Judicial Service Commission advertises for judge positions
THE Judicial Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill 20 positions as Judges in the High Court and Court of Appeal. The Commission says applicants must have at least 10 years of active legal practice, possess high moral character, integrity and impartiality, and must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence,…...
We cannot be made to sit in court from 9:00 hrs listening to lies, Esther laments
A STATE witness has told the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court that her mother, a herbalist, received a loan from Chief Mukuni to buy a house in Libala South. However, when the trial commenced, Furhana Patel’s mother, Elizabeth Phiri, who was the first witness in the matter, testified that her grandfather, Chief Mukuni, gave her over K1…...
Police seize Nakacinda’s Land Cruiser
POLICE have seized PF faction Secretary General Raphael Nakacinda’s Toyota Land Cruiser, which is subject to ongoing investigations. Meanwhile, Nakacinda says he was picked up by police officers outside the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court Complex on allegations that his motor vehicle was stolen from government. Police apprehended Nakacinda outside the Lusaka Magistrates’ Court Complex yesterday, shortly…...
10 Kawambwa Sugar workers drown
TEN employees of Kawambwa Sugar have drowned, while six others survived after the boat they were using capsized. The incident occurred when 16 employees of the Kawambwa Sugar Company were crossing the Lwena River to get to work using a community banana boat. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi confirmed the tragic incident in…...
Cyber Security, Crimes Bills back in Parley after revision
GOVERNMENT has revised the controversial Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bills after consultations with civil society organisations, leading to changes that address human rights concerns. The revisions, now endorsed by civil society groups, are set to be resubmitted to Parliament today. In a press briefing held yesterday, at the Ministry of Technology and Science, Permanent…...
Zambia Army embarks on modernisation drive, seeks lessons from Ethiopia
THE Zambia Army says it is taking steps to modernise its operations to enhance its capabilities. Deputy Army Commander and Chief of Staff, Major General Luswepo Sinyinza, disclosed that as part of this strategy, the Army is benchmarking Ethiopia’s Defence Forces, renowned as one of the most advanced military forces in Africa. According to a…...
Corruption-accused Livingstone mayor appears in court
LIVINGSTONE Mayor Constance Muleabai appeared before the Livingstone Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing two charges of corrupt practices. The mayor is alleged to have received a bribe to facilitate the cancellation of property rates for a farm. The matter, which was scheduled to commence yesterday, was adjourned because Senior Resident Magistrate Leah Lomadzinga Kabalata was reportedly…...
Police summon M’membe
THE Zambia Police Service has summoned Socialist Party leader Dr Fred M’membe to appear for questioning on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Socialist Party National Youth Chairman Kelvin Kaunda says he suspects that the summon is related to a statement Dr M’membe made calling on the defence forces to defend the Constitution. The Zambia Police Anti-Fraud…...
Court orders Emmanuel Mwamba’s sureties to pay K100,000
THE Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has ordered Emmanuel Mwamba’s two sureties to forfeit K50,000 each after they failed to fulfill their obligation to present him before the court. Lusaka Senior Resident Magistrate Trevor Kasanda has ordered Msanzala PF MP Elias Daka and Mufulira Central PF MP Golden Mwila to pay the money forthwith. This is in…...
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