Chilangwa mourning his father from prison, laments Lubinda
PATRIOTIC Front acting president Given Lubinda says former Kawambwa member of parliament Nickson Chilangwa should have been present at his father’s burial but those with authority did not permit him. Meanwhile, Lubinda has called on government to arrest the person who published a letter that denied Edgar Lungu permission to travel for medical check up…...
Court finds Sampa with case to answer in theft case
THE Lusaka Magistrate Court has found former Kasama MP Kelvin Sampa with a case to answer in a matter where he is accused of theft by agent, illegal possession of forged bank notes, and possession of materials used for forgery. In the first count, it is alleged that between July 27 and September 30, 2024,…...
Luapula Minister, MPs raise red flags over Bill 7
LUAPULA Province Minister Nason Musonda has raised concerns over several inconsistencies in the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025, particularly around public submissions, proportional representation, and the planned increase in parliamentary constituencies. And Chama South PF member of parliament Davison Mung’andu has expressed concern over the handling of the bill, describing the process…...
Murdered IBA DG called for help at Mika, court hears
THE Lusaka High Court has heard that the late Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Director General, Gutila Muleya, called for help at Mika Convention Centre near the gate. Meanwhile, Muleya’s mother, Lucy Siawiyi, broke down in court as a witness described hearing calls for help from Muleya. Testifying before Justice Vincent Siloka, Monday, a gardener at…...
Ministry of Energy partners with investor to deploy 50MW of solar energy to Eastern Province
ENERGY Minister, Makozo Chikote has announced the formalisation of a strategic partnership between Zambian firm Accura Logistics and international investor Baker Global Capital Africa to deploy 50 megawatts (MW) of solar power across 209 public institutions in Eastern Province. In a statement issued on his behalf by Principle Public Relations Officer Bob Sianjalika, Monday, Chikote…...
Private schools exploit teachers, don’t entertain unionisation – NUPPEZ
THE National Union of Public and Private Educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ) has called on government to look into the mushrooming of private schools in the country, which are unable to provide decent wages for their teachers. And NUPPEZ has lamented that owners of private schools do not entertain the idea of unionising their teachers, to…...
Muchima commissions oxygen plant at Kabwe Hospital
HEALTH Minister Dr Elijah Muchima has commissioned a state-of-art Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen plant at Kabwe Central Hospital. Muchima says the facility marks a significant milestone in the on-going efforts to enhance health care delivery and ensure the wellbeing of citizens. Gracing the event, Monday, Muchima stated that this year, the ministry had signed…...
Nzovu appoints new WARMA board
WATER Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA), to be headed by Dr John Kunda as Chairperson. According to a statement issued, Monday, Nzovu urged the new board to combat water resource pollution and intensify its enforcement efforts to…...
I never thought HH would be a good leader – Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says he never thought President Hakainde Hichilema would turn out to be a good leader, collected and calm in many situations including handling former president Edgar Lungu’s funeral . And Kabimba says Lungu’s character is being misrepresented by individuals indicating that he did not want President Hichilema at his funeral…....
Kanyama Police detain Chinese national for obtaining money by false pretences
THE Zambia Police Service has detained a Chinese National at Kanyama Police Station for obtaining money by false pretences. In a statement, Monday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the suspect, identified as Liang Qi, swindled Sun Jun, another Chinese National out of $55,000 after falsely representing himself as a gold dealer. “The Zambia Police Service…...