There is total corruption at Immigration – MUZ
MINES Union of Zambia (MUZ) president Joseph Chewe says there is corruption at the Immigration Department as a number of foreigners coming in under the pretext of expatriates are being offered jobs as drivers and accountants. And Chewe says the union is concerned about the variance of production figures by some mines in Zambia. Speaking…...
DPP applies to forfeit to state over K9m, 13 bank acc, 18 vehicles belonging to NHEF directors
DIRECTOR of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Gilbert Phiri has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Court to forfeit to the state K9,299,093.41 cash and 10 FNB accounts with K130,414.93 and US$ 273.01 belonging to three National Housing Empowerment Fund Limited (NHEF) directors. Phiri also wants two NATSAVE accounts with K22,750, a National Building Society account with…...
Documents Malanji submitted of his business in Congo fake, Congolese prosecutor tells court
A STATE witness has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that the documents former Foreign Affairs minister Joseph Malanji submitted about his two companies in the Democratic Republic of Congo are fake. Charles Kabozya Lwanga, 56, a General Prosecutor at the Ministry of Public Affairs in Kinshasa told the court that contrary to Malanji’s claims, China…...
The absurdity in Dan Pule’s application for Magistrate’s recusal on tribal basis
A leader of an opposition political grouping calling itself Christian Democratic Party recently asked a magistrate to recuse herself from hearing a matter in which he is charged with sedition because she hails from Southern Province. His argument is that since the charge in question relates to his criticism of the UPND government appointing people…...
Zesco apologises for extended power cuts, promises to release timetable
ZESCO has apologised for the recent extended disruptions in power supply and the absence of timely load power rationing schedules. The company has committed to publishing the load shedding timetable today. And Zesco has disclosed that one of its key interconnectors for importing power is out of service until July 1, 2024. On Monday, former…...
We’re working on strategies to manage conflicts as we go towards 2026 – ECZ
THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it is working tirelessly to enhance the credibility of the next elections and to ensure they are as peaceful as possible. Featuring on The Conversation Podcast recently, former ECZ chief electoral officer Patrick Nshindano expressed fear that electoral violence might erupt in 2026 if the commission did not…...
Zambia Airways developed technical fault en route to S/A and had to turn back – Tayali
TRANSPORT and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali has dismissed online claims suggesting that the South Africa-bound Zambia Airways caught fire midair, clarifying that the flight experienced a technical fault and had to return to Lusaka. He, however, says the fault has been resolved and the plane is scheduled to fly to Johannesburg at 07:00 hours this…...
Mpundu questions VEEP’s silence on foreigner’s attempt to acquire 6m hectares
NKANA Independent MP Binwell Mpundu yesterday wondered why Vice-President Mutale Nalumango has not addressed the issue of a foreigner attempting to procure six million hectares of land in Luapula Province. Speaking during the session of urgent matters without notice in the National Assembly, Tuesday, Mpundu said the Vietnamese national was attempting to acquire almost a…...
Police command warns against illegal roadblocks
THE Zambia Police Command says it will not tolerate the behaviour of officers who are mounting illegal checkpoints and roadblocks. In a statement, Tuesday, Acting Inspector General of Police Milner Muyambango warned that any officer found manning unauthorised checkpoints would be dealt with accordingly. “The Zambia Police Command has for some time now been receiving…...
ZNS introduces new Eagles mealie meal packages
THE Zambia National Service (ZNS) has introduced new Eagles mealie meal packages, with a 5KG breakfast bag costing K46 at retail price and K38 for roller meal. According to a catalogue posted on the ZNS Facebook page, Tuesday, a 5KG breakfast bag will cost K41 at order price, while roller meal will cost K33. A…...
