We aim to produce 10,000 megawatts of power in few years- HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the country targets to be producing 10,000 megawatts of power in a few years’ time. Speaking during a meeting with a Chinese trade and investment delegation at State House, Friday, President Hichilema said the country was targeting to produce 1,000 megawatts by the end of 2025. “We take keen interest in…...

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Armed robbers get 20 yrs with hard labour

TWO Lusaka men have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labour for aggravated robbery, which they jointly committed with a third accomplice. Lusaka High Court Judge Ruth Chibbabbuka sentenced Michael Nkhoma of Chawama and Derrick Mbewe of Matero to 20 years each, while their co-accused, George Shumba, received a 15-year sentence with hard…...

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Police nab Matero Boys teacher who stole K713, 600 exam fee

POLICE have apprehended Elifas Banda, a teacher at Matero Boys Secondary School who recently stole K713, 600 meant for GCE candidates. In a statement, Friday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Banda was intercepted on Wednesday at Zombe Border Post as he re-entered Zambia from Uganda. Hamoonga said Banda was currently in lawful custody at Mbala…...

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Court hears how brother impregnated sister to get rich

THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has heard how a 23-year-old man had unlawful carnal knowledge of his 18-year-old biological sister, in order to become rich. The court also heard how the 18-year-old became pregnant but medically terminated the said pregnancy due to cultural reasons. In this matter, the accused is facing one count of incest, contrary…...

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Economic growth in motion under UPND, we’re attracting quality investors – Musokotwane

UNDER UPND, Zambia has started to attract quality investors and the economic growth the US Ambassador spoke about, which has been elusive in the past 20 years of the US$ 8 billion support, is now in motion, says Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane. On Wednesday, US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales said despite donations from…...

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All completed CDF projects must be commissioned within 60 days – Sialubalo

GIVE me time and see what will happen; I know where to touch and I know what the new dawn government wants to achieve regarding CDF, says Local Government Minister Gift Sialubalo. Meanwhile, Sialubalo has directed the immediate commissioning of all completed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects within 60 days, effective Monday, April 7, 2025…....

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2 security guards in court for stealing items worth K1.9m

TWO security guards have been dragged to the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly breaking into a storeroom and stealing items worth K1,929,990. It is alleged that the two accused persons were deployed to guard Elsewedy Electric Zambia Limited premises through a security firm. The duo is believed to have worked at Elsewedy Electric Zambia Limited…...

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Police nab traditional healer for impregnating 17-year-old daughter

CHOMA police have arrested a 39-year-old traditional healer for allegedly impregnating his biological daughter. The 17-year-old girl has since given birth to a baby boy. Police Commanding Officer for Southern Province, Auxensio Daka, stated that the alleged incest occurred between 2023 and 2024 in Chongwe, Lusaka. “The Zambia Police Service wishes to provide an update…...

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