FIC flags $3.5bn private sector illicit transactions
THE Financial Intelligence Centre’s 2024 Trends Report has revealed that in 2024, the Centre detected US$3.5 billion in suspected illicit financial flows, which were mostly associated with commercial activities carried out by multinational enterprises in the private sector. The Centre also noted a reduction in analysed reports related to public sector corruption, dropping from 55…...
Zimba teacher drinks himself to death
A 28-YEAR-OLD teacher of Zimba district in Southern Province has died a day after being found drinking ‘First Choice’. According to police, a report of unnatural death was made by John Takaiza Dipa, 32, a Head Teacher at Chilana Primary School on July 22, 2025, stating that Enny Mutale, 28, was found dead in his…...
ZNFU calls for immediate withdrawal of Lands and Deeds Bill
THE Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has called for the immediate withdrawal of the Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill No. 13 from Parliament, citing a lack of proper consultation with stakeholders. ZNFU president Jervis Zimba says farmers view the clause that seeks to grant the Chief Registrar of Lands the powers to cancel Certificates…...
Drugs worth K290m were moved from ZAMMSA warehouse, potentially sold – Audit
A FORENSIC audit into drug theft has revealed that K290 million worth of short-dated drugs and medical supplies stored at the ZAMMSA central warehouse were moved to an unspecified offsite warehouse for which no supporting documentation was provided. According to the forensic report conducted by PwC, there is a risk that these short-dated items, some…...
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Police to summon Chabinga for inciting violence
POLICE have disclosed that they plan to summon acting PF faction president Robert Chabinga for threatening violence against Emmanuel Mwamba and Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa. In a statement, Wednesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the threats were made during an online live broadcast on Sunday. “The Zambia Police Service at Lusaka Central Police Station has opened…...
FIC records $3.5bn in suspected illicit financial transactions for 2024
THE Financial Intelligence Centre’s 2024 Trends Report has revealed that in 2024, the Centre detected US$3.5 billion in suspected illicit financial flows, which were mostly associated with commercial activities carried out by multinational enterprises in the private sector. The Centre also noted a reduction in analysed reports related to public sector corruption, dropping from 55…...
Mumba explains why he hasn’t forgiven Zumani: “He is arrogant”
AS a servant of God, I believe in forgiveness, but I also believe in justice, says MMD leader Nevers Mumba. Addressing questions about why he hasn’t forgiven Chris Zumani Zimba, who was arrested for defaming him, Mumba stated in a write-up that he approached Zimba and asked him to retract his damaging statements. However, Mumba…...
We’re not irrelevant in fighting crime – DEC
DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda says contrary to some sentiments, the commission has not become irrelevant in fighting crime because whatever they are doing, the results are evident. Recently, Community Action Against Corruption (CAAC) said the Anti-Corruption Commission and DEC had become irrelevant in the fight against graft. Organisation Chief Executive Officer…...
State witness denies paying K180,000 to Livingstone mayor
A STATE witness, Mark Gabites, has testified in court that he did not pay out the K180,000 that Livingstone Mayor Constance Nalishebo Muleabai is alleged to have received from him. During cross-examination, after he gave his evidence-in-chief via audio and video conferencing, Mark Gabites, 58, who is currently working for Shanti Samui Resort in Thailand,…...