They want me back in jail – Mumbi
FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri says the UPND are looking for a charge to slap her with so that she can be arrested. On Saturday, Vice-President Mutale Nalumango’s press aide Njenje Chizu refuted claims that mourners booed her during FDD leader Edith Nawakwi’s funeral, saying it was PF members, led by Phiri who…...
Court extends Emmanuel Mwamba’s bench warrant
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has extended PF faction Chairperson for Information and Publicity Emmanuel Mwamba’s bench warrant in a matter where he is accused of assaulting a cop. This was after Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda Kalisilira heard that the state had not executed the warrant of arrest, issued in February, against Mwamba. In…...
Wynter is right, proposed constitutional changes won’t change our fortunes in next year – Milupi
INFRASTRUCTURE, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says government has embarked on the Constitutional amendment process to correct some of the lacunas, inciting that there isn’t a selfish motive behind the proposals. Recently, Economic Front leader Wynter Kabimba advised the UPND to abandon the proposed Constitutional amendment, saying it was unnecessary and would not…...
UPND rubbishes claims that there’s no rule of law
UPND Deputy Spokesperson Elvis Nkandu has rubbished claims that Zambia no longer upholds the rule of law, saying it’s not true that the country is now governed solely based on President Hakainde Hichilema’s will. Meanwhile, Nkandu says the opposition does not stand a chance of winning the 2026 elections, despite efforts to re-organise themselves. On…...
Interconnector Project will diversify our energy sources – Chikote
ZAMBIA and Tanzania have launched implementation works for the Interconnector Project. Speaking during the launch, Friday, Energy Minister Makozo Chikote commended the World Bank, European Union and the United Kingdom for granting Zambia $265 million for the implementation works. “It is with great pleasure that I stand before you today to mark the official launch…...
We’ve won 94% of by-elections since 2021, brags UPND
UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda says UPND’s overall performance in all by-elections shows how strong the party is becoming. The ruling UPND scooped Mtilizi ward seat in the Local Government by-elections held in Nyimba Constituency, Eastern Province scoring 2,152 votes. Returning Officer Stephen Mbita declared Lloyd Mwenda duly elected at around 22:28 hours. In an…...
Police detains 2 for smuggling petrol from Malawi
POLICE in Chipata, Eastern Province, have detained two suspects for allegedly smuggling petrol from Malawi. In a statement, Sunday, Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the suspects were detained after police officers stopped their vehicle which was carrying 27 X 30 litre containers of petrol suspected to have been smuggled from Malawi. “I wish…...
ZACA doubts Zesco’s ability to manage load-shedding
ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala has expressed doubt over Zesco’s commitment to managing load-shedding due to the power utility’s failure to stick to its schedule. On Thursday, Zesco Limited Board Chairperson Vickson Ncube said the power utility would only manage load shedding, and not eliminate it. Commenting on this in an interview,…...
We won’t tolerate gayism, same sex marriage, insists HH
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated government’s stance against gayism and same sex marriage, saying Zambia will abide by Christian principles and values. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says government will not tolerate youths who are in the habit of issuing insults on social media everyday. President Hichilema, who was represented by Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe during the…...
ZRA intercepts 40,000 litres of smuggled ethanol
THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted an inter-link truck carrying 160 drums of smuggled ethanol. In a statement, Sunday, ZRA Corporate Communications Manager Oliver Nzala said the smuggling led to a revenue loss of K1.6 billion. “The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has intercepted an inter-link truck carrying 160 drums of smuggled Ethanol. The interception…...