Bill 7 at the heart of HH’s vision for Zambia – Batuke
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision for Zambia is embedded in the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill 2025. Imenda says Bill 7 is a comprehensive proposal aimed at strengthening democratic governance, enhancing citizen representation, and promoting national unity. In a statement issued on Monday, Imenda said President Hichilema remained committed to…...
Judge Sunkutu’s suspension had nothing to do with Lungu – Ngoma
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor, Levy Ngoma, says High Court Judge Emelia Phiri Sunkutu’s suspension had nothing to do with former president Edgar Lungu. PF faction deputy secretary recently wondered why Judges were being thrown out anyhow in the new dawn administration, saying the Legislature and Judiciary no longer had their powers. She added that…...
Hollard Life Zambia acquires Absa Life
HOLLARD Life Zambia has announced the completion of its acquisition of Absa Life Zambia, having purchased 100 percent of Absa Group’s shareholdings in the company. Speaking at a press briefing, Monday, Hollard Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Nkhoma said the acquisition would see the company welcome Absa Life Zambia’s insurance team into its operations, while…...
We made a direct economic contribution of $2.6bn in 2024 – FQM
FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) says it made a direct economic contribution of $2.6 billion to the country in 2024. FQM also says it paid a total of $19,372,074 in withholding tax in 2024. According to the FQM 2024 Tax Transparency and Economic Contributions Report, the company said it paid $270,014,269 in royalties in 2024. The…...
Arresting officer in witchcraft case unwell
THE case involving a Mozambican traditional doctor and a Zambian man accused of attempting to harm President Hakainde Hichilema through sorcery failed to take off yesterday because the arresting officer who was expected to take the stand was unwell. The accused, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, a Mozambican traditional doctor, and Leonard Phiri, a resident of Sinda…...
Court adjourns skeletal remains case to allow reconciliation of records
THE Lusaka High Court has adjourned the matter in which 52-year-old Sylvia Mutuba and her three daughters are accused of manslaughter following the discovery of her husband’s skeletal remains, to allow for the reconciliation of records concerning the juvenile accused. In this matter, Mutuba is accused of causing the death of her husband, George Kalaba,…...
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I’ll continue to serve as Mayor until 2026, vows Buumba
KAFUE Mayor Buumba Malambo has refuted reports that she has been suspended for six months from her position. Reacting to reports that she had been suspended and her vice, Luvious Malikopa Maiya, was going to act on her behalf, Malambo released a statement on Saturday insisting that the supposed suspension was sponsored by individuals who…...
M’membe responds to Nakandu – it shows failed leadership
SOCIALIST Party leader Dr Fred M’membe says Elvis Nkandu’s call for the opposition to use the media if they want to interact with the people is a manifestation of lost leadership. Meanwhile, United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota says Nkandu’s remarks targeted at the opposition are ludicrous. Recently, Nkandu, who is UPND Deputy Spokesperson…...
It will be unlawful if opposition joins UNIP rally – Matembo
MINISTRY of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Dickson Matembo says it will be unlawful for other opposition political parties to join a rally when a permit was only given to one party. Last week, the Zambia Police Service approved a UNIP public rally, which would be held on June 14 in Lusaka. But Socialist Party National…...