Kaweche tips Lungu’s family: Compromise like I did, bring Lungu’s body
FIRST Republican president Kenneth Kaunda’s son Kaweche has urged former president Edgar Lungu’s family to reach a consensus with government and bring his body back to Zambia. Kaweche says his father was also buried at Embassy Park against his wishes for Zambia’s sake. Meanwhile, Paramount Chief Mpezeni’s Induna George Zulu says of all the former…...
There’s nothing to enjoy at State House, it’s hard work – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says State House is a workstation, not a place for enjoying power. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, Monday, the President said there was no magic in running the economy. “This project means more power, 100 MW to the grid. It means we are now saving…...
Kelvin Sampa gets 2 years for theft
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has sentenced former Kasama PF MP Kelvin Sampa to two years imprisonment with hard labour for obtaining K1.4 million by false pretences. Sampa was convicted of theft by agent for obtaining K1.4 million from a businessman running Mbaruku Trading Limited, on the pretext that he would help him get his goods…...
Entire world will laugh at us if Lungu isn’t buried in Zambia – HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the whole world will laugh at the country if the remains of the sixth president Edgar Lungu are not buried in Zambia. Speaking during a meeting with traditional leaders in Chisamba District, Central Province, before commissioning the 100MW solar power plant, Monday, President Hichilema said his government was committed to working…...
ERB reduces petrol price by K3.36, diesel by K1.99
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has reduced the price of petrol to K28 from K31.36 and diesel to K23.13 from K25.12. ERB has also reduced the price of kerosene to K21.98 from K24.79 and Jet A-1 to K23.94 from K27.08. In a statement, Monday, ERB Board Chairperson James Banda announced the reduction of fuel prices…...
We’ll use all our might to win first game at WAFCON – Mukunte
COPPER Queens Goal Keeper Mwila Mukunte says the team will use all its might to ensure they win the first game at the WAFCON. The Copper Queens campaign opener is a high-stakes clash against the hosts Morocco in Rabat. Speaking to FAZ media, Mukunte said the first game will dictate how the team will perform…...
I don’t think HH knew of ConCourt‘s ruling before deferring Bill 7 – Kasune
JUSTICE Minister Princess Kasune says she doesn’t believe President Hakainde Hichilema knew about the ConCourt’s ruling before he guided that Bill No. 7 of 2025 be deferred to allow for more consultations. On Thursday, President Hichilema guided Kasune to defer the ongoing process on Bill No. 7 of 2025 to allow for wider consultations. And…...
Regulating AI, why and why not?
THE move by Parliament to adopt a motion urging the government to develop a policy and legal framework for regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) raises a serious point for debate. As highlighted by Solwezi East MP Alex Katakwe and seconded by Kanyama MP Monty Chinkuli, the country finds itself at a critical juncture…...
Defence Ministry gets K17m for ZNS voluntary skills training
THE Ministry of Defence has received over K17 million to implement the ZNS Voluntary Skills Training Programme for youths. The release of the funds by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development from the 2025 CDF is meant to implement President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to restart the ZNS Voluntary Skills Training that ended many…...
Katanga begins to serve her 3-year jail term
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Court, High Court Division, has upheld the three-year sentence slapped on former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga by the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court in February last year. The court has further ordered that since Katanga has been on bail pending appeal, the sentence starts running from yesterday. The Lusaka…...