Mumbi Phiri mocks UPND over “Bemba-speaking AI”
FORMER Patriotic Front deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has congratulated the UPND for discovering an Artificial Intelligence (AI) which can speak Bemba. Her remarks were a reaction to PF faction president Robert Chabinga’s recent claim that the viral audio recording suggesting his involvement in a government conspiracy regarding the Lungu burial saga was actually a…...
FIC report shows that our anti-corruption measures are working – Mwiimbu
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the reduction in public sector corruption cases, as highlighted in the FIC Trends Report, underscores the effectiveness of the UPND’s anti-corruption measures. Mwiimbu says the results show that government is making progress in the war against financial crime. The 2024 Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Trends Report…...
ZRA impounds truck carrying 300 cases of Konyagi
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has impounded a truck that was carrying 300 cases of Konyagi beer, concealed under sacks of kapenta, potatoes and clothes. In a statement, Wednesday, the authority stated that government would have lost K418,135.43 in tax revenue from the undeclared consignment. “The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has impounded a light containerised…...
Where Ethiopians Bet Most Often: Football, Running, and International Events
In Ethiopia, the betting market is well-organized, with football, athletics, and international competitions generating the most revenue. Gamblers prefer sensible odds, swift payouts, and real activity. Local shops, mobile apps, and international matches drive the market. Fans are well-informed, pay attention to details, and are not interested in wasting time or betting. You will see […]
2 ZICB customers win vehicles in reward promotion
THE Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank has rewarded two customers, Chibuta Mwaba and Margaret Nkula, with grand prizes in its Wina na ZICB Campaign. Mwaba received a brand-new Suzuki Grand Vitara in the retail category, while Nkula won a Toyota Hilux and K250,000 in the SME category. The two customers participated in the campaign which required…...
We haven’t banned political regalia altogether – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says allegations levelled against its Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis that she exercised her powers beyond the law on campaign regalia, are baseless, misguided and unfounded. ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says the Commission has not banned the use of political regalia altogether. Recently, ECZ said a person who contravenes…...
Court adjourns IBA DG’s murder trial to allow defence lawyers study GPS report
THE Lusaka High Court has adjourned trial in the matter in which Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Accountant Francis Chipyoka and three others are accused of murdering IBA Director General Guntila Muleya. High Court Judge Vincent Siloka has adjourned the case to allow the defence lawyers to study the Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking report of…...
2025 CDF utilisation stands at 63% – Govt
THE Ministry of Local Government has revealed that as of June 30, 2025, the National Constituency Development Fund (CDF) utilisation rate stands at 63 percent. The Ministry has also revealed that Copperbelt Province recorded the highest utilisation rate, while Lusaka and Northern provinces had the lowest rate. Giving an update on the mid-year CDF performance,…...
What is HH’s plan for cleaning up MoH, ZAMMSA corruption?
IN reacting to the on-going revelation of audit findings into the operations and procurement irregularities at the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA), President Hakainde Hichilema says two things. First he says the ZAMMSA problem is not a new issue; citing cases in past administrations – one under former late president Levy Mwanawasa, who…...
Defence Force to harvest 29,600 metric tonnes of maize
THE Zambia Defence Force says it will harvest about 29,600 metric tonnes of maize in the 2024/2025 farming season. According to a statement issued by Ministry of Defence Principal Public Relations Officer Paul Shalala, the Defence Force had deployed equipment and specialised personnel at various agriculture points, resulting in a total of 3,967 hectares of…...