It’s embarrassing that ACC has failed to take Sichembe to court 2yrs after his arrest – Lawyer
FORMER Auditor General Dr Dick Sichembe’s lawyer, James Mataliro, says it’s laughable and embarrassing that the state has failed to take his client to court over two years after his arrest. In March 2023, the Anti-Corruption Commission arrested and charged Dr Sichembe for corrupt practices involving over K1 million. The commission said Dr Sichembe, whilst…...
People taking advantage of confusion to promote hatred – Fr Hamukombo
CATHOLIC Priest Fr Marshal Hamukombo says a lot of people are taking advantage of the confusion and restlessness in the country to promote hatred. And Fr Hamukombo says he understands that everyone is aggrieved over the passing of former president Edgar Lungu, but emphasised the importance of dialogue. During his homily, Wednesday, Fr Hamukombo said…...
ZAMMSA looks to Egypt for affordable healthcare solutions
THE Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency says it is exploring opportunities to enhance access to affordable health solutions through partnerships with Egypt. According to a statement by ZAMMSA Senior Manager – Corporate Communications Bradley Chingobe, Wednesday, ZAMMSA Interim Director General Dr John Kachimba underscored the potential of Zambia’s collaboration with Egypt’s Unified Procurement Authority…....
Maybe Lungu has refused to be buried before his truth is told – Makebi
FAMILY spokesperson Makebi Zulu says former president Edgar Lungu will not touch dust until his truth has been told. Meanwhile, Lungu’s daughter, Chiyeso, says the family hopes he finds in death the peace he was denied over the past four years. And Lusaka Archbishop Dr Alick Banda has described Lungu as a humble and relatable…...
Lungu not a refugee, says AG as SA court halts burial
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says he has been asked to file submissions on the repatriation of former president Edgar Lungu’s remains by 3rd July. Kabesha adds that the best situation would be that by Thursday the parties agree and bring Lungu’s remains to Zambia as he is not a refugee. Meanwhile, Lungu’s family spokesperson Makebi…...
Energy expert welcomes LONGI Green’s move to setup 100MW solar plant
ENERGY expert Dr Johnstone Chikwanda has welcomed the initiative by LONGI Green Energy Technology to develop a 100MW solar plant by December 2025. Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote recently revealed that LONGI Green Energy Technology Co, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar panels, has expressed strong interest in investing in Zambia’s renewable energy…...
MPs should reject Bill 7, it lacks citizen consultation
ATTORNEY General Mulilo Kabesha says people should thank the UPND government because in other countries, the Constitution is amended just a few weeks before elections. AG Kabesha has also insisted that government is not bulldozing the Constitutional Amendment Bill 7 of 2025, arguing that people had been given an opportunity to debate the bill and…...
Withdraw court cases, settle disputes traditionally, House of Chiefs urges royal families
HOUSE of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo has advised royal families to resolve disputes through traditional establishments rather than rushing to the courts. In a recent interview, Chief Choongo recommended that those with cases in the courts of law withdraw them so that they could be adjudicated by tradition. “Our position is that we are encouraging…...
SME Minister must retract CEEC empowerment funds remarks, TIZ demands
TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TI-Z) has demanded that SME Minister Elias Mubanga retracts his statement that some Lumezi residents have not accessed CEEC empowerment funds because they did not vote for the UPND in 2021. TI-Z Executive Director Maurice Nyambe says Mubanga should also issue an apology for misleading the electorate in Lumezi and the general…...
Lumezi by-elections on, ballots have been reprinted – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that the Lumezi by-election will proceed as scheduled today, June 26, 2025. On Tuesday, the ECZ had noted with concern the omission of a participating candidate’s name on the ballot papers. New Congress Party (NCP) president Peter Chanda indicated that it was actually UPND candidate Lufeyo Ngoma,…...