Serenje police arrest 110 suspects following riot at DC’s office
POLICE in Serenje District have arrested 110 people in connection with a violent riot that led to the destruction of property at the District Commissioner’s Office and other government premises. The incident occurred yesterday morning, at Mukando Turn-Off. Police say the riot escalated despite their efforts to restore order, with the mob pelting stones at…...
25-yr-old mother pleads not guilty to deserting 3-month-old baby
A 25-year-old woman of Lusaka’s John Laing compound has pleaded not guilty to the charge of deserting her three-month-old baby. In this case, Mumbe Nalube is charged with child desertion contrary to Section 168 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. According to the charge, between February 27 and March 3,…...
Kasune’s Bill 7 tours amount to abuse of office – Saki
UNITED Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says Justice Minister Princess Kasune’s nationwide tours to engage traditional leaders on the controversial Constitution Amendment Bill No. 7 amount to abuse of office, as the activities were not budgeted for in the national budget. Kasune has recently been paying courtesy calls on traditional leaders including Paramount Chief…...
PF leaders using Lungu’s funeral to position themselves for party presidency – Kavindele
FORMER vice-president Enock Kavindele has accused some Patriotic Front (PF) leaders of using the funeral of former president Edgar Lungu as a platform to jockey for control of the party. Meanwhile, Copperbelt Minister Elisha Matambo has warned that once the seven-day national mourning period ends, UPND will not tolerate what he described as continued disrespect…...
Zambia crashes out of COSAFA Cup
THE Zambia national soccer team has been eliminated from the 2025 HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Cup following last night’s goalless draw between Comoros and Botswana. Led by experienced coach Wedson Nyirenda, the Chipolopolo were relying on Botswana to defeat Comoros in order to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive in Group D. However, the stalemate between the…...
Lungu will be accorded full military honour – Govt
FOREIGN Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says former president Edgar Lungu will be given a state funeral with full military honour. Speaking on Diamond TV’s COSTA show, Sunday, Haimbe said government would follow the processes that had been done in the past when a president died. “What follows a state funeral is that…...
It’s not certain when Lungu’s remains will arrive in the country – Lubinda
ACTING PF president Given Lubinda says it’s not certain when former president Edgar Lungu’s remains will arrive in the country. And Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe has described the moment as an extremely painful one for those who loved and cherished Lungu. Speaking at the PF secretariat, Monday, Lubinda said Lungu’s family would communicate when…...
ERTC recommendations constrained by constitutional, legal frameworks – COF
THE Chapter One Foundation (COF) says several recommendations from the 2025 Electoral Reform Technical Committee (ERTC) are progressive and reflective of Zambia’s democratic aspirations but warns that their implementation is constrained by existing constitutional and legal frameworks. Commenting on the ERTC report, COF Executive Director Josiah Kalala said while many of the proposals were commendable,…...
ERTC recommends harmonisation of EPA with Cyber Crimes Act to address use of social media in elections
THE 2025 Electoral Reform Technical Committee (ERTC) has recommended a review of the Electoral Process Act to align it with the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Acts, in order to effectively address the influence and impact of social media on elections. The Committee noted that harmonising these laws was necessary to respond to the growing…...
ZACA calls for relief to consumers as kwacha appreciates
THE Zambia Consumer Association (ZACA) says the recent appreciation of the Kwacha, if sustained, should translate into lower prices for imported goods, fuel, transport, and other essential commodities that directly affect the cost of living for ordinary Zambians. In a statement issued on Sunday, ZACA Executive Secretary Juba Sakala described the Kwacha’s rise from K26.45…...