Detective testifies in human trafficking case
A DETECTIVE Chief Inspector has told the Lusaka High Court how he discovered several items of male clothing soiled with vomit and faeces in Chikumbi area, items allegedly dumped by one of the accused in the high-profile Meanwood human trafficking case. Detective Shabang’amba Choompo has also testified that multiple pairs of men’s shoes, along with…...
Indefinite national mourning and indefinite inconvenience to the state, business and persons
THE confusion that has surrounded the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu is sad, unprecedented and damaging to his legacy. Since his passing in South Africa, there has been bickering between the government and the Patriotic Front lawyers who are said to be representing the family. When the State announced a tentative programme for the…...
$20m was paid to DBZ from $750m Eurobond – Musokotwane
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane says $20 million from the $750 million Eurobond was allocated and disbursed to the Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) in 2014. Responding to a question from Nalikwanda MP Koonwa Simunji during a Question for Oral Answer session in the National Assembly, Musokotwane said the government later converted the…...
Let’s allow Zambians bid farewell to Lungu, pleads HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has made a humble plea that Zambians be allowed to bid farewell to their former president Edgar Lungu with respect and honour. And President Hichilema says government will not allow lawlessness, disorder or anarchy to take root as the country is built on the rule of law which will prevail without fear…...
Land remains a source of conflict – VEEP
VICE-PRESIDENT Mutale Nalumango says land continues to be a source of conflict and inequality in Zambia. Meanwhile, House of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo has raised concerns over the lack of adequate consultation with traditional leaders when land is allocated for investment projects, warning that this often leads to conflict and makes it difficult to protect…...
House of Chiefs urges family to collaborate with govt over Lungu’s funeral
HOUSE of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Choongo says former president Edgar Lungu’s funeral should not divide the country but unite it. And Chief Choongo has urged Lungu’s family to collaborate with government and find a way forward for the funeral. A video has emerged on social media where some PF cadres gathered to mourn Lungu at…...
We’ll not commemorate Defence Force Day to honour Lungu – Lufuma
DEFENCE Minister Ambrose Lufuma has revealed that commemorative activities will not take place during this year’s Defence Force Day as the country is mourning the demise of former Commander-In-Chief of the Defence Force Edgar Lungu. And Lufuma has urged the Defence Force to remain non-partisan, continue being loyal and supporting the government of the day…....
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Our call for ECL to retire doesn’t mean we hated him – Mung’andu
CHAMA South PF MP Davison Mung’andu says his call for former president Edgar Lungu to retire from active politics should not be mistaken for hatred. In an interview on Wednesday, Mung’andu said although some people interpreted his remarks as being against Lungu, he in fact holds deep respect and affection for the former president. “The…...
IDC appoints Musonda as ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson
THE Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has appointed Phesto Musonda as a Non-Executive Director and Board Chairperson of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH). In a statement, Wednesday, ZCCM-IH’s Secretary, Charles Mjumphi described Musonda as a seasoned entrepreneur and a prominent figure in Zambia’s construction and mining industries who brought over three decades of experience. “In accordance…...