We should encourage translation of scripture into more Zambian languages – Veep
VICE-President Mutale Nalumango says the country should encourage the translation of scripture into more Zambian languages, ensuring that no one is left behind in hearing God’s word. Speaking at the launch of the Nsenga Bible, Tuesday, Vice-President Nalumango said the country was founded on Biblical principles and had always recognised the importance of God’s word…...
UPND youths should go out and work, we don’t want to see them in court after power – ActionAid
ACTIONAID Zambia Country Director Faides Tembatemba says while she is not sure what “naise tidyeko” means to the UPND, the country doesn’t want to see a situation where they are all called to court after losing power. On Sunday, UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso made an appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema to allow the…...
As captain, HH should take blame for his ministers’ conduct – SP
SOCIALIST Party National Youth Chairperson Kelvin Kaunda says President Hakainde Hichilema should take the blame for his ministers’ conduct, as their captain. Recently, former secretary to cabinet Lesley Mbula said the President could not be blamed for the conduct of his ministers during Cabinet meetings, following President Hichilema’s complaint that he was tired of advising…...
I’ve been reported to police in Chavuma for calling those who threatened to circumcise Lungu fools – Binwell
NKANA Independent MP Binwell Mpundu says he has been reported to police in Chavuma for referring to the people who threatened to circumcise former president Edgar Lungu as fools. In an interview, Tuesday, Mpundu said by saying that, he had apparently insulted the people of North-western Province and he was yet to be summoned. “I’m…...
Jay Jay claims he was sodomised
FORMER Petauke Central member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda has narrated how he was allegedly abducted and tortured in August last year. In Facebook livestream which lasted over two hours on Monday, Banda claimed that he was sodomised by his abductors, causing him to contract some diseases. Banda also asked President Hakainde Hichilema, Home Affairs…...
Court sets May 20 as judgement day in Munir’s sedition case
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has set May 20, 2025, as the judgement date in a matter where Lumezi Independent member of parliament Munir Zulu is charged with sedition. Zulu is facing three counts of seditious practices, contrary to Section 57(1)(b) as read together with Section 60(1)(b) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws…...
Let’s embrace ‘Zambia ku chalo’ to showcase our beautiful people to the world – Tayali
MINISTER of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali has purchased two tables worth K20,000 to support two ladies from his constituency who are participating in the upcoming Miss Universe Zambia pageant. Tayali says there is a new phenomenon, ‘Zambia ku chalo’, which needs to be embraced to showcase the country’s beautiful people to the world. Miss…...
Politicians should be excluded from Constitution amendments – Lawyer
LUSAKA lawyer Jonas Zimba says politicians should be excluded from the constitutional amendment process because they have their own interests. Meanwhile, Zimba says students must have principles and should not be paraded to discuss matters about the Constitution that they do not understand. Speaking on Diamond TV’s COSTA Show, Sunday, Zimba said politicians’ ambitions had…...
Indeed, corruption is the root cause of our economic stagnation
WE agree with United States Ambassador, His Excellency Michael Gonzales, that endemic corruption remains one of the greatest impediments to Zambia’s economic development. In fact, it would be intellectually dishonest to discuss Zambia’s stunted economic potential without highlighting how corruption has choked our growth and diverted vital resources meant for national development into the pockets…...
We can’t applaud HH, he hasn’t appointed enough women – NGOCC
NGOCC Chairperson Beauty Katebe says the council cannot applaud President Hakainde Hichilema for appointing women to decision-making positions because he has not met the 50/50 parity. Last Friday, Gender Division Permanent Secretary Mainga Kabika said the country should applaud President Hichilema for appointing a lot of women to decision-making positions. “I think we should actually…...