There’ll be no random interception of calls under new Cyber Security law – Haimbe
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe says contrary to the misgivings expressed by some stakeholders about the enacted Cyber Security Act, the new laws are not intended to invade anyone’s privacy. In a statement, Haimbe said the law does not authorise mass or random surveillance and that any interception or data request…...
PF only has experience in damaging the economy – Maoma
UPND National Chairman Collins Maoma says the only experience which the Patriotic Front has is in damaging the country and mistreating Zambians. Recently, PF faction vice-president Given Lubinda said that the former ruling party had learnt from their mistakes and once given another mandate in 2026, they would utilise their experience and knowledge to improve…...
Positive Moody’s rating elates govt
FINANCE and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane says the upgrading of Zambia’s status by Moody should not be taken lightly. And Dr Musokotwane says Zambia’s economy is poised to grow bigger than ever before in the next five years. On Tuesday, Credit rating agency, Moody’s, revised Zambia’s economic outlook from stable to positive, citing…...
Zambia to send 11th battalion to Central Africa Republic
ZAMBIA Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele has reaffirmed the Army’s resolve to help other countries maintain peace. Lt Gen Zyeele says the 10 battalions the Zambia Army has so far sent to the Central African Republic have made a significant impact, adding that Army is currently mobilising the 11th Zambian Battalion. According to a…...
Chilundika thanks God after acquittal in sugilite case
FORMER Luapula Province minister Derricky Chilundika has thanked God following his acquittal in a case related to the unlawful possession of sugilite. However, Matero PF MP Miles Sampa has claimed that Chilundika’s acquittal is selective justice by UPND-managed prosecutors. In July 2023, Chilundika became the first minister to be dismissed by President Hakainde Hichilema. This…...
SP, Tonse alliance can’t unsettle ruling party – Levy
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s political advisor Levy Ngoma says the Socialist Party’s decision to join the Tonse Alliance does not unsettle the ruling party in any way. And SP Secretary for Mobilisation of the Politburo Kelvin Kaunda says there is an urgent need for all opposition political parties and individuals, as well as civil society to…...
High Court transfers $5,000 suit against PR Girls to Subordinate Court
THE High Court has transferred a matter in which Lusaka Polo and Hunt Club has sued PR Girl Media Limited and its two Managing Partners demanding payment in the sum of US$5,000 to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court. In this matter, Lusaka Polo and Hunt Club is demanding the payment of US$5,000 being monies owed by…...
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Chinese national stabs colleague during dispute over chair
POLICE are searching for a Chinese national identified as Sun Yongjiu, an employee of Shanghai Engineering Company Zambia, after he allegedly stabbed his colleague multiple times following a dispute over a chair. According to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, preliminary investigations indicate that the incident occurred at a company construction site in Olympia Park area in…...
Politicians change during elections because they want to be safe – Fr Mulenga
COPPERBELT-based Catholic Priest Fr Justine Mulenga says politicians start changing goals during elections because they want to be where it is safe for them. And Fr Mulenga has noted that issues of human rights are contributing to make people think that life should be easy in all areas. During his homily, Wednesday, Fr Mulenga said…...