Constitutional amendment wasn’t priority in 2021/2022, we were attending to the economy – Mweetwa
CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says embarking on the constitutional amendment process in 2021 or 2022 was not a priority because government was attending to the economy, restoring the rule of law and fighting corruption among others. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Chipata, Eastern Province, Thursday, Mweetwa said the constitutional amendment process was…...
Bally mocks Tonse, Socialist alliance and netizens respond
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday posted “0+0=0” on his Facebook page, which netizens interpreted as mocking the Socialist Party’s decision to join the Tonse Alliance. On Thursday, News Diggers reported that Fred M’membe’s Socialist Party had joined the Edgar Lungu-led Tonse Alliance. According to News Diggers’ sources, the opposition political party applied to join the Alliance…...
I charged Nakacinda after discovering that HH didn’t order a search of Lungu’s house – Officer
A STATE witness has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that he charged Raphael Nakacinda with sedition after investigations confirmed that President Hakainde Hichilema did not direct law enforcement agencies to search Edgar Lungu’s home. Detective Inspector Brian Chipango, 35, also testified that Nakacinda’s address, urging PF members to go to Lungu’s house, was seditious as…...
Govt frees GBM on medical grounds
HOME Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu has released former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba and 12 others from prison on medical grounds. And Mwiimbu has insisted that there are no political prisoners in Zambia, but only individuals who have been found in conflict with the law. On the other hand, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu…...
US warns its citizens over new surveillance law in Zambia
THE US Embassy in Zambia has cautioned American citizens in or planning to visit Zambia about the new Cyber Security law that “requires the interception and surveillance of all electronic communications in the country.” The embassy says that on April 8, President Hakainde Hichilema signed the Cyber Security Act into law, which requires ICT companies,…...
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…...