Lsk man, 24, denies raping ‘grandma’
A 24-YEAR-OLD driver of Lusaka’s Shantumbu area has appeared before the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court and denied raping an 81-year-old woman. In the first count, Maurice Chomba is charged with rape Contrary to Section 133 of the Penal Code Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Particulars of the offence allege that Chomba, on May 5,…...
Amnesty International, COF urge govt to end escalating crackdown of civic space
AMNESTY International and Chapter One Foundation have called on the government to immediately end “the escalating crackdown of civic space and repression of human rights”. The organisations have also called on Zambian authorities to thoroughly and impartially investigate the abduction of Petauke Central Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda. In a statement, Monday, the…...
Police searched vehicles of congregants at my parish, Ndola priest narrates
NDOLA Catholic priest, Fr Ephraim Mapulanga says police manned the gates to his parish and searched vehicles of congregants going in and outside the church premises on Sunday morning. The parish priest at Holy Trinity Masala Catholic Church says he was expecting former president Edgar Lungu and some UKA members to attend mass before law…...
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Immigration Dept deports Turkish man for sexually abusing his female employees
THE Department of Immigration has deported a 55-year old Turkish Director for sexually abusing his female employees. In a statement, Monday, Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the Immigration Dept also revoked his residence permit before deporting him. “The Department of Immigration has effected the deportation of a 55-year-old Turkish Residence Permit Holder, Taciddin Sahutoglu…...
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Outlook of Zambia’s Debt Sustainability Amidst Economic Challenges – Part 2
Last week’s opinion focused on the outlook of Zambia’s path towards debt sustainability. The 2023 debt sustainability analysis shows that Zambia’s journey remains laden with challenges, with a Composite Indicator (CI) score of 2.59, placing the country in the ‘weak’ category of debt carrying capacity. This score suggests significant challenges in managing the country’s debt […]
Govt should allow importation of soya beans – GTAZ
GRAIN Traders Association of Zambia Spokesperson, Yotam Mkandawire, has urged government to import soya beans because its demand has increased on the local market. In a recent interview, Mkandiwere attributed the increased demand of soya beans to the entry of more crushers on the market. “Soya beans, it’s very little quantity that will come to…...
FAZ salutes Fashion for sponsoring E/Province soccer tourney
FASHION Sakala’s gesture in sponsoring the Eastern Province Football Tournament has not gone unnoticed, as several stakeholders have hailed the Al-Fayha player for coming to the party. Sakala pumped in a mega K700,000 in a tournament that attracted scores of Chipata residents. Speaking during the close of the tournament hosted at the David Kaunda Stadium…...
Kamanga hails Copper Princess on World Cup qualification
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga has congratulated the Copper Princess on their qualification to the Dominican Republic FIFA World Cup which will take place this October. Zambia drew with Morocco 0-0 away in Berkane to qualify 3-1 on aggregate and book their ticket to the world’s biggest event at under-17 level. According to a statement issued…...
