Helicopter that landed in sewer pond was carrying 2 American tourists – Police
POLICE in Livingstone have recorded a case involving a Batoka Sky helicopter that made an emergency landing in a sewage pond near Chrismar Hotel on Tuesday, with two American male nationals on board. Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba has confirmed that no lives were lost in the accident. According to a police statement issued, Wednesday, the…...
Our methodical way of running things is working – HH
ZAMBIANS used to laugh at me whenever I said that we shall run the country in a methodical way, teapa nomba methodical yabomba on KCM and other projects, President Hakainde Hichilema said when he officially handed over KCM to Vedanta yesterday. In 2022, President Hichilema said government did not intend to give KCM back to…...
We urged govt to update nation on aflatoxin a month ago – VAZ
THE Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) says about a month ago, they asked government to quickly act on the aflatoxin in maize and update the nation on it. VAZ President Dr Malcom Chiyoba, however, says government might have delayed to announce the aflatoxin poisoning in order to communicate scientifically backed data. On Tuesday, government confirmed…...
With technological advancement, we now use social media posts as evidence – DPP
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri says technological advancements have transformed Zambia’s criminal justice system, noting that even social media posts are now used as evidence in court. And Phiri says there is need to strike a balance between ensuring state security through surveillance and protecting civil liberties. Meanwhile, the Zambia Correctional Service says some…...
TAZAMA declares K89.6m dividend to Zambia
TAZAMA Pipelines Limited has declared dividends of K89.6 million to Zambia and K45 million to Tanzania. And Energy Minister Makozo Chikote has disclosed that TAZAMA Pipelines Limited has reached an advanced stage in the procurement process for constructing a new multi-product pipeline. Speaking during the handover of the K89.6 million dividend cheque to the Ministry…...
MPs defend Munir: “His statement that HH would dissolve Parley was a joke”
THREE MPs have testified in Munir Zulu’s defence in the matter where he is charged with seditious practices, stating that they took his remark about President Hakainde Hichilema dissolving Parliament as a joke. Zulu is facing one count of seditious practices contrary to Section 57 (1) (e) of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the…...
We’ll announce our decision on Zesco’s tariff hike proposal on Friday – ERB
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it will announce its decision on Zesco’s emergency electricity tariff adjustment proposal tomorrow. And Zesco Director Transmission Operation and Trade Justin Longo says the emergency tariff will be subject to review every three months. Meanwhile, Zesco Managing Director Victor Mapani says it’s time to face the reality that electricity…...
HH is not involved in Kasanda’s issues – IG
INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has questioned how Lusaka businessman Sedrick Kasanda is trying to clear President Hakainde Hichilema’s name when the Head of State is not involved in any matter concerning the suspect. On Tuesday, the State entered a nolle prosequi in favour of Kasanda in the matter where he was charged with…...
We’ve paid K4bn in FISP arrears – Govt
THE Ministry of Agriculture has disclosed that over K4 billion has been paid to suppliers under the 2023/2024 Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP). Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary for Technical Services John Mulongoti has also announced that preparations for the 2024/2025 FISP E-Voucher rollout have gained momentum ahead of its commencement on September 2, 2024…....
I’m the duly elected substantive PF president, Sampa insists
PF faction president Miles Sampa has told the Lusaka High Court that he is the duly elected substantive party president following the extraordinary conference held on October 24, 2023. Sampa has also told the court that former president Edgar Lungu created a vacancy when he resigned from his position as party president. Meanwhile, Sampa argues…...
