women are fighting over a “Mario”
A Lusaka woman has dragged her ex-husband’s wife to court for telling her that her private parts are not sweet, among other insults. Chibyu Chanda also told the Matero Local Court that her ex-husband’s wife accused her of having an affair with his best friend, which she claims is not true. But as the case…...
My baby was born asleep, not being allowed to mourn her is very bizarre – Matwi
In many African cultures, there’s a surprising tradition which discourages mothers and families from mourning still born babies anchored on a belief that they aren’t considered fully human. Janice Matwi, who is Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Country Head, faced this challenging reality in 2018. Despite the insurmountable heartache, Matwi was barred from grieving,…...
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Lsk woman sues married daughter’s married boyfriend for ‘elopement’
A 43-year-old woman of Lusaka’s Mungule area has taken legal action against her 24-year-old daughter’s boyfriend, accusing him of running away and moving in with her daughter without her consent. In this case, Thelma Miyanda, a businesswoman, sued Mohammed Vimba, a 31-year-old businessman of Six Miles, for eloping with her daughter, Nancy Charlotte, who is…...
